GE UPSQ495ET - Manual (Page 17)

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If Something Goes Wrong
Problem Possible Causes What to Do
Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from lightweight items
(generally, a well-sorted washer load is a
well-sorted dryer load).
Large loads of heavy items • Large, heavy loads contain more moisture
(like beach towels) and take longer to dry. Separate large, heavy
items into smaller 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 • Check installation instructions for proper
ducting ducting/venting.
• Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks
and unobstructed.
• Check to see if outside wall damper
operates easily.
• See the Venting the Dryer section.
Blown fuses or tripped • Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since
circuit breakers most dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure
both are operating.
Overloading/ • Do not put more than one washer load in
combining loads the dryer at a time.
Underloading • If you are drying only one or two items,
add a few items to ensure proper tumbling.
Clothes Take
Too Long to Dry
Static Occurs
Overdrying • Try a fabric softener.
• Adjust controls for less drying.
No fabric softener was used • Try a fabric softener.
Synthetics, permanent press • Try a fabric softener.
and blends can cause static