Cleaning the Exterior

Proper care of your appliance can extend its life. The outside of the appliance can be cleaned with warm water and a mild, nonabrasive household detergent. Immediately wipe off any spills with a soft, damp cloth.Do not use methylated spirits, solvents, or similar products.Never use steel wool or abrasive cleansers; they can damage the surface.

Cleaning the Interior

Wipe around the door opening and seal with a soft, damp cloth to prevent lint and dust buildup that could damage the door seal.Clean the window with a soft cloth dampened with warm water and a mild, nonabrasive household detergent. Then wipe dry.The stainless steel drum can be cleaned with a conventional stainless steel cleaner, used according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Never use steel wool or abrasive cleansers; they may scratch or damage the surface.

Cleaning Around and Under the Appliance

Vacuum lint and dust from around the dryer and underneath it regularly.

Leaving the Door Open

After you finish using the appliance, leave the door open overnight to allow air to circulate and dry the drum. This helps prevent odors.

Cleaning the 3-Piece Lint Filter

Refer to the following instructions for proper cleaning of the lint filter. Failure to do so can cause lint buildup on the condenser that can affect the drying performance.Cleaning the lint filter will reduce drying time and energy consumption and prevent unnecessary malfunctions.Unload all of the clothes from the appliance before pulling out the lint filter.If you have pets or use dryer sheets, perform a thorough cleaning of the lint filters more often, using a vacuum cleaner or rinsing under running water.After cleaning the 3-piece lint filter, insert it back into place. The appliance will not operate without the lint filter in place.Inner Filter Assembly (2 Filters)Clean both inner filters after every cycle.Outer FilterClean the outer filter after drying 10 times or when lint has accumulated on the outer filter.Pull out the inner filter assembly from the outer filter.Open the inner filter assembly by unfolding it in the direction of the arrow.Remove the small filter at the base by sliding it out of the grooves on each side.Use your fingers to get most of the lint off the filters. To clean off residual lint, use a vacuum cleaner or rinse under running water.The filters must be completely dry before using or they could cause an unpleasant odor.Do not tap the large inner filter repeatedly as the built-in magnet may dislodge and cause a malfunction.After drying both inner filters completely, reassemble the small filter by sliding the tabs at each side into the grooves on the large filter. Close the filter assembly by folding the sides back together and snapping them closed in the center.Ensure the left and right sides of the inner filter assembly are closed properly.Insert the inner filter assembly into the outer filter.Remove the dust or lint around the filter inlet.If the lint drops into the filter inlet, it may affect the drying performance and increase drying time.Pull out the outer filter.Remove the inner filter.Open the outer filter by grasping the top edge and unfolding the sides.Remove the residual lint with a vacuum cleaner or by washing under running water.If washed, allow the filter to dry completely before use. Failure to do so may cause an odor.Do not tap the filter repeatedly as the built-in magnet may dislodge and cause a malfunction.Reassemble the filters and reinsert them.Do not load or remove any clothes when the lint filter is not in place. The clothes can drop into the filter inlet and may cause the appliance to malfunction.For best results, always use all 3 parts of the 3-piece filter.

Using Drum Care Feature

Run the Drum Care cycle periodically to prevent unpleasant odors in the drum.Remove all of the clothes from the appliance.Turn on the appliance.Press the Drum Care button.This function operates for about 3 hours.After the cycle finishes, open the dryer door and leave it open to allow air to circulate in the drum.For safety reasons, do not allow children or animals to climb into the appliance. Doing so could cause damage or injury.

Using Condenser Care Feature

The appliance automatically cleans built-up lint off of the condenser using water. If needed, the condenser can also be cleaned manually.Remove all of the clothes from the appliance.Open the dryer door and pull out both the inner and outer filters.After thoroughly cleaning the inner and outer filters, insert them into the filter inlet.Turn on the appliance.Press the Condenser Care button.Press the Start/Pause button to start cleaning the condenser.The condenser cleaning process takes about 1 hour.Open the dryer door after the cleaning is finished and leave it open to allow air to circulate and thoroughly dry the drum.For safety reasons, do not allow children or animals to climb into the appliance. Doing so could cause damage or injury.

Cleaning the Condenser

Refer to the following instructions for manually cleaning the condenser.To avoid physical injury and burns, do not touch or clean the condenser with bare hands.When cleaning the condenser, be careful not to damage the fins.If drying performance deteriorates, open the condenser cover to check for foreign substances.Clean the condenser once a year.Press the top part of the access panel a to open it.Turn the locks b to release the condenser cover, and pull the cover to remove it.Clean the dust on the condenser using a vacuum cleaner or soft brush.Reinsert and reassemble the condenser cover completely.If the condenser cover is not completely reassembled, the product will not work properly and may leak.Check that the tab c on the bottom of the condenser cover is properly assembled into the opening d in the case.Close the access panel.

Care in Cold Climates

Wear gloves and take care to avoid burning yourself with hot water.Wrap the drain hose in a towel soaked in hot water (140 ℉ / 60 ℃).Open the dryer door and pull out both the inner and outer filters.Carefully pour 34 oz. (1 liter) of hot water at 140 ℉ / 60 ℃ into the lint filter compartment and then reinsert both lint filters.Pouring more that 51 oz. (1.5 liters) of water into the compartment will cause water to leak out.Wear gloves and use care when pouring hot water. 140 ℉ (60 ℃) water can cause scalding or burns. Using water that is hotter than that can cause the appliance to malfunction.Turn on the appliance and run the Normal cycle for about 30 seconds. Then wait about 30 minutes.Run the Normal cycle again. Check if the OE message appears within 10 minutes of starting the appliance.If the OE message appears, go to step 2 and repeat the procedure.If the OE message does not appear, the thawing process is done.When thawing is complete, dry clothes as usual.