GE Dryer 1 / 2: Dryer Personality Setting

Documentation checkedBy ErrHiveUpdated October 28, 2026

THE SHORT ANSWER

A dryer configuration setting may be awaiting selection.

Some 2019-and-newer GE dryers show 1 or 2 when their personality setting needs selection. GE specifies 1 for electric and 2 for gas; Start toggles the choices.

First safe check

Confirm the dryer's fuel type and that your model uses this setup step.

Applies to

Selected 2019-and-newer GE dryers requiring a personality setting.

Before you start

No power-terminal, gas or wiring work is part of selecting this setting.

Go to safe checks

WHAT YOU MAY NOTICE

Symptoms to record

The display shows 1 / 2.

WORK THROUGH THE BASICS

Safe troubleshooting checks

0 of 2 checked

Use the checkboxes to keep track as you read. Stop at any warning or step that does not match your appliance.

Match the model guidance
Use the owner instructions for the actual dryer.
What to note
An ordinary time display is not confused with setup.
Select the documented personality
Use Start to choose the correct value where this procedure applies.
What to note
The model has its intended configuration.

THE DETAILS MATTER

Scope & troubleshooting notes

How to use this guidance

Do not guess the fuel type from the display. If configuration is uncertain or the dryer still will not start, contact GE rather than entering unrelated service menus.

YOUR NEXT DECISION

When to stop and get help

If the message persists after the documented owner checks, contact GE support with the complete display and model number.

Record what you see

Keep the full model number, exact displayed code, and your observations together for the next conversation.

Use the right support

Contact the manufacturer or a qualified appliance technician when the guide calls for service.

GE Appliances support

THE EVIDENCE

Sources & verification

Our explanations are editorial summaries of the documentation below. They do not replace the instructions for your exact appliance.

Dryer - Will Not Run or Start
GE Appliances · Manufacturer support · Checked Oct 28, 2026
Meaning and owner guidance — Selected 2019-and-newer GE dryers requiring a personality setting.

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