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2012 Clothes Care Nomenclature 

Washer 

G 

Brand 

P=Profile 
G=GE 
H=Hotpoint 
M=Moffat 

T 

Config 

T=Top Load 
F=Front Load 
 

TL Derivatives 

C=Contract 
H=Home Depot 
L= Lowes 
M=Miscellaneous 

W 

Product 

W=Washer 
D=DryPer 
U=Unitized 
A=Canadian 

S 

Key 
Feature 

S=Steam 
H=Heater 
N=Stainless 
Tub 
P=PermaTuff

TM 

Tub 

W

 

S 

Specific Color 

WW=White 
BB=Black 
CC=Bisque 
MV=Metallic Red 
MG=Metallic Gold 
MS=Metallic Block 
WS=Silver backguard 
WT=Titanium backguard 

D 

Year 

0 

Color 

0=White 
5=Color 

8 

6 

5 

Series 

TL eStar 

0=non eStar 

4= Cold Water Wash, non eStar 

5=eStar 

0 

Engineering 
Digit 

Summary of Contents for GTWS8650DWS

Page 1: ...Marcone 2014 MSA Training GE Mission 1 Top Load Washer 1...

Page 2: ...nd Steam option Received Excellence in Design Award from Appliance Design Magazine and Editors Choice Award from Reviewed com Top rankings from a leading consumer magazine including one Best Buy and 3...

Page 3: ...MODELS GTWS8650DWS 8655DMC GTWN8450DWS 8455DMC GHWN8350DWS 8355DMC GTWN8250DWS 8255DMC GTWN8150DWS 8155DMC GTWN7450DWW Newly Designed GE Top Load Washers...

Page 4: ...terpretation of this information nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use WARNING To avoid personal injury disconnect power before servicing this product If electrical power is requi...

Page 5: ...W Product W Washer D DryPer U Unitized A Canadian S Key Feature S Steam H Heater N Stainless Tub P PermaTuff TM Tub W S Specific Color WW White BB Black CC Bisque MV Metallic Red MG Metallic Gold MS M...

Page 6: ...HE Detergent Use Care recommends the use of HE detergent only...

Page 7: ...ini Manual Location The Mini Manual can be accessed by pushing down the tub and basket assembly with one hand Then reach into the plastic bag located on the left inside rear of the outer wrapper Front...

Page 8: ...Warranty 8...

Page 9: ...Warranty What GE will not Cover 9...

Page 10: ...There are 3 different dispenser configurations for the three different washer basket sizes Distinguishing Characteristics Dispenser Configuration 10...

Page 11: ...figuration Low End Jet Softener Yes Water valve Yes Delay Outlet connected to nozzle through hose Jet Softener Bleach funnel No water valve No Delay Drops into tub cover pocket when filled Bleach funn...

Page 12: ...Siphon Bleach Large Yes Water valve Yes Delay Dispense in tub cover Siphon Bleach Drop in Detergent Yes Water valve No Delay Drops into tub cover and then cup is washed Drop in Detergent Jet Softener...

Page 13: ...etergent Siphon Bleach Small Bulk Dispense Dispenser Configuration High End Detergent Bulk Dispenser Asm Detergent Bottle Cap Level Sensor Softener Bulk Dispenser Asm Softener Bottle Cap Level Sensor...

Page 14: ...hing in on the side locking tab 3 Push backsplash back while rotating top of backsplash away from you to disengage the rear cover from the two retention clips 2 Close Lid and remove the two screws tha...

Page 15: ...plash Assembly 4 Rotate backsplash towards you and lay on face 5 Remove six screws from back cover and disconnect harness connectors as required NOTE Be careful of the harness routing when separating...

Page 16: ...To remove the lid assembly you must first remove the backsplash assembly See Backsplash Removal Removal Disconnect the wire connector and the pressure hose from the sensor Unclip the pressure sensor f...

Page 17: ...ve the Backsplash bottom remove the 2 inch Hex screws 1 on each side under the trim cap BACKSPLASH BOTTOM Then slide the Backsplash Bottom toward the rear of the washer and out Lid Assembly Removal Tr...

Page 18: ...is removed open the lid and slide to the left Removal BACKSPLASH BOTTOM The right side hinge shaft will disengage from the hinge Lift the right side of the lid to clear the hinge and slide lid to the...

Page 19: ...d When re installing the Lid onto the Top Cover Make sure to center it between the hinges Then re install the backsplash bottom before attempting to close the Lid Doing this will prevent damage to the...

Page 20: ...lid assembly Removal Remove the 4 screws and pull the hinge out from the bottom of the tub cover Wire tie Location Raise the top cover Cut the wire tie that supports the hose onto the back tab of the...

Page 21: ...Remove Backsplash and Pressure Sensor Assemblies as stated previously 2 Remove two screws at the rear of the cover that secures the cover to rear rod support and ground screw connecting wire to top co...

Page 22: ...rner mounted to the front flange of the apron Once the cover is disengaged from the apron lift up the front of cover from front clips Remove hose clamps to disconnect two bulk dispenser hoses where th...

Page 23: ...Basket and Tub Removal...

Page 24: ...t and Tub assembly you will need to access the rear of the washer If the washer is in a pan use your assist devise to remove from the pan first After the washer is removed from the pan remove the 11 H...

Page 25: ...nsion brackets the hold the tub to the apron by removing the 16 inch HEX screws The drain hose will also need to be removed from the tub NOTE Use a pan to catch excess water in the drain hose Also be...

Page 26: ...Basket and Tub Removal Remove the front rod supports and then roll the tub back and out of the washer apron and lay on its side Remove the Tub Cover by lifting the 12 snap locks for the Tub X 12...

Page 27: ...s that goes across the bottom brace for the bulk dispenser sensor Then slide basket out of the tub Basket and Tub Removal If you are replacing the outer tub assembly you will need to flip the tub asse...

Page 28: ...Components Overview...

Page 29: ...Water Valves Three Different Water Valves Accommodates Three Different Dispenser Configurations...

Page 30: ...Low End model Water Valve 4 5 cu ft Water Valves Fabric Softener Cold Hot Water hose Identifiers BLUE COLD RED HOT...

Page 31: ...Mid Range model Water Valve 4 8 cu ft Water Valves Detergent Bleach Fabric Softener Cold Hot Water hose Identifiers BLUE COLD RED HOT...

Page 32: ...Water Valves High end models 5 0 cu ft Bulk Detergent Bulk Fabric Softener Detergent Bleach Cold Hot Water hose Identifiers BLUE COLD RED HOT...

Page 33: ...cksplash assemble See Backsplash Removal Procedure Remove the 2 inch HEX screws that hold the fill funnel in place Then remove the inch HEX screws that hold the water valve to the top cover The number...

Page 34: ...e water valve out toward the rear of the washer The wires that you see go to the LED Tub light that is mounted to the fill funnel Once you have the valve slid out you will need to orient the clamps fo...

Page 35: ...er Valve To orient the clamp use you pliers to grasp the clamp and turn it until the lobe is up Although regular pliers will work the Click Pliers work better NOTE The tube the clamp is securing may t...

Page 36: ...Once the clamp is oriented using your pliers grasp the lobe of the clamp and twist The clamp will break off Water Valves Removing The Water Valve The tubes can then be removed from the valve...

Page 37: ...ment clamps for all the hydraulics under the top cover Water Valves Reinstalling The Water Valve The smaller of the 2 clamps is used for all other tubes The larger of the 2 clamps are only used for th...

Page 38: ...amps with Click Pliers To close the Click Clamp make sure the thinner part of the Pliers jaws are under the lip of the clamp Then squeeze the plier jaws together until the Lip is past the Hook and cli...

Page 39: ...rs To open the Click Clamp flip the Click pliers over to where the Thick part of the jaw is on the lip side and the Thin side is over the Hump Then squeeze the plier jaws together until the Lip pops l...

Page 40: ...he 2 tubes from the fill funnel through the 2 large hose clamps This will hold it in position as the clamps will not go through the hole until they are clamped closed Water Valves Reinstalling The Wat...

Page 41: ...the clamps and attach the tubes to the water valve barbed stems Water Valves Reinstalling The Water Valve NOTE Be sure to have all of the clamps oriented in the same direction You will have difficult...

Page 42: ...he tubes back onto the water valve orient the click pliers where the thin edge is under the LIP of the clamp That way it will slip under the HOOK of the clamp Water Valves Reinstalling The Water Valve...

Page 43: ...Squeeze the clamp until it snaps together Water Valves Reinstalling The Water Valve...

Page 44: ...Clamp Installed Water Valves Reinstalling The Water Valve...

Page 45: ...Water Valves Reinstalling The Water Valve Reinstall water valve to the top cover...

Page 46: ...installing The Fill Funnel To reinstall the fill funnel slip the funnel supports under the lip of the tub cover opening Supports This will make it easier to line up the screw holes from the topside of...

Page 47: ...wire on the Invertor board at connector J702 to the J803 connector on the Invertor board 120VAC power supply to the valve Approx 1 K ohm resistance on the coils If you do not have any resistance make...

Page 48: ...goes into a grommet through the cover to the control board The lid lock assembly includes the lid switch This is activated by the magnets in the lid assembly Lid Lock Assembly Bezel The lid lock swit...

Page 49: ...her Back using Prop Blocks or laying the washer on it s side Bottom View NOTE Plug tank flange hole to prevent spillage Hose Clamp and Tank Flange 3 Remove the hose clamp using same procedure as the w...

Page 50: ...tion With the washer still leaning back using prop blocks or laying the washer on it s side Slide the tank in at a 45 degree angle Make sure to reconnect the hose back to the tank Use the small Click...

Page 51: ...Bulk Dispenser Tanks Re installation Slide the tank up and in along side the front corner of the cabinet Maneuver the top of the tank around the front support rod...

Page 52: ...ion When the top of the tank almost in place make sure that it does not get hooked on the support bracket You can feel when the top cap is in position Once you feel that you can fit the bottom of the...

Page 53: ...tion You will feel a firm pressure when you push the tank up Keep pushing the tank in until you get both tank posts into the lip of the cabinet This pressure will hold the tank in position and also pr...

Page 54: ...ure Sensor Location and Removal The pressure sensor is located in the backsplash area Remove backsplash assembly Compress the locking tab holding the sensor in its housing Disconnect the sensor wire c...

Page 55: ...ure sensor s frequency is outside of the Valid Values then an error condition is set The error condition will be logged in Service mode If Pressure Sensor Error occurs during cycle the cycle will be c...

Page 56: ...n out is as follows 1 Ground 2 Signal 3 5V With that you would want to test between pins 1 2 to measure the signal 1 Remove control panel 2 Compress the locking tab holding sensor in its housing 3 Dis...

Page 57: ...Pressure Sensor Tub Water Level Hz conversion...

Page 58: ...hey are mounted to a plastic bracket that sits over the rear legs Slots in the bracket holds it in place to the wrapper To remove either lean the unit back or open the rear panel Disconnect wire conne...

Page 59: ...Pressure Sensors For Bulk Tanks Pressure Sensor PRESSURE FREQUENCY PRESSURE FREQUENCY Diagram EMPTY 1 4 1 2 3 4 FULL...

Page 60: ...circulation pump 1 3 8 nut Hex screw Torque 65 20 in lbs Drain Pump 1 3 8 Hex screw Torque 65 20 in lbs Rotor 11 16 nut Torque 500 30 in lbs Heater Assembly 10mm nut Torque 18 10 in lbs Tub Thermistor...

Page 61: ...Bottom of Subwasher Water Pumps All of the Mid and High End Units will Have Drain and Recirculation Pumps Drain Pump 120 VAC Approx 16 5 ohm Recirculation Pump 120 VAC Approx 30 5 ohm...

Page 62: ...connecter Remove hoses from the Pumps Remove 1 3 8 Hex Bolt Lift up and Slide out from under the platform To Reinstall Either Pump Slide Pump bracket under the platform first Reinstall the 3 8 Hex bo...

Page 63: ...spin up to 1000 rpm on high end models for more water extraction Less time needed for drying allows for more energy savings Motor will spin up to 900 rpm on the lower end models Bottom of Subwasher Dr...

Page 64: ...r Removal Remove the Rotor by turning the 11 16th nut counter clockwise Pull the Rotor toward you Be careful you don t pinch your fingers as the magnets on the rotor are strong When reinstalling the r...

Page 65: ...Bottom of Subwasher Stator To remove Stator Disconnect the Harness Remove 3 1 2 Hex Bolts Stator With Hall Sensor Attached...

Page 66: ...1 16 Rotor Nut and Pull Rotor off to Access the Stator Assembly Unclip Hall Sensor from Stator by Lifting up from the Outer Edge Releasing the outer clips Inner clip will follow Unplug Connector Locat...

Page 67: ...emoving the Stator See Stator Removal Disconnect the Harness to the Mode Shifter and Disengage the wire hold down aka Christmas tree from the Platform See Side Photos Then Remove the 3 T20 Torques Scr...

Page 68: ...de Shifter Assembly be sure to insert the spring properly It needs to fit Into the groove Torque for the Mode Shifter Screws is 17in lbs When installing the clutch make sure if moves freely up and dow...

Page 69: ...ling the Hub Nut is 100 ft lbs First remove the impeller held down by a 7 16 bolt Lift the impeller up The coupler may come off with the impeller If not remove it also Top center of the impeller with...

Page 70: ...ottom of Subwasher Platform Assembly Removal Lay the washer on its rear panel NOTE Be careful of the lid as it will open as you lay it over Remove all the components from the bottom of the tub assembl...

Page 71: ...Bottom of Subwasher Platform Assembly Removal Remove the 12 3 8 Hex bolts Pry the platform off of the tub assembly...

Page 72: ...Bottom of Subwasher Platform Assembly Installation When re installing the platform insert the orientation post on the tub into the post hole on the platform...

Page 73: ...2 3 and 4 Start with number 1 first Start the bolts but do not tighten all the way in right away Tighten each bolt of the way in at a time This is done to pull the pressed on seal into the tub assembl...

Page 74: ...r Heater Assembly Heater Assembly is similar to what we see on Front Load Washers It Has a Compressible Gasket that is compressed when the 10 mm nut is tightened This creates a water tight seal Torque...

Page 75: ...w signal wire onto the thermistor and the Brown wire on the heater This is needed to sense continuity through the water in the tub to allow the heater to come on As water fills the tub the connection...

Page 76: ...76 Schematic Common Diagram to all Models...

Page 77: ...Schematic Strip Circuits Not Common to all Models Water Valves Neutral Supply 77...

Page 78: ...Schematic Strip Circuits Not Common to all Models Water Valves Neutral Supply 78...

Page 79: ...Schematic Strip Circuits Not Common to all Models Water Valves Neutral Supply 79...

Page 80: ...Schematic Strip Circuits Not Common to all Models Bulk Tank Sensors 80...

Page 81: ...all Models Continuity And Heater Circuits Continuity Circuit NOTE Water is needed in the tub to complete the continuity circuit between the heater sheath and the thermistor If water is not present in...

Page 82: ...Schematic Strip Circuits Not Common to all Models Tub Light 82...

Page 83: ...Schematic Strip Circuits Not Common to all Models Recirculation Pump 120 AC Supply Neutral Supply 83...

Page 84: ...UI Logic Board and RJ45 Board 84...

Page 85: ...IMC Inverter Board J702 J701 J501 J407 J204 J1203 J101 J803 J502 J603 J1001 85...

Page 86: ...per voltage Check for 120 VAC to the J101 connecter BLACK to WHITE wires from the LINE FILTER If no voltage there Check line voltage coming into the line filter from the power cord connecter If you ha...

Page 87: ...power to the washer Access the control Disconnect the J701 connecter Check the resistance from the BROWN WIRE to the neutral WHITE WIRE at the J101 connecter Should read approximately 30 5 OHM If Resi...

Page 88: ...connect the J701 connecter Check the resistance from the YELLOW WIRE to the WHITE WIRE at the J101 connecter Should read approximately 16 5 OHM If Resistance is good check for 120vac at the same locat...

Page 89: ...er Motor Resistance Check the Mode Shifter Motor Resistance from J701 connecter ORANGE WIRE to the WHITE Neutral wire on the J101 connecter Should read approximately 4K Ohm If Resistance is good check...

Page 90: ...tion Switch From the J501 connecter check for continuity between the GREEN and GRAY wires When the washer has stopped or is in the spin cycle the Position switch will be in the normally open state Whe...

Page 91: ...Diagnostics From The Board Thermistor Resistance From the J501 connecter check Thermistor resistance between the 2 AZURE wires 91...

Page 92: ...Check the resistance of the Lid Lock Motor from the J407 connecter BLACK to BROWN wires Should read Approximately 39 ohms Diagnostics From The Board Lid Lock Motor 92...

Page 93: ...Check the Lid Switch continuity from the J407 connecter GREEN to WHITE wires Diagnostics From The Board Lid Switch 93...

Page 94: ...d Lock Position continuity from the J407 connecter BLUE wire position 3 to WHITE wires when unlocked When it is locked RED wire position 6 to WHITE Diagnostics From The Board Lid Lock Position Locked...

Page 95: ...wer from the washer Disconnect the J204 connecter from the board Set your meter to DIODE setting With your BLACK LEAD on the RED wire and your RED LEAD on the BLACK wire you should read approximately...

Page 96: ...e pin 1 And also there should be approximately 7 5 VDC from the Brown wire pin 3 to the Yellow wire pin 1 If either of these voltages are not present replace the inverter board If they are present and...

Page 97: ...ng from one of the 3 phase wires RED YELLOW or BLUE on connecter J1203 to any of the other wires on the same connecter the resistance should be approximately 18 ohm Diagnostics From The Board Drive Mo...

Page 98: ...power to the machine on and the connector plugged in you can see with your multi meter 0 12vdc signal from P to any one of the 3 HALL wires on the inverter board when you very slowly move the basket C...

Page 99: ...y 10 amps Diagnostics From The Board Heater and Continuity Circuit The Brown wire that is on the heater sheath goes to the J501 This is the continuity circuit with the Yellow wire at the thermistor If...

Page 100: ...ntering the service mode the control will be in the test selection mode and will be displaying test 1 in the display Rotating the knob clockwise will increase the test number Rotating the knob counter...

Page 101: ...Service Mode Tests...

Page 102: ...Service Mode Tests...

Page 103: ...Service Mode Tests...

Page 104: ...104 Fault Codes...

Page 105: ...105 Fault Codes...

Page 106: ...106 Fault Codes...

Page 107: ...Frequently Asked Questions...

Page 108: ...END OF PRESENTATION THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION 108...

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