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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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Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer Support

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GE DWXR485 owner manual Before you call for service…, Safety Instructions Operating Instructions

DWXR485 specifications

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