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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: Electric dryers use

 

 

two fuses or breakers.

 

 

 

Dryer doesn’t heat

Fuse is blown/circuit breaker

Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace

 

is tripped, the dryer may

both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble

 

tumble but not heat

if only one fuse is blown or one breaker tripped.

 

 

 

 

Gas service is off

Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are

 

 

fully open.

 

 

 

 

LP gas supply tank is empty

Refill or replace tank. Dryer should heat when

 

or there has been a utility

utility service is restored.

 

interruption of natural gas

 

 

(gas models)

 

 

 

 

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 with

Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can

 

clean ones

stain clean items and the dryer.

 

 

 

 

Clothes were not

Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the

 

completely clean

clothes 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 drying times

Type of heat

Automatic drying times will vary according to the type

 

 

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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Hotpoint NVLR333, NWSR483 owner manual Before you call for service…, Troubleshooting Tips

NVLR333, NWSR483 specifications

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