Before you coil for service...
Dryer Problem Possible Causes
Dryer is unplugged
Dryer doesn't start
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped; the dryer
Dryer doesn't heat
may tumble but not heat
Gas service is off
Some shaking/noise is
Dryer shakes or makes normal. Dryer may be
noise
sitting unevenly
Improper use of fabric
softener
Greasy spots on Drying dirty items with
clothes clean ones
Clothes were not completely
clean
Lint filter is full
Improper sorting
Static electricity can attract
Lint on clothes lint
Overloading
Paper, tissue, etc. left in
pockets
Static occurs
Inconsistent drying
times
No fabric softener was
used
Overdrying
Synthetics, permanent
press and blends can cause
static
Type of heat
What to do
Hake sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into
the outlet.
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset
breaker. Note: Host electric dryers use 2 fuses/breakers.
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.
Hake sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully open.
Hove dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs as neces-
sary 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 drying. Use proper washing procedures before drying.
Clean lint screen before each load.
Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors (like corduroy).
See suggestions in this section under STATIC.
Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.
Try a fabric softener.
Bounce<_ Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for
use in all GEDryers when used in accordance with the manufac-
turer's instructions.
Try a fabric softener.
Adjust setting to LESSDRYor DAMP DRY.
Trya fabric softener.
Automatic drying times will vary according to the type of heat used
(electric, natural or LPgas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of
clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.
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