GE GFD55 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 37

Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
Problem
Dryer doesn't Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
heat 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 still The door was opened
wet and dryer mid-cycle. The load was then
shut off after a removed from the dryer and
short time 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
Clothes are Overdrying
wrinkled
Letting items sit in dryer after
cycle ends
Overloading
Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally
shrink when washed. Others
can be safely washed, but
will shrink in the dryer.
Greasy spots Improper use of fabric
on clothes softener
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
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Possible Causes What To Do
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.
A dry cycle must be reselected each time a new load is put in.
When drying 3 items or less, choose QUICK DRY or TIMED DRY.
Choose or TIMED DRY to dry damp collars and
QUICK DRY
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.
Select a shorter drying time.
Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture.
Select a Less Dry or Damp setting.
Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang immediately, or
use the Wrinkle Care option.
Separate large loads into smaller ones.
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.
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