GE DDSR475GT - Manual (Page 17)

Before you call for service
Problem
Dryer doesn't start
Possible Causes What to Do
Dryer doesn't heat
Dryer shakes or
makes excessive noise
Greasy spots on clothes
Lint on clothes
Dryer is unplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed
completely into the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker
box and replace fuse or reset breaker.
NOTE: Most electric dryers use two breakers.
1 Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped, the dryer may
tiunble but not heat
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box
and replace fuse or reset breaker.
Gas service is off • Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main
shutoff are fully open.
Some shaking/noise is normal.
Dryer may be sitting imevenly • Move dryer to an even floorspace, or adjust
as necessary until even.
Improper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on fabric softener package.
Drying dirty items with
clean ones
• Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty
items can stain clean items and the dryer.
Clothes were not completely
clean • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when
the clothes are wet “appear” after drying. Use
proper washing procedures before drying.
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.
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