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Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and reconnect the duct. The Exhaust Hood: Check from the outside that the flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make sure that there is not wildlife (birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the duct or hood. 3 2 1 Care and Cleaning of the Dryer loading and using the dryer. Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. 11 For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions. nUse only rigid metal 4” diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or UL listed flexible metal 4” diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside. nDo not use plastic or other combustible ductwork. nUse the shortest length possible. nDo not crush or collapse. nAvoid resting the duct on sharp objects. nVenting must conform to local building codes. Venting the Dryer Correct Venting Incorrect Venting GEAppliances.com Consumer Sup port Troubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s C o n s u m e r S u p p o r t T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g T i p s 12 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 • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace is tripped fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Most electric dryers use 2 fuses/breakers. Dryer doesn’t heat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace tripped; the dryer may tumble both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble but not heat 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 Some shaking/noise is normal. • Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs makes noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessary until even. Greasy spots on 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 items can clean ones stain clean items and the dryer. Clothes were not • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the completely clean clothes are wet appear 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 DRy or DAMP DRy. Synthetics, permanent press • Try a fabric softener. and blends can cause static Inconsistent Type of heat • Automatic drying times will vary according to the type drying times of heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service. Before you call for service… 13 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Clothes take too long Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, to dry a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load). Large loads of heavy fabrics • Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take (like beach towels) longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller loads to speed drying time. Controls improperly set • Match control settings to the load you are drying. Lint filter is full • Clean lint filter before every load. Improper or obstructed • Check installation instructions for proper ducting ducting/venting. • Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and unobstructed. • Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily. • Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the dryer venting is correct. Blown fuses or tripped • Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most dryers circuit breaker use 2 fuses/breakers, 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 drying only one or two items, add a few items to ensure proper tumbling. Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying • Select a shorter drying time. • Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture. Select a lESS DRy or DAMP...
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