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Mode Shifter Removal

The belt protector, belt and transmission pulley need 
to be removed to access the mode shifter. 

1.  Disconnect the mode shifter motor harness 

connector.

2.  Remove two 3/8 hex bolts securing the mode 

shifter to the platform. The mode shifter, clutch, 

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the platform.

Diagnosing the Mode Shifter Motor

From the J512 connector on the control board, the 
brown wire pin 1 to the blue wire pin 4 should read 
approximately 5700 ohms. 120 VAC can be applied 
to the motor two black wires on the mode shifter to 
manually check mode shifter operation.

Diagnosing the Mode Shifter Switch

The Mode Shifter Switch's home position is open, 
ready for a spin cycle. When agitating, the switch 
should be closed. From the J512 connector on 
the control board, the tan wire pin 5 to the J511 
connector pin 4 gray wire. 

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Summary of Contents for HTW200ASK_WW

Page 1: ...cky 40225 31 9254 Technical Service Guide May 2016 GE Appliances GE 27 Top Load Washer HTW200ASK_WW MTW200AMK_WW GTW220ACK_WW HTW240ASK_WW GTW330ASK_WW GTW460ASJ_WW GTW485ASJ_WW GTW485ASJ_WS GTW490ACJ...

Page 2: ...th its use WARNING To avoid personal injury disconnect power before servicing this product If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test purposes disconnect the power immediately after perform...

Page 3: ...er 200 220 240 330 460 485 490 Models 25 Tub Assembly 680 Model 26 Tub Assembly 680 Model 26 Tub Assembly 460 485 and 490 Models 27 Dryer Components 27 Tub Assembly 200 220 240 and 330 Models 28 Backs...

Page 4: ...Agitator 50 Top Cover 51 Basket Assembly 51 Cabinet Apron Assembly 52 Leveling Legs 52 Fill System 53 Water Valves 53 Thermistor 54 Dispensers 55 Bleach Funnel 55 Water Levels 56 Pressure Sensor 56 Op...

Page 5: ...sor 62 Drive Motor 63 Mode Shifter 63 Platform Transmission Assembly 65 Main Harness Assembly 66 Schematics Wiring Diagrams 67 Schematics Wiring Diagrams Cont 68 Schematics Wiring Diagrams Cont 69 War...

Page 6: ...es 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 Glasses...

Page 7: ...ide bottom left of the cabinet Mini Maxi Manual Model ID Tag Brand G General Electric H Hot Point M Moffatt G T W 6 8 0 B S J 0 W S Configuration F Front Load T Top Load Rear Control N Top Load Front...

Page 8: ...g up to 2 hours Agitator or Impeller Models Provides gentle wash action with great turnover for great washability Load Size Automatically measures load size and adjusts settings and water levels accor...

Page 9: ...s initiated Replaced with estimated time when cycle starts End End of current cycle FILL RU WKH UVW VHFRQGV RI D OO WKH HVWLPDWHG HQG RI F FOH WLPH LV GLVSOD HG RU WKH UHVW RI WKH OO WLPH LV VFUROOHG...

Page 10: ...washing Medium to lightly soiled athletic wear items Active Wear Hot Warm Colors Cool Cold Tap Cold Ex Heavy Heavy Normal Light Max More Normal No Spin Stain Removal Guide Deep Fill Warm Rinse Auto So...

Page 11: ...FOH XVHV DQ LQLWLDO ORZHU ZDWHU OO IRU super concentrated high temperature sanitization followed by a heavy wash step A pump purge and deep rinse is incorporated to remove contaminants 6HH DGGLWLRQDO...

Page 12: ...eet the requirements of NSF Protocol P172 for sanitizing H HFWLYHQHVV Items to Wash Cycle Wash Temp Soil Level Spin Selection Options Available Cycle Details Towels Sheets Towels Sheets Hot Warm Color...

Page 13: ...r lights are illuminated NOTE The Soil and Temperature levels will be changed to match the recommended default setting for each VWDLQ W SH 7XUQLQJ R Stain Removal Guide will return the settings to def...

Page 14: ...1H to 9 09H hours and back to clear 00H hours If the user presses and holds the Delay Wash button for 3 seconds it will immediately reset Extra Rinse When the user uses extra detergent or bleach to cl...

Page 15: ...d CAnCELEd may scroll on the display if the machine was paused for longer than 12 hours or if the machine has stopped itself before the cycle completed due to certain errors As soon as the message sta...

Page 16: ...16 GTW485 Model GTW460 Model GTW220 Model GTW330 Model...

Page 17: ...the dispenser on some models prior to loading clothes Loosely load items in the washer basket Overloading may negatively impact wash performance Adjust the load size accordingly Make the load selectio...

Page 18: ...ht Max Extra Normal Stain PreTreat Guide Deep Fill Auto Soak Deep Rinse 2nd Rinse Utilizes a unique tri pulse extra gentle DJLWDWH SUR OH WR SURYLGH VSHFLDO FDUH to delicate fabrics It is recommended...

Page 19: ...with heavy to medium soil Heavy Duty Hot Warm Colors Cool Cold Tap Cold Ex Heavy Heavy Normal Light Ex Light Max Extra Normal Stain PreTreat Guide Deep Fill Auto Soak Deep Rinse 2nd Rinse Incorporates...

Page 20: ...n PreTreat 1 Select the desired wash cycle 2 Select the stain to be treated under the Stain PreTreat options Recommended temperatures are optimal for stain removal performance adjust temperature selec...

Page 21: ...r cycle completion When this occurs the washer is taking actions to correct the out of balance condition and complete the cycle normally In some cases the washer may not be able to balance the load an...

Page 22: ...of this Service Guide Water Levels FOR ELECTROSTATICS be sure to make an earth ground connection before replacing any electronic components to prevent electrostatic damage to them This is done by tou...

Page 23: ...The transfer pump only comes with one 1 hose A standard washer hose can be used for the outlet side of the pump Part number WH41X10207 WX05X10028 Torque Limiter The torque limiter tool is ONLY used wi...

Page 24: ...24 Component Locator Views Lid Switch Lock Assembly Lid Hinges Lid Lock Harness Grommet Dispenser Assembly Bleach Cup Underside Top Cover 680 Model...

Page 25: ...25 Water Valve Fill Funnel Combination Lid Lock Harness Grommet Lid Hinge Wire Forms Lid Switch Lock Assembly Bleach Cup Underside Top Cover 200 220 240 330 460 485 490 Models...

Page 26: ...and Clamp Mode Shifter Recirculation Tube Rod and Spring Assembly Recirculation Pump Belt Protector Motor Motor and Transmission Belt Pulleys Platform Transmission with Tub Seal Recirculation Pump Se...

Page 27: ...Transmission Belt Pulleys Platform Transmission with Tub Seal Main Harness Drain Pump Seal Drain Pump Hub Nut and Belleville Washer Belt Mode Shifter Clutch Motor Shield Mode Shifter Belt Protector Tu...

Page 28: ...ransmission Belt Pulleys Platform Transmission with Tub Seal Main Harness Drain Pump Seal Drain Pump Hub Nut and Belleville Washer Belt Mode Shifter Clutch Motor Shield Mode Shifter Belt Protector Tub...

Page 29: ...MC Board Assembly Backsplash Assembly Knob Assembly UI Board Assembly Main Cycle Selector Knob Assembly Option Knob Assembly Backsplash Assembly LE Triac MC Board Assembly Rear Panel Selector Switch...

Page 30: ...30 J511 J615 J513 J101 J701 J514 J512 J401 J602 J511 J513 J101 J701 J514 J512 J602 J615 Control Board Electronic 680 Models Control Board Analog Knob Models...

Page 31: ...r Transmission Supports Assembly Belt Mode Shifter Assembly With Clutch Belt Protector Motor Pulley Fan Transmission Pulley Suspension Rod and Spring Assembly Recirculation Pump Not on all models View...

Page 32: ...Mode will time out after 10 minutes Field Service Mode Entry into Field Service Mode URP DQ LGOH VWDWH DOO V R SUHVV DQG KROG the start button for 10 seconds while rotating the cycle selection knob 1...

Page 33: ...numbers of the lit LEDs together 1 2 4 8 15 So it is in test 15 Binary Display Fault Chart Fault Test displayed on 7 segment display When entered into service mode Fault Test displayed in binary forma...

Page 34: ...WKH ZDVKHU ZKLOH LQ 6HUYLFH 0RGH VHH WKH LQDU Display Service Mode Test Chart Once in the Service Mode rotate the Cycle Select knob to advance to the desired test Binary Display Service Mode Test Char...

Page 35: ...ce 7 segment display models On Start button press blink first fault code Display fault code in SSD At end of list OR if no fault codes are present washer will flash 2 Personality ID Pressing Start wil...

Page 36: ...ss Display 0 in binary all LEDs off 2nd press Display 1 in binary Minor version Lid Locked LED ON 3rd press Display 2 in binary 4th press Display 3 in binary NOTE We only show the non critical version...

Page 37: ...tart will start the test When the lid is open the Spin status LED will blink When the lid is closed the Rinse status LED will blink 14 Spin Pressing Start will start the test Spin test will perform ch...

Page 38: ...e Start button to select the correct personality 18 Analog Knob Pressing Start will start the test Each options knob is represented by a specific corresponding status LED Far left options knob to the...

Page 39: ...and run TEST 13 Spin Test If hall sensor is bad or disconnected the basket will start to spin normally and then stop spinning after approximately 5 seconds Ensure hall sensor is properly connected an...

Page 40: ...water level in the basket according to the pressure sensor chart 8 Pressure Sensor Loss This determines if there has been a too great of a difference in the pressure sensor reading and the expected pr...

Page 41: ...ness from the control to lock assembly 14 Lid Lock Fault Signal received by control is indicating the lock will not lock or unlock when requested or the lid switch is indicating open when the signal r...

Page 42: ...output voltage from the pressure sensor to ensure it matches the water level in the basket according to the pressure sensor chart Check resistance of the pump 13 5 ohms from J512 connector on the cont...

Page 43: ...nlock or is locked while lid is opened Verify that the lid lock is not blocked by any external debris Check lid switch continuity at J513 on the control Check continuity of lid lock position Opened or...

Page 44: ...te the cycle knob to Test 17 2 Press Start to enter the test 3 The correct personality ID that has been programmed into the control will be displayed 4 Example ID number 10 displayed 5 If the personal...

Page 45: ...O KHOS LW VOLS R RI WKH SUHVVXUH VHQVRU 4 Rotate the backsplash assembly forward and carefully lay it face down 5 Remove the four 1 4 in hex head screws that secure the rear cover to the backsplash an...

Page 46: ...the latch in place Lid Glass Lid Assembly Removal 1 Slide the backsplash assembly toward the rear of the washer This will allow the molded in hinge cover on the lid assembly to be cleared 2 Remove fou...

Page 47: ...gently on the tab that prevents the lock assembly from moving 3 6OLGH WKH ORFN DVVHPEO WR WKH OHIW UVW WR disengage the right lock body tab Then slide to the right allowing the lock assembly to diseng...

Page 48: ...he metal lids are held on by a lid bushing The lid bushing is secured to the top cover with a Phillips head screw Lid Hinge Wire Form Hinge Bushing Impeller The impeller moves clothes around in the ba...

Page 49: ...clicks into place 2 Remove the 7 16 hex bolt and slide the impeller R RI WKH VKDIW 7KH VSOLQHG FRXSOHU LV SDUW RI WKH impeller Important The impeller bolt Part WH02X24374 should be replaced any time i...

Page 50: ...4374 should be replaced any time it is removed for service and torqued to 100 in pounds Single Action Agitator The single action agitator moves the clothes back and forth through the water while gentl...

Page 51: ...A torque limiter Part WX05X10028 should be used when removing or installing the hub nut with an impact gun If the top cover is being replaced the control panel assembly and the water valve will need...

Page 52: ...ash and top cover assembly 2 Disengage the rod and spring assembly from the tub One technician will lift up on the tub assembly while the second technician disengages the rod and spring assembly 7KH W...

Page 53: ...arately The water valves are located inside the backsplash DVVHPEO 7KHUH DUH WZR GL HUHQW ZDWHU YDOYHV WKDW are used on models in this service guide A four solenoid valve GTW680 models only ZKLFK RZV...

Page 54: ...l comes out as well 5 Rock the valve forward and slide out from the top cover The thermistor and harness comes as one assembly that connects to the control board The thermistor also comes with an O ri...

Page 55: ...he dispenser body to the top cover 3 Push back on the dispenser body to release it from the top cover The dispenser shower insert can also be removed at this time for cleaning if necessary Dispensers...

Page 56: ...the basket Agitator Models 26 Gallons or 12 1 2 in depth from the bottom of the basket set to super NOTE These levels are measured starting from an empty tub Pressure Sensor The pressure sensors purpo...

Page 57: ...status LED will blink With each click of the knob to the right the LED will blink faster With each click to the left the LED will blink slower If a position on the switch is malfunctioning the LED wi...

Page 58: ...r to spray water over the clothes Recirculation Pump Diagnostics 1 Disconnect power to the washer and access the control board 2 Disconnect the J512 connector from the board 3 Check resistance from pi...

Page 59: ...asher and access the control board 2 Disconnect the J512 connector from the board 3 Check resistance from pin 2 white wire to pin 3 violet wire The resistance should read approximately 13 2 ohms If th...

Page 60: ...nd slide the drain port up and to the inside of the cabinet 4 Squeeze the spring clamp and slide onto the drain hose where it clamps to the drain pump then remove the hose The drain hose is used to di...

Page 61: ...all sensor and transmission They all operate together to agitate and or spin the load in the basket Drive Transmission Pulleys The drive pulley is mounted to the drive motor It has QV RQ WKH PRWRU VLG...

Page 62: ...the control board This is done when the magnet that is mounted in the drive motor pulley pass over the sensor If the control does not read any signal from the sensor from the movement of the motor the...

Page 63: ...from the motor connector by pushing down on the connector clip The clip is large enough that it can be done with one hand The motor side of the harness is secured in place Mode Shifter The mode shifte...

Page 64: ...ng the Mode Shifter Motor From the J512 connector on the control board the brown wire pin 1 to the blue wire pin 4 should read approximately 5700 ohms 120 VAC can be applied to the motor two black wir...

Page 65: ...tub bottom to remove the platform assembly may be necessary Mode Shifter Reinstallation 1 QVWDOO WKH DW ZDVKHU RQWR WKH ORZHU transmission shaft 2 Install the clutch spring 3 Slide the clutch into the...

Page 66: ...eplacing the complete harness assembly two technicians will be needed to complete this repair The main harness is secured to the side of the tub XVLQJ YH KH KHDG VFUHZV WKDW JR WKURXJK VSHFL FDOO SODF...

Page 67: ...18 GY 18 B_RBBD 18 B_SMTH 18 B_RBBD 18 B_SMTH 18 GY 18 GEA2 Connector 1 7 8 V 22 V 22 Y 22 R 22 Y 22 O 18 C 18 N 18 O 18 N 18 C 18 V 20 W 20 V 20 W 20 C 20 N 20 T 20 R 20 R 20 C 20 T 20 S 20 C 20 4 1...

Page 68: ...20 V 20 C 20 R 20 N 20 W 20 COLD 1374 HOT 1515 RINSE 1515 FAB_SOFT 1374 HOT 1515 COLD 1374 User Interface Board 19 1 9 J615 MODELS 6XX ONLY B 24 N 24 B 24 N 24 B 24 N 24 B 24 N 24 B 24 B 24 N 24 B 24...

Page 69: ...1 8 1 1 1 Rotary Switch Rotary Switch Rotary Switch 1 8 1 1 Rotary Switch Rotary Switch MODELS 200 ONLY MODELS 460 491 ONLY MODELS 220 210 ONLY MODELS 410 450 ONLY J615 J615 J615 J615 N 24 N 24 N 24 N...

Page 70: ...ge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty In Alaska the warranty ex...

Page 71: ...ransmission Pulleys 61 62 Dual Action Agitator 49 F Fill System 53 I Impeller 8 22 26 48 56 Introduction 8 L Lid 9 15 17 21 22 24 25 33 34 35 36 37 39 40 41 43 46 47 48 Lid Latch 46 Lid Switch Lock As...

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