GE DPSB620ECCC Owners Manual - Page 20

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit ge.com. You may not need to call for service. OPERATION Control pads not responding Dryer doesn't start Dryer doesn't heat Dryer shakes or makes noise Inconsistent drying times No numbers displayed during cycle, only lights Time Remaining jumped to a lower number Possible Causes Controls accidentally put in service mode What To Do • Press STOP. Control panel is "asleep" Dryer is unplugged Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped Dryer was accidentally paused when starting Delay Start • This is normal. Press POWER to activate the control panel. • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet. • Check the building's fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Electric dryers use two fuses or breakers. • If the light on the DELAY START pad is flashing, the dryer is paused. Press START to restart the countdown. Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped; the dryer may tumble but not heat Gas service is off LP gas supply tank is empty or there has been a utility interruption of natural gas (gas models) • Check the building's 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. • Refill or replace tank. Dryer should heat when utility service is restored. Some shaking/noise is normal. • Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs Dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessary until even. Type of heat Type of load and drying conditions • Drying time will vary according to the type of heat used. If you recently changed from an electric to a gas (natural or LP) dryer, or vice versa, the drying time could be different. • The load size, types of fabric, wetness of clothes and the length and condition of the exhaust system will affect drying times. Dryer is continuously monitoring the amount of moisture in the clothes • This is normal. When the dryer senses a low level of moisture in the load, the dryer will display the dry time remaining. The estimated time may change • This is normal. when a smaller load than usual is drying Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 20