GE GTUN275, GTUP240 Dryer Problem Possible Causes What to do, Clothes take too long, To dry

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Dryer Problem	Possible Causes	What to do
	Improper sorting	Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, a well-
		sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).
	Large loads of heavy fabrics	Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take longer to dry.
		Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller loads to speed drying
	(like beach towels)	time.
	Controls improperly set	Match control settings to the load you are drying.
	Lint filter is full	Clean lint filter before every load.
		Check installation instructions for proper ducting/venting.
Clothes take too long	Improper or obstructed	Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and unobstructed.
to dry
	ducting	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 cir-	Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most dryers
	cuit breaker	use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are operating.
	Overloading/combining	Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at a time.
	loads
	Underloading	If you are drying only one or two items, add a few items
		to ensure proper tumbling.
		Select a shorter drying time.
	Overdrying
		Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of
Clothes are wrinkled		moisture. Select a LESS DRY or DAMP DRY setting.
	Letting items sit in dryer	Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang immediately.
	after cycle ends
	Overloading	Separate large loads into smaller ones.
	Some fabrics will naturally	To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly.
Clothes shrink	shrink when washed. Oth-	Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying
	ers can be safely washed,
		If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular
	but will shrink in the dryer
		item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it.

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