I CAN'T SEEM TO CLEAN ALL OF THE LINT OUT. IS THERE A WAY I CAN TAKE FRONT BOTTOM PANEL OFF TO OPEN UP THE LINT TRAP TO REALLY CLEAN IT???
SOURCE: lint trap
There should be a rectangular flap on the top panel at the rear right of your dryer. the lint filter is in a chute if there is just a hole here then the filter is missing.
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The only trap on a Kenmore Elite HE3 is in the drain pump. The following link explains how to access and clean it out:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r385844-checking_drain_pump_kenmore_elite_front
Read through the link provided and let me know if you have any questions. I personally own one of these washers and have repaired them many times. If you are experiencing drain problems, the problem will most commonly be attributed to the drain pump trap becoming clogged with debris. There's usually an error code associated with this problem of "F02". If you attempt to clean the drain pump and you discover the pump to be clear, check the drain lines (especially the line running from the bottom of the wash tub to the inlet side of the pump). If all these preliminary checks don't solve the problem, the manufacturer recommends replacing the drain pump.
If this is not what you were talking about, please post back and elaborate a bit more so I can understand the problem you are having. I hope this helps you.
SOURCE: How to locate and clean the lint trap
Top load washing machines do have lint filters, they used older models have trays that sit on top of the agitator. Newer ones aren't as obvious and are attached to the bottom of the inner tub. If you remove the agitator, you'll see a bunch of holes in the bottom of the tub, the filter right behind these holes. Cleaning/replacing it involves removing the inner tub, so it's not an easy task. It is likely that by the time you're having problems with the filter, it will be beyond cleaning and will need to be replaced. Considering all the trouble it takes to get to, you might as well.
SOURCE: washing machine lint trap
There is no trap per say. The lint catcher is self cleaning when the water is pumped out. It sounds like you are overloading it and the clothes are hitting the agitator. Operation should be agitation by water movement not beat by the plastic fins, run a wash cycle hot water no clothes to flush things out and try smaller loads.
Eric
Hi,
If
your dryer
is not drying
like it once did or if you just have not taken the time to give
yourself a clean
dryer
in a long time then you need to do that. At least once a year the
dryer
cleaning
should take place. Lint
build up
in the dryer
duct
is one of the main causes for your dryer to fail.
Here is the
rest of this tip about Dryer
Maintenance
heatman101
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