Owner's manual

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Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer doesn'tstart Dryer is unplugged * Make sure tile (hTer plug is pushed coml)letely into
tile outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker * Check tile house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
is tripped filse or reset breaker: NOTE:Most electric drve_ use
two filses/breakeI_.
Dryer doesn'theat Fuse is blo_m/drcult breaker is * Check tile house fllse/circuit breaker box and replace
tripped, the dryer may tumble both fllses or reset both breake_. Y_mr dryer may tmnble
but not heat if only one fllse is blown or one breaker is tripped.
Gas service is off * Make sure gas shutoff' at (hTer and main shutoff are
fldly open.
Oryershakes or Some shaking/noise is normal. * Move dryer to an even floor space, or a(!iust leveling legs
makes noise Dryer may be sitting m_evenly as necessar_ tmtil exen.
Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on lid)tic softener package.
Drying dirty items * Use w,ur dryer to dry only clean itelns. Dirty itelns can
with deml ones stain clean itelus anti tile 'drveI:
Clothes were not * Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes
completely cleml are wet appear'alter drying. Use proper washing
i)rocedures before dr}ing.
Linton clothes Lint Fdter is full * Clean lint screen before each load.
Improper sorting • Soxx lint producexs (like chenille) fl'om lint collectms
(like corduroy).
Static electricity cml 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 betin'e laundering clothes.
Static occurs No fabric softener was used • T_' a lid)tic sottener.
• gotmce@ Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been
approved fin" use in all GE Dryers when used in
accordance with tile manttfi_cttu'er's instructions.
Over&cying • T_ a lid)tic softener.
• A(!just setting to LESSDRYor DAMPDRY.
Synthetics, permmlent press • Try a tabric softener.
and blends can cause static
Inconsistent Type of heat • Automatic d_ying times will \m'y according to tile _'pe
drying times of heat used (electric, natural or I,P gas), size of load,
types ot lid)tics, wetness of clothes and condition ot
exhaust ducts.
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