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Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer doesn't start Dryer is unplugged • Hakesure the dryer plug is pushed completely into
the outlet,
Fuseis blown/circuit breaker • Checkthe house fuse/circuit breakerbox and replace
istripped fuseor resetbreakeENOTE:Host electric dryers use
2fuses/breakers.
Dryer doesn't heat Fuseisblown/circuit breaker is • Checkthe house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
tripped; the dryer may tumble bothfuses or reset both breakers. Yourdryer maytumble
but not heat ifonly onefuse is blown orone breaker tripped.
Gasservice is off • Hake suregas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are
fully open.
Dryer shakesor Some shaking/noiseisnormal. • Hovedryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs
makes noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly asnecessary until even.
Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on fabric softener package.
Drying dirty items with • Useyour dryer to dry only cleanitems. Dirty items can
cleanones stain clean items andthe dryeE
Clotheswere not • Sometimes stains which cannot beseen when the
completely clean clothesare wet oppeorafter drying. Use proper washing
proceduresbefore drying.
Lint on clothes Lintfilter isfull • Cleanlint screen before each load.
Improper sorting • Sort lint producers (likechenille) from lint collectors
(likecorduroy).
Static electricity can attract lint •See suggestions in this section under STATIC.
Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Paper,tissue, etc. leftin pockets • Emptyall pockets before laundering clothes.
Static occurs Nofabric softenerwas used • Trya fabric softeneE
• Bounce®FabricConditioner Dryer Sheetshave been
approved for use in all GEDryers when used in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,
Overdrging • Try a fabric softener:
• Adjust setting to LESSDRYorDAMPDRY
Synthetics, permanent press • Trya fabric softener:
and blendscan cause static
Inconsistent Type of heat • Automatic drying times will vary according to the type
drying times of heatused (electric,natural or LPgas),sizeof load,
types of fabrics,wetness of clothes and condition of
exhaustducts.
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