Before you call for service – GE GTUP270GMWW User Manual
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Before you call for service^
Dryer Problem
Possible Causes
What to do
Dryer doesn’t start
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 2 fuses/breakers.
Dryer doesn’t heat
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped; the dryer
may tumble but not heat
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace both fuses or
reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble if only one fuse is blown
or one breaker tripped.
Gas service is off
Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully open.
Dryer shakes or makes
noise
Some shaking/noise is
normal. Dryer may be
sitting unevenly
Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs as neces
sary until even.
Greasy spots on
clothes
Improper use offabric
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 on clothes
Lintfilter is full
Clean lintscreen 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.
Static occurs
No fabric softener was
used
Trya fabric softener.
Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for
use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufac
turer's instructions.
Overdrying
Trya fabric softener.
Adjust setting to LESS DRV or DAMP DRV.
Synthetics, permanent
press and blends can cause
static
Trya fabric softener.
Inconsistent drying
times
Type ofheat
Automatic drying times will vary according to the type of heat used
(electric, natural or LP gas), size of load, types offabrics, wetness of
clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.
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