GE DCXH46 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Problem Possible Causes What To DoStatic occurs Overdrying • Try a fabric softener.• Adjust controls for less drying.No fabric softener was used • Try a fabric softener.Synthetics, permanent press and • Try a fabric softener.blends can cause staticInconsistent drying times Type of heat • Automatic drying times will vary according to the typeof heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load,types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition ofexhaust ducts.Clothes take too long Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally,to dry a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).Large loads of heavy fabrics (like • Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and takebeach towels) longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smallerloads to speed drying time.Controls improperly set • Match control settings to the load you are drying.Lint filter is full • Clean lint filter before every load.Improper or obstructed ducting • Check Installation Instructions for properducting/venting.• Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks andunobstructed.• Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily.• Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the dryerventing is correct.Blown fuses or tripped circuit • Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since mostbreaker dryers use two fuses/breakers, make sure both areoperating.Overloading/combining loads • Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer ata time.Underloading • If you are drying only one or two items, add a few itemsto ensure proper tumbling.Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying • Select a shorter drying time.• Remove items while they still hold a slight amount ofmoisture. Select a LESS DRY setting.Letting items sit in dryer after • Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hangcycle ends immediately.Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally shrink • To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly.when washed. Others can besafely washed, but will shrink • Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying.in the dryer • If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item,do not machine wash or tumble dry it.Before you call for service…22Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsInstallation InstructionsTroubleshooting Tips