GE GFDR485GF How to use

GE Appliances
Louisville, Kentucky 40225 31-9249
Louisville Built Front Load Dryers
GFDR485EF/GF
GFDR480EF/GF
GFDR275EH/GH
GFDR270EH/GH
GFDS265EF/GF
GFDS260EF/GF
GHDS365EF/GF
GHDS360EF/GF
Technical Service Guide
December 2015
GE Appliances

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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, follow OSHA Lock-out Tag-out Standard requirements controlling and maintaining
a zero energy state. To perform necessary live power electrical diagnostics, electrical safety personal protec-
tive equipment (PPE) and barriers must be utilized to comply with OSHA electrical safety requirements.
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
Technical Service Guide
Copyright © 2015
All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or part in any form without written
permission from the General Electric Company.

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Table of Contents
Safety Information 2
Table of Contents 3
Safety Requirements 6
Nomenclature 7
Introduction 8
Control Features 9
Operating Instructions 10
Diagnostics 14
Service Mode 14
Service Mode Entry 14
Service Mode Exit 14
Service Mode Tests 14
Error Codes 15
Component Locator Views 16
Front View 16
Front View - Front Panel Removed 17
Rear View 18
Rear View Rear Panel Removed 19
Control Panel Components 20
Cycle Select Knob 20
Knob Retainer 20
Knob Retainer Removal 20
Control Panel 20
Control Panel Removal 20
Control Panel Exploded View 20
Button Tree 21
Button Tree Removal 21
Main Control Board 22
Main Control Board Strip Circuit 22
Main Control Board Removal 22
RJ45 Board 23
RJ45 Board Strip Circuit 23
RJ45 Board Removal 23
Structural Components 24
Top Panel 24
Top Panel Removal 24
Front Panel 24
Front Panel Removal 24
Front Control Assembly Bracket 25
Front Control Assembly Bracket Removal 25
Rear Panel 25
Rear Panel Removal 26
Side Panels 26

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Side Panel Removal 26
Riser Assembly 27
Riser Removal 27
Door Components 28
Door Assembly 28
Door Removal 28
Door Swing Reversal 28
Door Seal 30
Door Seal Removal 30
Door Frame 30
Door Frame Removal 30
Door Hinge 30
Door Hinge Removal 31
Door Latch 31
Door Latch Removal 31
Door Mask 31
Door Mask Removal 31
Door Cover 32
Door Cover Removal 32
Door Handle 32
Door Handle Removal 32
Door Cover Protect 32
Door Cover Protect Removal 32
Drum and Drive Components 33
Door Switch 33
Door Switch Strip Circuit 33
Door Switch Removal 33
LED Drum Lamp 33
LED Drum Lamp Strip Circuit 33
LED Drum Lamp Removal 33
Incandescent Drum Lamp 34
Incandescent Drum Lamp Strip Circuit 34
Incandescent Drum Lamp Removal 34
Front Drum Support 34
Front Drum Support Removal 34
Drive Belt 35
Drive Belt Removal 35
Drum 35
Drum Removal 35
Rear Drum Support 35
Rear Drum Support Removal 35
Drum Roller 36
Motor 36
Motor Removal 36
Belt Switch 37
Belt Switch Removal 37
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Grill Assembly 38
Grill Assembly Removal 38
Trap Duct 38
Trap Duct Removal 38
Inlet Ring 39

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Inlet Ring Removal 39
Fan Housing 39
Blower Housing Removal 39
Rear Duct 39
Rear Duct Removal 39
Electric Heating System 41
Heater Assembly 41
Heater Removal 41
High Limit Thermostat (Electric) 42
High Limit Thermostat Removal 42
Inlet Thermostat (Electric) 42
Electric Inlet Thermostat Removal 42
Outlet Thermostat (Electric) 42
Electric Outlet Thermostat Removal 42
Inlet Thermistor 43
Inlet Thermistor Removal 43
Outlet Thermistor 43
Outlet Thermistor Removal 43
Gas Heating System 44
Gas Conversion 45
Gas Valve 45
Gas Valve Removal 45
Igniter 46
Igniter Removal 46
Flame Detector 46
Flame Detector Removal 46
High Limit Thermostat (Gas) 47
Gas High Limit Thermostat Removal 47
Inlet Thermostat (Gas) 47
Gas Inlet Thermostat Removal 47
Outlet Thermostat (Gas) 47
Gas Outlet Thermostat Removal 47
Inlet Thermistor 48
Inlet Thermistor Removal 48
Outlet Thermistor 48
Outlet Thermistor Removal 48
Steam Components 49
Mist Nozzle 49
Nozzle Holder 49
Nozzle Holder Removal 49
Water Valve 49
Water Valve Removal 49
Warranty 53
INDEX 54

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Safety Requirements
GE Factory Service Employees are required to use safety glasses with side shields, safety gloves and steel toe
shoes for all repairs.
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
Prescription Safety Glasses
Safety Glasses must be ANSI
Z87.1-2003 compliant
Brazing Glasses
WARNING
Prior to disassembly of the front load dryer to access components, GE Factory Service technicians are RE-
QUIRED to follow the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) 6 Step Process:
Step 1
Plan and Prepare Step 4 Apply LOTTO 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 the appliance is locked out

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Nomenclature
Brand
G - GE Exterior Color
WW = White
MC = Metallic Carbon
RR = Ruby Rd
Engineering Digit
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F = Front Load
H = Home Depot
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Product
D = Dryer
Key Feature
S = Standard
R = Riser
Options
Package
Fuel
E = Electric
G = Gas
Model Year Designator
The Mini Manual is located
inside the control panel. It
is taped to the back of the
UI board.
The Model/Serial tag is
located on the front panel
behind the door.
Model Number
The nomenclature breaks down and explains what the letters and numbers mean in the model number.
Serial Number
7KH¿UVWWZRFKDUDFWHUVRIWKHserial number identify the month and year of manufacture. The letter
designating the year repeats every 12 years.
Example: TF123456S = October, 2015
A – JAN
D – FEB
F – MAR
G – APR
H – MAY
L – JUN
M – JUL
R – AUG
S – SEP
T – OCT
V – NOV
Z – DEC
2024 – Z
2023 – V
2022 – T
2021 – S
2020 – R
2019 – M
2018 – L
2017 – H
2016 – G
2015 – F
2014 – D
2013 – A

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Introduction
Louisville built front load dryers incorporate steam features. These units do not utilize a separate steam
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conjunction with the heat generated by the dryer to de-wrinkle clothing.
Located in the Timed Dry Cycles, the steam cycles are:
• Steam Refresh: Freshens up to 5 slightly wrinkled dry garments, reducing wrinkles and odors to extend
for another wear.
• Steam Dewrinkle: Helps remove stubborn wrinkles from larger loads quickly and conveniently, even from
clothes left in the dryer from the day before.
A "Y" connector installed on the washer's cold water inlet hose supplies water to the dryer. The water valve
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Other Features Include:
• Brillion Enabled Communication: Dryer can communicate with your Home Computer and/or iPhone®.
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• Energy Smart™: Enables your dryer to reduce energy consumption during periods of high energy costs.
• Sensor Dry: The sensor continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load. When the moisture in
your clothes reaches your selected dry level, the dryer will stop.
• My Cycle: Sets up your favorite combination of settings and saves them here for on touch recall.
• Large 8.3 cubic foot dryer drum capacities.
• Integrated Drying Rack for drying delicate items, such as washable sweaters.
• Dual Thermistors: Thermistors are more sensitive to temperature changes and can relay the information
faster than thermostats. The dryer utilizes dual thermistors to monitor incoming air temperature, as well
as air temperature leaving the drum. The sensors work together with the heat and the blower to provide
consistent, even heat.
• LED Drum Lamp.
• Reversible Door.
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cessible on the control panel display.
• Integrated Riser.
• One Electronic Control Board.

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Control Features
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Models: GFDR485 GFDR480 GHDS365 GHDS360
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Models: GFDR265 GFDR260
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Models: GFDR275 GFDR270
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Operating Instructions
Power
Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to turn the dryer off.
NOTE: Pressing Power does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
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Normal/Mixed Loads For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.
Cottons For cottons and most linens.
Bulky/Bedding For large coats, bed spreads, mattress covers, sleeping bags, blankets, comforters, jackets, small
rugs, and similar large and bulky items.
Active Wear Clothing worn for active sports exercise and some casual wear. Fabrics include new technology
finishes and stretch fibers such as Spandex. Also for clothing labeled Easy Care or Perma Press:
For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.
Delicates For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
Speed Dry For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sports or school uniforms. Can also be used if
the previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.
Towels/Sheets
Use for towels OR sheets. It is not recommended to mix towels and sheets in the same load.
Sanitize Reduces certain types of bacteria by 99.8%, including: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas
aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Theantibacterial processoccurs when high heat is used
during a portion of this drying cycle.
Steam Dewrinkle
Full Loads Ideal forloadsleftin dryer foranextended time.
Warm Up Provides 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.
Air Fluff Use to tumble items without heat.
Time Dry
Use to set your own dry time. Time Dry is also recommended for small loads. To use:
1. Turn dry cycle dial to Time Dry.
2. Increase the drying time by pressing the Add Time button.
Note: This button only increases the time. When max time is reached, pressing the button
again will reset the counter to the lowest setting.
3. Select the Temp.
4. Close the door.
5. Press Start/Pause.
Dry Cycles
The dry cycle controls the length and tumble speed of the drying process. The chart below will help you match the dry
setting with the loads.
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Add Time
Press to add time to the Steam Dewrinkle,
Warm Up,Air Fluff or Time Dry cycles.
3
Dry Temp
You can change the temperature of your dry
cycle.
4
High For regular to heavy cottons.
Medium For synthetics, blends and items labeled Permanent Press.
Low For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low.
Extra Low For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
No Heat This option may only be used with Air Fluff, in which items are tumbled without
heat.

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Sensor Dry Level
The sensor continuously monitors the amount of
moisture in the load. When the moisture in your
clothes reaches your selected dry level, the dryer
will stop.
NOTE: Sensor dry Level only works with
Cottons, Normal, Active Wear, Delicates,
Speed Dry, Bulky, Towels/Sheets, Sanitize
and Steam Dewrinkle cycles.
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Extra Dry
(on some models) Use for heavy-duty fabrics or items that should be very dry, such as towels.
More Dry Use for heavy or mixed type of fabrics.
Dry Use for normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle for
energy saving.
Less Dry Use for lighter fabric (ideal for ironing).
Damp For leaving items partially damp.
6Start/Pause
Press to start a dry cycle. If the dryer is
running, press it once and it will pause the
dryer. Press it again to resume the dry cycle.
7My Cycle
Set up your favorite combination of settings
and save them here for one touch recall.
These custom settings can be set while a cycle
is in progress.
To store a My Cycle combination of settings:
1. Select your drying cycle.
2. Change Temp and Level settings to fit your
needs.
3. Select any drying options you want.
4.Press and hold the My Cycle button for 3
seconds to store your selection. A beep will
sound and the button will light up.
To recall your stored My Cycle combination:
Press the MY CYCLE button before drying a
load.
To change your stored My Cycle
combination:
Repeat steps 1–4.
Steam Refresh Cycle
For slightly wrinkled dry garments. Significantly
reduces wrinkles on up to 5 garments. After the
Steam Refresh Cycle, the unit will beep and display
“0:00.” If the unit is not turned off or if the door is
not opened, the dryer will continue to tumble for
30 minutes. At the end of 30 minutes, it will display
“0:00” and the cycle will be complete.
NOTE: A single extremely light fabric item may need
to have an additional item included to achieve
optimum results.
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Detangle (on some models)
Activates reverse tumbling to reduce tangling, dry
more evenly, and improve drying times. Typical
loads such as bed and bath mixed loads, where
sheets, towels and pillow cases are laundered
together, benefit from this capability. When the
dryer reverses direction, there will be a slight pause
and sound change. This is normal.
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eDry
Reduces the total energy consumption of specific
dryer cycles by adjusting certain heat settings.
NOTE: Cycle times will change when e-Dry is
selected.
This cycle can be used with Cottons,Normal,Active
Wear,Delicates,Speed Dry,Bulky,Towels-Sheets,
Sanitize and Steam Dewrinkle.
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Extended Tumble
Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 60
minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes are
dry. The beeper will sound every five minutes as a
reminder to remove the clothes.
The estimated time remaining display will show
“0:00”.
The extended tumble time does not get added to
the cycle time on the display.
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Damp Alert
This option causes the dryer to beep when clothes
have dried to a damp level. Remove items that you
wish to hang dry. The Damp Alert will only beep
when this option is selected.
Removing clothes and hanging them when they a
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damp can reduce the need to iron some items.
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Delay Dry
Use to delay the start of your dryer.
1. Choose your dry cycle and any options.
2. Press Delay Dry. You can change the delay time
in 1 hour increments, using theDelay Dry button.
3. Press the Start/Pause button to start the
countdown.
NOTE: If the door is opened while the dryer is in
Delay Dry, the countdown time will not restart
unless the door is closed and Start/Pause butto
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has been pressed again.
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Light (on some models)
Press the button to turn on the light in the
dryer.
Press the button again to turn the light off.
This only controls the light when the door is
shut.
NOTE: The light will turn off by itself after
one minute when the door is shut.
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Volume
Alerts you that the cycle is complete. The beeper
will continue to sound every minute for the next
5 minutes, until the clothes have been removed.
The clothes should be removed when the beeper
goes off so wrinkles don’t set in.
Press Volume to select low, medium or high
volume, or to turn the beeper off.
Lock Control
You can lock the controls to prevent any
selections from being made. Or you can lock
or unlock the controls after you have started
a cycle.
Children cannot accidentally start the dryer by
touching buttons with this option selected.
To lock the dryer, press and hold the Lock
Control button for 3 seconds.
To unlock the dryer controls, press and hold
the Lock Control button for 3 seconds.
A sound is made to indicate the lock/unlock
status.
The indicator light above the button will
illuminate when the controls are locked.
NOTE: The Power button can still be used
when the machine is locked.
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17 eMonitor (on some models)
The eMonitor lights display the relative
energy use of your selected cycle and options.
They are provided as an energy guide and
range from Good (1 light) to Better (5 lights).
Cycle (time), dryness level, temperature, and
additional tumble options can increase or
decrease your energy efficiency. Some cycles
will not provide a display.

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18 Clean Filter Message
This message represents only a reminder and
does not always appear when the filter needs
cleaning. The filter should be cleaned after every
drying cycle is complete.
This message will disappear after theStart/
Pause button is pressed. Even though you may
have already cleaned the filter (before or after
the Power button has been pressed), the “Clean
Filter” message will still be displayed until the
Start/Pause button is activated.
19 Display
Displays the approximate time remaining until
the end of the cycle.
As the cycle begins, you will see an initial
approximate total cycle time in the display.
Then lights will “race” in the display. This
means the dryer is continuously monitoring
the amount of moisture in the load. The lights
will continue until the dryer senses a low level
of moisture in the load. At that point, the dryer
will calculate and display the approximate
time remaining.

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Diagnostics
Service Mode Entry
The control must be in the idle state to enter Service Mode.
Press and release My Cycle, then press and releaseDelay Dry, then press and release My Cycle, then press
and release Delay Dry. T1 will be displayed if keys were properly pressed.
• Rotate the cycle select knob CW to increase the test number.
• Rotate the cycle select knob CCW to decrease the test number.
• Press the Start key to enter a test.
• Turn the cycle select knob to exit the test.
Service Mode Exit
Press the Power key or disconnect power from unit. Service Mode will automatically time out after 5 minutes
if there is no user activity.
Service Mode Tests
Test # SSD Test Function
1 t1 Model Codes
2 t2 UI Software Version
3 t3 XML Version
4 t4 Error Codes
5 t5 CRC Non-Volatile Memory
6 t6 User Interface
7 t7 Outlet Thermistor
8 t8 Inlet Thermistor
9 t9 Moisture Sensor
10 t10 Door Open/Closed
11 t11 Water Valve
12 t12 Restore EEPROM
13 t13 Drum
Service Mode
My Cycle
Delay Dry

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Error Codes
SSD Error Name Error Set Condition Error Clear Conditions Error Response Action
000 No Error No Errors
001 Inlet Thermistor
Short Inlet Thermistor’s count of low readings
exceeds 10.
Inlet Thermistor’s count
of good readings exceeds
10.
Run Heat Control Fallback
Algorithm.
002 Outlet Thermistor
Short Outlet Thermistor’s count of low readings
exceeds 10.
Outlet Thermistor’s count
of good readings exceeds
10.
Run Heat Control Fallback
Algorithm.
003 Inlet Thermistor
Open Inlet Thermistor’s count of high readings
exceeds 10.
Inlet Thermistor’s count
of good readings exceeds
10.
Run Heat Control
Fallback Algorithm.
004 Outlet Thermistor
Open Outlet Thermistor’s count of high readings
exceeds 10.
Outlet Thermistor’s count
of good readings exceeds
10.
Run Heat Control
Fallback Algorithm.
005 EEPROM Error Bad CRC Detected
when reading a
page from EEPROM.
Error condition clears
when EEPROM checksum
is right.
006 Stuck Button Button depressed for 5
minutes. When the button is re- leased. Cleared when stuck but- ton is released.
007 Miswire L2/N are miswired. Cleared when voltage
drops to Normal Levels. L2 and N need to be re- wired.
008 Door Switch Stuck 5 cycles are run and
the DOOR_LATCH_SIG-
NAL has not gone
open.
DOOR_LATCH_SIGNAL
goes to open.
009 Drum Motor Centrifugal Switch does
not change within a
certain period of time
after the Drum Motor
relay has been turned
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Error condition will not
clear until Main Control
board sees a change in
the centrifugal switch.
00d Door Signal Stuck 5 cycles are run and
the DOOR_STATE
signal in the hardware
Door Switch Detection
Circuit, has not gone
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Error condition will not
clear until the Main Con-
trol Board sees the door
switch change.
Micro Blackout Recovery
to Run will not occur if this
error is set, and control
will go to pause.

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Component Locator Views
Top Panel
Front Panel
Front View
Lint Filter
(Behind Front Panel)
Riser Assembly
Main Control Board
(Behind Control Panel)
Door Switch

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Front View - Front Panel Removed
Front Control Assembly Bracket
Front Drum Support
Heater Assembly
Drum Lamp
Outlet Thermostat
Outlet Thermistor
(Located Beside Outlet Thermostat)

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Rear View
Water Valve
Terminal Block Cover
Vent Duct Screw
RJ45 Connector
Rear Cover

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Rear View Rear Panel Removed
Inlet Thermistor
Outlet Thermostat Outlet Thermistor
Water Valve
Rear Duct
Rear Drum Support
Motor

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Cycle Select Knob
Front View Rear View
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Knob Retainer
Front View Rear View
Knob Retainer Removal
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remove.
Control Panel
Front View
Rear View
The control panel is a plastic housing with graphics.
The button trees, knob, knob retainer and UI board
must be obtained separately.
Control Panel Removal
1. Remove the cycle select knob by pulling it for-
ward.
2. Remove the knob retainer by pulling it forward.
3. Remove the T-20 control panel screw located
behind the knob retainer.
4. Lift the control panel straight up and tilt it for-
ward.
5. Remove all main board wire harness connec-
tions and remove the control panel.
Control Panel Components
Control Panel Exploded View
Cycle Select Knob
Knob Retainer
Button Trees
Control Board 5/16" hex
Control Panel
T-20