Troubleshooting Tips - GE Spacemaker DSXH47 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Troubleshooting -tips
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Dryer doesn't start
Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer is unplugged • Make sure the (hTer plug is pushed c()mi)letely into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/drcuit breaker is • Check tile building's flase/circuit breaker box and
tripped replace fl/se o1"reset breakel: NOTE: Electric drx eI_
USe [WO fi/ses/bl'eakeIN.
Thermal limiter tripped • Check the vent tot any obstructions. Call authorized
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Dryer doesn't heat
Fuse is blown/drcuit breaker is
• Check
the building's fuse/circuit breaker
box and
tripped, the dryer may tumble replace tuse or reset breakel: Youl" dP,'el', may ramble
but not heat if only one fl/se is blown or one breaker till)peal.
Gas service is off • Make sure gas shutott at dlyer and main shutoff are
fidly ()l)en.
LP gas supply tmak is empty • Refill or rel)la('e tank. D_'er should heat when utility
or there has been a utility sev\'ice is restored.
interruption of natural gas
(gas models)
Dryer shakes ormakes Some shaMng/noise is normal. • Move dl"Vel", t o an e\'en floo_" space, or a(!just
noise Dryer may he sitting unevenly levelin,_ legs as necessary until even.
Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on tiO_fic softener l)acka'_e_.
Drying dirty items with clean ones • Use your dryer to dry only cle:m items. Dirty items can
stail¢ clean items and the dryer:
Clothes were not completely dean • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the
clothes are wet appearafler drying. Use proper
washing procedures bet)re drying.
Lint on clothes Lint Filter is full • Clean lint screen befi)re each load.
Improper sorting • Sort lint l)roducel_ (like chenille) from lint collectol_
(like corduroy).
Static electricity can atl_'act lint • See suggestions in this section
trader STATIC.
Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Paper, tissue, etc., left in pockets • EmpF :111pockets befiwe laundering clothes.
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