Troubleshooting Tips - GE DBVH512 Owner's Manual

Before you call for service...
q roubleshooting -tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages,
or visf ge.cem. Youmay not need to call for service.
OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do
Controlpads not Controls accidentally put in * Press STOP.
responding
service mode
Controls accidentally put in '* Hold the LOCKbutton for 3 seconds to unlock the dryer.
lock mode
Conlrols performed ma * Reset the in-house breaker:
incorrect operation
Dryer doesn't start
Conlrol pmzel is "asleep"
* This is noxmal. Press POWERto acfixate fl_e control
panel,
Dryer is unplugged * Make sure the dryer, I)lug, is pushed completely into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/drctfit breaker
* Check
the building's fllse/circuit breaker
box and
is tripped replace fllse or reset breaker: NOTE:Electric (hwe_
rise two tilses or bi'eakelN.
Dryer was accidentally paused '* If the li_ht,_ on the DEL4¥ START pad is,flashin, _, the
when
starting
Delay Start dryer is paused. Press
START
to restart the countd{m'n.
Dryer doesn't heat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker * Check the building's fllse/circuit breaker box and
is tripped; the dryer may tumble replace both fltses or reset both breake_. 34)ur dryer
but not heat may tumble if only one fllse is blown or one breal(er
tripped.
Gas service is off • Make sure gas shutott at dryer and main shutoff are
fiflly open.
LP .gas supply ta_k is empty • Refill or replace tank. Dryer should heat when utilit_
or there has been a utility service is restored.
interruption of natural gas
(gas models)
Dryer shakes or Some sha_g/noise is normal. • Moxe (lr_er to an e'_en floor space, or a(!just le'_eling legs
makes noise
Dryer may be sitting mmvmfly as necessary until even.
Inconsistent drying times Type of heat • D_'ino,_ time will xa_', accordino_ to the t_,'l)e of heat used.
If you recently changed fl'om an electric to a gas
(natural or i,P) (h'yex; or vice vex_a, the drying time
could be different.
Type of load mad • The load size, types _ff
ed)fic,
wetness of clothes and the
(r " ( " "(
drying conditions length and c mdm m of the exha ust sxstem will attect
drying times.
No numbers displayed Dryer is continuously • This is nomml. \._lmn the dryer senses a low level of
during cycle, only lights monitoring the amount of moisture in the h)ad the (hwer will display the (h T time
moisture in the clothes remaining.
Time Remaining The esthnated lime may chmlge • This is nomml.
jumped to a when a smaller load thml usuaJ
lower number is drying
Glow at the rear Heaters behind the drum • This is
noxIllal. Under
certain drying
conditions and
of the drum
room ambient lighting, the glow of the heate_ may be
visible at the rear ot the drum.
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