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Troubleshootingtips
Save dine and money! Reviewthe charts on the following
pages fi?stand you may not need to call for service,
Possible Causes What ToDo
Dryerdoesn'tstaff Dryer is unplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into
the outlet,
Fuse is blown/cJroait breaker is * Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and
tripped replace fiise or reset breaker. NOT/=."Most electric
dryers use two fuses/breakers.
Dryerdoesn't heat Fuse is blown/circafit 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 shutoffat dryer and main shutoffare
dilly open_
Dryershakesor makes Some shaklng/nolse is normal. • Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust
noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly leveling legs as necessary until even.
Greasyspotsonciothes Improper use of fabric sof_o'Jaer _ FoUow diIections on fabric softener package.
Drying dirty items with dean ones • Use your dryer to dry only clean items, Dirty items can
stain clean items and the dryer.
Clotheswexenotcompletelyclean e Somefimes stains which cannotbeseenwben the
clothes are wet appear after drying. Use proper
washing procedures before d_g,
Lintan clothes Lint filter is full o Clean lint screen before each loado
Improper sorting o Sortlint producers (like chenille) from tint collectors
(like corduroy).
Static dectridty can attract lint • See suggestions in this section under STATIC.
Overloadiog . Separate large loads into smaller ones_
Paper, tissue_ etc. leftin pockets * ,Empty at] pockets before laundering clothes_
Staticaccurs No fabric softener was used * Trya 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.r
Adjust controls for less drying.
Synthetics, permanent press and • Try a fabric softener.
blends can cause static
inconsisteatdryinO times Type of heat • Automatic drying times will varyaccording to the type
of heat used (electric, natural or LPgas), size of load,
types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of
exhaust ducts.
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