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Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Customer Service

Troubleshooting T

ips

Before you 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 is 

Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and

tripped

replace 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

tripped, the dryer may tumble

replace fuse or reset breaker.

but not heat

Gas service is off

Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are 

fully open.

Dryer shakes or makes

Some shaking/noise is normal. 

Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust 

noise

Dryer may be sitting unevenly

leveling legs as necessary until even.

Greasy spots on clothes

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 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 Dryers when used in 

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Overdrying

Try a fabric softener.

Adjust controls for less drying.

Synthetics, permanent press and  •

Try a fabric softener.

blends can cause static

Inconsistent drying times

Type of heat

Automatic drying times will vary according to the type 

of heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load, 

types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of 

exhaust ducts.

Troubleshooting Tips 
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pages first and you may not need to call for service.

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