Whirlpool 3XLGR5437 User Manual

The lint screen is located in the door of the dryer. Clean it before 
each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

Pull the lint screen toward you. Roll lint off the screen with 
your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet 
lint is hard to remove.

Push the lint screen firmly back into place.

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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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Some towels made of synthetic fibers and natural fibers 
(polyester and cotton blends) may shed more lint than other 
towels, causing your dryer’s lint screen to fill up faster. Be 
sure to remove lint from the lint screen before and after drying 
new towels.

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If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check 
the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See “Checking Your 
Vent.”

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 the screen. 

Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every six months, or 
more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.

Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.

Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub 
lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.

Rinse screen with hot water.

 dry lint screen with a clean towel. Insert lint 

screen back into dryer.

Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very 
warm water.

Apply paste to a soft cloth.

OR

Apply a liquid, non-flammable household cleaner to the 
stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye is 
removed.

Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.

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

Garments which contain unstable 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 unstable dye items inside 
out to prevent dye transfer.

Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire. Lint should 
be removed every two to three years, or more often, depending 
on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a competent service  
person. If you have any questions or comments, please call a 
designated Whirlpool service company.

To keep your dryer operating safely at best efficiency, regular 
servicing by a designated Whirlpool service technician is 
recommended. For normal use, this should be at 12 monthly 
intervals. For heavy duty usage, this interval should be reduced 
accordingly.