GE Appliances GTD33EASKWW greasy spots on clothes
Cause 1 of 3Fabric softener was used improperly. Source: Troubleshooting Tips, p. 10
First checkFollow the directions on the fabric softener package.
Causes and checks
Fabric softener was used improperly. Source: Troubleshooting Tips, p. 10
- Follow the directions on the fabric softener package.
Dirty items were dried with clean ones. Source: Troubleshooting Tips, p. 10
- Dry only clean items. Dirty items can stain clean items and the dryer.
The clothes were not completely clean. Stains that cannot be seen when clothes are wet can appear after drying. Source: Troubleshooting Tips, p. 10
- Use proper washing procedures before drying.
All 3 causes checked. Contact GE Appliances: 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact GE Appliances: 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737), geappliances.com/service. United States. Source: Consumer Support: Schedule Service, p. 12
Other GTD33EASKWW problems
- Dryer shakes or makes noiseSome shaking and noise is normal, or the dryer is sitting unevenly.
- Clothes take too long to dry8 causes in the manual. First: the ducting is improper or obstructed.
- Dryer does not start2 causes in the manual. First: the dryer is unplugged.
- Dryer does not heat2 causes in the manual. First: A fuse is blown or a circuit breaker is tripped. The dryer may tumble but not heat when only one fuse is blown or one breaker is tripped.
- Drying times are inconsistent2 causes in the manual. First: the type of heat differs. Changing from an electric dryer to a gas dryer, or the reverse, changes the drying time.
- Clothes are wrinkled3 causes in the manual. First: the clothes were overdried.
- Clothes shrinkSome fabrics shrink when washed, and others can be washed safely but shrink in the dryer.
- Lint on clothes5 causes in the manual. First: the lint filter is full.
- Static occurs3 causes in the manual. First: no fabric softener was used.
Sources
- Owner's Manual, Dryers 49-90550-3. GE Appliances, a Haier company. Document 49-90550-3, revision 03-20, 2020-03, 24 pages, en-US. images.salsify.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Quick Specs, GTD33EASK 7.2 Cu. Ft. Capacity Aluminized Alloy Drum Electric Dryer. GE Appliances. Document GTD33EASK, revision Quick Specs, 3 pages, en-US. images.salsify.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.