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Problem
Possible
Causes
What: To Do
Dryer doesn't start
Dryer is unplugged
• Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
is tripped
fuse or reset breakeE NOTE: Electric dryers use two fuses
or breakers.
Dryer doesn't heat
Fuse is blownlcircuit
breaker
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
is tripped, the dryer may
both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble
tumble
but not heat
if only one fuse is blown or one breaker tripped.
Gas service is off
• Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are
fully open.
LP gas supply tank is empty
• Refill or replace tank. Dryer should heat when
or there has been a utility
utility service is restored.
interruption of natural gas
(gas models)
Dryer shakes or
Some shaking/noise
is normal.
• Hove dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs
makes noise
Dryer may be sitting unevenly
as necessary until even.
Greasy spots on clothes
Improper
use of fabric softener
• Follow directions on fabric softener package.
Drying dirty items with
• Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can
clean ones
stain clean items and the dryeE
Clothes were not
• Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the
completely
clean
clothes are wet appear after drying. Use proper
washing procedures before drying.
Lint on clothes
Lint filter is full
• Clean lint screen before each load.
Improper
sorting
• Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors
(like corduroy).
Static electricitg
can attract
lint
• See suggestions in this section under STATIC
Overloading
• Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets
• Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.
Static occurs
No fabric softener was used
• Try a fabric softeneE
• Bounce ® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been
approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
Overdrging
• Try a fabric softener
• Adjust setting to LESSDRY or DAMP DRY
Synthetics,
permanent
press
• Try a fabric softener.
and blends
can cause static
Inconsistent
drying times
Type of heat
• Automatic
drying times will vary 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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