GE 450 operating instructions Lint on clothes, Static occurs, Clothes take too long, To dry

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

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Troubleshooting Tips

LAUNDRY PRACTICES	Possible Causes	What To Do
Greasy spots on clothes	Improper use of fabric softener	• Follow directions on fabric softener package.
	Drying dirty items with clean ones • Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can
		stain clean items and the dryer.
	Clothes were not completely clean • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the
		clothes 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 controls for less drying.
	Synthetics, permanent press	• Try a fabric softener.
	and blends can cause static
Clothes take too long	Improper sorting	• Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally,
to dry		a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).
	Large loads of heavy fabrics	• Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take
	(like beach towels)	longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller
		loads to speed drying time.
	Controls improperly set	• Match control settings to the load you are drying.
	Lint filter is full	• Clean lint filter before every load.
	Improper or obstructed ducting • Check installation instructions for proper
		ducting/venting.
		• Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and
		unobstructed.
		• Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily.
		• Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the dryer
		venting is correct.
	Blown fuses or tripped circuit	• Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most
	breaker	dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are
		operating.
	Overloading/combining loads	• Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at
		a time.
	Underloading	• If you are drying only one or two items, add a few items
		to ensure proper tumbling.

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