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Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit
GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service.
Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer doesnt start Dryer is unplugged , Makesure the dryer plug is pushedcompletely into
the outlet.
Fuseis blown/circuit breaker , Checkthe housefuse/circuit breaker box and replace
is tripped fuse or reset breaker. NOTE:Mostelectric dryers use
2fuses/breakers.
Dryer doesnt heat Fuseis blown/circuit breaker is , Checkthe housefuse/circuit breaker box and replace
tripped; the dryer may tumble both fusesor reset both breakers.Your dryer may tumble
but not heat ifonly one fuse isblown or one breaker tripped.
Gasservice is off , Makesure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are
fully open.
Dryer shakes or Someshaking/noise is normal. , Movedryer to an evenfloor space,or adjust leveling legs
makes noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessary until even.
Greasyspats anclothes Improper use of fabric softener • Followdirections on fabric softener package.
Drying dirty items with , Useyour dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can
clean ones stain clean items and the dryer.
Clothes were not , Sometimes stains which cannot be seenwhen the
completely clean clothes are wet appear after drying. Useproper washing
procedures before drying.
Lint on clothes Lint filter isfull , Clean lint screen before each load.
Improper sorting , Sort lint producers (likechenille)from lint collectors
(likecorduroy).
Static electricity can attract lint • Seesuggestions inthis section under Static occurs.
Overloading • Separate large loadsinto smaller ones.
Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets , Emptyall pockets before laundering clothes.
Static occurs Nofabric softener was used , Try a fabric softener.
, Bounce®FabricConditioner Dryer Sheetshave been
approved for usein all GEDryerswhen usedin
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Try a fabric softener.
Adjust setting to Less Dry or Damp Dry.
Try a fabric softener.
Overdrying
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Synthetics, permanent press
and blends can cause static
Type of heat
Inconsistent
drying times
Automatic drying times will vary according to the type
of heat used(electric,natural or LPgas),sizeof load,
types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of
exhaust ducts.
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