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Troubleshooting tips
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Problem Possible Causes What ToDo
DtFerdoesn:tstart Dryer is unplugged * Make sure tile dryer plug is pushed completely into
tile outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker * Check the household Distribution Panel fuse/circuit
is tripped breaker box in your home, and replace fuse or reset
breakeE NOTE: Elecu'ic dryers use two fuses or breakers.
Thermal limiter tripped * Check the vent for any obsn'uctions. Call authorized
service person for replacement if necessary.
OtFer doesn:t heat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker * Check the filse/circuit breaker box in your home,
is tripped; the dryer may tumble and replace both fuses or reset tx_th breakers.
but not heat Your dryer may tumble if only one tuse is blown or
one breaker n'ipped.
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 utility
or there has been a utility service is restored.
interruption of natural gas
(gas models)
OtFer shakes or Some shaldng/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 onclothes Improper use of fabric softener * Follow directions on tabric softener package.
Drying dirty items with * Use your dryer re dry only clean items. Dirty items can
dean ones stain clean items and the drym:
Clothes were not * Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the
completely dean clothes m'e wet appoar_ter drying. Use proper washing
procedures betore drying.
tinton clothes Lint filter is full * Clean lint screen before each load.
Improper sorting * Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors
(like corduroy).
Static dectridty can attract lint * See suggestions in this section tinder 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 Pabric sotbener.
• BouncC ) Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been
approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Overdrylng * Try a t:abric soffenen
• Adjust controls to LESSDRE
Synthetics, permanent press * Try a Pabric solbener.
and blends can cause static
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