Troubleshooting Tips - GE GTX33EASKWW Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
Problem
Dryer shakes Some shaking/noise is
or makes noise normal. Dryer may be
sitting unevenly.
Clothes take Improper or obstructed
too long to dry ducting
Improper sorting
Large loads of heavy
fabrics (like beach towels)
Controls improperly set
Lint filter is full
Blown fuses or tripped
circuit breaker
Overloading/combining
loads
Underloading
Dryer doesn't Dryer is unplugged
start
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped
Dryer doesn't Fuse is blown/circuit
heat breaker is tripped; the dryer
may tumble but not heat
Gas service is off (gas
models only)
LP gas supply tank is
empty
or there has been a utility
interruption of natural gas
(gas models only)
No heat temperature
selected
Inconsistent Type of heat
drying times
Type of load and drying
conditions
Clothes are Overdrying
wrinkled
Letting items sit in dryer
after cycle ends
Overloading
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Possible Cause What To Do
Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs as
necessary until even.
Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the dryer
venting is correct.
Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and unobstructed.
Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily.
Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, a
well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).
Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take longer to
dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller loads to speed
drying time.
Match control settings to the load you are drying.
Clean lint filter before every load.
Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. NOTE: Some electric
dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are operating.
Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at a time.
If you are drying only one or two items, add a few items to
ensure proper tumbling.
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: Some electric dryers use two fuses/
breakers, make sure both are operating.
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. NOTE: Some
electric dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are
operating.
Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully open.
Refill or replace tank. Dryer should heat when utility service is
restored.
Select another heat setting
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.
Select a shorter drying time.
Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture.
Select a Less Dry setting.
Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang immediately.
Separate large loads into smaller ones.
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