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Troubleshooting Tips
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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 • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
istripped fuse or reset breakeE NOTE: Electric dryers use two fuses
or breakers.
Dryer doesn't heat Fuse is blownlcircuit breaker • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
is tripped, the dryer may both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble
tumble but not heat if only one fuse is blown or one breaker tripped.
Gas service is off • Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are
fully open.
LP gas supply tank is empty • Refill or replace tank. Dryer should heat when
or there has been a utility utility service is restored.
interruption of natural gas
(gas models)
Dryer shakes or Some shaking/noise is normal. • Hove dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs
makes noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessary until even.
Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on fabric softener package.
Drying dirty items with • Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can
clean ones stain clean items and the dryeE
Clothes were not • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the
completely clean 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 electricitg 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.
Static occurs No fabric softener was used • Try a fabric softeneE
• Bounce ® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been
approved for use in all GEDryers when used in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Overdrging • Try a fabric softener
• Adjust setting to LESSDRY or DAMP DRY
Synthetics, permanent press • Try a fabric softener.
and blends can cause static
Inconsistent drying times Type of heat • Automatic drying times will vary according to the type
of heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load,
types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of
exhaust ducts.
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