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Troubleshooting Tips
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Dryer doesn't start
Drger is unplugged
• Hake 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 breaker. NOTE:Host electric dryers use
2 fuses/breakers.
Dryer doesn't heat
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
tripped; the drger mug tumble
both fuses or reset both breakers.Your dryer may tumble
but not heat
if only one fuse is blown or one breaker tripped.
Gas service is off
• Hake sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are
fully open.
Dryer shakes or
Some shaking/noise is normal.
• Hove dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs
makes noise
Drger mug be sitting unevenlg
as necessary until even.
Greasy spots on clothes
Improper use of fabric softener
• Follow directions on fabric softener package.
Drging dirtg items with
• Useyour dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can
clean ones
stain clean items and the dryer.
Clothes were not
• Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the
completelg clean
clothes are wet appearoffer 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 (likechenille)from lint collectors
(likecorduroy).
Static electricitg can attract lint
• See suggestions in this section under Static occurs.
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 softener.
• Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been
approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Try a fabric softener.
Adjust setting to Less Dry or Damp Dry.
Try a fabric softener.
Overdrging
Sgnthetics,
permanentpress
•
and blends can causestatic
Tgpe ofheat
•
Inconsistent
drying times
Automatic drying times will vary according to the type
of heat used (electric, natural or LPgas), size of load,
types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of
exhaust ducts.
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