GE DPSQ495ET Owner's Manual page 17

If Something Goes Wrong
Problem
Static Occurs
Clothes Take
Too Long to Dry
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Possible Causes
Overdrying
No fabric softener was used
Synthetics, permanent press
and blends can cause static
Improper sorting
Large loads of heavy items
(like beach towels)
Controls improperly set
Lint filter is full
Improper or obstructed
ducting
Blown fuses or tripped
circuit breakers
Overloading/
combining loads
Underloading
What to Do
Try a fabric softener.
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Adjust controls for less drying.
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Try a fabric softener.
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Try a fabric softener.
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Separate heavy items from lightweight items
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(generally, a well-sorted washer load is a
well-sorted dryer load).
Large, heavy loads contain more moisture
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and take longer to dry. Separate large, heavy
items into smaller loads to speed drying time.
Match control settings to the load you
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are drying.
Clean lint filter before every load.
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Check installation instructions for proper
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ducting/venting.
Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks
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and unobstructed.
Check to see if outside wall damper
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operates easily.
See the Venting the Dryer section.
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Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since
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most dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure
both are operating.
Do not put more than one washer load in
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the dryer at a time.
If you are drying only one or two items,
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add a few items to ensure proper tumbling.