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Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions
LAUNDRY PRACTICES Possible Causes What To Do
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 controls for less drying.
Synthetics, permanent press and • Try a fabric softener.
blends can cause static
Collars and waistbands
The dryness monitor senses that • Choose
SPEED DRY
to dry damp collars and waistbands.
still wet at end of cycle
the body of the clothes is dry In the future, when drying a load with collars and
waistbands, choose
MORE DRY
.
Clothes take too long
Improper sorting •Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally,
to dry
a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).
Large loads of heavy fabrics (like •Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take
beach towels) longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller
loads to speed drying time.
Controls improperly set •Match control settings to the load you are drying.
Lint filter is full •Clean lint filter before every load.
Improper or obstructed ducting •Check installation instructions for proper
ducting/venting.
•Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and
unobstructed.
•Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily.
•Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the dryer
venting is correct.
Blown fuses or tripped circuit •Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most
breaker dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are
operating.
Overloading/combining loads •Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at
a time.
Underloading •If you are drying only one or two items, add a few items to
ensure proper tumbling.