Troubleshooting Tips; Possible Causes - GE UPSE810 Manuel D'utilisation

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Troubleshooting Tips

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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

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
No heat temperature selected
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
What To Do
• 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 two
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 is tripped.
• Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully
open.
• Select another heat setting.
• Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs
as necessary 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 use in all GE Dryers when used in
accordance with the manufacturer'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.
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