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Dryer Problem
Possible Causes
What to do
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 neces-
sary 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 Dryers when used in accordance with the manufac-
turer’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 .
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