Operation; Before You Call For Service - GE DPSB613ED Owner's Manual

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips
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OPERATION

Control pads not
responding
Dryer doesn't start
Dryer doesn't heat
Dryer shakes or
makes noise
Inconsistent drying times
No numbers displayed
during cycle, only lights
Est. Time Remaining
jumped to a
lower number
Clothes are still wet
and dryer shut off
after a short time
Possible Causes
Controls accidentally put in
service mode
Control panel is "asleep"
Dryer is unplugged
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped; the dryer may tumble
but not heat
Gas service is off
LP gas supply tank is empty
or there has been a utility
interruption of natural gas
(gas models)
Some shaking/noise is normal.
Dryer may be sitting unevenly
Type of heat
Type of load and
drying conditions
Dryer is continuously
monitoring the amount of
moisture in the clothes
The estimated time may change
when a smaller load than usual
is drying
The door was opened mid-cycle.
The load was then removed from
the dryer and a new load put in
without selecting a new cycle
Small load
Load was already dry except
for collars and waistbands
Dryer is not level
What To Do
• Press STOP.
• This is normal. Press START twice to choose the last cycle
you used and to start the dryer.
• Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into
the outlet.
• Check the building's fuse/circuit breaker box and
replace fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Electric dryers
use two fuses or breakers.
• Check the building's fuse/circuit breaker box and
replace both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer
may tumble if only one fuse is blown or one breaker
tripped.
• Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are
fully open.
• Refill or replace tank. Dryer should heat when utility
service is restored.
• Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs
as necessary until even.
• Drying time will vary according to the type of heat used.
If you recently changed from an electric to a gas
(natural or LP) dryer, or vice versa, the drying time
could be different.
• The load size, types of fabric, wetness of clothes and the
length and condition of the exhaust system will affect
drying times.
• This is normal. When the dryer senses a low level of
moisture in the load, the dryer will display the dry time
remaining.
• This is normal.
• A dry cycle must be reselected each time a new load
is put in.
• When drying only a few items, choose SPEED DRY or
TIMED DRY.
• Choose SPEED DRY or TIMED DRY to dry damp collars
and waistbands. In the future, when drying a load with
collars and waistbands, choose MORE DRY.
• Move dryer to an even floor space or adjust leveling legs
as necessary until even.
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