GE DSXH47EGWW Owners Manual - Page 19

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and 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 building's fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Electric dryers use two fuses/breakers. • Check the vent for any obstructions. Call authorized service person for replacement, if necessary. 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 fuse or reset breaker. 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 Dryer may be sitting unevenly leveling legs as necessary until even. Improper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on fabric softener package. Drying dirty items with clean ones • Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can stain clean items and the dryer. Clothes were not completely clean • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes are wet appear after drying. Use proper washing procedures before drying. Lint filter is full • Clean lint screen before each load. Improper sorting • Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors (like corduroy). Static electricity can attract lint • See suggestions in this section under Static occurs. Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones. Paper, tissue, etc., left in pockets • Empty all pockets before laundering clothes. 19