GE Profile PTDS650EM How to use

GE Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
31-9205
PTDS650EM
PTDS650GM
Technical Service Guide
December 2010
GE Appliances
SETTINGS
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TEMPERATURE DRYNESS
SENSOR DRY
TIME DRY
START
STEAM REFRESH
STEAM DEWRINKLE
Profile Stainless Steel Drum
Gas and Electric Dryers with Steam

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GE Appliances
Technical Service Guide
Copyright © 2010
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 ............................................................................................................................................................21
Airflow ....................................................................................................................................................................................14
Blower Wheel......................................................................................................................................................................28
Burner Assembly and LP Conversion......................................................................................................................31
Component Locator Views...........................................................................................................................................16
Control Board Connector Locator View .................................................................................................................18
Control Features............................................................................................................................................................... 7
Control Panel.......................................................................................................................................................................19
Cycle Matrix Chart............................................................................................................................................................15
Door Switch ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Drive Belt...............................................................................................................................................................................24
Drum.......................................................................................................................................................................................25
Drum Light Receptacle...................................................................................................................................................22
Drum Shaft and Bearing................................................................................................................................................25
Drum Slide Assembly......................................................................................................................................................20
Dryer Components...........................................................................................................................................................19
Dryer Features...................................................................................................................................................................11
Electronic Control ............................................................................................................................................................38
Flame Detector ..................................................................................................................................................................33
Front Panel...........................................................................................................................................................................20
Gas Valve..............................................................................................................................................................................32
Gas Valve Coils...................................................................................................................................................................31
Heater Assembly...............................................................................................................................................................30
High Limit Thermostat....................................................................................................................................................37
Idler Assembly....................................................................................................................................................................26
Ignitor.....................................................................................................................................................................................33
Ignitor Circuit Operation................................................................................................................................................34
Inlet Control Thermistor.................................................................................................................................................35
Inlet Safety Thermostat.................................................................................................................................................35
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Moisture Sensor ................................................................................................................................................................23
Motor ......................................................................................................................................................................................28
Nomenclature .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Operation Overview.........................................................................................................................................................13
Outlet Control Backup Thermostat...........................................................................................................................37
Outlet Control Thermistor .............................................................................................................................................36
Reversing the Door ..........................................................................................................................................................12
Schematics and Wiring Diagrams............................................................................................................................43
Service Test Mode.............................................................................................................................................................39
Steam Nozzle......................................................................................................................................................................21
Top Panel ..............................................................................................................................................................................19
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................39
Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................................................45
Water Inlet Valve ..............................................................................................................................................................26
Water Line Connection .................................................................................................................................................. 6

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Steam and SensorDry Plus™ Features
Profile 650 model dryers now incorporate two new
steam features. These units do not utilize a separate
steam generator. These dryers use a water valve and
a steam nozzle that functions as a “misting” orifice. It
works in 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 five 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 inlet is located at the bottom left on the
rear panel of the dryer. A hose carries the water to the
misting orifice.
Other Features Include:
• Rotary electronic controls with Adaptive Logic -
Simplify cycle selection with easy-to-use rotary
dial controls. Adaptive Logic allows the dryer
to adapt to household conditions for efficient
performance.
• 5 heat selections - Offer enhanced drying
performance and fabric care.
• Cycle countdown display with LED indicators -
Know exactly how much time is left for each cycle
with bright display and lights.
Introduction
• Antibacterial cycle - Reduces certain types of
bacteria by 99.9%
• Delicate cycle with low-heat setting - Low-
heat setting and gentle wash cycle help
protect delicate garments.
• Deluxe dryer rack - Allows
tumble-free drying of items
like washable sweaters,
sneakers, and stuffed
animals.
• Damp Dry cycle - Allows
you to remove select items
for hang drying or damp
ironing.
• Large 7.0-cubic foot
stainless steel dryer drum
• Drum Lamp
• 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 heater and the blower to provide
consistent, even heat.
• SensorDry Plus™ - A moisture sensor allows
the control to monitor the fabric for moisture
content and end the cycle at the desired
moisture level.
• Built-in service test mode. Specific dryer
components can be operated. Error codes are
recorded and accessible on the control panel
display.
• Flush Door Handle
• Reversible Door

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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.
Product
W = Washer
D = Dryer
P T D S 6 5 0 E L W W
Brand
P = Profile
D = General Electric
Configuration
T = Top Load
F = Front Load
Key Feature
S = Steam
N = None
Color
WW = White
BB = Black
MV = Metallic Red
MG = Metallic Gold
MS = Metallic Block
Model Year Designator
L = 2010
Fuel
E = Electric
G = Gas
Series
Nomenclature
Serial Number
The first two characters of the serial number
identify the month and year of manufacture.
Example: ZT123456S = December, 2010
Z- DEC 2010 - T
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
The letter designating
the year repeats every
12 years.
Example:
T - 2010
T - 1998
T - 1986

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Water Line Connection
4. Insert the filter screen in the coupling of the
washer’s inlet hose. If a rubber flat washer is
already in place remove it before installing the
filter screen. Attach this coupling to one male
end of the ‘’Y’’ connector. Tighten by hand until
firmly seated.
5. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and
attach the dryer’s long inlet hose to the other
male end of the ‘’Y’’ connector. Tighten by hand
until firmly seated.
6. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and
attach the other end of the dryer’s long inlet
hose to the fill valve connector at the bottom
of the dryer back panel. Tighten by hand until
firmly seated.
WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within
42 in. (107 cm) of your washer’s water inlet. The
faucets MUST be 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) garden hose-type
faucets so inlet hoses can be connected. Water
pressure MUST be between 10 and 120 pounds per
square inch. Your water department can advise you
of your water pressure.
Note: A water softener is recommended to reduce
buildup of scale inside the steam nozzle if the home
water supply is very hard.
CONNECTING INLET HOSES
To produce steam, the dryer must connect to the
cold water supply. Since the washer must also
connect to the cold water, a “Y” connector is inserted
to allow both inlet hoses to make that connection at
the same time.
Note: Use the new inlet hoses provided; never use
old hoses.
1. Turn the cold water faucet off. Remove the
washer inlet hose from the washer fill valve
connector (cold).
2. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and
screw the female coupling of the short hose
onto the washer fill valve connector. Tighten by
hand until firmly seated.
3. Attach the female end of the ‘’Y’’ connector to
the male coupling of the short hose. Ensure the
rubber flat washer is in place. Tighten by hand
until firmly seated.
8. Turn the water faucet on.
9. Check for leaks around the ‘’Y’’ connector, faucet
and hose couplings.
7. Using pliers, tighten all the couplings with an
additional two–thirds turn.
Note: Do not overtighten. Damage to the couplings
may result.

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Control Features
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• Clean lint filter • Add clothes • Select Dry Cycle • Shut door
• Push START
NOTE: When making a selection with any knob, simply point the knob anywhere within the shaded range
for that setting.
Quick Start Guide
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SETTINGS TEMPERATURE DRYNESS
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20 DEWRINKLE
10 QUICK FLUFF
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SMALL LOAD
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Note: When making a selection with any knob, simply point the knob anywhere within the shaded range for
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End of Cycle Signal
This signal will sound just before the end of the cycle to remind you to remove the clothes.
If you select the EXTENDED TUMBLE option, the signal will sound at the end of the drying time and will
sound several times during the EXTENDED TUMBLE cycle. This will remind you that it is time to remove
the clothes.
Note:
• Remove garments promptly at the sound of signal. Place clothes on hangers so wrinkles won’t set
in.
• Use the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL especially when drying fabrics like polyester knits and permanent
press. These fabrics should be removed so wrinkles won’t set in.
• If the beeper is turned off, the dryer will go in Idle state and the control will display a "00" for up to
6 minutes unless the door is opened or the Stop/Cancel key is pressed.
Extended Tumble (Wrinkle Care)
Use this option to minimize the wrinkles in clothes. It provides approximately 1 hour of no-heat
tumbling after the clothes are dry.
If the EXTEND TUMBLE option is selected, at the end of the cycle, "00" will be displayed on the segment
display. At this moment, the control beeps every 90 seconds, provided the user turned the beeper
on. If the user turns off the beeper, then there will not be any beep. If the user deselects (i.e., turns off)
the EXTEND TUMBLE option while the cycle is in EXTEND TUMBLE mode, then the dryer immediately
stops. If the EXTEND TUMBLE and SIGNAL option is selected, the signal will sound every five minutes
while EXTEND TUMBLE is running.
Temperature
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MEDIUM
LOW
EXTRA LOW
NO HEAT
Dryness - Selection only used for SENSOR cycles. TIMED CYCLES run for the selected time at the
MORE DRY
DRY
LESS DRY
DAMP
selected temperatures.
For regular to heavy cottons.
Note: STEAM DEWRINKLE and STEAM REFRESH require the High Temperature setting.
For synthetics, blends, delicates, and items labeled permanent press.
For delicates, synthetics. and items labeled tumble dry low.
For delicates, synthetics. and items labeled tumble dry low.
For fluffing items without heat. For use only with the TIMED DRY cycles.
Use for heavy-duty fabrics.
Use for a normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle for
energy savings.
Use for lighter fabrics.
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Message Displayed Description
The message “PAUSE” will scroll across the display
when the dryer’s cycle is paused. The cycle may be
restarted by pressing the START button.
The message “door” will be displayed when the door
is opened during the dryer’s cycle.
The message “HEAt” will be displayed when the start
button is pressed for a steam refresh or de-wrinkle
cycle. Turn the temperature knob to “High” and press
the start button.
Estimated Time Remaining Display
• Displays the approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle.
• If the estimated time remaining is 60 minutes or more, “1H” will flash in the display, followed by the additional
remaining minutes. When the time remaining is less than 60 minutes, the timer will count down.
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Drying Cycles—Sensor cycles automatically determine fabric dryness. Timed cycles run for the selected time.
COTTONS For cottons and most linens.
EASY CARE For wrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits.
DELICATES For delicate items, special-care fabrics and knits.
MIXED LOAD For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.
TIMED DRY Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time.
DAMP DRY For leaving items partially damp.
DEWRINKLE For removing wrinkles from items that are clean and dry or that are very lightly damp.
QUICK FLUFF For freshening or fluffing up already dry clothing, fabric, linens and pillows. Use with NO HEAT.
Provides 10 minutes of no-heat tumbling.
DRYEL Designed for use with DRYEL®“dry-clean only” fabric care system. See product package
for directions. For questions or issues related to the use and performance of DRYEL, call
1.800.214.8913, or visit the DRYEL Website at www.dryel.com.
ANTI-BACTERIAL This option reduces certain types of bacteria by 99.9%, including: Staphylococcus aureus,
Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae*. The anti-bacterial process occurs
when high heat is used during a portion of the drying cycle.
NOTE: Do not use this cycle on delicate fabrics.
*The Anti-Bacterial Cycle is Certified by NSFInternational (formerly National Sanitation
Foundation) to NSFProtocol P154 Sanitization Performance of Residential Clothes Dryers.
KNITS For knits with fabric care labels that say “Machine Dry”.
TOWELS For most towels and linens.
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STEAM REFRESH For slightly wrinkled dry garments. Significantly reduces wrinkles. After the STEAM REFRESH
( on some models) Cycle, the unit will beep (if Signal is selected) and display “00.”
Steam Refresh Large is recommended for 3-5 garments and Small for 1-2 garments.
NOTE: Steam cycles are not intended for use with towels.
NOTE: A single extremely light fabric item may need to have an additional item included in =
the STEAM REFRESH cycle to achieve optimum results.
Important - the temperature setting must be set to HIGH and water must be turned on
before running the STEAM REFRESH cycle.
STEAM For use with larger loads than STEAM REFRESH. Ideal for loads left in dryer for an extended
DEWRINKLE time.
(on some models) STEAM DEWRINKLE Large is recommended for 8-13 garments and Small for 6-7 garments.
NOTE: Steam cycles are not intended for use with towels
Important! - the temperature setting must be set to HIGH and water must be turned on
before running the STEAM DEWRINKLE cycle.
START—Close the dryer door. Press START. Opening the door during operation will stop the dryer. To restart the
dryer, close the door and press START to complete the cycle. If the dryer is running, press once to pause the cycle;
press again to continue the cycle. If the dryer is paused for more than 24 hours, the cycle will be cancelled.
To stop the cycle, hold the button for 3 seconds.
NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gas), size of load, types
of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.
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Wrinkle Care
Use this option to minimize the wrinkles in clothes. It provides approximately 15 minutes of no-heat tumbling
after the clothes are dry.
This option can only be used with the COTTONS, EASY CARE and DELICATES cycles. If you are using CYCLE
SIGNAL and you select the WRINKLE CARE option, a signal will sound at the end of the drying time and several
times during the WRINKLE CARE cycle. This will remind you that it is time to remove the clothes.
If WRINKLE CARE is not ON, the dryer will stop once the timer reaches the WRINKLE CARE mark on the cycle dial.
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