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Before you call for service – GE PROFILE DRYERS DPSE810 User Manual

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Troubleshooting Tips
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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
two fuses/breokers.

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 is tripped.

Gas service is off

• Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are

fully open.

No heat temperature

selected

• Select another heat setting.

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 necessary until even.

Greasy spots on clothes

Improper use of fabric 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 oppear after drying. Use proper washing procedures
before drying.

Lint on clothes

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.

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 setting to LESS DRV or DAMP DRY

Synthetics, permanent press
and blends can cause static

Try a fabric softener

Inconsistent
drying times

Type of heat

• Automatic drying times will vary according to the type

of heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load,

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