Originally Posted by PatriceJ
the canned air appears to be helpful because the machine is cleaner to the naked eye. however, it isn't a good idea.
the pressurized air drives the lint and other foreign matter deeper into the mechanisms. over time, it does more harm than good.
I just bought a new machine and in the manual it states in large letters not to use the canned air and also not to blow into it, it blows the dust into the machine causing damage.