Whirlpool W10164159B Manuale Utente

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the 
flow of combustion and ventilation air.

Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can 
increase drying time.

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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. 

1. The lint screen is located on the top of the dryer. 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.

2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.

1. Roll lint off 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. Insert lint screen 

back into dryer.

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.

NOTE: Garments that 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 avoid transfer 
of dye.

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on 
dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on 
dryer usage.

Replace inlet hoses and hose screen after 5 years of use to reduce 
the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if 
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. 

When replacing your inlet hoses, record the date of replacement. 

Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because some 
water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your dryer. If 
storing or moving your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it.

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.

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2. Shut off water faucet.

3. Disconnect water inlet hose from faucet and drain.

1. Flush water pipes. Reconnect water inlet hose to faucet. Turn on 

water faucet.

2. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.