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Safety Information

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The  information  in  this  service  guide  is  intended  for  use  by 
individuals  possessing  adequate  backgrounds  of  electrical, 
electronic,  and  mechanical  experience. Any  attempt  to  repair  a 
major  appliance  may  result  in  personal  injury  and  property 
damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the 
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 to 
complete a path to ground are removed for service, they must be 

returned to their original position and properly fastened.

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permission from GE Appliances, a Haier Company.

For Warranty Information: 

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2.  Search the model number.
3.  Click on the Literature tab.

4.  Click on Use and Care Manual.

5.  Locate the Warranty page.

Warranty

Summary of Contents for GE GDF510P M0 Series

Page 1: ...31 9290 2018 Plastic Tub Dishwasher Technical Service Guide GDF510PxM0xx GDF511PxM0xx GDF530PxM0xx GDF630PxM0xx GDF640HxM0xx GDP615HxM0xx GDT535PxM0xx GDT605PxM0xx GDT635HxM0xx May 2018 ...

Page 2: ...ctrical 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 to complete a path to ground are removed for service they must be returned to their original position and properly fastened GE Appliances a Haier Company Copyright 2018 All rights ...

Page 3: ... Troubleshooting 13 Flashing Lights 13 Will Not Start 13 Component Locator Views 14 Front Control 14 Top Control 14 Toe Kick Area 15 Side 15 Back 16 Bottom 16 Sump Top 17 Sump Bottom 17 Inside 18 Racks 18 Tub and Structure 19 Tub Trim some models 19 Toe Kick 19 Junction Box and House Wiring Connection 19 Leveling Legs 20 Door Balance System 20 Hinge 21 ...

Page 4: ...ntrol Panel UI Light Pipe and Buttons 33 Top Control Console Cover 34 Outer Door Panel 35 Inner Door Panel 35 Door Gasket 36 Vent Parts Except GDP615 36 Detergent Dispenser 36 Door Strike 37 Sump Module 38 Sump Gasket 40 Installing Sump Module 41 Electronic Controls 42 Consumer Error Mode 42 Service Mode 43 Diagnosing Electronic Control Boards 43 Main Control Diagnostics 44 Self Diagnostics 44 On ...

Page 5: ...Pump Diagnostics 56 Filtration 57 Circulation Motor and Pump Assembly 58 Diverter 58 Turbidity Sensor 61 Thermistor 61 Conduits and Spray Arms 63 Main Conduit 64 Spray Arms 64 Middle Conduit 65 Bottle Wash System on some models 66 Upper Spray System 66 Drain System 67 Diagnostics 68 Dry System 70 Heat Element Removal 74 Tub TCO 74 75 Schematics 76 Continued next page ...

Page 6: ... 6 GDF510P GDF511P and GDT535 76 GDF530P GDF640P GDP615 GDT605H 77 GDF630P and GDT635 78 Index 79 ...

Page 7: ...shoes for all repairs Step 1 Plan and Prepare Step 4 Apply LOTO device and lock Step 2 Shut down the appliance Step 5 Control discharge stored energy Step 3 Isolate the appliance Step 6 Try It verify that the appliance is locked out Steel Toed Work Boot Electrically Rated Glove and Dyneema Cut Resistant Glove Keeper Dyneema Cut Resistant Glove Cut Resistant Sleeve s Plano Type Safety Glasses Brazi...

Page 8: ...trol Appearance F Front Control T Top Control P Top Control with Pocket Handle Wash System 3 Low 5 Mid 6 Mid Bottle Wash 7 High 8 Monogram 0 99 Interior Material H Hybrid Plastic Tub SS Inner Door P Plastic Tub Inner Door S Stainless Tub Inner Door Exterior Finish G Generic Color Glass I Panel Ready M Metallic P Pro S Stainless Model Year M 2018 0 99 Color WW White CC Bisque BB Black II Panel Read...

Page 9: ...Water Valve minute cycle time UI Control 13 5 VDC some models have 13 5 VDC output to detergent module and dry fan to release detergent cup 15 seconds to release rinse aid Fan Assist Dry GDP615HxM0xx only 13 5 VDC Flood Switch 13 5 VDC 42 amp Turbidity Sensor Models GDF510PxM0xx GDF511PxM0xx and GDT535PxM0xx have a tub thermistor Models GDF530PxM0xx GDF630PxM0xx GDF640HxM0xx GDT605PxM0xx GDT635HxM...

Page 10: ...s see the Dry System section in this service guide Times will vary depending on turbidity response on some models options selected and water temperature Normal AutoSense Heavy Fixed Soil Heavy Soil Soil Heavy Soil PW1 Fill sec Circ min Heat Drain USA with Pulsing No 60 5 No Empty 60 5 No Empty 60 5 No Empty 60 5 No Empty 60 5 No Empty 60 5 No Empty PW2 Fill sec Circ min Heat Drain LSA with pulsing...

Page 11: ...oes not change Circulation has built in pauses see Diverter Operation in the Circulation System section of this guide USA Upper Spray Arm When a number is placed before the USA it indicates the approximate time in seconds of operation LSA Lower Spray Arm When a number is placed before LSA it indicates the approximate time in seconds of operation PW Pre Wash PR Post Rinse FR Final Rinse Normal with...

Page 12: ...Heated Dry N A 136 N A 146 197 234 Temp Boost Heated Dry N A N A 205 175 145 221 Sani Steam Heated Dry N A N A 226 197 211 243 Temp Boost Bottle Wash Boost Dry N A N A N A 237 252 284 Sani Steam Bottle Wash Boost Dry N A N A N A 259 274 306 Sani Steam Temp Boost Boost Dry N A N A 266 259 251 283 Temp Boost Bottle Wash Heated Dry N A N A N A 197 168 244 Sani Steam Bottle Wash Heated Dry N A N A N A...

Page 13: ...ilable on models GDF630PxM0xx and GDT635HxM0xx only The control features also allow retrieval of error codes operation of loads in service mode Will Not Start Symptom If the dishwasher is dead all operation occurs Cycle power to the dishwasher or place the dishwasher in Consumer Error Mode Cure The CSM Current Sense Module is tripped and must be fully diagnosed Refer to On the Main Control Board C...

Page 14: ...tor Views Latch Switch Pocket Handle Buttons Vent Front Control Console Door Panel Latch Switch Handle Buttons Vent Front Control Console Appearances may vary depending on model number throughout this Service Guide Front Control Top Control ...

Page 15: ...Hose Fill Cup Offset Leg Cables Balance Toe Kick Insulation some models Springs Balance Roller Balance Control Box Water Valve Junction Box Insulation some models Toe Kick Screws Toe Kick Toe Kick Area Side Continued next page ...

Page 16: ...ck Bottom Continued next page Heater Mounting Nuts Sump High Drain Loop Hose Main Control Box Level Leg Water Valve Fill Hose Sump High Drain Loop Hose Thermistor on some models Tub TCO Heater Mountings Nuts ...

Page 17: ...ltra Fine Filter Fine Filter Sump Gasket Diverter Flood Float Sump Flood Switch Sump Sump Latch Cam Flood Switch Diverter Drain Pump Turbidity Sensor Sump Latch Cam Circulation Pump Sump Latch Cam Continued next page ...

Page 18: ...one Upper Rack Bottle Wash Manifold Main Conduit 4 Pass Heater Lower Rack Mid Conduit Mid Spray Arm Bottle Wash Hose and Cover some models Upper Rack Rollers and Brackets Bottle Wash Manifold and Jets some models Upper Rack Lower Rack Lower Rack Rollers and Carrier Inside Racks ...

Page 19: ...rimmed to cabinet to be an effective sound barrier Toe Kick The toe kick is a decorative panel covering the machine area of the dishwasher The panel provides a safety barrier closing the front of the dishwasher machine compartment The toe kick prevents injury from electrical components under the dishwasher To remove the panel remove two 1 4 inch hex head screws and pull the panel away from the dis...

Page 20: ...shwasher may be repaired by using two 1 2 inch hex head nuts with 1 4 inch 20 thread size as jam nuts Part WR01X10044 one below the rail the other above the rail Place one nut on the leg and install the new leg onto the dishwasher damaged frame Use the bottom nut to level the dishwasher When it is secure the leg to the base rail or frame The door balance system is comprised of springs cables rolle...

Page 21: ...ound under the Door section found later in this section of the service guide Tub Gasket Tub Gasket Tub Gasket Track Tub Gasket Stop The Tub Gasket seals the top and sides of the tub to the door The retainer is molded into the PermaTuf Tub The seal pushes into the retainer area of the tub and no sealant or RTV is used to install the tub gasket There is a stop molded into the tub to provide a proper...

Page 22: ...he track to the track stopping point at the bottom of the tub 5 Always run the dishwasher to test for leaks The wiper on the Gasket must make a smooth turn through the corner Top of Dishwasher Front of Dishwasher Wiper Flange Tub Gasket Retainer Track Center Position Mark Tub gasket seated Latch Switch Latch Paws Strike Latch System The door switches are rated at 13 5 VDC The door latch switches o...

Page 23: ... main control board as described below 1 Access the main board 2 Locate and disconnect connector J711 3 Check continuity from pin 3 tan and red to pin 4 violet and yellow and pin 3 tan and red to pin 5 white and silver Both should be open when the door is open and closed when the door is closed Racks Upper Rack on the model adjustable and non adjustable Both are similar in design of rails and roll...

Page 24: ...stop and lifted to adjusted to higher or lower position Continued next page Tub Thrust Washer Tub Roller T20 Torx Screw To Remove the Tub Rollers 1 Remove the upper rail by removing the rear end cap 2 Remove the T20 Torx head screw securing each roller to the tub ...

Page 25: ...e cover by releasing the clip at the bottom and slide the cover to the right Disconnect the hose The front end cap is assembled to the rail If it needs to be replaced the rail will need to be replaced The rail may be removed from the dishwasher by releasing the tab on the rear end cap Slide the bottle wash manifold to the front of the rack To the remove Mid Conduit push on the tab and slide the co...

Page 26: ...ack rollers lift up on the cover shaded grey in the image below to release then pull out on the cover to unclip the center tabs The rollers will slide off the bracket and the bracket shaded grey in the image below is pushed to the rear of the rack to remove Bracket Rollers Cover Tabs in center Left Side The left and right brackets and covers are different part numbers and are marked L or R left or...

Page 27: ...ss at the bottom of the main control cover 4 Release the two wire clips holding the harness to the tub Continued next page Door 5 Remove two 1 4 inch hex head screws at the bottom of the door 6 Locate the hinge pin locking point hole in tabs of left and right side of each offset leg left side shown below 7 Insert a 5 32 Allen wrench or similar size tool through this hole gradually open door to 30 ...

Page 28: ...nches 10 Tilt the door in vertical 11 Lift the door off of the dishwasher Door Reinstallation 1 Let the door hang vertical and start by guiding the door onto the hinge arms 2 As the door drops approximately 2 inches let the top of the door fall away from the dishwasher and it will drop into place WARNING GE Factory Service Technicians ...

Page 29: ...roximately 3 4 inches Inner Door Vent Cover 5 Lift to separate inner and outer door panels To Reassemble the Door 1 Place the outer panel face down on a protected surface 2 Place the inner door face up and position six attachment tabs into the cutouts of the outer panel 3 inner panel onto the outer panel using care to make sure the outer panel mates properly to the front or top console The illustr...

Page 30: ...oth sides are released rotate the console to release the tabs at the top of the console Pocket Handle Locking Tabs There are several front control UI User I console assemblies Diagnosis is covered in the main control section of this guide Front Control UI Four Button A smaller UI is used on four button models lowering the overall number of components in the console area Rear view of console Front ...

Page 31: ...of the UI to release from top tabs 3 To remove the light pipe assembly remove four 1 4 inch hex head screws at the top of the light pipe 4 The light pipe and buttons may now be removed Exploded view of console button tree and UI assembly Appearances may vary depending on model number throughout this service guide Front Console Light Pipe Assembly UI Light Pipe UI Vent Conduit Four 1 4 in hex head ...

Page 32: ...even 1 4 inch hex head screws The handle can be removed toward the inside of the panel Shown below are all the components for the GDP615H pocket handle The pocket handle is attached to the inner door panel The front control console must be removed as previously described in Front Control Console Removal in this section Remove six 1 4 inch hex head screws The pocket handle is clipped to the plastic...

Page 33: ...ssist Dry Buttons Top Cover Console Buttons Light Pipe UI Bottom Cover Lens Access the UI Control Covers Buttons and 1 Remove and separate the door 2 Remove four 1 4 inch hex head screws 3 The control and bottom cover will drop down from the control panel 4 The buttons and light pipe with silicone pad will be removed from the bottom cover to access the UI Mounting Screw Vent Duct and Fan Gasket Ve...

Page 34: ...together 2 Position the tabs on the cover into the slots on the console 3 Press the top and console securely together and slide the parts to engage the tabs into the slots Start from one end and work across to will be heard as the cover and console snap together Six 1 4 in hex head screws 5 The light pipe separates from the bottom cover with tabs A small screwdriver may be 6 release the remaining ...

Page 35: ... conduit two 1 4 inch hex head screws 3 Remove two 3 8 inch hex head 1 4 28 thread size screws holding the handle Inner Door Panel SS Door Attach Strips Attachment strips are used on SS Inner Door models only plastic inner doors have this feature molded into them Strips also have a boss on each side for the screw to secure the inner and outer door panels Attachment Strips Removal 1 Remove and sepa...

Page 36: ... GDF510PxJxx and GDT535PxJxx send 13 5 VDC from the main control under the Dishwasher All other models send the 13 5 VDC from the UI board in the door Some models have a rinse agent dispenser The dispenser holds 3 5 oz 100 ml of rinse agent Under normal conditions this will last approximately one month The module receives 13 5 VDC for 5 seconds to activate the detergent cup To activate the rinse a...

Page 37: ...ols section in this service guide then activate the detergent test to check for 13 5 VDC to the detergent module Service Mode will provide a 15 second activation time 1 Remove power to the dishwasher 2 Remove and separate the door 3 Remove the EPS cover double back tape is used to secure and is reusable when reinstalling the EPS cover UP must be toward the top of the door Continued next page Mount...

Page 38: ...ule is front serviceable with the dishwasher remaining in the installed location This section of the guide only covers the sump removal Components and diagnostics of the sump module may be found in the Fill System Circulate System or Drain System sections of this guide Sump Module Removal 1 Remove power to the dishwasher 2 Remove the upper and lower racks 3 Remove the toe kick 4 Remove the door se...

Page 39: ...sher in most installations If the dishwasher does not have the legs extended the dishwasher may have to be removed from its installed position 11 The sump latches below are shown in the release position Each latch has a stop point built in Turn the latches to a stop point when unlatching and latching 12 Push the sump from the bottom into the tub 13 Grasp the sump from inside using care NOT and lif...

Page 40: ...molded to the diverter The hose connecting the sump to the drain pump has the hose molded to the drain pump Sump Gasket Stressing or softening the gasket ribs see below will make a new gasket seat easier Lubricating with a small amount of rinse agent or water will also ease installation Use a small screwdriver inserted into the ear of the clamp and move the handle back and forth to loosen the clam...

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