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troubleshooting tips - dryer
possible causes what to do
problem
Dryer
doesn’t start
Dryer is unplugged
Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
fuse or reset breaker. Note: Most electric dryers use
2 fuses/ breakers.
Dryer
doesn’t heat
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped;
the dryer may
tumble but not
heat
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may
tumble if only one fuse is blown or one breaker
tripped.
Gas service is off
Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are
fully open.
Dryer shakes
or makes
noise
Some shaking/noise
is normal. Dryer
may be sitting
unevenly
Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling
legs as necessary until even.
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 Appliances dryers when
used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Overdrying
Try a fabric softener.
Adjust setting to Less Dry.
Synthetics,
permanent press
and blends can
cause static
Try a fabric softener.
Inconsistent
drying
times
Type of heat
Automatic drying times will vary according to the
type of heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of
load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and
condition of exhaust ducts.
