GE DBL333 Owner's Manual page 21

Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Static occurs No fabric softener was used • T U a lid)tic softener.
• Bounce _'Fabric Conditioner D_Ter Sheets have been
approved tier use in all GE D_Ters when used in
accordance _dth the mam_Ltcmrer's instructions.
Overdrying • T U a tid3ri( softener.
• A_{just conuols fi)r less duiug.
Synthetics, permanent press and • T U a titbfic softener.
blends can cause static
Inconsistent drying times Type of heat • Automatic (hTing times will vaU according to the type
of heat used (electric, natural orLP gas), size of load,
types oftabfics, wetness of clothes and condition of
exhmast duos.
Clothes take too long Improper sorting • Sepmate hem T items fiom lightweight items (generally,
to dry a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted duet load).
Large loads of heavy fabrics (like • I.arge, heax T tilbfi(s (ontain more moisture and take
beach towels) longer to &y. Separate large, hemy fabrics into smaller
loads to speed duiug time.
Controls improperly set • Match control settings to the load y¢)ume duiug.
Lint filter is full • (lean lint fiher beti)re eveU load.
Improper or obstructed ducting • Check installation insu_uctions ti)r proper
ducting/venting.
• Make sure ducting is clean, fiee of kinks and
unobswucted.
• (heck to see if outside w_tlldmnper operates easily.
• (heck the Installation Instructions to make sure the &yet
venting is correct.
Blown fuses or tripped circuit * Replace fl_ses or reset circuit breakers. Since most
breaker (hyers use 2 fi_ses/breakers, make sure both me
operating.
Overloading/combining loads • Do not put more than one washer load in the &yet at
a time.
Underloading • If you ;ue (hying only one or two items, add a tew items to
ensure proper rambling.
Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying • Sele(t a shorter (hTiug time.
• Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of
moisture.
Letting items sit in dryer after • Rem{)ve items when _Tcle ends and fi)ld or hang
cycle ends immecfiamly.
Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally shrink • To avoid shfinl_lge, follow garment (are labels exa( tly.
whenwashed. Others can be • Solne itelns inay be pressed ba{k into shape after duiug.
safelywashed, but will shrink
in the dryer • If you are concerned about shrinkalge in a particular item,
do not machine w:tsh or ramble d U it.
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