GE HTX24GASKWS Owner's Manual

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10Before you call for service…Problem Possible Causes What To DoClothes 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 • Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take(like beach 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 • Check installation instructions for properducting ducting/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 thedryer venting is correct.Blown fuses or tripped • Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most dryerscircuit breaker use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are operating.Overloading/combining loads • Do not put more than one washer load in the dryerat a 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 • Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hangafter cycle 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 particularitem, do not machine wash or tumble dry it.