Troubleshooting Tips - GE DBLR333 Owner's Manual

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer doesn'tstatt Dryer is tmplugged * Make sure the dryer plug is l)ushed (oml)letely into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker • Check the house fllse/circuit breaker box and replace
is tripped fi/se or reset breaker: NOTE:Most electric (ha'e_s use
2 filses/breake_s.
Dryer doesn't heat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is • Check the house fllse/circuit breaker box and replace
tripped; the dryer may tumble both fllses or reset both breake_. Your dryer may tumble
but not heat if only one filse is bh>wn or one breaker tripped.
Gas service is off • Make sure gas shutoff' at (hTer and main shutoff are
fitly open.
Dryershakes
or Some shaking/noise is normal, • Move dryer to an even floor space, or a(!itlst leveling legs
makes noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessar_ tmtil exert.
Greasy spots on clothes hnproper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on rid)tic softener package.
Drying dirty items with • Use w)ur oh'vet to d_y only clean items. Di m' items can
dem:l ones stain clean items and the drveI:
Clothes were not • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the
completely cleml clothes are wet appear'alter (hying. Use proper washing
procedm'es befin'e drying.
Linton clothes Lint filter is full • Clean lint screen befin'e each load,
Improper sorting • S(m lint producexs (like chenille) from lint collectox_
(like corduroy).
Static electricity can attract lint • See suggestions in this section trader
STATIC.
Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets • EmpU' all pockets befin'e latmdering clothes.
Static occurs No fabric softener was used • T_w a tid)ric soflene_:
• Bounce <`: F abric (_on(lifioner D_Ter Sheets have been
approved fin" use in all GE D_Te_ when used in
accordance with the manufiwtm'er's instructions.
Overdacyh_g • T_' a rid)tic soflene_:
• A(!iust seUing m LESS DRY or DAMP DRY.
Synthetics, permmmnt press • T_' a rid)tic soflene_:
mid blends can cause static
Inconsistent
Type of heat
• Automatic
drying times will vaxT according to the type
drying
times of heat used (electric, natural or I,P gas), size of load,
_'l)es of lid)tics, wetness of clothes
and condition
ot
exhaust ducts.
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