The dryer in these apartments do not have an exhaust line that leads outside the building. Instead, the dryer exhaust hose is connected to a lint catching system that uses water to trap lint. It is very important to clean the lint screen and lint catcher system are maintained regularly.
The lint screen can be found inside the dryer at the bottom of the door opening. Just lift out, remove lint and place back into the dryer. Clean the lint screen after each drying cycle.
The exhaust of the dryer is connected to a hose that ends in a white canister that is filled with water to catch lint. At least once a week, the canister should be filled back with water in order for the system to work. The canister is sitting towards the back of the bottom shelf next to the washer & dryer.
To refill with water:
- Detach the top part of the canister.
- Fill with water to the top of the center cone
- Replace the lid. Make sure that the lid and canister are correctly aligned
- Push canister towards the back wall, but make sure it remains on the shelf