GE DWLR473ET Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
Before you call for se ice
Problem Possible Causes
What to Do
Dryer is unplugged
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped
Make sure the d]Ter plug is pushed
(ompletely inLo the outlet.
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker
box and replac(: fuse or reset breaker.
IVOTE:Most electric duets use. two breakers.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped, the dryer may
tumble but not heat
Gas service is off
Check the hous,__fuse/circuit breaker box
nd replace fuse or reset breaker.
• Make sure gas, shutoff at dryer and main
shutoff are fully open.
Some shaking/noise is normal.
Dryer may be sitting une,_enly
Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust
as necessary uD_lil even.
Improper use of fabric softener
Drying dirty items with
clean ones
Clothes were not completely
clean
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• Follow directions on fabric softener package.
•12se },our dD e: to d O,only clean items. Dirt)'
items can stain clean items and the duer.
• Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when
the clothes are wet "appear" ;dter duing. Use
proper washing procedures before dr)4ng.
Lint filter is full °Clean lint screen be[ore each load.
Improper sorting • Sort lint prod u,.ers (like chenille) from
lint collector.,; (like corduro)').
Static electricity can attract llnt See suggestions in this section under STATIC.
Overloading Separate large oads into smaller ones.
Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets ' • Empty all pock(:,ts before laundering clothes.
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