GE Profile DPVH890EJ How to use

GE Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
31-9185
Profile Dryer
With Steam
DPVH890EJ
DPVH890GJ
Technical Service Guide
March 2009
GE Consumer & Industrial
ELICATS
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ETTINGS
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GE Consumer & Industrial
Technical Service Guide
Copyright © 2009
All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part in
any form without written permission from the General Electric Company.
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
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death. If you smell gas:
– Do not try to light any appliance.
– Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in the building.
– Immediately call the gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.
– If you cannot reach the gas supplier, call the fire department.
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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Table of Contents
Air Duct Assembly ............................................................................................................................................................14
Belt Switch............................................................................................................................................................................18
Blower Motor ......................................................................................................................................................................19
Blower Wheel......................................................................................................................................................................21
Burner Assembly and LP Conversion......................................................................................................................25
Component Locator Views........................................................................................................................................... 8
Control Board Assembly ...............................................................................................................................................33
Control Features............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Control Panel.......................................................................................................................................................................12
Display Board.....................................................................................................................................................................34
Door Switch ......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Drive Belt...............................................................................................................................................................................16
Drum.......................................................................................................................................................................................17
Drum Motor.........................................................................................................................................................................18
Drum Shaft and Bearing................................................................................................................................................17
Drum Slide Assembly......................................................................................................................................................14
Dryer Components...........................................................................................................................................................12
Dual Idler Assembly.........................................................................................................................................................17
Error Codes .......................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Flame Detector ..................................................................................................................................................................27
Front Panel...........................................................................................................................................................................13
Gas Valve..............................................................................................................................................................................26
Gas Valve Coils...................................................................................................................................................................25
Heater Assembly...............................................................................................................................................................22
High Limit Thermostat....................................................................................................................................................31
Ignitor.....................................................................................................................................................................................27
Ignitor Circuit Operation................................................................................................................................................28
Inlet Control Thermistor.................................................................................................................................................30
Inlet Safety Thermostat.................................................................................................................................................30
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Moisture Sensor ................................................................................................................................................................15
Nomenclature .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Outlet Control Backup Thermostat...........................................................................................................................32
Outlet Control Thermistor .............................................................................................................................................31
Power Board........................................................................................................................................................................33
Power Board Connector Locator View....................................................................................................................10
Rack Dry Calrod®Element ...........................................................................................................................................29
Rack Dry Thermostat......................................................................................................................................................32
Schematics and Wiring Diagrams............................................................................................................................46
Service Test Mode.............................................................................................................................................................39
Steam Components.........................................................................................................................................................35
Steam Generator Assembly.........................................................................................................................................35
Steam Interlock Relay.....................................................................................................................................................37
Top Panel ..............................................................................................................................................................................13
Triac.........................................................................................................................................................................................22
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................39
Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................................................50
Water Fill Timer..................................................................................................................................................................38
Water Valve.........................................................................................................................................................................37

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Nomenclature
The nomenclature tag is located on
the front panel inside the door.
Note: The technical sheet is located
inside the control panel.
Model Number
Capacity/Configuration
V = Very Big
D P V H 8 9 0 E J _ W W
Brand
D = General Electric
Feature Packages
P = Pedestal
Backsplash Control/Platform
H = Horizontal
Color
WW = White
MV = Vermillion (Red)
MG = Champagne
Engineering Revision
Alpha or Numeric
Model Year
J = 2008
Fuel/Voltage
E = 240V 60 Hz.
G = Gas 120V 60Hz.
Nomenclature
Control
Features
Note: The electric dryer DPVH890 is not recommended for 208V installation.
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
M - JUL 2003 - F
R - AUG 2002 - D
S - SEP 2001 - A
T - OCT 2000 - Z
V - NOV 1999 - V
Z - DEC 1998 - T

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Steam Dryer Features
Profile 890 model dryers introduce steam to the
drying cycle. Steam cycles, controlled by algorithms,
alternate between steam injection into the dryer drum
and dryer heat modes to loosen the fabric fibers and
effectively reduce wrinkles.
Located in the Timed Dry Cycles,
the steam cycles are:
Steam Refresh• - Freshens up
to five gently worn garments
in the dryer, removing
wrinkles and odors to extend
for another wear.
Steam Dewrinkle• - Helps
remove stubborn wrinkles
from fuller loads, quickly
and conveniently, even from
clothes left in the dryer from
the day before.
The steam injection system
consists of a water inlet valve,
water valve timer, steam
generator, and a steam outlet in
the drum slide assembly.
A "Y" connector on the cold water faucet supplies
water to the dryer. The water valve inlet is located at
the bottom left on the rear panel of the dryer. A hose
carries the water to the steam generator.
The steam generator assembly and the water valve
timer are located on the right side under the top panel.
An outlet hose connects the steam generator to the
steam outlet located in the drum slide assembly. The
steam generator is contained within a sealed inclosure
which protects the electrical equipment from water
and steam leaks. A drain hose evacuates any water
or steam leaked into the inclosure to the bottom right
front corner of the dryer.
The steam generator assembly contains 2
thermostats: a regulating thermostat (230°F) and a
safety thermostat (403°F). The steam generator boils
water to supply steam. The regulating thermostat
monitors the temperature and maintains it within the
working range. At 230°F, it activates a solid state timer
that opens the water valve for 4 seconds to add 2-1/4
ounces of water to the steam generator.
The steam generator assembly is replaced as a unit.
Introduction
Other Features Include:
Large 7.5-cubic foot dryer drum - Reverses•
direction during cycle.
Integrated Drying Rack for drying delicate•
items, such as washable
sweaters.
Drum Lamp•
My Cycle selection saves a•
favorite cycle for future use.
Built-in service test mode.•
Specific dryer components
can be operated. Error
codes are recorded and
accessible on the control
panel display.
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 variable heater and
the blower to provide consistent, even heat.
Moisture Sensor - The moisture sensor allows•
the control to monitor the fabric for moisture
content and end the cycle at the desired
moisture level.
Flush Door Handle•
Reversible Door (Kit included.)•
UV Stabilizers - The control panel, control•
panel cover, and door outer panel have UV
stabilizers to prevent yellowing when exposed
to sunlight.
The GE dryer can be installed on top of the GE•
Front Load Washer. (Stacking kit supplied with
washer.)
Pedestal available at additional cost. White•
(model number DPVH515EJ0WW), Red (model
number DPVH515EJ0RR), and Gold (model
number DPVH515EJ0GG).

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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Control Features
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
Quick Start
If the screen is dark, press the POWER button to “wake up”
the display.
Press the
POWER
button.
Select a cycle by turning the
Cycle Knob.
If you selected a SENSOR CYCLE – just
press the START/PAUSE button.
If you selected a TIMED DRY CYCLE –
select your heat setting and the
amount of time you want your items
to dry by using the cursor buttons.
Then press the START/PAUSE button.
3
2
1
Special Cycle Status OR
Dryer Rack OR Timed Dry Est. Cycle Time
OR Time to Dry
Delay Time
Status Lint Filter Status Screen DELAY TIME
Power
Timed
Dry
Dry
Cycles
Specialty Cycles
Display
Sensor Dry Level
Dry TempMy Cycle
Start/Pause
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Dewrinkle Performance: algorithms/cycle design
When SteamRefresh is selected, a prompt will ask how many garments; 1 to 5. The default is 3.•
When SteamDewrinkle is selected, a prompt will ask for the load size. The default is Medium load.•
* At the end of the cooldown cycle, SteamRefresh has an additional 30-minute extended tumble with no heat or steam.
User Cycle Steam 1 Heat Up 1 Steam 2 Heat Up 2 Steam 3 Heat Up 3 Steam 4 Heat Up 4 Cooldown
Electric Duty cycles in minutes
Electric Duty cycles in minutes
STEAMREFRESH
1 Garment 1 2 4 0 0 0 0 5 2 *
STEAMREFRESH
2 Garment 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 5 2 *
STEAMREFRESH
3 Garment 3 2 4 0 0 0 0 5 2 *
STEAMREFRESH
4 Garment 5 2 4 0 0 0 0 5 2 *
STEAMREFRESH
5 Garment 6 2 4 0 0 0 0 5 2 *
STEAMDEWRINKLE
Small 1 2 4 2 4 2 4 5 2
STEAMDEWRINKLE
Medium 3 2 4 2 4 2 4 5 2
STEAMDEWRINKLE
Large 6 2 4 2 4 2 4 5 2
Gas Duty cycles in minutes
STEAMREFRESH
1 Garment 1 3 5 0 0 0 0 5 2 *
STEAMREFRESH
2 Garment 2 3 5 0 0 0 0 5 2 *
STEAMREFRESH
3 Garment 3 3 5 0 0 0 0 5 2 *
STEAMREFRESH
4 Garment 4 3 5 0 0 0 0 5 2 *
STEAMREFRESH
5 Garment 5 3 5 0 0 0 0 5 2 *
STEAMDEWRINKLE
Small 136363652
STEAMDEWRINKLE
Medium 436363652
STEAMDEWRINKLE
Large 936363652
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Electric Model
Component Locator Views
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Inlet Safety Thermostat
Heater Assembly
High Limit Thermostat
Blower Wheel
Blower Motor
(behind frame)
Drum Motor
Dual Idler Pully
Rack Dry Interlock Relay
Outlet Control Backup Thermostat
Rack Dry Thermostat (behind frame)
Outlet Control Thermistor (behind frame)
Triac Inlet Control Thermistor
Steam Interlock Relay
Vapor Shield
Power Board
Water Fill Timer
Steam Generator
Water Valve

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Gas Model
Inlet Safety Thermostat
High Limit Thermostat
Blower Wheel
Blower Motor
(behind frame)
Drum Motor
Dual Idler Pully
Rack Dry Thermostat (behind frame)
Outlet Control Thermistor (behind frame)
Steam Interlock Relay Vapor Shield
Power Board Water Fill Timer
Steam Generator
Water Valve
Inlet Control Thermistor
Outlet Control
Backup Thermostat
Burner Assembly
Rack Dry Calrod®Element
(inside combustion chamber)

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J4 J7
J1
J2
J11
J3 J17
J48
J10 J14 J13
J8 and J9
J5
Power Board Connector Locator View
K1 - Drum Motor Relay
K2 - Blower Motor Relay
K3 - Gas Ignitor Shut-Off and 2nd Stage Relay
K4 - Half-Power 1st Stage Relay (Gas)
K6 - Rack Dry Selection Relay
K7 - Drum Motor Reversing Relay
K8 - Rack Dry Circuit Mode Relay
K9 - Steam Relay
K10 - Lamp Relay
J 1 - L1 and Neutral Supply to Power Board
J2 - Drum Motor
J3 - Washer/Dryer Communication Cable
J4 - 5 VDC, Hall Effect Input, Logic Ground, Outlet
Control Thermistor, Inlet Control Thermistor
J5 - Model Selector
J7 - Sensor Rods
J8 and J9 - Rack Dry Circuit Selection
J10 - Rack Dry Mode Selection
J11 - Triac
J13 - Drum Lamp, Half Power (Gas)
J14 - Drum Direction
J17 - AC Inputs from Drum Motor and Power Board
J18 and J19 - Tumble Hold-Up (Gas)
J20 - Steam Generator and Interlock Relay
J48 - Ground
J18 and J19
K1
K2 K3 K4
K6 K7
K8 K10K9
J20