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Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Dryer doesn’t start	Dryer is unplugged	• Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into
		the outlet.

	Fuse is blown/circuit breaker	• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
	is tripped	fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Most electric dryers use
		two fuses/breakers.

Dryer doesn’t heat	Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is	• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
	tripped, the dryer may tumble	both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble
	but not heat	if only one fuse is blown or one breaker is tripped.

	Gas service is off	• Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are
		fully open.

Dryer shakes or	Some shaking/noise is normal.	• Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs
makes noise	Dryer may be sitting unevenly	as necessary until even.

Greasy spots on clothes	Improper use of fabric softener	• Follow directions on fabric softener package.

	Drying dirty items	• Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can
	with clean ones	stain clean items and the dryer.

	Clothes were not	• Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes
	completely clean	are wet appear after drying. Use proper washing
		procedures before drying.

Lint on clothes	Lint filter is full	• Clean lint screen before each load.

	Improper sorting	• Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors
		(like corduroy).

	Static electricity can attract lint	• See suggestions in this section under STATIC.

	Overloading	• Separate large loads into smaller ones.

	Paper, tissue, etc., left in pockets	• Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.

Static occurs	No fabric softener was used	• Try a fabric softener.
		• Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been
		approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in
		accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

	Overdrying	• Try a fabric softener.
		• Adjust setting to LESS DRY or DAMP DRY.

	Synthetics, permanent press	• Try a fabric softener.
	and blends can cause static

Inconsistent	Type of heat	• Automatic drying times will vary according to the type
drying times		of heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load,
		types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of
		exhaust ducts.

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DWXR485 specifications

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