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Service Panel.......................................................................................................................................................................25

Service Test Mode .............................................................................................................................................................58

Steam Generator ..............................................................................................................................................................40

Thermistor ............................................................................................................................................................................44

Top Panel ..............................................................................................................................................................................25

Tub Gasket (Boot) ..............................................................................................................................................................51

VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) ...........................................................................................................................28

Warranty .............................................................................................................................................................................67

Wash Basket .......................................................................................................................................................................53

Wash Basket Pulley .........................................................................................................................................................46

Washer Components ......................................................................................................................................................25

Water Level Control .........................................................................................................................................................37

Water Valve Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................41

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Summary of Contents for PFWS4600L0

Page 1: ...FWS4600L0 PFWS4605L0 PFWS4400L0 PFWS4405L0 Technical Service Guide September 2011 GE Appliances WASH TEMP ACTIVEWEAR SPEEDWASH START POWER DRAIN SPIN BASKETCLEAN HANDWASH STEAM CYCLES DELICATES POWER...

Page 2: ...G 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...

Page 3: ...s 7 Control Panel 26 Dampers 52 Demo Mode 20 Dispenser Assembly 31 Dispenser Motor 33 Door 49 Door Hinge 50 Door Lock 29 Door Strike 29 Drain Pump 41 Error Codes 62 Front Panel 30 Heater Assembly 43 I...

Page 4: ...Test Mode 58 Steam Generator 40 Thermistor 44 Top Panel 25 Tub Gasket Boot 51 VFD Vacuum Fluorescent Display 28 Warranty 67 Wash Basket 53 Wash Basket Pulley 46 Washer Components 25 Water Level Contro...

Page 5: ...r Key Feature S Steam Engineering Revision Specific Color WW White MV Vermilion Red MG Champagne MS Metallic Silver Model Year Control Features Serial Number The first two characters of the serial num...

Page 6: ...le that sprays water on the inner door glass to reduce detergent and mineral buildup A built in Service test mode that can operate specific washer components and record any associated error codes This...

Page 7: ...4600 PFWS4605 Profile HA Steam Washer w SmartDispense PFWH4400 PFWS4405 Profile HA Washer w o Steam w SmartDispense Quick Start If the screen is dark press the POWER button to wake up the display 1 Pr...

Page 8: ...will continue to tumble for 30 minutes to keep wrinkles from setting in Press Start Pause to remove clothes If clothes are slightly damp after completion of the cycle hang dry clothes for 10 minutes b...

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Page 10: ...lect the delay time Finally press the START button after the desired cycle is selected The machine will count down and start automatically at the correct time NOTE If you forget to fully close the doo...

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Page 12: ...FREE or ACTIVE WEAR cycles 2 Select the STEAM ASSIST button to activate Steam 3 Press the START PAUSE button 16 ENERGY SAVINGS WASH Use e WASH to save energy on specified wash cycles e WASH cannot be...

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Page 15: ...is not recommended This may cause an out of balance load Add one or two similar items Pillows and comforters should not be mixed with other items This may cause an out of balance load Sort dark color...

Page 16: ...Filter Due to the nature of the front load washer it is sometimes possible for small articles to pass to the pump The washer has a filter to capture lost items so they are not dumped to the drain To...

Page 17: ...ments and the detergent insert Rinse the inserts and the drawer with hot water to remove traces of accumulated laundry products To clean the drawer opening use a small brush to clean the recess Remove...

Page 18: ...High Efficiency detergent Profile Smart Dispense System The Profile SMART DISPENSE System lets you store laundry detergent and fabric softener to be dispensed automatically during the wash and rinse...

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Page 20: ...splay will run much faster than normal To Enter Demo Mode To Exit Demo Mode 1 Turn off the unit 1 Unplug the washer 2 Open the door 3 Wait 30 seconds 4 Restore power to washer 5 Press START PAUSE 4 ti...

Page 21: ...Drain Hose Inverter Behind Frame Motor Pump Behind Frame Heating Element Thermistor Dispenser Vent Hose Dispenser Assembly Power Control Water Valve Dispenser Inlet Hose Steam Generator Overnight Rea...

Page 22: ...22 Dispenser Drawer Tub Drive Pulley Belt Motor Rear View Front View Con t...

Page 23: ...ctions J3 Input from Power Board Output to Motor Continued Next Page Input from Power Board P3 5 Inverter Precharge L1 P3 3 Ground P3 1 Door Lock and Heater Neutral CN3 Output from Control Board Model...

Page 24: ...essure switch foam main and overflow switches J7 Detergent and softener level sensors J8 Bulk dispenser switch dispenser position switch heater temperature thermistor and door lock switch J9 Tube ligh...

Page 25: ...protection Note Combined Phillips head hex head screws can be utilized throughout this appliance Either Phillips screwdrivers or nut drivers can be used to extract or install these screws Removal of...

Page 26: ...Remove the 2 Phillips head screws from the control panel dispenser recess Lock Tab Control Panel The control panel is held in place with 5 Phillips head screws and 1 tab To remove the control panel 1...

Page 27: ...ume or cancel the cycle End of Cycle A cycle is completed LEDs and VFD on the front panel stay on and all loads are turned off The door is unlocked The control board remains in this mode until the doo...

Page 28: ...o be burnt by heat or a power surge The filter resistance should be approximately 0 between the black top wire terminals and 0 between the white bottom wire terminals To remove the line filter 1 Remov...

Page 29: ...ock can initiate error codes E11 E12 E13 and E28 See Error Codes The door lock is held to the front panel with 3 Phillips head screws The door lock is accessed from the front of the washer when the ri...

Page 30: ...cated in the fold of the gasket The door lock and wiring is attached to the front panel To remove the front panel 1 Remove the control panel See Control Panel 2 Remove the service panel See Service Pa...

Page 31: ...s associated with the dispenser can initiate error code E9 See Error Codes Water Diverter Motor Driven Cam Dispenser Tank Caution When testing the diverter motor DO NOT remove the wiring harness from...

Page 32: ...into the tank inlet upon reassembly Bulk Hose Connections to Dispenser Tank 5 Using either a Phillips head screwdriver or a 7 mm hex head nut driver loosen the clamp screw loosen the clamp and remove...

Page 33: ...otor can be checked by using the Service Test Mode t15 See Service Test Mode Specific failure associated with the dispenser motor can initiate error code E9 See Error Codes To remove the dispenser mot...

Page 34: ...pump it wants to turn on For information pertaining to the Smart Dispense pedestal see publication 31 9169 To remove the bulk dispenser switch 1 Remove the top panel See Top Panel 2 Remove the 3 Phil...

Page 35: ...ce with 1 locking tab 2 Remove the 6 mm hex head screw that attaches the power board assembly to the control bracket 4 Pull the power board toward the rear of the washer to disengage the 2 front tabs...

Page 36: ...can be turned off when the Basket Light button is held for 3 seconds except when the unit is in idle The basket light uses a 3 3 VDC LED lamp Disconnect Light 5 Push the light thru the gasket to remo...

Page 37: ...low Empty Closed Open Open Foam Open Open Open Main Open Closed Open Overflow Open Closed Closed Water Levels The foam water level is approximately 11 2 inches deep measured behind the baffle and appr...

Page 38: ...ve the top panel See Top Panel 2 Remove 4 Phillips head screws from the cross support and 4 Phillips head screws from the steam generator 3 Remove the two 6 mm hex head screws holding the overnight re...

Page 39: ...rnight ready fan housing Note The fan bracket is attached to the washer frame with 1 screw and a tab 3 Remove the 6 mm hex head screw from the overnight ready fan bracket and remove the bracket by sli...

Page 40: ...d resets at 221 F To remove the steam generator 1 Remove the top panel See Top Panel 2 Remove the 4 Phillips head screws holding the steam generator to the rear panel and cross support 3 Disconnect th...

Page 41: ...e assembly consists of an additional low flow cold water valve that supplies water to the steam generator The cold water valve is controlled by the cycling thermostat on the steam generator which open...

Page 42: ...erting a small flat blade screwdriver under the hose to break the seal c Remove the tub outlet hose from the drain pump inlet d Remove the drain hose from the drain pump outlet 5 Disconnect the 2 wire...

Page 43: ...he opening of the tub The hex nut is set by the factory at 31 in lbs of torque Operation of the heater assembly can be checked by using service test mode t10 See Service Test Mode To remove the heater...

Page 44: ...can initiate error codes E4 and E5 See Error Codes To remove the thermistor 1 Follow steps 1 thru 5 of heater assembly removal procedure See Heater Assembly Note It may be helpful to pull the heater...

Page 45: ...or Assembly 6 If 120 VAC and 12 VDC are present and the motor resistance is correct replace the inverter Note If the inverter overheats the washer stops for 5 minutes Specific failures associated with...

Page 46: ...utward from the middle 3 Remove the belt by turning the tub drive pulley and rolling the belt off the pulley Caution When installing use a torque wrench to tighten the 18 mm hex nut to 44 ft lbs of to...

Page 47: ...service panel See Service Panel 2 Disconnect the motor wire harness On the motor plug check for an approximate resistance value of 6 between any two of the three wires Blue to white 6 Blue to red 6 W...

Page 48: ...nder the motor bolt before tightening 3 Rock the motor rearward to clear the motor mounts from the outer tub Place the motor on the washer chassis Note The motor ground wire connector has a release lo...

Page 49: ...Continued Next Page Hinge Cover 4 Lift and unsnap the door cover from the door frame 5 Lift the door glass out of the door frame Note Place the door on a soft protected flat surface so that the door...

Page 50: ...ed as an assembly Part WH46X10210 Door Handle Door Frame Protect Cover Ring 3 Remove the 5 Phillips head screws that hold the door hinge to the front panel Door Hinge To remove the door hinge 1 Remove...

Page 51: ...b gasket 3 Remove the steam hose nozzle Note When reinserting the steam hose nozzle be sure the notch aligns with the gasket cutout Steam Hose Steam Hose Nozzle Notch Vent Water Line Nozzle 8 Loosen t...

Page 52: ...tub by a gray upper bushing that locks in a slot in the outer tub Each damper is held to the chassis with a plastic pin To remove the dampers Caution Do not twist the damper cylinder by hand to remov...

Page 53: ...er using the pump cleanout See Pump 2 Remove the top control service and front panels See Top Panel Control Panel Service Panel and Front Panel 3 Remove the wash basket pulley See Wash Basket Pulley 4...

Page 54: ...heater assembly wiring to the outer tub Note Install new outer tub seal Part WH08X10023 whenever tub halves have been separated Use a torque wrench to tighten the twenty two 8 mm hex head tub screws...

Page 55: ...by the use of 4 dampers that are located between the bottom of the tub assembly and chassis 2 per side To remove the outer tub assembly WARNING The outer tub assembly is heavy and requires two people...

Page 56: ...steam hose water line nozzle light vent bracket and vent from the gasket See Tub Gasket Boot 9 Remove the remaining 8 Phillips head screws that attach the front bracket and control panel rear cover a...

Page 57: ...of the cabinet 22 Lift the outer tub assembly then release the 2 suspension springs from the slotted plastic inserts in the cabinet s top braces 23 Carefully remove the tub assembly out thru the front...

Page 58: ...gh spin speed as fast as possible Note No out of balance detection will be performed here so the washer will spin up regardless of the out of balance that is placed in the drum 4 EEPROM Test Checks th...

Page 59: ...Auto Spin Profile Tests each spin speed of the washer Note No out of balance detection will be performed here so the washer will spin up regardless of any out of balance condition in the drum 18 Bulk...

Page 60: ...Power Interrupts draining and returns to service mode t09 Water Level Sensor Enter Unit begins to drain When draining is complete displays Tub Empty Start Fills to foam level Displays Tub Empty until...

Page 61: ...ter Displays prime left detergent prime softener prime right detergent with one highlighted Enter Begins priming selected with water on to rinse it from dispenser drawer Power Drains then returns to s...

Page 62: ...r is powered down Measure coil resistance for both valves If outside range 1000 1250 ohms at room temp replace solenoid valve assembly IF ABOVE STEPS DO NOT CLEAR THE PROBLEM Replace solenoid valve as...

Page 63: ...tegrity of Water Level Sensor Replace if necessary E15 Open Circuit Open circuit in any of three motor phases detected No speed info present and bridge will be turned off immediately Motor will coast...

Page 64: ...t the inverter Check harness integrity between main control and inverter Unplug the unit wait 30 seconds and restart the unit If the fault persists and reappears replace the inverter E26 LIN Comm Fail...

Page 65: ...65 Schematics Model 4600 with Steam...

Page 66: ...66 Model 4400 without Steam...

Page 67: ...is appliance Product not accessible to provide required service What Is Not Covered in the United States Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 Staple your receipt here Proof of the or...

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