GE 592 Owner's Manual

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GE 592 Owner's Manual Manual pdf 17 page image

Before you call for service…Troubleshooting TipsSave time and money! Review the charts on the followingpages first and you may not need to call for service.Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions17OPERATIONPossible CausesWhat To DoControl pads not Controls accidentally put in • PressSTOP/CANCEL.responding service modeDryer doesn’t start Control panel is “asleep” • This is normal. Press START twice to choose the last cycleyou used and to start the dryer.Dryer is unplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely intothe outlet.Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box andtripped replace fuse or reset breaker.NOTE: Most electricdryers use two fuses/breakers.Dryer doesn’t heat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box andtripped, the dryer may tumble replace fuse or reset breaker.but not heatGas service is off • Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff arefully open.Dryer shakes or makes Some shaking/noise is normal. • Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjustnoise Dryer may be sitting unevenly leveling legs as necessary until even.Inconsistent drying times Type of heat • Drying time will vary according to the type of heat used.If you recently changed from an electric to a gas(natural or LP) dryer, or vice versa, the drying timecould be different.Type of load and • The load size, types of fabric, wetness of clothes, and thedrying conditions length and condition of the exhaust system will affectdrying times.No numbers displayed Dryer is continuously monitoring • This is normal. When the dryer senses a low level ofduring cycle, only the amount of moisture in moisture in the load, the dryer will display the dry“racetrack” lights the clothes time remaining.Est. Time Remaining The estimated time may change • This is normal.jumped to a when a smaller load than usuallower number is dryingClothes are still wet The door was opened mid-cycle. • A dry cycle must be reselected each time a new loadand dryer shut off after The load was then removed from is put in.a short time the dryer and a new load put inwithout selecting a new cycleSmall load • When drying only a few items, chooseSPEED DRY.Load was already dry except for • Choose SPEED DRY to dry damp collars and waistbands.collars and waistbands In the future, when drying a load with collars andwaistbands, chooseMORE DRY.