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Beforeyoucall forservice... GEAppliances.com
Troubleshooting 77ps
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or
visit GEApplianees.eom. You may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What ToDo
Dryer doesn't start Dryer is unplugged * Make sm'e dm dryer plug is pushed completely into
tim outlet.
Fuse is blown/circnlt breaker • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
is tripped filse or reset breakel: NOTE:Most electric dryers use
two fuses/breakers.
Dryer doesn't heat Fuse is blown/circnlt breaker is • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
tripped, the dryer may tumble both filses or reset tx_th breakers. Your dryer may" tumble
but not heat if only one fuse is blovm or one breaker is tripped.
Gas service is off • Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are
fiflly open.
Dryer shakos or Some shaking/noise is normal. • Move 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 • Use your dry'or to dry only clean items. Dirty items can
with dean ones stain clean imms and the dryeE
Clothes were not • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when dm clothes
completely clean are wet appearafter drying. Use proper washing
procedures before drying.
Lint on clothes Lint Filter is full • Clean lint screen [x-fbre each load.
Improper sorting • Sort lint producers (like chenille) fi'om lint collectors
(like corduroy).
Static dectridty 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 • 'fit a fabric softenel:
• Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been
approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in
accordmace with the manuihcmrer's insmmtions.
Overdrying • 'fit a fabric softenel:
• Adjust setting to LESSDRY or DAMP DRY.
Synthetics, permanent press • 'l)Tr"a fabric softener.
and blends can cause static
Inconsistent Type of heat • Automatic drying times will vary" according to the type
dryingtimes of heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load,
types of fabrics, wemess of clothes and condition of"
exhaust ducts.
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