Troubleshooting Tips - GE DISR333FG Owner's Manual

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
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You mog not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes
What
To Do
Dryer doesn't start Drger is unplugged . Hake sure the drger plug is pushed completelg into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker . Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
is tripped fuse or reset breakeE NOTE: Electric druers use two fuses
or breakers.
Dryer doesn't heat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker , Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
is tripped, the dryer may both fuses or reset both breakers. Your druer ma U tumble
tumble but not heat if onlu one fuse is blown or one breaker tripped.
Gas service is off , Hake sure gas shutoff at druer and main shutoff are
fullu open.
LP gas supply tank is empty , Refill or replace tank. Druer should heat when
or there has been a utility utilit U service is restored.
interruption of natural gas
{gas models}
Dryer shakes or Some shaking/noise is normal. , Hove drger to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs
makes noise Drger mag be sitting unevenly as necessar U until even.
Greasg spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener , Follow directions on fabric softener package.
Drying dirtg items with , Use uour druer to dry onl U clean items. Dirt U items can
clean ones stain clean items and the drueE
Clothes were not , Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the
completely clean clothes are wet appear after druing. Use proper
washing procedures before druing.
Lint on clothes Lint filter is full , Clean lint screen before each load.
Improper sorting , Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors
(like corduro¢
Static electricity can attract lint , See suggestions in this section under STATIC.
Overloading , Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets , Emptu all pockets before laundering clothes.
Static occurs No fabric softener was used , Try a fabric softeneE
, Bounce ® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been
approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Overdrging , Try a fabric softeneE
Adjust setting to LESSDRY or DAMP DRY.
Sgnthetics, permanent press , Try a fabric softener.
and blends can cause static
Inconsistent drying times Tgpe of heat . Automatic drying times will vary according to the type
of heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load,
types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of
exhaust ducts.
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