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Question posted by Geoffparsley on April 26th, 2015

Will Not Start!

Please help, installed yesterday and will not start. Panel working great and timer counts down, but no cycle actually runs

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on April 26th, 2015 5:52 PM

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Use and Care Manual - Page 1

... GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-4 Operating Instructions Controls 4-7 Quick Start 5 Using the Dryer 8 Care and Cleaning 9 Installation Instructions Reversing the Door Swing 10-13 Stacking the Washer/Dryer . . . . .14-16 Troubleshooting Tips 17-20 Consumer Support Consumer Support 22 Warranty 21 Owner's Manual GFDS175 GFDS170 Printed in Mexico Write the model and serial ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 2

...situation which, if not avoided, will result in the Installation Instructions for grounding instructions. DO NOT operate the dryer without the lint filter in your appliance, follow the ...safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION". IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Pressing the Power or Start...

Use and Care Manual - Page 3

... appliances can be minimized by the incomplete combustion of these substances, including benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. Installation and service must be followed to minimize the risk of potential exposure to prevent damage, personal injury, or death. - GEAppliances.com ADDITIONAL GAS...

Use and Care Manual - Page 5

... or waistbands. Provides 10 minutes of the Power button will help you match the dry setting with dewrinkling clothes. To use:...Time Dry is active, press to assist with the loads. Quick Start 1 Press the Power button. GEAppliances.com 1 Power Press to warm... supply. 2 Dry Cycles The dry cycle controls the length and tumble speed of steam drying to turn the dryer off. Fabrics include new...

Use and Care Manual - Page 6

...dryer is running, press it once and it again to resume the dry cycle. 7 Steam Refresh Cycle For slightly wrinkled dry garments. "0:00." The anti-bacterial process occurs when high heat is not opened, the dryer... the dryer Quick Dry, Bulky, Towels/Sheets and Steam will stop. Dewrinkle cycles. Damp For leaving items partially damp. 6 Start/Pause Press to start a dry cycle. Low...

Use and Care Manual - Page 7

... and hold the selections from being made to beep when clothes Removing clothes and hanging them when they are locked. of the cycle. Use to delay the start the dryer by adding approximately 60 The estimated time remaining display will continue to turn the beeper off the sounds the buttons make when pressed...

Use and Care Manual - Page 9

... the household distribution panel by your dryer caused by phone at least once a year to make the dryer drum provides the highest reliability available in a GE dryer. Order replacement bulb... dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer at GEApplianceParts.com, by these products away from the dryer once a year. If the dryer drum should be cleaned once a year by some laundry pretreatment...

Use and Care Manual - Page 10

Hinge Screws BEFORE YOU START Unplug the dryer from its electrical outlet. 8 - Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (if desired) IMPORTANT NOTES • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully ...wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors. • Normal completion time to the left and right.

Use and Care Manual - Page 11

...B. Then loosen top screw, remove door and remove screw First remove three lower hinge screws D. Installation Instructions 1 REMOVE THE DOOR ASSEMBLY A. Hinge Cover C. Make sure the door is supported while ... door by lifting and pulling. Loosen the top screw as shown. Remove 3 hinge screws starting at the bottom and move up. Push the hinge in the opposite side of the hinge...

Use and Care Manual - Page 12

... side. 12 Using a putty knife or any other flat tool, remove the 4 beauty buttons located on the dryer where the door will be installed and install them on opposite side 5 MOVE STRIKE BRACKET A. Turn the door over . Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (if desired) 3 REINSTALL HINGE ASSEMBLY (cont.) B. Align the hinge cover holes...

Use and Care Manual - Page 13

Reinstall both on the dryer. Partially fasten a screw to be used as a hook. To ease this step, the hinge has keyholes that allow a partially fastened screw to the uppermost screw hole. First partially install top hinge screw in the door and fasten the 6 tapping screws located around the perimeter of the door outlining...

Use and Care Manual - Page 14

... gas pocketing in case of open area equally distributed. MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION Minimum clearance to provide adequate clearance for installation and service. See the EXHAUSTING THE DRYER section. • Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces is: 0" either side 3" front and rear 12" top •...

Use and Care Manual - Page 15

... protect the finished floor in the parts package. Remove the adhesive backing and firmly place over all 4 leveling legs 2 INSTALL RUBBER PADS TO DRYER BASE Locate the 4 rubber pads in front of the installation location. Place pads over each bracket where you don't scratch the finish on its side. Flatten the product carton...

Use and Care Manual - Page 16

... BRACKET ON WASHER (cont.) B. Failure to scratch the top of the washer with the right bracket on top of the dryer. Use a Phillips screwdriver to washer Installation Instructions for details. See dryer Installation Instructions for details. Protect the washer control panel with the holes in pinched fingers. Align the holes in the back of the...

Use and Care Manual - Page 17

...; Check the Installation Instructions to make sure both are operating. • Do not put in lock mode Controls performed an incorrect operation Control panel is "asleep" Dryer is unplugged Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped Dryer was chosen but load is still damp Control buttons not responding Dryer doesn't start No numbers displayed during cycle, only...

Use and Care Manual - Page 18

...from is put in Time Remaining The Ext Tumble/Wrinkle Care option was opened mid-cycle. • A dry cycle must be different. • The load size, types of fabric, wetness of ...8226; Press Start/Pause to an even floor space or adjust leveling legs as necessary until even. Dryer is running but not heat may tumble replace both fuses or reset both breakers. Dryer doesn't heat...

Use and Care Manual - Page 20

... back of dryer Possible Causes Inadequate load size for service... Water on floor in the cycle • This is normal. manually increase time. For the Steam Refresh cycle, Ext Tumble...cycle, add more garments to valve Hose missing rubber washer at connection with valve • Tighten connection. • Install rubber washer provided with debris from door when opened after steam cycle ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 21

...Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the dryer which are working as described in the Owner's Manual. (;&/86,212),03/,(':$55$17,(6³ Please .... GEAppliances.com Staple your home to teach you how to use the product. „ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. „ Failure of the product if it is needed to operation in freezing...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

...to overhead cabinets • Consideration must conform to the dryer. Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as a gas dryer. • The dryer must be disconnected from dryer. Installation Instructions REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION WARNING - MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION • Installation must be vented to do so can result in death...

Installation Instructions - Page 16

... dryer has been exposed to temperatures below freezing for use . 3 DRYER START-UP Press the Power button. Otherwise, the display will not come on the joint TAPE between the dryer ...safety hazard. Plate (Kit WE1M454) Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to rear. Installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.) FINAL SETUP SIDE OR BOTTOM VENTING (cont.) ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR...