GE GTMS855EDMC User Manual

Troubleshooting Tips
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Before you call for service…
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer doesn’t start Dryer is unplugged • Makesurethedryerplugispushedcompletelyintotheoutlet.
HouseFuseisblown/circuit • Checkthehousefuse/circuitbreakerboxandreplacefuseor
breaker is tripped r eset breaker. NOTE: Most electric dryers use two fuses/breakers.
Dryer fuse blown  • Thesingle(Gas)oroneofthetwo(Electric)fusesintherearof
the backsplash blew because the house circuit protection didn’t
work. Have a qualified technician check for power at outlet.
Dryer doesn’t heat HouseFuseisblown/circuit • Checkthehousefuse/circuitbreakerboxandreplace
breakeristripped;thedryer both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble
may tumble but not heat if only one fuse is blown or one breaker is tripped.
Gas service is off • Makesuregasshutoffatdryerandmainshutoffarefullyopen.
No heat temperature selected • Selectanotherheatsetting.
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  • Useyourdryertodryonlycleanitems.Dirtyitemscan
with clean ones stain clean items and the dryer.
Clothes were not  • Sometimesstainswhichcannotbeseenwhentheclothes
completely clean 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 occurs.
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.
Over-drying • Tryafabricsoftener.
  • AdjustsettingtoLess Dry or Damp.
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ofheat
drying times used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics,
wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.
The Dry dryness level Load consists of a mixture • Whencombiningheavyandlightfabricsinaload,
was chosen but load is of heavy and light fabrics choose More Dry if you are using a sensor cycle.
still damp
Exhaust system is blocked • Inspectandcleanexhaustsystem.
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GE GTMS855EDMC Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	GTMS855EDMC
Category	Dryer
Language	English