GE GTDP740GDWW Use and Care Manual - Page 14

Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service. Problem Dryer doesn't start Dryer doesn't heat Dryer shakes or makes noise Greasy spots on clothes Lint on clothes Static occurs   Inconsistent drying times The Dry dryness level was chosen but load is still damp Possible Causes Dryer is unplugged +RXVH)XVHLVEORZQFLUFXLW breaker is tripped Dryer fuse blown  What To Do ‡ 0DNHVXUHWKHGU\HUSOXJLVSXVKHGFRPSOHWHO\LQWRWKHRXWOHW ‡ &KHFNWKHKRXVHIXVHFLUFXLWEUHDNHUER[DQGUHSODFHIXVHRU reset breaker. NOTE: Most electric dryers use two fuses/breakers. ‡ 7KHVLQJOH*DV RURQHRIWKHWZR(OHFWULF IXVHVLQWKHUHDURI the backsplash blew because the house circuit protection didn't work. Have a qualified technician check for power at outlet. +RXVH)XVHLVEORZQFLUFXLW EUHDNHULVWULSSHGWKHGU\HU may tumble but not heat Gas service is off 6RPHVKDNLQJQRLVHLVQRUPDO Dryer may be sitting unevenly ‡ &KHFNWKHKRXVHIXVHFLUFXLWEUHDNHUER[DQGUHSODFH both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble if only one fuse is blown or one breaker is tripped. ‡ 0DNHVXUHJDVVKXWRIIDWGU\HUDQGPDLQVKXWRIIDUHIXOO\RSHQ ‡ 0RYHGU\HUWRDQHYHQIORRUVSDFHRUDGMXVWOHYHOLQJOHJV as necessary until even. Improper use of fabric softener Drying dirty items  with clean ones Clothes were not  completely clean ‡ )ROORZGLUHFWLRQVRQIDEULFVRIWHQHUSDFNDJH ‡ 8VH\RXUGU\HUWRGU\RQO\FOHDQLWHPV'LUW\LWHPVFDQ stain clean items and the dryer. ‡ 6RPHWLPHVVWDLQVZKLFKFDQQRWEHVHHQZKHQWKHFORWKHV are wet appear after drying. Use proper washing procedures before drying. Lint filter is full ‡ &OHDQOLQWVFUHHQEHIRUHHDFKORDG Improper sorting ‡ 6RUWOLQWSURGXFHUVOLNHFKHQLOOH IURPOLQWFROOHFWRUV (like corduroy). Static electricity can attract lint ‡ 6HHVXJJHVWLRQVLQWKLVVHFWLRQXQGHUStatic occurs. Overloading ‡ 6HSDUDWHODUJHORDGVLQWRVPDOOHURQHV 3DSHUWLVVXHHWFOHIWLQSRFNHWV ‡ (PSW\DOOSRFNHWVEHIRUHODXQGHULQJFORWKHV No fabric softener was used  Over-drying  6\QWKHWLFVSHUPDQHQWSUHVV and blends can cause static ‡ 7U\DIDEULFVRIWHQHU ‡ %RXQFH® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. ‡ 7U\DIDEULFVRIWHQHU ‡ $GMXVWVHWWLQJWRLess Dry or Damp. ‡ 7U\DIDEULFVRIWHQHU Type of heat Load consists of a mixture of heavy and light fabrics ‡ $XWRPDWLFGU\LQJWLPHVZLOOYDU\DFFRUGLQJWRWKHW\SHRIKHDW used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts. ‡ :KHQFRPELQLQJKHDY\DQGOLJKWIDEULFVLQDORDG choose More Dry if you are using a sensor cycle. Exhaust system is blocked ‡ ,QVSHFWDQGFOHDQH[KDXVWV\VWHP 14