GE PCVH480EKWW Series User manual

GE 24” Dryers - PCVH480EKWW Series
Robert Gauthier Technical Support 10-MAN-DR-01 Service guide 31-9194

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The information in this presentation is intended for use by individuals
possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic, & mechanical
experience. Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in
personal injury & 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 & properly fastened.

Alphabetical table of contents
Belt Removal 28-29 Mini Manual Location 5
Belt Switch 35 Motor Removal 39
Blower Wheel Removal 37 Motor Testing 40
Control Lock Out 7Nomenclature Location 4
Control Panel Disassembly 16 to 21 Outlet Thermostat and Thermistor 38
Control Panel Selections 6PCB Component Locations 45
Damp Alert 8PCB 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 Stacked Installation 9-10-11
Idler Assembly 36 Thermistor &Thermostats Values 43
Lint Screen 12
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Nomenclature Location
Model and Serial Number
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Mini Manual Location
Mini Manual
The mini manual is located behind the control panel
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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.
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Control Lock Out
Press “Power Pad” then hold the “TEMP” and “SENSOR”
pads for 3 seconds. The control can be locked out 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.
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Damp Alert
• 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.
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STACKED INSTALLATION
• The dryer 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
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Stacked Installation
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Stacked Installation (cont.)
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Lint Screen
The lint screen opens for cleaning.
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Door Switch
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”.
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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.
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Drum Lamp (cont.)
• The dryer features LED lighting.
• 12 VDC is supplied to the lamp assembly by the 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.
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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.
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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.
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Control Panel Disassembly (cont.)
PCB Assembly
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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.
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Control Panel Disassembly (cont.)
Remove the four Phillips screws.
Press in on the locking tabs to release the PCB.
Locking tabs
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