GE 500A280P013 operating instructions Clothes take too long

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LAUNDRY PRACTICES	Possible Causes	What To Do
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 and • Try a fabric softener.
	blends can cause static
Collars and waistbands	The dryness monitor senses that	• Choose SPEED DRY to dry damp collars and waistbands.
still wet at end of cycle	the body of the clothes is dry	In the future, when drying a load with collars and
		waistbands, choose MORE DRY.
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 (like • Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take
	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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