- 1). Locate the lint filter. It is generally near the top of the dryer just inside the door or near the back of the drum. If you cannot locate the lint filter for your dryer, consult the product manual.
- 2). Remove the filter, and use a handheld vacuum or a vacuum with a long, thin attachment to remove the lint. It is best to dispose of the lint as it is highly flammable. If lint has fallen into the filter slot, use the vacuum to remove that lint as well.
- 3). Fill a sink or clean bucket with warm sudsy water. Soak the lint filter for several minutes, and scrub it gently with a nylon brush. When finished, rinse the lint filter thoroughly, and dry it completely before placing it back in the lint filter slot on the dryer.
- 4). Unplug the dryer, move the dryer from the wall and sweep or vacuum the area behind and around the dryer.
- 5). Unhook the hose, and clean the inside of it. Use a vacuum or long wired brush for best results. If necessary, clean the inside of the metal tube the hose connects to as lint can accumulate there as well. When complete, reattach the hose and discard of any lint. Plug the dryer in again.
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