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Beforeyou call for service...
_ Troubleshooting Tips
Possible Causes What To Do
Improper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on fabric softener package.
Drying dirty items with clean ones, Useyour dryer to dry only clean items. Dirtyitems can
stain clean itemsand the dryer.
Clothes were not completely clean, Sometimes stainswhich cannot be seenwhen the
clothes are wet appear after drying. Useproper
washing procedures before drying.
Lint on clothes Lint filter is full • Cleanlint screenbefore each load.
Improper sorting , Sort lint producers (likechenille)from lint collectors
(likecorduroy).
Static electricity can attract lint • Seesuggestions 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 Nofabric softener was used , Trya fabric softener.
, Bounce®FabricConditioner DryerSheets have
been approved for usein all GEDryerswhen usedin
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Overdrying , Trya fabric softener.
• Adjust controls for lessdrying.
Synthetics, permanent press , Try a fabric softener.
and blends can cause static
Clothestake too long Improper sorting , Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally,
to dry a well-sorted washer load isa well-sorted dryer load).
Large loads of heavy fabrics , Large,heavyfabrics contain more moisture and take
Ilike beach towels) longer to dry. Separatelarge, heavy fabrics into smaller
loadsto speed drying time.
Controls improperly set • Match control settings to the loadyou are drying.
Lint filter is full • Cleanlint filter before every load.
Improper or obstructed ducting , Checkinstallation instructions for proper
ducting/venting.
, Make sure ducting isclean, free of kinksand
unobstructed.
, Checkto seeif outside wall damper operates easily.
• Checkthe Installation Instructionsto make surethe dryer
venting iscorrect.
Blownfuses or tripped circuit , Replacefusesor reset circuit breakers.Sincemost
breaker dryers use 2 fuses/breakers,make sure both are
operating.
Overloading/combining loads , Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at
a time.
Underloading , Ifyou aredB/ingonly one or two items,add a few items
to ensure proper tumbling.
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