13Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsProblem Possible Causes What To DoDryer doesn’t start Dryer is unplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely intothe outlet.Fuse is blown/circuit breaker • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replaceis tripped fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Most electric dryers use2 fuses/breakers.Dryer doesn’t heat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replacetripped; the dryer may tumble both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumblebut not heat if only one fuse is blown or one breaker tripped.Gas service is off • Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff arefully open.Dryer shakes or Some shaking/noise is normal. • Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legsmakes noise 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 with • Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items canclean ones stain clean items and the dryer.Clothes were not • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when thecompletely clean clothes are wet appear after drying. Use proper washingprocedures 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 beenapproved for use in all GE Dryers when used inaccordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.Overdrying • Try a fabric softener.• Adjust setting to LESS DRY or DAMP DRY.Synthetics, permanent press • Try a fabric softener.and blends can cause staticInconsistent Type of heat • Automatic drying times will vary according to the typedrying times of heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load,types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition ofexhaust ducts.Troubleshooting TipsSave time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, orvisit www.GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service.Before you call for service… www.GEAppliances.com