Troubleshooting Tips - GE DCXH46 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem
Dryer doesn't start
Dryer doesn't heat
Dryer shakes or makes
noise
Greasy spots on clothes
Lint on clothes
Possible Causes
Dryer is unplugged
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is
tripped
Thermal limiter tripped
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is
tripped, the dryer may tumble
but not heat
Gas service is off
LP gas supply tank is empty
or there has been a utility
interruption of natural gas
(gas models)
Some shaking/noise is normal.
Dryer may be sitting unevenly
Improper use of fabric softener
Drying dirty items with clean ones • Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can
Clothes were not completely clean • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the
Lint filter is full
Improper sorting
Static electricity can attract lint
Overloading
Paper, tissue, etc., left in pockets • Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.
What To Do
• Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into
the outlet.
• Check the building's fuse/circuit breaker box and
replace fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Electric dryers
use two fuses/breakers.
• Check the vent for any obstructions. Call authorized
service person for replacement, if necessary.
• Check the building's fuse/circuit breaker box and
replace fuse or reset breaker. Your dryer may tumble
if only one fuse is blown or one breaker tripped.
• Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are
fully open.
• Refill or replace tank. Dryer should heat when utility
service is restored.
• Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust
leveling legs as necessary until even.
• Follow directions on fabric softener package.
stain clean items and the dryer.
clothes are wet appear after drying. Use proper
washing procedures before drying.
• Clean lint screen before each load.
• Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors
(like corduroy).
• See suggestions in this section under STATIC.
• Separate large loads into smaller ones.
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