Troubleshooting Tips - GE Appliances GFDS175 Manual De Instrucciones

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Troubleshooting Tips

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PROBLEM
Dryer shakes or
makes noise
Clothes take too long
to dry
The Dry dryness level
was chosen but load is
still damp
Control buttons not
responding
Dryer doesn't start
No numbers displayed
during cycle, only lights
Possible Causes
Some shaking/noise is normal.
Dryer may be sitting unevenly
Improper or obstructed ducting
Improper sorting
Large loads of heavy fabrics
(like beach towels)
Controls improperly set
Lint filter is full
Blown fuses or tripped circuit
breaker
Overloading/combining loads
Underloading
Load consists of a mixture
of heavy and light fabrics
Exhaust system is blocked
Controls accidentally put in
service mode
Controls accidentally put in
lock mode
Controls performed an
incorrect operation
Control panel is "asleep"
Dryer is unplugged
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped
Dryer was accidentally paused
when starting Delay Dry
Dryer is continuously
monitoring the amount of
moisture in the clothes
What To Do
as necessary until even.
dryer venting is correct.
unobstructed.
a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).
longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller
loads to speed drying time.
dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are
operating.
a time.
to ensure proper tumbling.
choose More Dry.
Start/Pause.
Lock Control button for 3 seconds to unlock the dryer.
Power to activate the control panel.
the outlet.
replace fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Electric dryers
use two fuses or breakers.
Start/Pause button is flashing,
the dryer is paused. Press Start/Pause to restart
the countdown.
moisture in the load, the dryer will display the dry time
remaining.
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