GE Profile ENERGY STAR WPDH8800J Installation instructions

New GE Profile Front Load Washer
WPDH8800J
Pub # 08-MAN-AW-04Robert Gauthier, Training & Technical Support (31-9168)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Warning: This information 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.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury while servicing this unit, disconnect power before
servicing. 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
Circuit Board Connections 9
Clean Pump Filter 6
Component Locator Views7, 8
Control Board15, 16, 17
Control Panel 13, 14
Dampers 48, 49
Diagnostic Tests 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60
Dispenser Assembly 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
Door 43, 44, 45, 46, 47
Door Lock 20, 21
Error Codes 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 67
Front Panel 22
GE Profile Washer
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New Features 5
GE Profile Washer Warranty4
Heater Assembly 36
Inverter 37, 38, 39
Inverter Board10
Line Filter 18, 19
Motor Assembly 40, 41, 42
Power Board Assembly 28, 29
Power Supply Board (rear cover off) 12
Power Supply Board (rear cover on)11
Pump 35
Schematic 68
Service Test Mode 50, 51, 52, 53, 54
Water Level Control 30, 31, 32, 33
Water Valve 34
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GE Profile Washer Warranty
For The Period Of:
One Year Any part From the date of original purchase.
Any part of the washer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this
limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service
costs to replace the defective part.
Second through Fifth Year From the date of the original purchase
The suspension strut assembly, motor and motor controller if any of these parts should fail due
to a defect in materials or workmanship. GE will also replace the washer top panel, front panel
or service panel if they should rust under operating conditions. During this additional three-year
limited warranty, you will be responsible for any labor or related service costs.
Second through Tenth Year From the date of the original purchase
The outer tub and driven pulley if any of these parts should fail due to a defect in materials
or workmanship. During this additional eight-year limited warranty, you will be responsible
for any labor or related service costs.
Lifetime of Product From the date of the original purchase
The washer basket if it should fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this
product lifetime limited warranty, you will be responsible for any labor or related service costs.
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Increased Basket Capacity:
Minimum 3.35 DOE [3.9 IEC]
Modern Control Interface:
GE designed controls with VFD,
Radial Knob, and Keypad
New Front Panels & Door:
New panels and door
assembly to mount on
Magellan cabinet chassis
Quiet Pack:
Sound insulation added for lower
noise
Communication with
Dryer:
Internal harness and
connector for sending
cycle information to Dryer
Higher Spin Speed:
Minimum 1300 RPM
Bulk Dispense Ready:
All units with built in
tubing and wiring
connection located on rear
of unit, ready for future
Bulk Dispenser Module
program
Tall Pedestal Option:
14” Tall Pedestal with Drawer for
more storage space
Improved Dispenser:
GE Profile Washer – New Features
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Clean Pump Filter
Due to the nature of the front-load washer, it is sometimes possible for small
articles to pass to the pump. The washer has a filter to capture lost items so they
are not dumped to the drain.
To retrieve lost items, clean out the pump filter.
1) Using a coin in the notch on the door, open the
access door.
2) Place a shallow pan or dish under the pump
access door and towels on the floor in front of
the washer to protect the floor. It is normal to
catch about a cup of water when the filter is
removed.
3) Turn the pump filter counterclockwise and
remove the filter.
4) Clean the debris from the filter.
5) Replace the filter and turn clockwise to the
marked position.
6) Close the access door.
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Component Locator Views
Top View
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Front View
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Circuit Board Connections
Control Board
Input from
Power Board
VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display)
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Inverter Board
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