GE DNSR473 - Manual (Page 17)

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