GE 500A280P013 Before you call for service…, Troubleshooting Tips, Possible Causes, What To Do

Before you call for service…

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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