GE 592 - Manual (Page 19)

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Customer Service
Troubleshooting T
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Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
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.
Overdrying • Try a fabric softener.
• Adjust controls for less drying.
Synthetics, permanent press and • Try a fabric softener.
blends can cause static
Collars and waistbands The dryness monitor senses that • Choose SPEED DRY to dry damp collars and waistbands.
still wet at end of cycle the body of the clothes is dry In the future, when drying a load with 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 (like • Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take
beach towels) longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics 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 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.
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.