GE GTUP270EMWW Manuel Du Propriétaire page 16

Before you call for service...
Dryer Problem
Dryer doesn't start
Dryer doesn't heat
Dryer shakes or makes
noise
Greasy spots on
clothes
Lint on clothes
Static occurs
Inconsistent drying
times
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Possible Causes
Dryer is unplugged
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped; the dryer
may tumble but not heat
Gas service is off
Some shaking/noise is
normal. Dryer may be
sitting unevenly
Improper use of fabric
softener
Drying dirty items with
clean ones
Clothes were not completely
clean
Lint filter is full
Improper sorting
Static electricity can attract
lint
Overloading
Paper, tissue, etc. left in
pockets
No fabric softener was
used
Overdrying
Synthetics, permanent
press and blends can cause
static
Type of heat
Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into
the outlet .
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset
breaker . Note: Most electric dryers use 2 fuses/breakers .
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 .
Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully open .
Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs as neces-
sary until even .
Follow directions on fabric softener package .
Use your dryer to dry only clean items . Dirty items can stain clean
items and the dryer .
Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes are wet
appear after drying . Use proper washing procedures before drying .
Clean lint screen before each load .
Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors (like corduroy) .
See suggestions in this section under STATIC .
Separate large loads into smaller ones .
Empty all pockets before laundering clothes .
Try a fabric softener .
Bounce Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for
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use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufac-
turer's instructions .
Try a fabric softener .
Adjust setting to LESS DRY or DAMP DRY .
Try a fabric softener .
Automatic drying times will vary according to the type of heat used
(electric, natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of
clothes and condition of exhaust ducts .
What to do