Removing Accumulated Lint; Moving Care - Whirlpool Vantage WED7990XG Manual De Uso

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 OR STORAGE CARE
Operate your dryer only when you are home.
If moving, or not using your dryer for a period of time, follow
these steps:
1. Unplug or disconnect power to dryer.
2. Gas Models: Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3. Clean lint screen. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen."
4. Steam Models Only: Turn off the water supply to the
dryer. This helps to avoid unintended flooding (due to
a water pressure surge) while you are away.

MOVING CARE

For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Steam models only: Shut off water faucet.
3. Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet
hose from faucet, then drain the hose. Remove the hose
from the back of the dryer. Transport hose separately.
4. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
5. Use tape to secure dryer door.
For direct-wired dryers:
1. Turn off power at fuse or breaker box.
2. Disconnect wiring.
3. Steam models only: Shut off water faucet.
4. Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet
hose from faucet, then drain the hose. Transport
hose separately.
5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
6. Use tape to secure dryer door.
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REINSTALLING DRYER
Follow the "Installation Instructions" to locate, level, and
connect the dryer.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR STEAM MODELS
Water Inlet Hose
Replace inlet hose and hose screen after 5 years of use
to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and
replace inlet hose if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are
found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, record the date of
replacement.
To winterize dryer
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Shut off water faucet.
3. Disconnect water inlet hose from faucet and drain.
To use dryer again
1. Flush water pipes. Reconnect water inlet hose to faucet.
Turn on water faucet.
2. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.