Dryer Problem
Passible 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
Dryer shakes or makes
Some shaking/noise is
noise
normal. Dryer may be
sitting unevenly
Improper use of fabric
softener
Greasy spots an
Drying dirty items with
clothes
clean ones
Clothes were not completely
clean
Lint filter is full
Improper sorting
Static electricity can attract
Lint an clothes
lint
Overloading
Paper, tissue, etc. left in
pockets
Static occurs
Inconsistent
drying
times
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No fabric softener was
used
Overdrying
Synthetics, permanent
press and blends can cause
static
Type ofheat
What to do
Make 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.
Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully open.
Move 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 GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufac-
turer's instructions.
Try a fabric softener.
Adjust setting to Less Dry.
Try a fabric softener.
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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