GE 495 Series Owner's Manual page 14

Before you call for service...
Clothes take too long
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Possible Causes What To Do
Improper sorting
* Separate hem T items from lightweight items (generally,
a well-sormd washer load is a well-sormd dlyer load).
Large loads of heavy fabrics (like * Large, hem T f:abrics contain more moisulre and rake
beach towels) longer to (hy. Separate large, heaxT fhbrics into smaller
loads to speed d@ng time.
Controls improperly set * Match control settings to the load you are (hying.
Lint filter is full * Clean lint filmr before eveU load.
Improper or obstructed ducting * Check installation instructions for proper
ducOng/venfing.
• Make sure ducOng is clean, fi'ee of kinks and
unobstrucmd.
* Check to see if outside wall damper operams easily.
* Check the Installation InstmcOons to make sure tile duet
venting is correct.
Blown fuses or tripped circuit * Replace fllses or reset circuit breakers. Since most
breaker duers use 2 fllses/breakers, make sure both are
operating.
Overloading/combining loads * Do not put more than one washer load in tile duer at
a time.
Underloading * If you are d@ng only one or a,vo items, add a few items to
ensure proper umlbling.
CloNes are wrinkled Overdrying * Select a shorter (hying Ome.
• Remove items while they sell hold a slight amount of
moisture.
Letting items sit in dryer after * Remove items when Q_cleends and fold or hang
cycle ends immediately.
Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally shrink * To avoid shrinkage, fbllow garment care labels exactly.
Maen washed. Others can be * Some items may be pressed back into shape ;ffter d@ng.
safely washed, but will shrink
in the dryer * If you are concerned about shrinkage in a parOcular item,
do not machine wash or umlble (hy it.
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