Before you call for service – GE DSKS333ECWW User Manual
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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Dryer doesn’t start
Dryer is unplugged
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the
outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
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is tripped
fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Most electric dryers
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Thermal limiter tripped
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Dryer doesn’t heat
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
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is tripped, the dryer may
both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble
tumble but not heat
if only one fuse is blown or one breaker is tripped.
Dryer shakes or
Some shaking/noise is normal.
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makes noise
Dryer may be sitting unevenly
as necessary until even.
Greasy spots on clothes
Improper use of fabric softener
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Drying dirty items with
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clean ones
stain clean items and the dryer.
Clothes were not
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completely clean
are wet appear after drying. Use proper washing
procedures before drying.
Lint on clothes
Lint filter is full
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Improper sorting
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corduroy).
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