GE dpsb620ec User Guide
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Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Consumer Support
Tr
oubleshooting T
ips
LAUNDRY PRACTICES
Possible Causes
What To Do
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.
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Overdrying
• Try a fabric softener.
• Adjust setting to LESS DRY or DAMP.
Synthetics, permanent press
• Try a fabric softener.
and blends can cause static
Collars and waistbands
The dryness monitor senses
• Choose SPEED DRY or TIMED DRY to dry damp collars
still wet at end of cycle
that the body of the clothes
and waistbands. In the future, when drying a load with
is dry
collars and waistbands, choose MORE DRY.
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
• Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take
(like beach towels)
longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller
loads to speed drying time.
loads 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 proper
ducting/venting.
• Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and
unobstructed.
• Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily.
• Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the
dryer venting is correct.
Blown fuses or tripped circuit
• Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most
breaker
dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are
operating.
operating.
Overloading/combining loads
• Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at
a time.
Underloading
• If you are drying only one or two items, add a few items
to ensure proper tumbling.
Before you call for service…