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GE Consumer & Industrial
TECHNICAL SERVICE GUIDE
Built-In Dishwasher
Page 1: ... 1 GE Consumer Industrial TECHNICAL SERVICE GUIDE Built In Dishwasher ...
Page 2: ...To avoid personal injury disconnect power before ser vic ing this prod uct If electrical power is required for di ag no sis or test pur pos es disconnect the power immediately after per form ing the nec es sary checks RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES If grounding wires screws straps clips nuts or washers used tocomplete a path to ground are removed for service they must bereturned to their original...
Page 3: ... PANEL 19 DRAIN SYSTEM 17 FILL FUNNEL 14 HEATING ELEMENT 16 LOWER SPRAY WASH ARM FINE FILTER AND INLET COVER 14 MAIN CONDUIT 14 MEMBRANE KEYPAD 19 MIDDLE SPRAY ARM 13 NOMENCLATURE 4 SCHEMATIC 25 STRIP CIRCUITS 24 THERMISTOR 15 TOP SPRAY ARM 14 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 TURBIDITY SENSOR 17 USING THE DISHWASHER WITH THE UPPER RACK REMOVED 13 WASH CYCLES 15 WARRANTY 27 WATER VALVE AND FLOOD SWITCH 17 WATER ...
Page 4: ...ing Location Column 1 denotes the fiscal month of manufacture Column 2 denotes the fiscal year of manufacture See Date of Manufacture Code Table below Column 3 denotes the product being produced regardless of Brand Model Class Code for Built In Dishwasher Products 7 G L D 9 3 1 2 P 0 0 W W Product Type D Built In Brand G GE Size L Long Door Platform 9 Fully Integrated Feather Pack Exterior Colour ...
Page 5: ...h will designate where the appliance was manufactured according to the following code H Haier DATE OF MANUFACTURE CODE TABLE For column 1 2 Month of Manufacture Year of Manufacture A Jan A 2001 2013 D Feb D 2002 2014 F Mar F 2003 2015 G Apr G 2004 H May H 1993 2005 L June L 1994 2006 M July M 1995 2007 R Aug R 1996 2008 S Sept S 1997 2009 T Oct T 1998 2010 V Nov V 1999 2011 Z Dec Z 2000 2012 Examp...
Page 6: ...played during prewash and main wash periods RINSING Displayed during rinse periods DRYING Displayed during dry periods SANITIZED Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is complete and enhancements are complete ADD RINSE AID Displayed when the rinse aid is empty WATER HEATING Displayed when the dishwasher heat the water to a setting temperature Time R...
Page 7: ...kware with dried on or baked on soils This cycle may not remove burned on foods Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle NORMAL WASH 11 5 gal 94min This cycle is for medium heavily soiled dishes and glassware SPEED CYCLE 3 2gal 33 min This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware CHINA CRYSTAL 4 9 gal 53 min This cycle is specifically designed to reduce the risk of melting plastic items...
Page 8: ...rying heat option Dishes will air dry naturally to save energy NOTE Cannot be selected with Rinse Hold cycle CHILD LOCK You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made Or you can lock the controls after you have started a cycle Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected To unlock the dishwasher controls press and hold the HEATED DRY...
Page 9: ...START RESET pad Close the door and then Water fill begin after approximately 10 seconds Wash action begin approximately 90 seconds later The dishwasher will always display your last selection and enhancements If you don t want to change the settings simply touch the START RESET pad to ready the dishwasher and close the door to begin the cycle Clean The Clean light is illuminated when the selected ...
Page 10: ...r Inlet Opening in tub wall 4 Lower Spray Arm 5 Bottom Rack 6 Vent System 7 Split Folding Utility Shelf 4 8 Adjustable Top Rack 9 Middle Spray Arm 10 Removable Silverware Basket 11 Overfill Protection Float 12 Heating Element 13 Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser ...
Page 11: ... 11 Door View Panel removed Left side View ...
Page 12: ... 12 Bottom View ...
Page 13: ...l the way out 2 Remove plastic bottom of middle spray arm This will allow the middle spray arm and bearing to be removed Note Install middle spray arm with spray jets facing the upper rack Place bearing between spray arm screw and bottom of the middle arm 5 Slide the shower nozzle attachment over the spout 6 The dishwasher is now ready for use Note Always use the shower nozzle when the upper rack ...
Page 14: ... wash arm remove the upper rack See Middle Spray Arm then remove the screw and top spray wash arm Main Conduit The main conduit supplies water to the middle and upper spray wash arms Removal and Replacement 1 Pull upper rack all the way out 2 Push the tab on the outer slide cap in and remove the slide cap 3 Remove the upper rack Fine Filter Drain Port Drain For Fine Filter Lower Spray Arm Moutng S...
Page 15: ...ump and motor The circulation pump can be activated using Test Mode Refer to schematic or strip circuit for motor resistance value Before removing the circulation pump remove the water from the sump with a syringe It is important to remember the motor does not start immediately when the dishwasher cycle has started If the motor hums but will not start make certain the pump impeller is free from ob...
Page 16: ...sher from installation may be required Test Mode In standby mode push HI TEMP HEATED DRY and HI TEMP WASH the machine will enter into the process of Test Mode After entering the self inspection mode all lights will be ON and the display will show 88 then operate the unit according to the following order z Touch the POTS PANS the inlet water valve will work for 90 seconds z Touch the NORMAL the was...
Page 17: ...e resistance is approximately 11 6k Ω At 140 the resistance is approximately 2 7kΩ Drain System The drain system cosists of the following components z Auxiliary drain pump z sump z Check valve in line with tube z Drain house includes two drain hose one with one way check valve The inlet cover prevents large particles from entering the sump Water entering the drain pump is not filtered by the fine ...
Page 18: ...p is in place Water Valve Test 1 Attept to activate water valve using Test Mode Pump out water as necessary using Test Mode If an intermittent failure is suspected activate water valve 5 times using Test Mode Water valve should stay on for 90 to 120 seconds per activation and should not turn on and off during the 90 to 120 second activation time 2 If the water valve is not operating properly or wa...
Page 19: ...e must be taken when removing the door panel to ensure that the ribbon cable s are not damaged Membrane Keypad The door panel must be removed to access the membrane keypad see Door Panel z When removing the membrane keypad peel the keypad from right to left z When installing make sure the membrane button areas and lights align with the keypad z On models with an LED display the display is held in ...
Page 20: ... Door Panel CN2 Display Board Control Board The door panel must be removed to access the control board see Door Panel The main control is considered a smart control capable of learning the water temperature and turbidity characteristics of the home It is normal if the cycle times vary over a period of time from the factory default settings due to temperature and water quality The control module is...
Page 21: ...tch assembly If the door is unlatched while running a wash cycle the cycle countdown will pause and the vent will open The display will show OP Active vent on GLD8312 Series GLD9312 Series The active vent consists of the wax motor and housing The active vent helps to reduce the noise level and heat loss when in the closed position The control module supplies 120 VAC to the wax motor The control bo...
Page 22: ...rol board Disconnect power to the dishwasher Access the control circuit board Remove and reseat the display connector Does the display work No No Disconnect power to the dishwasher Access the control board Remove and reseat the keypad connector Does the keypad work or activate correct cycles Test the keypad Does the keypad work Start the test cycle No Replace the keypad No Test the keypad Does the...
Page 23: ... Reseat the connector of thermostat can the dishwasher be operated Replace the thermostat Disconnect power to the dishwasher Access the control circuit board Reseat the P2 connector Can the dishwasher be operated No No ...
Page 24: ...od switch Y BU OR BU PK GY OR Y PK Capacitor BU BU W Y Temperature limiter Heater W OR Wax Motor Washing motor Drain motor Dispenser Thermostat 11kΩ 77F Thermostat Inlet valve Dispenser Drain motor Washing motor Wax Motor Heater Temperature limiter 5V 1 2 3 ...
Page 25: ...oor Switch P2 6 P6 P10 P9 P5 P2 4 P2 2 P7 P2 3 P2 1 P3 Inlet Valve Dispenser Display Contorl board Washing Motor 5V P11 1 P11 2 P11 3 P C B B O A R D CN3 Relay National Relay Songchuan Relay Songchuan R CN6 CN1 Wax motor WARNING Disconnect electrical power before servicing Caution Label all wires prior to disconnection Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify operation after...
Page 26: ...sor Capacitor Door Switch Drain Motor Thermostat Flood Switch Heater Element Temperature Limiter Ground Door Switch P6 P10 P9 P5 P7 P3 Inlet Valve Dispenser Display Contorl board Washing Motor 5V P11 1 P11 2 P11 3 P C B B O A R D CN3 Relay National Relay Songchuan Relay Songchuan R CN6 CN1 P2 4 P2 1 P2 2 P2 3 ...
Page 27: ...due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this full warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor and in home service to replace the defective part What GE Will Not Cover for customers in the United States Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Improper installation delivery or maintenance Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other th...
