GE GFDS350 Technical Service Manual page 49

General Troubleshooting Guide - Gas Model
NO HEAT
LONG DRY TIME
CLOTHES WET
SHORT BURN CYCLE
NO HEAT, SHORT BURN
IGNITER
OPERATES?
GAS PRESENT?
NO
YES
GAS VALVE
GAS PRESSURE
GAS RESTRICTION
GAS VALVE
CLOSES APPROX.
1-2 MINUTES
CHECK
EXCESSIVE OR RESTRICTED
EXHAUST SYSTEM
SAFETY THERMOSTATS
BACKUP THERMOSTAT
SEE SHEMATIC FOR PROPER SWITCH CONNECTIONS
• 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
WRINKLES
SHRINKAGE
DAMAGE
LONG DRY TIME
THERMOSTAT
TEMPERATURE
DRUM SPEED
NO
SEE NOTE 1
FLAME
DETECTOR
POWER BOARD
HEAT SETTING
MOTOR SWITCH
1 & 2
THERMOSTAT
ARE CLOTHES
STILL DAMP?
NO
DISPLAY TIMER DISPLAY TIMER
OPERATES OPERATES
EXCESSIVE OR RESTRICTED
THERMOSTAT TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY TIMER OPERATION
YES
ALL FABRICS
ALL LOADS
DAMAGE
DRUM & INTERIOR
SURFACES
DRUM GAP
WASHER BASKET
AND AGITATOR
EXHAUST SYSTEM
WASHER SPIN SPEED
SEE NOTE 1
Note:
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SYNTHETICS
ONLY
GENERAL CARE
LABEL WASH AND
DRY INFORMATION
WASH SPIN SPEED
WRINKLE
SRHINKRAGE
SEE NOTE 2
THERMOSTAT
TEMPERATURE
SNAGS
ONLY KNITS
ALL HOOKS AND
ZIPPERS MUST BE
CLOSED FOR
WASH AND DRY
SNAGS
FRONT ONLY
NORMAL WEAR
OR DAMAGE
BY COUNTER
DESKS ETC.