GE DSKP333ECWW Use and Care Manual - Page 10
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Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety 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. Problem Dryer doesn't start Dryer doesn't heat Dryer shakes or makes noise Greasy spots on clothes Lint on clothes Possible Causes Dryer is unplugged Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped Thermal limiter tripped 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: Most electric dryers use 2 fuses/breakers. • Call authorized service person for replacement. Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped, the dryer may tumble but not heat • 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 is tripped. 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. Improper use of fabric softener Drying dirty items with clean ones Clothes were not completely clean • 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. Lint filter is full Improper sorting Static electricity can attract lint Overloading Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets • Clean lint screen before each load. • Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors (like corduroy). • See suggestions in this section under Static occurs. • Separate large loads into smaller ones. • Empty all pockets before laundering clothes. Consumer Support 10