GE GFDS170GHWW Use and Care Manual - Page 17

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 shakes or makes noise Clothes take too long to dry The Dry dryness level was chosen but load is still damp Control buttons not responding Dryer doesn't start No numbers displayed during cycle, only lights Possible Causes Some shaking/noise is normal. Dryer may be sitting unevenly What To Do • Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs as necessary until even. Improper or obstructed ducting Improper sorting Large loads of heavy fabrics (like beach towels) Controls improperly set Lint filter is full Blown fuses or tripped circuit breaker Overloading/combining loads Underloading • Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the dryer venting is correct. • Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and unobstructed. • Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily. • Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load). • Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller loads to speed drying time. • Match control settings to the load you are drying. • Clean lint filter before every load. • Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are operating. • Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at a time. • If you are drying only one or two items, add a few items to ensure proper tumbling. Load consists of a mixture of heavy and light fabrics • When combining heavy and light fabrics in a load, choose More Dry. Exhaust system is blocked Controls accidentally put in service mode Controls accidentally put in lock mode Controls performed an incorrect operation Control panel is "asleep" Dryer is unplugged Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped Dryer was accidentally paused when starting Delay Dry Dryer is continuously monitoring the amount of moisture in the clothes • Inspect and clean exhaust system. • Press Start/Pause. • Hold the Lock Control button for 3 seconds to unlock the dryer. • Reset the in-house breaker. • 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 Start/Pause button is flashing, the dryer is paused. Press Start/Pause to restart the countdown. • This is normal. When the dryer senses a low level of moisture in the load, the dryer will display the dry time remaining. 17