Troubleshooting Tips - GE DBL333 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Troubleshooting tips
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
DtFerdoesn:tstart Dryer is unplugged * Make sure tile dryer plug is pushed completely into
tile outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker * Check the household Distribution Panel fuse/circuit
is tripped breaker box in your home, and replace fuse or reset
breakeE NOTE: Elecu'ic dryers use two fuses or breakers.
Thermal limiter tripped * Check the vent for any obsn'uctions. Call authorized
service person for replacement if necessary.
OtFer doesn:t heat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker * Check the filse/circuit breaker box in your home,
is tripped; the dryer may tumble and replace both fuses or reset tx_th breakers.
but not heat Your dryer may tumble if only one tuse is blown or
one breaker n'ipped.
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 utility
or there has been a utility service is restored.
interruption of natural gas
(gas models)
OtFer shakes or Some shaldng/noise is normal. * Move 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 tabric softener package.
Drying dirty items with * Use your dryer re dry only clean items. Dirty items can
dean ones stain clean items and the drym:
Clothes were not * Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the
completely dean clothes m'e wet appoar_ter drying. Use proper washing
procedures betore drying.
tinton clothes Lint filter is full * Clean lint screen before each load.
Improper sorting * Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors
(like corduroy).
Static dectridty can attract lint * See suggestions in this section tinder
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 Pabric sotbener.
• BouncC ) Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been
approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Overdrylng * Try a t:abric soffenen
• Adjust controls to LESSDRE
Synthetics, permanent press * Try a Pabric solbener.
and blends can cause static
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