GE DBLR333GT - Manual (Page 13)

Before you call for service…
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Customer Ser
vice
Tr
oubleshooting T
ips
Operating Instr
uctions
Safety Infor
mation
Save time and money!
Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not
need to call for service.
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 • Check the house fuse/
breaker is tripped circuit breaker box and
replace fuse or reset
breaker. NOTE: Most
electric dryers use two
fuses/breakers.
Dryer doesn’t heat Fuse is blown/circuit • Check the house fuse/
breaker is tripped, circuit breaker box and
the dryer may tumble replace fuse or reset
but not heat breaker.
Gas service is off • Make sure gas shutoff at
dryer and main shutoff
are fully open.
Dryer shakes or makes Some shaking/noise • Move dryer to an even
noise is normal. Dryer may floor space, or adjust
be sitting unevenly leveling legs as necessary
until even.
Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of • Follow directions on fabric
fabric softener softener package.
Drying dirty items with • Use your dryer to dry only
clean ones clean items. Dirty items can
stain clean items and the
dryer.
Clothes were not • Sometimes stains which
completely clean cannot be seen when the
clothes are wet appear
after drying. Use proper
washing procedures before
drying.