Before You Call For Service; Troubleshooting - GE Dryer Use And Care Manual With Installation Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
OPERATION
Control pads not
responding
Dryer doesn't start
Dryer doesn't heat
Dryer shakes or makes
noise
Inconsistent drying times
No numbers displayed
during cycle, only
"racetrack" lights
Est. Time Remaining
jumped to a
lower number
Clothes are still wet
and dryer shut off after
a short time

Before you call for service...

Possible Causes
Controls accidentally put in
service mode
Control panel is "asleep"
Dryer is unplugged
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is
tripped
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is
tripped, the dryer may tumble
but not heat
Gas service is off
Some shaking/noise is normal.
Dryer may be sitting unevenly
Type of heat
Type of load and
drying conditions
Dryer is continuously monitoring • This is normal. When the dryer senses a low level of
the amount of moisture in
the clothes
The estimated time may change
when a smaller load than usual
is drying
The door was opened mid-cycle.
The load was then removed from
the dryer and a new load put in
without selecting a new cycle
Small load
Load was already dry except for
collars and waistbands
What To Do
• Press STOP/CANCEL .
• This is normal. Press START twice to choose the last cycle
you used and to start the dryer.
• Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into
the outlet.
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and
replace fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Most electric
dryers use two fuses/breakers.
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and
replace fuse or reset breaker.
• Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are
fully open.
• Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust
leveling legs as necessary until even.
• Drying time will vary according to the type of heat used.
If you recently changed from an electric to a gas
(natural or LP) dryer, or vice versa, the drying time
could be different.
• The load size, types of fabric, wetness of clothes, and the
length and condition of the exhaust system will affect
drying times.
moisture in the load, the dryer will display the dry
time remaining.
• This is normal.
• A dry cycle must be reselected each time a new load
is put in.
• When drying only a few items, choose SPEED DRY .
• Choose SPEED DRY to dry damp collars and waistbands.
In the future, when drying a load with collars and
waistbands, choose MORE DRY .
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