American Dryer Corp. AD-385 - Manual (Page 39)

SECTION VI
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
A. CLEANING
A program and/or schedule should be established for periodic inspection, cleaning, and removal of
lint from various areas of the dryer, as well as throughout the duct work system. The frequency of
cleaning can best be determined from experience at each location. Maximum operating efficiency is
dependent upon proper air circulation. The accumulation of lint can restrict this air flow. If the
guidelines in this section are met, an
ADC dryer will provide may years of efficient, trouble-free,
and - most importantly - safe operation.
WARNING: LINT FROM MOST FABRICS IS HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE.
THE ACCUMULATION OF LINT CAN CREATE A
POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
WARNING: KEEP DRYER AREA CLEAR AND FREE FROM COMBUS­
TIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE, and OTHER FLAM­
MABLE VAPORS and LIQUIDS.
NOTE: Suggested time intervals shown are for average usage which is
considered six (6) to eight (8) operational (running) hours per day.
SUGGESTED CLEANING SCHEDULE
EVERY THIRD or FOURTH LOAD
Clean the lint screen every third or fourth load. A clogged lint screen will cause poor dryer
performance. The lint screen is located behind the lint door in the base of the dryer. Open the
lint door, brush the lint off the lint screen, and remove the lint. Inspect lint screen and replace if
tom.
NOTE: The frequency of cleaning the lint screen can best be determined
from experience at each location.
WEEKLY
Clean lint accumulation from lint chamber, thermostat, and microprocessor temperature sensor
(sensor bracket) area.
WARNING: TO AVOID THE HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
DISCONTINUE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO THE DRYER.
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