User's Manual

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Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer doesn't start Drger is unplugged • Hake sure the drger plug is pushed completelg into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker • Checkthe house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
is tripped fuse or reset breaker.NOTE:Host electric drgers use
two fuses/breakers.
Dryer doesn't heat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is • Checkthe house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
tripped; the drger mag tumble both fuses or reset both breakers.Yourdryer may tumble
but not heat if onlg one fuse is blown or one breaker is tripped.
Gas service is off • Hake sure gas shutoff at drger and main shutoff are
fullg open.
No heat temperature • Selectanother heat setting.
selected
Dryer shakes or Someshaking/noise is normal. • Hove drger to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs
makes noise Drger mag be sitting unevenlg as necessarg until even.
Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener • Followdirections on fabric softener package.
Drging dirtg items • Usegour drger to drg onlg clean items. Dirtg items can
with clean ones stain clean items and the drger.
Clothes were not • Sometimesstains which cannot be seen when the clothes
completelg clean arewet appear after drging. Useproperwashing procedures
before drging.
Lint on clothes Lint filter is full • Cleanlint screen before each load.
Improper sorting • Sort lint producers (likechenille)from lint collectors
(likecordurog).
Static electricitg can attract lint • Seesuggestions in this section under STATIC.
Overloading • Separatelarge loads into smaller ones.
Paper, tissue, etc., left in pockets • Emptg all pockets before laundering clothes.
Static occurs No fabric softener was used • Trg a fabric softener.
• Bounce®FabricConditioner Drger Sheetshave been
approved for use in all GEDrgers when used in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
Overdrging • Trg a fabric softener.
• Adjust setting to LESSDRYor DAMPDRE
Sgnthetics, permanent press • Trg a fabric softener.
and blends can cause static
Inconsistent Tgpe of heat • Automatic drging times will varg according to the tgpe
drying times of heat used (electric,natural or LPgas),sizeof load,
tgpes of fabrics,wetness of clothes and condition of
exhaust ducts.
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