GE MCL2040PPDG, Use And Care Manual

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On dryer
Dryer
doesn't start
Possible causes What to do
Dryer is unplugged
Make sure the dryer plug is pushed
completely into the outlet.
Dryer
doesn't heat
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped
Fuse is blown/breaker
is tripped; the dryer
may dry but not heat
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box
and replace fuse or reset breaker. Note:
Most electric dryers use 2 fuses/breakers.
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box
and replace both fuses or reset both
breakers. The dryer may dry if only one fuse
is blown or one breaker is tripped.
Dryer shakes or
makes noise
Greasy spots
on clothes
Some shaking/noise is
normal. Dryer maybe
on uneven ground
Improper use of
fabric softener
Drying dirty items
with clean ones
Clothes were not
completely clean
Make sure main and dryer taps are
completely open.
space, or adjust leveling legs as necessary
until even.
Follow directions on fabric softener
package.
Use your dryer to dry only clean items.
Dirty items can stain clean items and the
dryer.
Sometimes stains which cannot be seen
when the clothes are wet appear after del
drying. Use proper washing procedures
before drying.
Lint on clothes
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
Static occurs
No fabric softener
was used
Empty all pockets before laundering
clothes.
Try a fabric softener.
Bounce® conditioner dryer sheets have
been approved for use in GE Dryers in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
Overdrying Try a fabric softener.
Set to LESS DRY or DAMP DRY.
Synthetics, permanent
press and blends can
cause static
Try a fabric softener.