NON=USE,
STORAGE,
AND MOVING
CARE
Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because
some water may stay in the hose, freezing can damage
your dryer. If storing or moving your dryer during freezing
weather, winterize it.
Non=Use
or Storage
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, Clean lint screen. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen".
3, 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, Gas models only: Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3, Gas models only: Disconnect
gas supply line pipe and
remove fittings attached to dryer pipe.
4, Gas models only: Cap the open gas supply line.
5, Steam models only: Shut off water faucet.
6, Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose
from faucet, then drain the hose. Transport hose
separately.
7, Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
8, Use tape to secure dryer door.
F
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 hose, record the date
of replacement.
To Winterize
the Dryer
1, Unplug dryer or disconnect
power.
2, Shut off water faucet.
3, Disconnect water inlet hose from faucet and drain.
To Use the Dryer Again
1, Flush water pipes. Reconnect water inlet hose to faucet.
Turn on water faucet.
2, Plug in dryer or reconnect power as described in the
"installation
Instructions".
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing,
Replace all parts and panels before operating,
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical
shock.
For direct-wired
dryers:
1, Disconnect
power.
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.
Reinstalling
the Dryer
Follow the "installation instructions"
to locate, level, and
connect the dryer.
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