Troubleshooting Tips - GE Profile 405 Owner's Manual

Before you call for service...
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Troubleshooting tips
Save brae and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service,
Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer doesn't statt Dryer is tmplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is * Caheck the house fuse/clrcuit breaker box and
tripped replace fi_se or reset breaker_ NOTE."Most electric
dryers use two bases/breakers.
Dryer doesn"t heat
Fuse is blown/cJrcult breaker is o Check the house fiaseicircuit breaker box and
tripped, the dryer may tumble replace fuse or reset breaker°
but not heat
Gas service is off * Make sure gas shutoffat dryer mad main shutoffare
fitly open.
Oryershakcsormakes
Some shaklng/noise is normal * Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust
noise Drye_ may be sitting unevenly leveling legs as necessary until even_
Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener * Follow directions on fabric softener package.
Dryingdirtyitemswithdeanones * Useyourdryertodryonlycteanitems Dirty items can
stain clean items and the dryer,
Clothes were not completely elean o Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the
clothes are wet appearafter drying. Use proper
washing procedures before drying.
Hat on clothes Lint filter is full * Clean lint screen before each toad.
Improper sorting * Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors
(like corduroy)_
Static electricity can attract lint * See suggestions in this section under
STATIC.
Overloading o Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Paper, fissue, etc.,leftinpockets * Empty a!l pockets before laundering c!othes°
Stztic ecc_
No fabric _e._e._er was used - Try a fabric softener.
• Bounce n Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have
been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in
accordance with the manufacturer's insmactions,
Overdrying " Try a fabric softener.
•
Adjust
controls for tess
drying.
Synthetics, permanent press and t Try a fabric softener.
blends can cause static
incansistent drying limes T_pe of heat
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• Automatic drying times v611vary according to the type
of heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load,
types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of
exhaust ducts_
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