Hotpoint Dryers User Manual

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or
visit Hotpoint.com. You may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer doesn't start Dryer is unplugged • Hake surethe dryer plug ispushed completely into the outlet.
Fuse isblown/circuit • Checkthe house fuse/circuit breaker box and replacefuse or reset
breaker istripped breaker.NOTE:Electric dryers use two fuses or breakers.
Dryer doesn't heat Fuse isblown/circuit • Checkthe house fuse/circuit breaker box and replaceboth fusesor
breaker istripped, the reset both breakers.Your dryer may tumble if only one fuse is blown or
dryer mug tumble but not one breaker tripped.
heat
Gas serviceis off • Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully open.
LPgas supply tank is empty • Refillor replace tank. Dryer should heat when utility service is restored.
or there has been a utility
interruption of natural gas
(gas models}
Dryer shakes or Someshaking/noiseis • Move dryer to an even floor space,or adjust levelinglegs as necessary
makes noise normal. Dryer may be until even.
sitting unevenly
Greasy spots on Improper use of fabric • Follow directions on fabric softener package.
clothes softener
Drying dirty items with • Useyour dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can stain clean items
clean ones and the dryer.
Clothes were not • Sometimes stains which cannot be seenwhen the clothes are wet
completely clean appear after drying. Useproper washing procedures before drying.
Lint on clothes Lint filter is full • Clean lint screen before each load.
Improper sorting • Sort lint producers (likechenille)from lint collectors (like corduroy).
Staticelectricity can • Seesuggestions in this section under.Static.
attract lint
Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Paper,tissue, etc. left in • Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.
pockets
.Staticoccurs Nofabric softener was • Try a fabric softener.
used
• Bounce®FabricConditioner DryerSheets have been approved for use
in all GEDryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
Overdrging • Try a fabric softener.
• Adjust setting to Less Drg or Damp Drg.
Synthetics, permonent • Try a fabric softener.
press ond blends con
couse stotic
Inconsistent drying Type of heot • Automatic drying times will vary according to the type of heat used
times (electric,natural or LPgas),sizeof load,types offabrics, wetness of
clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.
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Hotpoint Dryers Specifications

General

Brand	Hotpoint
Model	Dryers
Category	Dryer
Language	English