Maytag Bravos W10201175A - Manuel (Page 22)

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Every load cleaning
1. The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. Pull the lint screen straight up.
Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet
lint is hard to remove.
2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
As needed cleaning
Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the lint screen. This buildup
can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is
completely dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off while the screen is in the dryer.
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more frequently, if it becomes
clogged due to a residue buildup.
To wash
1. Roll lint off screen with your fingers.
2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to
remove residue buildup.
4. Rinse screen with hot water.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen in dryer.
Cleaning the Dryer Interior
1. Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area of the drum and rub
with a soft cloth until stain is removed.
2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum.
NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored
cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and
will not stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside out to avoid transfer of
dye.
Removing Accumulated Lint
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning
should be done by a qualified person.
From the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.
Vacation, Storage and Moving Care
Non-Use or Vacation Care
Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your
dryer for an extended period of time, you should:
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line
3. Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”
To winterize dryer
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
To use dryer again
1. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
2. Open shutoff valve in gas supply line.
Moving care
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to dryer pipe.
4. Cap the open fuel supply line.
5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
6. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
Reinstalling the dryer
Follow the “Installation Instructions” to locate, level, and connect the dryer.
Changing the Drum Light
The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door.
To change the drum light
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.