GE GTDS825GDMC - Manual (Page 14)

Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer doesn’t start Dryer is unplugged ‡ 0DNHVXUHWKHGU\HUSOXJLVSXVKHGFRPSOHWHO\LQWRWKHRXWOHW
House Fuse is blown/circuit ‡ &KHFNWKHKRXVHIXVHFLUFXLWEUHDNHUER[DQGUHSODFHIXVHRU
breaker is tripped reset breaker. NOTE: Most electric dryers use two fuses/breakers.
Dryer fuse blown ‡ 7KHVLQJOH*DVRURQHRIWKHWZR(OHFWULFIXVHVLQWKHUHDURI
the backsplash blew because the house circuit protection didn’t
work. Have a qualified technician check for power at outlet.
Dryer doesn’t heat House Fuse is blown/circuit ‡ &KHFNWKHKRXVHIXVHFLUFXLWEUHDNHUER[DQGUHSODFH
EUHDNHULVWULSSHGWKHGU\HU both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble
may tumble but not heat if only one fuse is blown or one breaker is tripped.
Gas service is off ‡ 0DNHVXUHJDVVKXWRIIDWGU\HUDQGPDLQVKXWRIIDUHIXOO\RSHQ
Dryer shakes or Some shaking/noise is normal. ‡ 0RYHGU\HUWRDQHYHQIORRUVSDFHRUDGMXVWOHYHOLQJOHJV
makes noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessary until even.
Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener ‡ )ROORZGLUHFWLRQVRQIDEULFVRIWHQHUSDFNDJH
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with clean ones stain clean items and the dryer.
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completely clean are wet appear after drying. Use proper washing procedures
before drying.
Lint on clothes Lint filter is full ‡ &OHDQOLQWVFUHHQEHIRUHHDFKORDG
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(like corduroy).
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Overloading ‡ 6HSDUDWHODUJHORDGVLQWRVPDOOHURQHV
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Static occurs No fabric softener was used ‡ 7U\DIDEULFVRIWHQHU
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approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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and blends can cause static
Inconsistent Type of heat ‡ $XWRPDWLFGU\LQJWLPHVZLOOYDU\DFFRUGLQJWRWKHW\SHRIKHDW
drying times used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics,
wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.
The Dry dryness level Load consists of a mixture ‡ :KHQFRPELQLQJKHDY\DQGOLJKWIDEULFVLQDORDG
was chosen but load is of heavy and light fabrics choose More Dry or Extra Dry if you are using a sensor cycle.
still damp
Exhaust system is blocked ‡ ,QVSHFWDQGFOHDQH[KDXVWV\VWHP
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