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Heater Assembly

Dual elements 600W and 1600W.
They are replaced as a complete 
assembly, with harness and thermostats.

The thermostats are not replaceable.
Must replace the heater assembly.

1600W + 600W heater = 2200W 9.1 Amps

Heater 1 

Gray to Brown

1600W 35

Ω

6.8 Amps

Heater 2 

Gray to Black

600W 94

Ω

2.5 Amps

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Summary of Contents for PCVH480EKWW Series

Page 1: ...GE 24 Dryers PCVH480EKWW Series Robert Gauthier Technical Support 10 MAN DR 01 Service guide 31 9194 ...

Page 2: ... interpretation 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 required for diagnosis or test purposes disconnect the power immediately after performing the necessary checks RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES If grounding wires screws straps clips nuts or washers used...

Page 3: ...omponent Locations 45 Damp Alert 8 PCB Heater Testing 47 Door Switch 13 PCB Motor Testing 46 Drum Lamp 14 15 PCB Wiring 44 Drum Removal 30 Rear Drum Bearing Components 32 33 Filter Inlet Assembly 26 27 Rear Drum Bearing Shaft 31 Front Drum Support Removal 23 to 25 Rear Drum Gasket Components 34 Front Panel Removal 22 Schematic 53 Heater Assembly 42 Service Test Mode 48 to 52 Heater Location 41 Sta...

Page 4: ...Nomenclature Location Model and Serial Number 4 ...

Page 5: ...Mini Manual Location Mini Manual The mini manual is located behind the control panel 5 ...

Page 6: ...Control Panel Selections Time adjusts the Time Dry cycles Sensor adjusts the dryness level for Sensor Cycles Temp adjusts the temperature setting for all non delicate heat cycles 6 ...

Page 7: ... with or without a cycle selected Note If the control is locked out and a cycle is running the power pad will still function When the power pad is pressed the control will turn off Press the power pad again and the control will be in the lock out mode To re start the cycle the control will need to be unlocked 7 ...

Page 8: ...lert This option causes the dryer to beep when the clothes have dried to a damp level The dry cycle will continue running Damp Alert can only be selected for dry more dry and extra dry sensor dry selections 8 ...

Page 9: ...r can be stacked on the washer as an installation option The optional stacking kit required is GE kit GE24STACK The shipping weight of dryer is 100lbs Tools Required Phillips screwdriver Open end or adjustable wrench Pliers Level 9 ...

Page 10: ...Stacked Installation 10 ...

Page 11: ...Stacked Installation cont 11 ...

Page 12: ...Lint Screen The lint screen opens for cleaning 12 ...

Page 13: ...witch This clip will need to be removed when replacing the door switch This clip is for factory assembly only and will not need to be reinstalled The door switch can be checked using the service Test Mode 13 ...

Page 14: ...Drum Lamp Groove The drum lamp assembly as seen with front panel removed The lamp assembly is inserted from inside the drum area The lamp is secured in place by a groove in the rubber housing 14 ...

Page 15: ...he PCB lamp out of circuit 6 53 VDC with the lamp in circuit and operating The lamp assembly is accessible from the front of the dryer The drum lamp will not operate if the PCB is not active Note The PCB times out after 15 minutes at the end of the cycle or after the last button is pressed 15 ...

Page 16: ...Control Panel Disassembly Top removal Remove the two rear hex head Phillips screws Slightly lift the rear of the top panel and slide it towards the rear of dryer 16 ...

Page 17: ...Control Panel Disassembly cont Remove the two screws securing the control panel Lift up on the control panel and pull it forward to disengage the control panel 17 ...

Page 18: ...Control Panel Disassembly cont PCB Assembly 18 ...

Page 19: ...Control Panel Disassembly cont Remove the control knob by pulling it firmly off the PCB shaft Note the alignment of the D shaft when replacing the knob 19 ...

Page 20: ...Control Panel Disassembly cont Remove the four Phillips screws Press in on the locking tabs to release the PCB Locking tabs 20 ...

Page 21: ...Control Panel Disassembly cont Rubber push buttons plastic push buttons are available as a separate part 21 ...

Page 22: ...anel Removal Open the door and remove 2 Phillips screws then close the door With the control panel off remove the 4 Phillips screws Pull the top of the front panel out by two inches and pull up to remove it 22 ...

Page 23: ...Front Drum Support Removal Remove the four Phillips screws Disconnect the sensor harness Disconnect the lamp assembly harness 23 ...

Page 24: ...port Removal cont When unlocking the front drum support after lifting up make sure to slide the bottom out towards the front and drop it down to release the upper support tab from the control panel support bracket 24 ...

Page 25: ...Front Drum Support Removal cont The replaceable drum rollers are mounted to the front drum support Remove the triangle retainer clip to remove the roller 25 ...

Page 26: ... Assembly Sensor wiring 1 Remove the three Phillips screws securing the filter inlet assembly 2 Disconnect the sensor wiring from the front side of the drum support 3 The sensor can be tested in the service mode 26 ...

Page 27: ...Filter Inlet Assembly Removal cont 4 Remove the two front screws 5 Lift the assembly up and out of the drum support 27 ...

Page 28: ...Belt Removal 2 Belt and idler access 1 Remove the nine screws and two slots securing the rear cover 28 ...

Page 29: ...Belt Removal cont 3 Push the idler to the right to release the belt tension 4 Remove the belt from the motor pulley 29 ...

Page 30: ...Drum Removal Slide the drum assembly forward and remove it from the cabinet 30 ...

Page 31: ...Rear Drum Bearing Shaft Washer Bearing If the rear drum shaft is damaged the drum assembly will need to be replaced The washer bearing is a replaceable part 31 ...

Page 32: ...Rear Drum Bearing Components Felt Gasket assembly Felt gasket bracket Rear drum bearing assembly 32 ...

Page 33: ...Rear Drum Bearing Components cont Remove the three Phillips head screws from the felt gasket bracket Note the UP ARROW to ease in reassembly 33 ...

Page 34: ...Rear Drum Gasket Components Note the up arrow when reinstalling the gasket and bracket assembly The gasket assembly is attached to the gasket bracket with push through dart tabs 34 ...

Page 35: ...ket with one Phillips head screw The belt switch is a normally closed switch actuator not engaged When a belt breaks it causes the switch to open actuator engaged The idler assembly utilizes the spring tension to engage the switch when the belt is broken 35 ...

Page 36: ...Idler Assembly The idler assembly is attached to the motor bracket with a Phillips head shoulder screw and spring 36 ...

Page 37: ...se an adjustable wrench on the belt pulley to hold the shaft when removing or installing the blower wheel 1 Remove the two Phillips screws securing the blower housing cover 3 Remove the 14mm nut and turn clockwise to remove 37 ...

Page 38: ...Outlet Thermostat and Thermistor The outlet thermostat and thermistor are located on the inside of the blower housing Both are removed with a single Phillips head screw 38 ...

Page 39: ...Motor Removal Belt switch wiring Motor harness connection Disconnect the motor harness Remove the front and rear motor clamps Remove the blower wheel 39 ...

Page 40: ...Motor Testing Red 1 centrifugal Switch Gray 4 L1 from RY1 through belt switch Yellow 5 N to door Switch Blue 2 centrifugal switch from outlet thermostat 40 ...

Page 41: ...Heater Location 1 Remove the rear cover to access the heater assembly 2 Remove the two Phillips screws securing the heater 41 ...

Page 42: ...are replaced as a complete assembly with harness and thermostats The thermostats are not replaceable Must replace the heater assembly 1600W 600W heater 2200W 9 1 Amps Heater 1 Gray to Brown 1600W 35Ω 6 8 Amps Heater 2 Gray to Black 600W 94Ω 2 5 Amps 42 ...

Page 43: ... 11 24 13 08 140 23 76 28 52 104 55 08 68 43 68 Thermistor Values Blower Housing Heater Assembly non replaceable TEMPERATURE F THERMOSTAT OPEN CLOSE 1 OUTLET CONTROL BACKUP 158 5 140 3 2 HIGH LIMIT 320 9 266 9 3 INLET SAFETY 203 9 167 9 1 2 3 ...

Page 44: ...PCB Wiring 44 CN4 DC Output CN2 Door Check CN1 Heater and High Limit RY1 Motor Relay RY6 Heater Relay ...

Page 45: ... DC outputs Thermistor pins 11 7 Touch sensor pins 5 6 Drum Lamp pins 1 4 45 Door Check CN2 senses the door switch Allows the drum lamp to operate when the control is on Turns off the motor when the door is opened during a cycle ...

Page 46: ... To check the motor CN2 pin 1 gray to RY1 blue approximately 1 7 ohms resistance of start and run windings An open circuit indicates that both motor windings are open open motor overload open belt switch or open wire 46 ...

Page 47: ...PCB Heater Testing To check the heaters Both heaters CN1 pin 1 Black to RY6 Red approximately 130Ω Hi Limit Thermostat RY6 Black to CN1 pin 3 Blue 0Ω if closed 47 ...

Page 48: ...Service Test Mode Enter the service mode from an idle state DO NOT PRESS THE POWER BUTTON Press the following sequence Signal Extended Tumble Signal Extended Tumble within 3 seconds 48 ...

Page 49: ...Service Test Mode cont t01 will appear in the display when entered into the service test mode 49 ...

Page 50: ...ry selector knob advances the test selections To initiate a test sequence press the START PAUSE button To return back to the test selection press the POWER button Pressing the POWER button a second time will exit the service mode 50 ...

Page 51: ... Returns to service mode screen dO Door is open OO Door is closed Start Pause Dryer motor will rotate t05 Dryer motor test Power Returns to service mode screen on Motor rotate dO Door is open Start Pause Displays temperature dryer motor will rotate t06 Thermistor 1600W heater test Power Returns to service mode screen The heater shall then be turned on for a maximum of 5 minutes Start Pause Display...

Page 52: ...cess cooling process is over 240 minutes Check the PCB HE Heating error Heating temperature is over 75 degrees Celsius for more than 10 seconds Check the PCB FE Power frequency error Power frequency is 50 Hz for more than 15 seconds Check the power frequency and PCB bE2 Button error When the button is continuously pressed for more the 30 seconds Check the button and PCB 3E1 Motor relay open When t...

Page 53: ...Schematic DANGER DISCONNECT ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING 53 ...

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