GE Profile DPVH890EJ - Troubleshooting Tips; Common Dryer Problems and Solutions

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General Troubleshooting Guide - Gas Models
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* See schematic for proper switch connections
Note: Other factors contributing to long drying times, or clothes condition: load size, large bulky items,
ambient temperature, room size (if not exhausting outdoor), washer spin speed, washer rinse temperature,
gas supply (restrictions), gas pressure.
COMPLAINT
YES
NO HEAT, SHORT BURN LONG DRY TIME DAMAGE
NO
WRINKLES
YES CHECK SHRINKRAGE
SNAGS
ONLY KNITS
NO YES
NO SNAGS
YES FRONT ONLY
CHECK
WRINKLES
SHRINKAGE
DAMAGES
SYNTHETICS
ONLY
ALL FABRICS
ALL LOADS
NO HEAT
LONG DRY TIME
CLOTHES WET
SHORT BURN CYCLE
IGNITER
OPERATES?
GENERAL CARE
LABEL WASH AND
DRY INFORMATION
WASH SPIN SPEED
GAS PRESENT?
GAS VALVE
GAS PRESSURE
GAS RESTRICTION
GAS VALVE
CLOSES APPROX.
1-2 MINUTES
EXCESSIVE OR RESTRICTED
EXHAUST SYSTEM
SAFETY THERMOSTATS
BACKUP THERMOSTAT
THERMOSTAT
TEMPERATURE
DRUM SPEED
SEE NOTE 1
DRUM & INTERIOR
SURFACES
DRUM GAP
THERMOSTAT
TEMPERATURE
WASHER BASKET
AND AGITATOR
SEE NOTE 2
ALL HOOKS AND
ZIPPERS MUST BE
CLOSED
WA
S
H
&
DRY
NORMAL WEAR
OR DAMAGE BY
COUNTERS
DESKS, ETC.
FLAME
DETECTOR
POWER BOARD
HEAT SETTING
MOTOR SWITCH
1 & 2 *
THERMOSTAT
ARE CLOTHES
STILL DAMP?
DISPLAY TIMER
OPERATES
EXCESSIVE OR RESTRICTED
EXHAUST SYSTEM
THERMOSTAT TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY TIMER OPERATION
WASHER SPIN SPEED
SEE NOTE 1
SHRINKAGE
SHRINKAGE
ARE CLOTHES
ARE CLOTHES
STILL DAMP?
STILL DAMP?
SEE NOTE
SEE NOTE