Amana NED4655EW-WW User Manual
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CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN
2. Push the lint screen 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.”
As needed cleaning
Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build
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,
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:
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.
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.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel.
Reinstall screen in dryer.
VACATION, STORAGE,
AND MOVING CARE
Non-Use or Storage Care
Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will
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. (For gas dryers only): Close shut off valve to gas supply
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. (For gas dryers only): Close shut off valve to gas supply
line.
3. Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”
Moving Care
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
Moving Care
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
3. Use tape to secure dryer door.
2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
3. Use tape to secure dryer door.
For direct-wired dryers:
1. Turn off power at fuse or breaker box.
2. Disconnect wiring.
3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4. Use tape to secure dryer door.
2. Disconnect wiring.
3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4. Use tape to secure dryer door.
For gas dryers:
1. Unplug or disconnect power to dryer.
2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings
2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings
attached to dryer pipe.
4. Cap the open fuel supply line.
5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
6. Use tape to secure dryer door.
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,
Follow the “Installation Instructions” to locate, level,
and connect the dryer.
CHANGING THE DRUM LIGHT
(ON SOME MODELS)
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the
2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the
back wall of the dryer. Using a 1/4" nut driver or socket
wrench, remove the screw located in the lower right-hand
corner of the cover. Remove the cover.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with
a 10-watt appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and
secure with the screw.
4. Plug into a grounded outlet or reconnect power.