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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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