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GE Appliances

General Electric Company

Louisville, Kentucky 40225

31-9189

GE Compact Washer

WSLP1500J

WSLS1500J

Technical Service Guide

SEPTEMBER 2009

GE Consumer & Industrial

TEMP

LOAD

OPTIONS

CYCLES

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PAUSE

POWER

ULTRA

CLEAN

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Page 1: ... General Electric Company Louisville Kentucky 40225 31 9189 GE Compact Washer WSLP1500J WSLS1500J Technical Service Guide SEPTEMBER 2009 GE Consumer Industrial TEMP LOAD OPTIONS CYCLES START PAUSE POWER ULTRA CLEAN ...

Page 2: ... 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 an...

Page 3: ...rror Codes 34 Fuse 24 Installation 6 Introduction 5 Lid Switch and Harness 23 Nomenclature 4 Outer Tub and Suspension Assembly 29 Pressure Sensor 21 Schematic 36 Service Test Mode 35 Shaft Assembly 33 Shaft Assembly and Brake Overview 31 Special Features 8 Top Cover 24 Troubleshooting 34 Unbalance Switch 22 Warranty 37 Wash Basket 28 Washer Components 18 Washing Motor and Belt 27 Water Valve 20 ...

Page 4: ...d on the back below the top cover The mini manual is placed in an envelope located under the control panel The letter designating the year repeats every 12 years Example T 1974 T 1986 T 1998 Serial Number The first two numbers of the serial number identify the month and year of manufacture Example AS123456S January 2009 A JAN 2009 S D FEB 2008 R F MAR 2007 M G APR 2006 L H MAY 2005 H L JUN 2004 G ...

Page 5: ...r water levels match the water level to each load to reduce water waste per cycle One Wash Spin Speed Provides reliable cleaning performance for regular clothes Custom Wash Cycle Saves a favorite cycle for future use Dispenser adds diluted detergent and fabric softener at the correct time during the wash or rinse cycles Overflow Protection Activates the drain pump whenever water reaches overflow l...

Page 6: ...t contain at least 120 square inches of open area equally distributed Note The clearances stated are minimums Consideration must be given to providing adequate clearances for installation and servicing 60 sq in 387 1 sq cm 60 sq in 387 1 sq cm Closet door Plumbing Water pressure must be 10 psi minimum to 150 psi maximum dynamic pressure measured at faucet Water temperature on household water heate...

Page 7: ...vibration will occur if the washer is not leveled This will also trip the unbalance switch and stop the washer Check to ensure the washer is level With the door open the spin basket should be centered in the opening as shown in the leveled view If the spin basket is not in the center or unleveled as shown at far right level the washer as follows Note Be careful not to kick or step on the leveling ...

Page 8: ...clothes It may stain them Cleaning the Detergent and Fabric Softener Dispenser Drawer 1 Remove the drawer by opening it fully then tilting the front of the door up Pull out 2 Rinse the drawer with water If necessary use a soft cloth to wipe off any debris 3 Line up the drawer with the opening and push the dispenser drawer straight in Lint Filter Clean the lint filter inside the wall of the wash ba...

Page 9: ...d tub fills with the appropriate amount of water and calculates the amount of wash time required to complete the cycle NOTE When using the LOAD SENSING feature it is normal for the pulsator to rotate before water fills in the tub To choose the automatic LOAD SENSING feature press POWER ON OFF LOAD SENSING is the default water setting Manually selecting a load size cancels LOAD SENSING Select the d...

Page 10: ...s you would like to include in the cycle Press the WASH OPTIONS button until all the options you want to include are lit More than one option can be selected 1 2 LOAD SIZE The water level should just cover the clothes Adjust the load size accordingly Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket 3 WASH CYCLE These wash cycles control the length of the washing proces...

Page 11: ... to lightly soiled cotton household HOT COLD linens towels work and play clothes Delicates For lingerie and delicate fabrics with COLD COLD light to normal soils Speed For one or two lightly soiled items WARM COLD Wash that are needed quickly Custom Manually selected options of water WARM COLD temperature and wash options saved for future uses See NOTE 1 Ultra Maximizes detergent efficiency by add...

Page 12: ...SPIN time The time from this ADDITIONAL RINSE SPIN column has not been added to the ALL TIME column The actual fill time is a function of water flow rate and may be more or less than the time specified If 3 more time is needed the countdown will pause If less time is needed the control deletes the remaining fill time The rinse water valve flushes fabric softener from dispenser for 75 seconds 10 on...

Page 13: ...l during a cycle Control lock does not lock the control in the standby mode To activate control lock press and hold LOAD and OPTIONS pads simultaneously for 3 seconds while the washer is in a cycle The display will alternate between CL and time remaining Continued Next Page ...

Page 14: ...e water level does not reach the selected level within 60 minutes after starting water supply the Water Supply Error 7E is displayed Supplementary water supply is performed during every washing or rinsing operation The steps are as follows Supply water to the water level selected Perform the ACTIVATE operation for 1 5 minutes Sense the present water level after stopping motor Compare the present w...

Page 15: ... 15 Component Locator Views Continued Next Page Top View 304 Stainless Steel Wash Basket Tub Cover Pulsator Lint Filter Water Valve Assembly Water Inlet Ports Unbalance Switch Pressure Sensor Fuse ...

Page 16: ... 16 Component Locator Views Con t Rear View Tub Outlet Hose Belt Pressure Sensor Hose Suspension Rod Drain Pump Drain Hose Connector Pump Cleanout Dispenser Drawer ...

Page 17: ...or Switch Unbalance Switch Pressure Sensor CN2 Line Voltage CN3 Neutral Neutral to Water Valve Solenoids CN4 Washing Motor CN5 Washing Motor Washing Motor Condenser CN6 Water Valve Solenoids Brake Control Motor Drain Pump Motor CN1 CN3 CN6 CN2 BLK CN5 RED CN4 WHT ...

Page 18: ...t the panel from the top cover 3 Remove the 2 Phillips head screws that attach the control panel to the top cover Note In the following step 9 tabs located inside the control panel are engaged in 9 corresponding slots in the top cover Control Panel Removed from Top Cover CN3 CN2 WARNING Sharp edges may be exposed when servicing washer Use caution to avoid injury and wear Kevlar gloves or equivalen...

Page 19: ...ick When installing the control panel to the top cover before sliding the panel toward the right make sure all panel tabs are engaged with slots in the cover Caution To prevent misalignment of the control panel selector buttons to the PCB when installing the PCB to the control panel route the wiring as shown below Make sure all screw locations on the PCB fully contact the control panel before inst...

Page 20: ...ower from the PCB When energized there should be approximately 120 VAC at the appropriate coil 3 Disconnect the 3 wire harnesses from the valve VALVE COVER 4 Lift the water valve straight up and remove the valve from the top cover The water valve is located at the rear center of the top cover To remove the water valve Remove the back cover See 1 Back Cover Remove the 3 Phillips head screws and lif...

Page 21: ...QUENCY kHz EMPTY 0 25 2 EXTRA SMALL 8 00 24 1 SMALL 10 6 23 43 MEDIUM 12 4 23 03 LARGE 13 2 22 80 EXTRA LARGE 19 6 22 13 Pressure Sensor Test If the pressure sensor is not operating correctly perform the following test Operate the washer on the spin cycle until all remaining water is drained from the washer Clear the pressure switch air tube of any obstructions such as lint detergent or fabric sof...

Page 22: ...when an out of balance load allows the outer tub to push the actuator approximately 3 4 inch toward the rear of the cabinet The first two times the switch is tripped the washer stops time is added to the display tub fills with water agitates then spins again If the switch is tripped a third time Ub will appear in the display With Ub displayed the lid will need to be opened the clothing redistribut...

Page 23: ...alance Switch Note Lo lid open shown in the display can be caused by an open lid switch or open unbalance switch Test each switch separately to determine which one is at fault Magnet Lid Switch Note When replacing the lid switch note the routing of the wire harness Lid Switch and Harness When the lid is in the closed position a magnet located inside the front half of the lid will activate and clos...

Page 24: ...p Cover To remove the top cover Remove the control panel and PCB See 1 Control Panel and PCB Remove the 2 Phillips head screws that attach 2 the front of the top cover to the cabinet 3 Remove the back cover See Back Cover 4 Remove the foam tape Note In the following step 2 wire harnesses are located inside the wire harness cover 5 Unwrap the electrical tape and remove the wire harness cover 6 Disc...

Page 25: ...removable strainer that helps prevent foreign objects from entering the pump impeller and drain outlet The pump runs whenever the washer is in the spin function of a cycle The drain pump runs if water reaches overflow level and the washer is plugged in The pump is capable of eliminating 4 gallons 15 liters per minute Recommended minimum standpipe diameter is 1 inches Standpipe maximum height is 96...

Page 26: ...e To prevent scratches to the surface of the washer place a towel or blanket on the floor 4 Remove the 3 Phillips head screws that attach the pump to the bottom of the washer base Continued Next Page Note In the following step the tub outlet hose is difficult to remove due to a sealing compound used at the factory a Squeeze the clamp and slide it back b Carefully break the tub outlet hose loose by...

Page 27: ...onsists of a reversible AC motor The motor drives the shaft assembly pulley with a V belt On the motor plug check for approximate resistance values Blue to white and yellow 5 5 Ω Red to white and yellow 5 5 Ω Blue to red 11 Ω Can also be measured at PCB CN4 to CN5 CN4 CN5 CN3 Caution If the outer tub is not removed as an assembly to access the belt the washer can be carefully placed on its front o...

Page 28: ...l hum but not start The condenser is attached to the platform with 2 Phillips head screws For location of condenser see photo after step 4 Two wires are connected to the condenser Disconnect Motor Condenser Wash Basket The wash basket is contained inside the outer tub The wash basket is rotated by a belt driven shaft assembly A 36 mm 17 16 in SAE equivalent nut attaches the wash basket to the shaf...

Page 29: ...asher cabinet They extend down and connect to the bottom of the outer tub To remove the outer tub WARNING The outer tub assembly is heavy and requires two people to remove it from the washer housing Care should be taken when removing and installing the outer tub assembly Remove the top cover See 1 Top Cover Remove the 2 Phillips head screws and the 2 access panel from the back of the washer Discon...

Page 30: ... to taken when reinstalling and sealing the hoses to the outer tub Note Factory installed plastic hose clamps are non reusable When installing an outer tub assembly replace the plastic clamps with new screw type hose clamps provided with the new part The screw type hose clamps are also available separately Suspension Rod Clamp Part Number Size WD01X10322 15 16 to 1 WD01X10323 13 16 16 to 1 WD01X10...

Page 31: ...he bottom of the assembly The brake motor extends or retracts a cable connected to the brake arm with a brake link The position of the brake arm operates the brake that changes the shaft assembly mode from spin to agitation In agitation mode the wash basket hub is fixed to the platform and the pulsator shaft rotates when driven by motor In spin mode the pulsator shaft is fixed to the hub and both ...

Page 32: ...f the cycle Caution To access the brake control motor the washer can be carefully placed on its front or side To prevent scratches to the surface of the washer place a towel or blanket on the floor The brake control motor has an approximate resistance value of 1 4K Ω Disconnect Cable Brake Link Pin CN3 CN6 The brake control motor is attached to the platform with 2 Phillips head screws Note To prev...

Page 33: ...rm with four 13 mm 33 64 SAE equivalent bolts To replace it requires removing the wash basket belt and support saddle To remove the shaft assembly Remove the wash basket See 1 Wash Basket Caution If the outer tub is not removed as an assembly to access the shaft assembly the washer can be carefully placed on its front or side To prevent scratches to the surface of the washer place a towel or blank...

Page 34: ... Unbalance S W Unbalance S W error Ub Unbalanced load is sensed three times during a wash cycle Open lid Rebalance laundry load and close lid Bad PCB or Unbalance S W Water Leakage error LE This occurs when it detects that the water level has fallen below the reset water level for the third time Press POWER button Bad PCB Pressure sensor S W Pump motor Overflow error OE This occurs when overflow i...

Page 35: ...3E appears and motor is not operating replace it If 3E appears and the motor is operating properly replace the PCB If washer drains and spins lid switch unbalance switch and motor OK Weight sensing test See Note Weight sensing begins then display shows weight sensing data Water valve test Press TEMP pad repeatedly to test cool rinse and hot water functionality First press Cool Second press Rinse T...

Page 36: ...K YELLOW BLUE WHITE COIL 1 FUSE AC25OV 12A WHITE WHITE WHITE WHITE YELLOW RED RED BLUE RED WHITE WHITE RED BROWN GRAY PINK VIOLET ORANGE SKYBLU BLUE BLUE BLACK YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW BLUE BLACK WHITE 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 2 3 4 6 5 2 4 11 5 10 P C B C O N T R O L 3 3 1 1 YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW RED RED BLUE 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 RED BLUE BLUE YELLOW YELLOW BLACK BLACK BLACK CN1 CN2 CN3 C...

Page 37: ...ur state s Attorney General 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 than the intended purpose or used commercially Damage after delivery Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God I...

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