GE GUD27ESSMWW Technical Service Manual page 61

General
NO HEAT, SHOT BURN
Igniter
operates?
Gas present?
NO
Gas valve
Gas pressure
Gas Restriction
Gas valve
closes approx.
1-2 minutes
check
Excessive or restricted
exhaust system.
Safety thermostats
Backup thermostat
1. Other factors contributing to long dry times, or clothes condition: load size, large bulky items,
ambient temperature, room size (if not exhausted outdoor), washer spin speed, washer rinse
temperature, gas supply (restrictions), and gas pressure.
2. Small loads (less than 3 lbs.) if not treated with destaticizer, could develop a static charge if over
dried and cling to drum surface (no tumble), causing wrinkles, shrinkage, or melting. Use a fabric
Gas Dryer
COMPLAINT
No heat
Wrinkles
Long dry
Shrinkage
time
LONG DRY TIME
NO
Flame detector
Moto switch
Thermostat
Timer advance
YES
Check
Are the clothes
still damp?
NO
Check
Time advance
NOTE:
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All fabrics
damage
All loads
YES
Check
Thermostat
Temperature
Drum speed
Note 1
Synthetics only
wrinkle shrinkage
Check
Garment care
label
Wash & dry
information
YES
Note 2
Thermostat
temeperature
Excesive or restricted
exhaust system.
Thermostat
temperature
Washer spin speed
See note 1
DAMAGE
Check
Snags cuts
All drum &
interior surface
Check
Washer basket
and agitator
All hooks and
zippers must be
closed for wash
and dry
Snags on garment
front only is caused
by normal wear or
damage by counter
desk etc.