GE GFD49 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 44

Before you call for service...
Problem
Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally
shrink when washed. Others
can be safely washed, but will
shrink in the dryer.
Greasy spots on Improper use of fabric softener
clothes
Drying dirty items with clean
ones
Clothes were not completely
clean
Lint on clothes Lint filter is full
Improper sorting
Static electricity can attract lint
Overloading
Paper, tissue, etc., left in
pockets
Static occurs No fabric softener was used
Overdrying
Synthetics, permanent press
and blends can cause static
Collars and The dryness monitor senses
waistbands still that the body of the clothes is
wet at end of dry
cycle
Slight variation in This is normal
metallic color
Door is too foggy Steam condenses on inner door
to see clothes
during a steam
cycle
Water seen on Steam condenses on these
inside of door surfaces
and top of lint
filter when
opening door
after steam cycle
Small areas on Steam condenses on inner
clothes are damp drum
after steam cycle
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Possible Causes
To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly.
Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying.
If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular
item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it.
Follow directions on fabric softener package.
Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can stain clean items
and the dryer.
Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes are wet appear
after drying. Use proper washing procedures before drying.
Clean lint screen before each load.
Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors (like corduroy).
See suggestions in this section under Static occurs.
Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.
Try a fabric softener.
Bounce Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all
®
GE Appliances dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
Try a fabric softener.
Adjust setting to Less Dry or Damp.
Try a fabric softener.
Choose Speed Dry or Time Dry to dry damp collars and waistbands. In the
future, when drying a load with collars and waistbands, choose More Dry.
Due to the metallic properties of paint used for this unique product,
slight variations of color may occur due to viewing angles and lighting
conditions.
This is normal.
This is normal.
If using the Steam Dewrinkle cycle, manually reduce the cycle time. If
using the Steam Refresh cycle, add more garments to the load.
What To Do