GE Profile Dryers Use And Care Manual

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Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer SupportSafety Instructionswww.GEAppliances.ca27Before you call for service...Troubleshooting TipsSave time and money! Review the charts on the followingpages, or visit GEAppliances.ca. You may not need to callfor service.PROBLEM Possible Causes What To DoDryer doesn’t startDryer doesn’t heatDryer shakes ormakes noiseInconsistent dryingtimesDryer is unpluggedFuse is blown/circuit breakeris trippedSome shaking/noise is normal.Dryer may be sitting unevenlyType of heatFuse is blown/circuit breakeris tripped; the dryer maytumble but not heatGas service is off• Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into theoutlet.• Check the building’s fuse/circuit breaker box and replacefuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Most electric dryers use twofuses or breakers.• Check the building’s fuse/circuit breaker box and replaceboth fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble ifonly one fuse is blown or one breaker tripped.• Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fullyopen.• Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs asnecessary until even.• Automatic drying times will vary according to the type ofheat used. If you recently changed from an electric to a gas(natural or LP) dryer, or vice versa, the drying time could bedifferent.Greasy spots on clothesLint on clothesStatic occursImproper use of fabric softenerLint filter is fullNo fabric softener was usedOverdryingSynthetics, permanent pressand blends can cause staticImproper sortingStatic electricity can attract lintOverloadingPaper, tissue, etc., left in pocketsDrying dirty items with cleanonesClothes were not completelyclean• Follow directions on fabric softener package.• Clean lint screen before each load.• Try a fabric softener.• Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have beenapproved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordancewith the manufacturer’s instructions.• Try a fabric softener.• Adjust setting to LESS DRY or DAMP.• Try a fabric softener.• Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors (likecorduroy).• See suggestions in this section under STATIC.• Separate large loads into smaller ones.• Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.• Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items canstain clean items and the dryer• Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when theclothes are wet appear after drying. Use proper washingprocedures before drying.