Kenmore 10.6813x410 series, Use & Care Manual

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DRYER CARE

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would block 

the air flow for proper dryer operation. This includes clearing 

piles of laundry in front of the dryer.

Cleaning the dryer interior

To clean dryer drum

1.

  Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the 

stained area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until 

stain is removed.

2.

  Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.

3.

  Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum

 OR

  Use a microfiber cloth and hot water in a spray bottle to 

clean the drum and a second microfiber towel to dry.

NOTE:

 Items that contain loose dyes, such as denim blue 

jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer 

interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will 

not stain future loads of clothes. Dry these items inside out  

to avoid drum staining.

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 servicer.

From the Exhaust Vent

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often,  

depending on dryer usage.

Cleaning the dryer location

Cleaning the lint screen

Every load cleaning

The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. 

The control panel has an indicator light “Check Lint Screen” 

to remind you to clean the lint screen after each load. A 

screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

To clean:

1.

  Pull the lint screen straight up and out. Press tab down on 

front to open lint screen. Roll lint off the screen with your 

fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet 

lint is hard to remove.

2.

 Close the lint screen and push firmly back into place.

IMPORTANT:

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  Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, 

blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and 

damage to both the dryer and fabrics.

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If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, 

check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See “Venting 

Requirements” in the Installation Instructions.

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  Clean space where lint screen  

  is located, as needed. Using a  

  vacuum, gently remove any lint  

  that has accumulated outside  

  of the lint screen. 

As needed cleaning

Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up 

on the lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times 

for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load 

is completely dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls 

off while the screen is in the dryer.

Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, 

or more frequently, if it becomes clogged due to a residue 

buildup.

To wash:

1.

  Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.

2.

  Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.

3.

  Wet a nylon brush with hot  

water and liquid detergent. Scrub  

lint screen with the brush to remove  

residue buildup.

4.

 Rinse screen with hot water.

5.

  Thoroughly dry lint screen  

with a clean towel.  

Reinstall screen in dryer.