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GE Appliances

Louisville, Kentucky 40225

31-9244

2015 Plastic Tub Dishwasher

Technical Service Guide

October 2015

GE Appliances

GDF510PxJxx
GDF520PxJxx 
ADT521PGJxx
GDT535PxJxx
GDT545PxJxx
GDF610PxJxx
GDF620HxJxx 
GDT625PxJxx
GDT635HxJxx

Summary of Contents for GDF510PxJ Series

Page 1: ...isville Kentucky 40225 31 9244 2015 Plastic Tub Dishwasher Technical Service Guide October 2015 GE Appliances GDF510PxJxx GDF520PxJxx ADT521PGJxx GDT535PxJxx GDT545PxJxx GDF610PxJxx GDF620HxJxx GDT625...

Page 2: ...personal injury disconnect power before servicing this product If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test purposes disconnect the power immediately after performing the necessary checks RE...

Page 3: ...3 Flashing Lights 13 Will Not Start 13 Component Locator Views 14 Tub and Structure 20 Tub Trim some models 20 Toe Kick 20 Junction Box and House Wiring Connection 20 Level Legs 21 Door Balance System...

Page 4: ...de 39 Electronic Controls 39 Service Mode 40 Diagnosing Electronic Control Boards 40 Main Control Diagnostics 41 On the Main Control Board CSM 42 UI Diagnostics 44 Water Level 45 Fill System 45 Diagno...

Page 5: ...em some models 61 Upper Spray System 61 Drain System 62 Diagnostics 63 Dry System 65 Heat Element Removal 67 Tub TCO 67 9HQWLQJ LU RZ 67 Schematics 68 GDF520J 68 GDF610J 68 GDT535J 69 ADT521J GDF610J...

Page 6: ...hoes for all repairs Steel Toed Work Boot Electrically Rated Glove and Dyneema Cut Resistant Glove Keeper Dyneema Cut Resistant Glove Plano Type Safety Glasses Prescription Safety Glasses Safety Glass...

Page 7: ...dy SA Silver Metallic SS Stainless ES Slate Control Appearance F Front Control T Top Control R Top Control with Recessed Handle Wash System 3 Low 5 Mid 6 Mid Bottle Wash 7 High 8 Monogram The nomencla...

Page 8: ...GDT535PxJxx have 2 Level Wash System Lower Spray Arm and Mid Spray Arm GDF520PxJxx ADT521PGJxx GDF610PxJxx GDT545PxJxx GDT635PxJxx have 3 Level Wash System Lower Spray Arm and Mid Spray Arm with new...

Page 9: ...release detergent cup 15 seconds to release rinse aid Turbidity Sensor 5 VDC to LED 10K ohms Flood Switch 13 5 VDC 42 amp 1 4 5 16 nut driver R2 Quadrex bit 15 and 20 Torx bits 2 Phillips head screw...

Page 10: ...KLFK GHSHQG RQ HLWKHU D IXOO RU SDUWLDO GUDLQ W SURYLGHV WKH circulation time in each segment but does not include dry cycles see the Dry System section in this guide Times will vary depending on turb...

Page 11: ...cates the approximate time in seconds of operation PW Pre Wash PR Post Rinse FR Final Rinse Cycle Option Selected Light Normal Fixed Normal Sensor Auto Heavy All Zones No Options 49 72 76 75 110 147 H...

Page 12: ...VH PLQXWH RQ PLQXWH R 14 DOURG R RRO RZQ Normal with Temp Boost or Sani Selected 6 Calrod on 58 DOURG 3XOVH PLQXWH RQ PLQXWH R Target Max Temperature Limits Cycle PW4 MW PR1 FR Rinse Light 125 135 Nor...

Page 13: ...Control Diagnostics in the Electronic Controls section of this guide CSM Current Sense Module tripped Please refer to On the Main Control Board CSM in the Electronic Controls section of this guide Sym...

Page 14: ...nued next page Component Locator Views Front Control Latch Switch Pocket Handle Buttons Indicator LED s Vent Front Control Console Door Panel Latch Switch Handle Buttons Vent Front Control Console Top...

Page 15: ...Fill Hose Fill Cup 2 VHW HJ Cables Balance Toe Kick Insulation some models Springs Balance Roller Balance Toe Kick Area Side Control Box Water Valve Drain Loop Junction Box Insulation some models Toe...

Page 16: ...16 Back Heater Mounting Nuts Sump High Drain Loop Hose Bottom Level Leg Water Valve Fill Hose Sump High Drain Loop Hose Junction Box Main Control Box Tub TCO Heater Mountings Nuts...

Page 17: ...17 Sump Top Vent Caps Fine Filter Diverter Sump Ultra Fine Filter Sump Gasket Flood Switch Sump Bottom Turbidity Sensor Circulation Pump Flood Switch Latch Cam Sump Module Drain Motor Diverter...

Page 18: ...king Cone Upper Rack Bottle Wash Manifold Main Conduit 4 Pass Heater Lower Rack Racks Mid Conduit Mid Spray Arm Bottle Wash Hose and Cover some models Upper Rack Rollers and Brackets Bottle Wash Manif...

Page 19: ...19 Silverware Basket on Door Silverware Basket in Bottom Rack...

Page 20: ...screw and pull out and to left to release the tab The Tub and Structure section of this guide will cover the toe kick junction box racks leveling door balance gaskets trim some models main control boa...

Page 21: ...me Door Balance System The door balance system is comprised of springs cables rollers and hinge arm Door Springs and Cables The spring is adjustable as it attaches to the rear of the leg base assembly...

Page 22: ...the inner door 2 Start by placing the mark down and align with the tub latch Push the gasket into the track working outward to the top corners 3 Push the gasket into the track through the corners mak...

Page 23: ...itch To Replace the Door Latch Switch Assembly 1 Remove power to the dishwasher 2 Remove the dishwasher from its installed position approximately 6 to 8 inches 3 Remove two screws R2 Robertson Carpent...

Page 24: ...ter of the GLVKZDVKHU DQG SXOO WKH HQG FDS R WKH UDLO The rack may now be removed Tub Thrust Washer Tub Roller T20 Torx Screw Upper Rack Rollers and Brackets The upper rack roller brackets are locked...

Page 25: ...HQW WLQH FRQ JXUDWLRQV FRQVXOW WKH 2ZQHU V 0DQXDO IRU details on the lower racks The lower rack roller assemblies consist of brackets rollers and covers left or right two per side as well as rollers f...

Page 26: ...r has DC voltage only and has a screwless appearance The door contains a UI User Interface Board with all tactile switches on the board Some models have a 7 segment display others have LED indicator l...

Page 27: ...hrough this hole gradually open door to 30 F and continue to insert the Allen wrench through ERWK WKH R VHW OHJ DQG KLQJH DUP XQWLO ORFNLQJ of the hinge has completed TIP 8VLQJ D WRRO ZLWK D WLJKW W Z...

Page 28: ...rior to beginning repair Inner Door Vent Cover The inner door vent cover must be removed to separate the top control doors and to remove the front control console from the inner door Insert two SRFNHW...

Page 29: ...outer door panel engaged with the attach tabs of the inner door 4 Reinstall screws and reinstall the door Front Control Console The Front Control Console is held in place by four tabs on the pocket ha...

Page 30: ...n hex head screws at the top of the light pipe The Light pipe and buttons may now be removed Pocket Handle Front Control Only The pocket handle is attached to the inner door panel The front control co...

Page 31: ...small screwdriver may be needed to VWDUW WKH UVW WDE 6 7KH OLJKW SLSH PD EH H HG E WZLVWLQJ WR release the remaining tabs four each side 7 With the light pipe removed the UI may be lifted out of the...

Page 32: ...the console 3 Press the top and console securely together and slide the parts to engage the tabs into the slots Start from one end and work across to the other HQG VHULHV RI YH DXGLEOH FOLFNV ZLOO EH...

Page 33: ...the top console and side attach strips have been removed Door Gasket 1 Remove the door 2 Place the door on a protected surface to prevent damage 3 On plastic inner door models slide the gasket either...

Page 34: ...odule or the door harness as it enters the bottom of the main control board Connector J721 pins 2 AX aqua to 4 CW brown white Board connector and pin out is found in the Electronic Control section of...

Page 35: ...ront control models only 4 Remove the 1 4 in screw holding the strike a Phillips head screw will come with the service part for easier installation 5 SS inner door models have an adapter the screw sec...

Page 36: ...spray arm turn the locking nut counter clockwise 6 5HPRYH WKH QH OWHU YHQW FDSV DQG FRDUVH OWHU turn counter clockwise to remove 7 Remove the main conduit see the Circulation System section of this g...

Page 37: ...rtant to route the wire harnesses in the same locations to prevent future damage to the harness 14 Disconnect the circulation pump wiring drain SXPS ZLULQJ DQG RRG VZLWFK ZLULQJ 15 The sump is now fre...

Page 38: ...re the sump assembly wiring and components are not pinched between the sump and the tub NOTE Using rinse aid or water on the sump gasket will aid sump installation 1 5HFRQQHFW ZLULQJ WR WKH SXPSV DQG...

Page 39: ...for 5 seconds On entry into the Consumer Error Mode the control reports the door status for 10 seconds All LEDs are solidly illuminated if the door is detected as closed OO V DUH DVKLQJ LI WKH GRRU L...

Page 40: ...e located through the bottom cover to allow easy access to AC supply connector door harness and ACM or Appliance Control Module The ACM or Smart Appliance allows the appliance to communicate with the...

Page 41: ...ated Dry for 5 seconds 7X per 3 seconds Current Sense Module is tripped See the CSM section of this guide 1x per second Communications lost between control boards Check connections replace UI or MC as...

Page 42: ...pping is likely external to the board itself The board should only be replaced after all other diagnostic tests have been completed and all other potential causes have been ruled out Potential causes...

Page 43: ...2 Neutral 3 Earth Ground J701 1 2 3 6 Pull down on the bottom cover at the front of control box While pulling down on the front of the bottom cover slide the cover forward to clear the back lip and j...

Page 44: ...the CSM section of this guide 1x per second Communications lost between control boards Check connections replace UI or MC as needed Flashing rapidly 4x per second Software error replace MC 6WHDG R Dis...

Page 45: ...th past GE Dishwashers it is secured to the left base leg DVVHPEO 7KH RRG VHQVRU LV ORFDWHG LQ WKH VXPS 7KH RRG VZLWFK KDV DQ LQWHUQDO RDW ZKLFK ZLOO RSHQ WKH OO FLUFXLW VKRXOG WKH OO OHYHO UHDFK D QH...

Page 46: ...46 Diagnostics Strip circuit...

Page 47: ...move the lower rack 4 Remove the lower spray arm twist lock nut counterclockwise 5 5HPRYH WKH XOWUD QH OWHU YHQW FDSV ERWK are twist lock design turn counter clockwise to UHPRYH QH OWHU DQG OWHU DGDSW...

Page 48: ...To Access Main Control Board section check resistance on connector J711 pin 6 and pin 7 Thermistor Strip Circuit Flood Switch Pins 7KHUPLVWRU 6SHFL FDWLRQV Fill Funnel and Hose The Fill Funnel is loc...

Page 49: ...the dishwasher 2 Remove the toe kick 3 Remove two 1 4 in hex head screws from the bracket to the leg assembly 4 6OLGH WKH EUDFNHW R RI WKH OHJ 5 Remove the wire harness 6 5HPRYH WKH OO KRVH E XVLQJ SO...

Page 50: ...section Some models have a wash zone feature which allows the consumer WKH H LELOLW RI ZDVKLQJ LQ WKH ORZHU RU XSSHU UDFNV RQO 8VLQJ WKLV IHDWXUH ZLOO VKRUWHQ WKH F FOH WLPH E 30 LOWUDWLRQ KDV EHHQ JU...

Page 51: ...ZD V WR FRPPXQLFDWH results and progress 2 Remove the bottom rack for an unobstructed view of the lower spray arm 3 Enter Consumer Error Mode 4 Enter Service Mode 5 Open the dishwasher door all the w...

Page 52: ...open while testing for no circulation pump operation the main control and circulation pump must be replaced If 120 VAC is not volts at MC J703 2 to J703 3 check the fuse at the points shown in the bel...

Page 53: ...needed Vent Caps are twist lock counter clockwise to remove clockwise to secure The Coarse Filter is located on the sump assembly and should be cleaned each year or as needed for RSWLPXP SHUIRUPDQFH 7...

Page 54: ...nd discard the one time use clamps WARNING GE Factory Service Technicians are REQUIRED to follow Lockout Tagout LOTO 6 Step Process prior to beginning repair Diverter The Diverter is the key component...

Page 55: ...r conduit forces the check ball to the lower spray port The wash pump cycles on and the check ball seals due to the water lower wash arm Water RZV WR WKH PLG VSUD DUP DQG XSSHU VSUD HU 7KH ZDVK SXPS F...

Page 56: ...the diverter inlet hose to the circulation pump Slide the diverter and hose from the circulation pump 7 Remove and discard the one time clamp Clamp Removal Tip Use a small screwdriver inserted into t...

Page 57: ...rameters to a maximum cycle length and the turbidity response will shorten the overall cycle length if soil level is below the F FOH SUHVHW VSHFL FDWLRQV PHDVXULQJ VHYHUDO times during a cycle to moni...

Page 58: ...58 Conduits and Spray Arms Main Conduit Upper Sprayer Mid Docking Cone Heater Clip Diverter Lower Spray Arm Mid Spray Arm Mid Conduit Bottle Wash Clips Bottle Wash Manifold Hose Cover Bottle Wash Hose...

Page 59: ...ter 5 LVHQJDJH WKH KHDWHU FOLS DQG H WKH PDLQ conduit to complete the removal NOTE Using rinse aid or water on the main conduit seal in the diverter will aid main conduit installation Spray Arms Lower...

Page 60: ...gn To remove turn the nut counter clockwise Only the lower spray arm has heat shields Middle Spray Arm The Mid Spray Arm provides an upward directed spray pattern to the upper rack To remove the mid s...

Page 61: ...upper spray arm and bottle wash jets are cycled a longer time and 23 minutes is added to most cycles when selected Illustrations for the bottle wash system and removal may be found in the Upper Rack s...

Page 62: ...ngs is 27 ohms RU UDLQ ZDWHU ZLOO EDFN XVK WKH QH OWHU WKURXJK WKH FRDUVH OWHU DOORZLQJ IRRG SDUWLFOHV WR VHWWOH WKURXJK WKH RRU SODWH DQG LQWR WKH GUDLQ pump It is normal for the drain pump to start...

Page 63: ...63 Diagnostics Drain Pump Strip Circuit...

Page 64: ...on of this guide 4 To remove the harness connector press in on the tab then pull to remove the connector 5 Loosen or remove the Drain Pump Hanger 6 Loosen the hose clamp and discard remove or replace...

Page 65: ...h boost options selected Boost wash options will change the time needed due to hotter temperatures in rinse for options and cycle selected The below table represents a normal cycle with heated dry opt...

Page 66: ...EQUIRED to follow Lockout Tagout LOTO 6 Step Process prior to beginning repair Heating Element Dual wattage occurs due to the heat level in the element raising the resistance of the internal element A...

Page 67: ...e second method requires the dishwasher be removed from its installation Element Removal Without Uninstalling the Dishwasher 1 Disconnect power to the dishwasher 2 Remove the lower rack 3 Remove the d...

Page 68: ...68 Schematics GDF520J GDF610J...

Page 69: ...69 GDT535J...

Page 70: ...70 ADT521J GDF610J GDF620J GDT545J GDT625J GDT635J...

Page 71: ...65 67 Hinges 3 21 Hose 4 15 16 18 36 45 48 50 54 58 60 61 I Inner Door Panel 4 33 Inner Door Vent Cover 3 28 J Junction Box 3 15 16 20 L Latch Switch Diagnosis 3 23 Latch System 3 23 Level Legs 3 21 L...

Page 72: ...72 Upper Spray System 5 8 61 V Vent Parts 4 33 W Warranty 72 Water Level 4 45...

Page 73: ...RANTIES Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited DUUDQW Q LPSOLHG ZDUUDQWLHV LQFOXGLQJ WKH LPSOLHG ZDUUDQWLHV RI PHUFKDQWDELOLW RU WQHVV IRU D particular purpose ar...

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