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Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Consumer Support
Tr
oubleshooting T
ips
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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Dryer doesn’t start
Dryer is unplugged
• Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into 
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker  
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
is tripped
fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Most electric dryers use 
2 fuses/breakers.
Dryer doesn’t heat
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is 
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
tripped; the dryer may tumble
both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble
but 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 are 
fully open.
Dryer shakes or 
Some shaking/noise is normal. 
• Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs
makes 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 can 
clean ones
stain clean items and the dryer.
Clothes were not 
• Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the 
completely clean
clothes are wet appear after drying. Use proper washing
procedures 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 been 
approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in 
accordance 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 static
Inconsistent 
Type of heat
• Automatic drying times will vary according to the type 
drying times
of heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load, 
types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of 
exhaust ducts.
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