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Maintenance
Keep the dryer clean to prevent decreased performance and to lengthen its life.
WARNING
The control board and inlet valve are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of
electric shock only during servicing.
Service personnel - Do not contact these parts while the dryer is energized.
Vent sensor
The dryer features a vent sensor that detects and notifies you when it is time to clean the
ductwork. The
Level
0 Off
1 On
2 Blinking
If the dryer is in the Level 2 state, the
of the current cycle. If you press POWER or open the door, the dryer powers off
immediately.
NOTE
• For duct installation, see "Exhaust ducting guide" on page 28 and "Ducting
requirements" on page 14.
• The dryer may keep running even if the duct is clogged, but the drying time will be
extended.
• If the indicator turns on for the first time and is solid (not blinking), check and clean the
lint filter and/or duct.
• If the indicator turns on again later, it is because the duct is installed or connected with
some restrictions (it's too long or has too many bends). This is not a system failure.
However, drying time may be extended or the drying performance may be degraded.
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indicator lets you know the status of the duct.
Status
Indicator
The ductwork is not clogged.
• The duct or lint filter is
clogged.
• The pressure applied to
the duct is high because
the duct is too long or
bent.
• The duct or lint filter is
severely clogged.
• The pressure applied
to the duct is very high
because the duct is too
long or bent.
Action
• Check the lint filter or duct
and clean if necessary.
• Check the duct connections
and shorten or straighten
the duct if necessary.
• Check and clean the lint
filter or duct and make
sure they are not clogged.
• Check the duct connections
and shorten or straighten
the duct work.
indicator blinks for 3 hours after the completion
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