Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Dryer doesn’t start
Dryer is unplugged
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House Fuse is blown/circuit
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breaker is tripped
reset breaker.
NOTE:
Most electric dryers use two fuses/breakers.
Dryer fuse blown
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the backsplash blew because the house circuit protection didn’t
work. Have a qualified technician check for power at outlet.
Dryer doesn’t heat
House Fuse is blown/circuit
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both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble
may tumble
but not heat
if only one fuse is blown or one breaker is tripped.
Gas service is off
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Dryer shakes or
Some shaking/noise is normal.
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makes noise
Dryer may be sitting unevenly
as necessary until even.
Greasy spots on clothes
Improper use of fabric softener
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Drying dirty items
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with clean ones
stain clean items and the dryer.
Clothes were not
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completely clean
are wet appear after drying. Use proper washing procedures
before
drying.
Lint on clothes
Lint filter is full
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Improper sorting
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(like
corduroy).
Static electricity can attract lint
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Static occurs
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Overloading
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Static occurs
No fabric softener was used
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Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been
approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Over-drying
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Less Dry
or
Damp
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and blends can cause static
Inconsistent
Type of heat
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drying times
used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics,
wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.
The Dry dryness level
Load consists of a mixture
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was chosen but load is
of heavy and light fabrics
choose
More Dry
or
Extra Dry
if you are using a sensor cycle.
still damp
Exhaust system is blocked
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