Frigidaire GCET1031FS4 Use And Care Manual page 14

OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Dryer does not start.
Electrical power cord is not securely Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet.
plugged in or plug may be loose.
House fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer
is on a separate circuit.
Thermal limiter tripped. Call a Sears or other qualified service dealer for
replacement.
Dryer runs but won't
heat.
There are 2 house fuses in the dryer
circuit. If 1 of the 2 fuses is blown, the
drum may turn but the heater will not
operate.
Replace fuse.
Gas supply valve is not open (gas models). Check to make sure supply valve is open. See
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for procedure.
Dryer does not have enough air supply to See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
support the burner flame (gas models).
LP gas supply tank is empty or there has Refill or replace tank.
been a utility interruption of natural gas
(gas models). Dryer should heat when utility service is restored.
Drying cycle takes too Lint screen is clogged with lint. Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint
long, outside of the dryer screen before starting each cycle.
feels too hot or smells
hot. Exhaust duct requirements have not been Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and
met. made of rigid or flexible metal.
When in place, the duct must have no more than two
90 ° bends and must not exceed length listed in
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Electric dryer is connected to a 208 volt Drying timewill be20% Iongerthan dryingona 240volt
circuit, circuit.
Drying procedures have not been See Drying Procedures.
followed.
Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct Clean out any obstruction.
may be clogged or restricted.
High humidity. Use a dehumidifier near the dryer.
Excessive wrinkling.
Dryer is overloaded. Do not overload. See Drying Procedures.
Items left in dryer too long. Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
Insufficient sorting of items. See Drying Procedures.
Drying temperature too high. Follow fabric care label instructions.
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