GE GTD75GCPLDG Use and Care Manual - Page 12
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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 Possible Causes What To Do Dryer doesn't start Dryer is unplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet. Fuse is blown/circuit breaker • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace is tripped fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Most electric dryers use two fuses/breakers. Dryer doesn't heat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace tripped; the dryer may tumble both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble but not heat if only one fuse is blown or one breaker is tripped. Gas service is off • Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully open. No heat temperature • Select another heat setting. selected Dryer shakes or makes noise 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. Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on fabric softener package. Drying dirty items • Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can with clean ones stain clean items and the dryer. Clothes were not • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes completely clean are wet appear after drying. Use proper washing procedures before drying. Lint on clothes 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. Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones. Paper, tissue, etc., left in pockets • Empty all pockets before laundering clothes. Static occurs No fabric softener was used • Try a fabric softener. • Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Appliances dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Over-drying • Try a fabric softener. • Adjust setting to Less Dry or Damp Dry. Synthetics, permanent press • Try a fabric softener. and blends can cause static Inconsistent Type of heat • Automatic drying times will vary according to the type drying times of heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts. The Dry dryness level was chosen but load is still damp Load consists of a mixture • When combining heavy and light fabrics in a load, of heavy and light fabrics choose More Dry if you are using a sensor cycle. Exhaust system is blocked • Inspect and clean exhaust system. 12