GE DSXH43 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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Customer ServiceTroubleshooting Tips
Operating InstructionsSafety Instructions
Installation Instructions
Before you call for service…
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer doesn’t start
Dryer is unplugged Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and
tripped replace fuse or reset breaker.
NOTE:
Most electric
dryers use two fuses/breakers.
Thermal limiter tripped Call authorized service person for replacement.
Dryer doesn’t heat
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and
tripped, the dryer may tumble replace fuse or reset breaker.
but not heat
Gas service is off Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are
fully open.
There are 2 house fuses in the Replace fuse.
dryer circuit. If 1 of the 2 fuses
is blown, the drum may turn but
the heater will not operate
Gas supply valve is not open Check to make sure supply valve is open. See
(gas models)
Installation Instructions
for procedure.
Dryer does not have enough air See
Installation Instructions.
supply to support the burner
flame (gas models)
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)
Dryer shakes or makes
Some shaking/noise is normal. Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust
noise
Dryer may be sitting unevenly leveling legs as necessary until even.
Greasy spots on clothes
Improper use of fabric softener Follow directions on fabric softener package.
Drying dirty items with clean ones Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can
stain clean items and the dryer.
Clothes were not completely clean Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the
clothes are wet
appear
after drying. Use proper
washing procedures before drying.
Lint on clothes
Lint filter is full Clean lint screen before each load.
Improper sorting Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors
(like corduroy).
Static electricity can 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 before laundering clothes.
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.