GE GFDS350 Technical Service Manual page 48

General Troubleshooting Guide - Electric Model
NO HEAT
CHECK 240 V
BOTH SUPPLY
CHECK 240 V
AT BOTH
HEATERS
IR
NO
CHECK
MOTOR SWITCH
NO. 1 AND NO. 2
POWER BOARD
HEAT SELECTOR
SWITCH
THERMOSTATS
CHECK
WIRING
• Heater element is shown on wiring schematic (on reverse side of this sheet). Check for infi nite resistance
between any heater terminal and dry cabinet. Heater failure could result from low air fl ow caused by
improper sealing, kinked or excessive ducting or excessive line voltage.
• Other factors contributing to long dry times, or clothes condition: load size, large bulky items, ambient
temperature, room size (if not exhausted outdoor). washer spin speed, washer rinse temperature, gas
supply (restrictions), gas pressure.
• Small loads: Less than 3 lbs. if not treated with destaticizer could develop a static charge if over dried and
cling to drum surface (no tumble) causing wrinkles, shrinkage, or melting. Use a fabric softener (washer
or dryer) or add 2 large bath towels to act as a buffer when drying.
COMPLAINT
NO HEAT
SHRINKAGE
LONG DAY
TIME
LONG DRY TIME
CHECK ARE
CLOTHES
YES
STILL DAMP
YES
NO
CHECK
HEATERS
RESISTANCE
(NOTE 1)
CHECK
POWER BOARD
ADVANCE
WRINKLES
ALL FABRICS
DAMAGE
YES
ALL LOADS
CHECK
THERMOSTATE
TEMPERATURE
DRUM SPEED
NOTE 2
SYNTHETICS ONLY
WRINKLE SRHINKAGE
CHECK
HEATERS
RESISTANCE
GARMENT CARE
(NOTE 1)
WASH & DRY
INFORMATION
NOTE 3
CHECK
THERMOSTAT
OPERATION
THERMOSTAT
TEMP CHECK
TEMPERATURE
CHECK DRUM
SPEED EXHAUST
SYSTEM
CUSTOMER USAGE
(NOTE 2)
Note:
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DAMAGE
CHECK SHAGS CUTS
ALL DRUM &
INTERIOR SURFACES
DRUM CAP
CHECK WASHER
TUB AND
ACTIVATOR
CHECK
LABEL
ALL HOOKS AND
ZIPPERS MUST
BE CLOSED FOR
WASH AND DRY
SNAGS ON GARMENT
FRONT INLY IS
CAUSED BY
NORMAL WEAR OR
DAMAGE BY COUNTER
DESKS ETC.
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