Troubleshooting Tips - GE DSKS433E Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem
Dryer doesn't start
Dryer doesn't heat
Dryer shakes or
makes noise
Greasy spots on clothes
Lint on clothes
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Possible Causes
Dryer is unplugged
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped
Thermal limiter tripped
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped, the dryer may
tumble but not heat
Gas service is off
There are 2 house fuses in the
dryer circuit. If 1 of the 2 fuses
is blown, the drum may turn but
the heater will not operate
Gas supply valve is not open
(gas models)
Dryer does not have enough air
supply to support the burner
flame (gas models)
LP gas supply tank is empty
or there has been a utility
interruption of natural gas
(gas models)
Some shaking/noise is normal.
Dryer may be sitting unevenly
Improper use of fabric softener
Drying dirty items with
clean ones
Clothes were not
completely clean
Lint filter is full
Improper sorting
Static electricity can attract lint
Overloading
Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets
What To Do
• 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 2 fuses/breakers.
• Call authorized service person for replacement.
• 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.
• Replace fuse.
• Check to make sure supply valve is open.
See Installation Instructions for procedure.
• See Installation Instructions
• Refill or replace tank. Dryer should heat when utility
service is restored.
• Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs
as necessary until even.
• Follow directions on fabric softener package.
• Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can
stain clean items and the dryer.
• Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes
are wet appear after drying. Use proper washing
procedures before drying.
• Clean lint screen before each load.
• Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors
(like corduroy).
• See suggestions in this section under Static occurs.
• Separate large loads into smaller ones.
• Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.