Posted by
hkjazz
18 yrs ago
I've just moved to a new apartment which has a washer dryer built into the kitchen cupboards which seems to be quite normal here (still new in HK). Anyway, I can't find the lint filter...doesn't seem to be one unless it's at the back. Does anyone know if these appliances self clean or where I might find the lint filter?It's a Whirlpool by the way.
I'm thinking that if I can't clean out the lint won't it overheat and possibly cause a fire? Also worried that being built into the kitchen cupboards that there's no place for the heat to escape. Can someone ease my worried mind? Thanks!
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Nope, checked the bottom of the machine and not a lint filter in sight. It's a mystery!
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I used to have a Whirlpool and really don't remember having a lint filter for the drying function (which wasn't great anyway). So I think there may not be one!!
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I was thinking that maybe being a washer/dryer the lint (if any) could get flushed out with the next actual wash so timklip your answer makes sense. Evildeeds you're right, it's not the best machine in the world, takes half a day to get one load of washing done and dry. Could've done about 5 loads in the same time on my old machine back home. But hey, I'm just grateful I've got one I guess!
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Same here, I had a Whirlpool washer/dryer until recently ... no lint filter ... or at least I never saw/cleaned one for several years ... so I'm guessing there wasn't one!!
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I find that the dryer only really works if you don't put much in it so I do one load to wash then split it in 2 for the drying and it works alot better. Good luck - I hate front loaders.
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Dryer function on Combo units is notoriously weak for almost all brands. As mentioned above, it will help a lot if you switch to smaller loads for drying.
Also, consider doing what many households/DHs do: Spread wet laundry on a drying rack in a small room and run a dehumidifier next to it. Almost certainly quicker than using the dryner function (and better for your clothes too).
BTW, front loaders are significantly superior to top loaders in almost all respects.
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