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Beforeyoucall forservice... GEAppliances.com
Troubleshooting tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages,
or visit GEApplianoes.eom.Youmay not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer doesn't start Dryer is unplugged * Make sure the dry'or plug is pushed completely into
dm outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is • Check the house fi]se/circuit breaker box and
tripped replace filse or reset breakm: NOTE:Most electric
dryers use two fuses/breakers.
Dryer doesn't heat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and
tripped, the dryer may tumble replace both filses or reset both breakers. Your
but not heat dryer may" ramble if only one fuse is blowql or one
breaker tripped.
Gas service is off • Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are
tully open.
Doer shakes or makes Some shaking/noise is normal. • Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust
noiso 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 dry'or to dry only clean items. Dirty items can
stain clean items and the drym:
Clothes were not completely dean • Sometimes stains which cammt be seen when the
clothes are wet appearafter 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 dectricity can attract lint • See suggestions in this section under STATIC.
Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller OlmS.
Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets • Empty all pockets betore laundering clothes.
Static occurs No fabric softener was used " 'fit a fabric softenm:
• Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been
approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Overdrying • 'fit a tabric softenm:
• Adjust setting to LESSDRYor DAMP DRY.
Synthetics, permanent press and • 'l]'y a tabric sot}ohm:
blends can cause static
•d
Inconsistent drying times Type of heat Mltomatic drying times will vary" according to the type
of heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load,
types of thbrics, wetness of clothes and condition of
exhmist ducts.
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