Troubleshooting Tips - GE GFD45 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
Problem
Dryer shakes or
makes noise
Clothes take
too long to dry
The Dry dryness
level was
chosen but load
is still damp
Control buttons
not responding
Dryer doesn't
start
No numbers
displayed
during cycle,
only lights
Time Remaining
jumped to a
lower number
Cannot make a
selection and
the dryer beeps
twice
Dryer is running
but END is
displayed in
Time Remaining
Clean Lint Filter
(message)
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Possible Cause
Some shaking/noise is normal.
Dryer may be sitting unevenly.
Improper or obstructed
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
eDry is enabled
Load consists of a mixture of
heavy and light fabrics
Exhaust system is blocked
Controls accidentally put in
service mode
Controls accidentally put in
lock mode
Controls performed an
incorrect operation
Control panel is "asleep"
Dryer is unplugged
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped
Dryer was accidentally paused
when starting Delay Dry
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 dryness Level, Temp or
option that you are trying to
select is incompatible with
the chosen dry cycle
The Ext Tumble option was
chosen
Power button was activated
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. Since most 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.
The eDry feature is designed to operate your dryer in the most
energy efficient mode, which is not always the fastest mode. In
some instances, dry times may be extended to reduce overall
energy usage for the cycle.
When combining heavy and light fabrics in a load, choose More
Dry.
Inspect and clean exhaust system.
Press Start/Pause.
Hold the eDry button for 3 seconds to unlock the dryer.
Reset the in-house breaker.
This is normal. Press Power to activate the control panel.
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.
If the light on the Start/Pause button is flashing, the dryer is
paused. Press Start/Pause to restart the countdown.
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.
This is normal.
This is normal. During extended tumbling, the time remaining is
not displayed. The extended tumbling option lasts approximately
60 minutes.
Press Start/Pause to begin a dry cycle and the message will
disappear.
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