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LAUNDRY PRACTICES Possible Causes What To Do
Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on fabric softener package.
Drying dirty items with clean ones • Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can
stain clean items and the dryer.
Clothes were not completely clean • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the
clothes are wet appear after 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 electricity 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 • Try a fabric softener.
• Bounce
®
Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have
been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Overdrying • Try a fabric softener.
• Adjust controls for less drying.
Synthetics, permanent press • Try a fabric softener.
and blends can cause static
Clothes take too long Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally,
to dry a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).
Large loads of heavy fabrics • Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take
(like beach towels) longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller
loads to speed drying time.
Controls improperly set • Match control settings to the load you are drying.
Lint filter is full • Clean lint filter before every load.
Improper or obstructed ducting • Check installation instructions for proper
ducting/venting.
• Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and
unobstructed.
• Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily.
• Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the dryer
venting is correct.
Blown fuses or tripped circuit • Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most
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 • If you are drying only one or two items, add a few items
to ensure proper tumbling.
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