GE DBVH512 Owner's Manual page 19

Before you call for service.., gecem
_ roubleshooting -tips
Save time and money/. Review the charts on the following pages,
or visit ge.eom. Youmay not need to call for service.
OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do
Controlpads not
Conlrols accidentally put in
• Press STOP.
responding
service mode
Controls accidentally put in
* Hold the tOCKbutton fin" 3 seconds
to unlock the dryer:
lock mode
Controls performed an • Reset the in-house breaker.
incorrect operation
Dryer doesn'tstatt Control pmml is "asleep" * This is nomml. Press POWERto acti\ate the control panel.
Dryer is tmplugged • Make sure the dryer l)lug is pushed coml)letely into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker * Check the building's filse/circuit breaker box and
is tripped replace filse or reset breakei: NOTE:Electric d_'e_
use two fllses or breakei_.
Dryer was accidentally paused * If the light on the DELAYSTART pad is flashing, the
when starting Delay Smart (hTer is paused.
Press STARTto restmX the countdown.
Dryer does#theM Fuse is blown/circuit breaker * Check the building's fllse/drcuit breaker box and
is tripped; the dryer may tumble replace both fl/ses or reset both breakei_. Ybur dlaer
but not heat Inav tunable if OlflV one fltse is blowi_ or one breaker
tfipl)ed.
Gas service is off
* Make sure gas shutoff at dlTer and InaiI_ shutoff are
fiflly open.
LP gas supply taaak is empty * Refill or replace tank. Dryer should heat when utility
or there has been a utility service is restored.
interruption of naturaJ gas
(gas models)
Dryershakes
or Some shaMng/noise is normal. * Move dryer to an even floor space, or a(!just leveling legs
makes noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessar_ tmtil exert.
Inconsistent drying times
Type of heat
* O_ying time will xa_3 according
to the _'l)e of heat used.
If you recently changed from an electric to a gas
(natural or I,P) dryer; or vice ve_a, the drying time
could be different.
Type of load and • The load size, t}pes ot lid)tic, wetness of clothes and the
drying conditions length and condition of the exhaust system will affect
drying times.
No numbers displayed Dryer is continuously • This is nomml. _._]ten the dryer senses a low level of
during cycle, only lights
monitoring the mnom_t of moistm'e in the load the dryer will display the (h 3 time
moisture in the dothes renmilfing.
77meRemaining
The estimated time anay chm_ge
• This is nolinal.
jumped to a when a smaller load thmz usual
lower number is daryhag
Glowat the rear Heaters behind the drum • This is nomml. Under certaii_ drying conditions and
of the drum room ambient lighting, the glow of the heatei_ illaV be
visible at the rear of the druln.
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