Troubleshooting Tips - GE Spacemaker DSXH43 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Dryer doesn't start
Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer is unplugged • Make sure the (hTer plug is pushed c()mi)letely into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/dreuit breaker is • Check tile building's flase/circuit breaker box and
tripped replace fltse or reset breakel; NOTE." Electric drvel_
use two fl/ses/bl'eakel_.
Thermal limiter tripped • Check the vent fi:q" any obstructions. Call authorized
seYvice l)elNou fi)l" l'epl;iceI//eut,
if
uecessai'v.
Dryer doesn't heat Fuse is blown/circtfit breaker is • Check the buihling's htse/circuit breaker box and
tripped, the dryer may tumble replace fitse or reset breaker: Your dryer may tumble
but not heat if only one fl/se is blown or one breaker tripped.
Gas service is off • Make sure gas slmtott at dryer and main shutoff are
fidly ()l)en.
LP gas supply tmlk is empty • Refill or replace tank. Dryer should heat wheu utility
or there has been a utility service is restored.
interruption of natural gas
(gas models)
Otyershakes ormakes Some shakh_g/noise is normal. • Move dis'el', to an even floor space, or at!just
ooise Dryer may be sitting unevenly leveling legs as necessary until even.
Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on tiO)ric sotteuer l)ack:we_.
Drying dirty items with clean ones • Use votu" drrer to d D" only cle:m items. Dirty items can
stail_ clean items and the drveI:
Clothes were not completely dem_ • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the
clothes are wet appearafler drying. Use proper
washing procedures befl)re drying.
Lint on clothes Lint Filter is full • Clean lint screen befi)re each load.
Improper sorting • Sort lint i)roduce_s (like chenille) from lint collectors
(like corduroy).
Static dectricity can atlract lint • See suggestions in this section
uudel" STATIC.
Overloading • Sel)al'ate
lal'ge loads iuto
Slualler ()lies.
Paper, tissue, etc., left in pockets • EmpF all pockets bet0re laundering clothes.
2/