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Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer doesnt start Dryer is unplugged . Hake surethe dryer plug ispushed completely into the outlet.
Fuse isblown/circuit . Checkthe housefuse/circuit breaker box and replacefuse or reset
breaker istripped breaker.NOTE:Electricdryers usetwo fusesor breakers.
Dryer doesnt heat Fuse isblown/circuit . Checkthe housefuse/circuit breaker box and replaceboth fusesor
breaker istripped, the reset both breakers.Your dryer may tumble if only one fuse is blown or
dryer may tumble but not one breaker tripped.
heat
Gas service is off . Hake sure gasshutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully open.
LPgas supply tank isempty . Refillor replace tank. Dryer should heat when utility service isrestored.
or there has been a utility
interruption of natural gas
(gas models}
Dryer shakes or Some shaking/noise is . Hove dryer to an even floor space,or adjust levelinglegsas necessary
makes noise normal. Dryer may be until even.
sitting unevenly
Greasy spots on Improper use of fabric . Follow directions on fabric softener package.
clothes softener
Drying dirty items with . Useyour dryerto dry only clean items. Dirty items can stain clean items
clean ones and the dryer.
Clothes were not . Sometimes stainswhich cannot be seenwhen the clothes are wet
completely clean appear after drying. Useproper washing procedures before drying.
Lint on clothes Lint filter is full . Cleanlint screen before each load.
Improper sorting . Sortlint producers (likechenille)from lint collectors (likecorduroy).
Static electricity can . Seesuggestions in this section under Static.
attract lint
Overloading . Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Paper,tissue, etc. left in . Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.
pockets
Static occurs Nofabric softener was . Try a fabric softener.
used
. Bounce®FabricConditioner DryerSheets have been approved for use
in all GEDryerswhen usedin accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
Overdrying . Try a fabric softener.
. Adjust setting to Less Dry or Damp Dry.
Synthetics, permanent . Try a fabric softener.
press and blends can
cause static
Inconsistent drying Type of heat . Automatic drying times will vary according to the type of heat used
times (electric,natural or LPgas),sizeof load,types offabrics, wetness of
clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.
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