GE DBSR453 - Manual (Page 13)

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Clothes take too long
to dry Improper sorting ® Sejtarate heavy' items from lighttveight items (generallv,
a well-sorted washer load is a w'ell-soited diver load).
Large loads of heavy fabrics
(like beach towels)
* Large, heary fabrics contain more moisture and take
longer to div. Separate laige, heaw fabrics into smaller
loads to speed diying time.
Controls improperly set ® Match control settings to the load you are drying.
lint filter is full ® (.lean lint filter before eveiy load.
Improper or obstructed
ducting * Check installation instructions for projrer
ducting/venting.
® Make sure ducting is clean, free of Idnks and
unobstmcted.
* Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily.
* Check the Installation Instnictions to make sure the
dry'er venting is correct.
Blown fuses or tripped
circuit breaker * Rejtlace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most dry'ers
use 2 fuses/breakem, make sure both are operating.
Overloading/ combining loads ® Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer
at a time.
Underloading ® If you are diying only one or ttvo items, add a few items
to ensure ¡rroper tumbling.
Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying ® Select a shorter diying time.
• Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of
moisture. Select a LESS DRY or DAMP DRY aenhig.
Letting items sit in dryer
after cycle ends ® Remove items when cvcle ends and fold or hang
immediatelv.
Overloading ® Se|iarate large loads into smaller ones.
Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally shrink
when washed. Others can be
safely washed, but will shrink
in the dryer ® To avoid shrinkage, fitllow' gamient care labels exactly.
® Some items may be pressed back into shape after diying.
® If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular
item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it.
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