Whirlpool LT4905XM - Manual (Page 14)

Lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint con
increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD.
The lint screen is
inside the dryer Pun
drum, on the straight
back wall. out.
1. Use the finger
holes to pull
the lint screen
straight out.
WARNING: DO NOT run the
dryer with the lint screen
loose, damaged or missing.
Doing so can cause over­
heating, can damage fabrics and
can be a FIRE HAZARD.
2. Lightly
squeeze the
body, as
shown, while
pulling the
cover off.
3. Roll lint off the
screen with
your fingers.
DO NOT rinse
or wash the
screen. Wet lint is hard to remove.
4. Replace the cover on the body of
the lint screen.
5. Push the lint screen straight back
in until it clicks into place.
Squeeze body;
pull cover off.
Lint removal
Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a fire hazard.
This lint should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often,
depending on dryer usage.
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified service person.
1. Remove back panel from dryer.
2. Avoid touching thermostats,
wires, terminals and heater box.
3. Remove lint from shaded area
- see art - with a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner.
4. Replace back panel. Recon­
nect , exhaust duct, etc.
Level the washer/dryer.
Avoid electrical shock
hazard-unplug power
supply cord or turn off
electrical power.
• Avoid injury or damage - do not
put hands inside cabinet.
• Metal edges may be sharp.
• Make sure dryer is cool.
Thermostats
Heater Box
Exhaust Duct Outlet
Heat Element Terminals
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