GE Profile WPGT9150 User manual

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GE Profile Washer
WPGT9150

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Control Lock
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•To lock and unlock control
•Press soil level and wash/rinse for 3 seconds
•Replacement control may be shipped in locked mode

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WPGT9150 Service Mode
•To Enter Service Mode:
•In idle state (No display on SSD)
•Press and hold Wash/Rinse + Spin Speed then
press Power button to enter service mode
•If control does not display “t1”, the press and
hold sequence was not executed correctly.
•Press POWER to clear display, then re-enter
Service Mode.

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To Enter Service Mode
•First press and Hold Wash/Rinse and Spin Speed buttons
•Then press the Power button
•Display will show t1
t1

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Service Mode
•Press the Cycles Button to Navigate from Test to Test
(This also exits an existing Test)
•Press the Start Button to enter/enable a Test and to
navigate from subtest to subtest

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Service Mode
•T1 - LED Check
•T2 - Software Revision
•T3 - Water Valve and Dispenser Check
•T4 - Drain Pump Check
•T5 - Agitate Test
•T6 - Spin Test
•T7 - Controlled Spin Test Approx 230rpm’s
•T8 - Error Code Test

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Error Codes
Display Error
E1 Over flow Error Critical
E2 Inverter not operating correctly Critical
E4 Inlet Valve Failure Critical
E5 Pump Failure Critical
E6 Clutch Error Critical
E7 Pressure Sensor Failure Critical
E8 Lid Switch Failure Critical
E9 EEPROM Error Control inoperable
D1 Motor not rotate properly Critical
D2 No Brake Resistance Critical
D3 Coupling Error Critical
D4 IPM Thermistor Error Non-Critical
D5 Lid Switch Error
(3 continuous wash cycles without a Lid Switch operation.) Critical

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Error Codes
•All Error codes will be displayed to
consumer (except for E9 EEPROM error)
•All critical errors will disable washer until
error is cleared
•Power off unit to clear errors (if error
returns, machine will require service)
•D-5 error may not be critical on early
production units (see D5 information)

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Service Mode
•To Exit Service Mode:
•Press the Power Button.
•If no key is pressed for 15 minutes, the
control will automatically exit Service
Mode and enter the Idle State.

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Test 1 – LED Component Check
•The display will initially show “t1”.
•Press the Start button, the Display will initially
toggle between “t1” and “H3”. All LED’s turn on.
This cycle will continue until the Start button or
Cycle button is pressed.
•When Start button is pressed, come back to “t1”.
When Cycle button is pressed, Control
advances to “t2

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Test 2 – Software Revision
•The display will initially show “t2”.
•Press the Start button, the Display will
initially toggle between “t2” and current
revision of the software on unit. The
display will show this until the Start button
or Cycle button is pressed.
•The button operation can be checked
while in this Test.

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Test 3 – 5 Step Water Valve and
Dispenser Check
•The display shall initially show “t3”. When the water level increases the display will also increase
•Start button pressed 1 time – The Display will toggle between “A” and the water level. The Cold
Valve will be energized and dispense water through the Detergent dispenser and remain this way
until the Start or Cycle button is pressed.
•Start button pressed a 2nd time - The Display will toggle between “b” and the water level. The
Hot Valve will be energized and remain this way until the Start or Cycle button is pressed.
•Start button is pressed a 3rd time - The Display will toggle between “c” and the water level.
The control will turn on the Hot Valve and dispense water through the Pretreat Dispenser and will
remain this way until the Start or Cycle button is pressed.
•Start button is pressed a 4th time - The Display will toggle between “d” and the water level. The
control will turn on the Cold Valve and dispense water through the Bleach Dispenser. This will
remain this way until the Start or Cycle button is pressed.
•Start button is pressed a 5th time - The Display will toggle between “E” and the water level.
The control will turn on the Cold Valve and dispense water through the Softener Dispenser. This
will remain this way until the Start or Cycle button is pressed. When Start button is pressed,
returns to “t3”. When Cycle button is pressed, exit the test and advance to next test “t4”.
•In every step washer control should monitor the water level. When the water level reaches level 7
washer control will turn off the water valve. Then exit the test to “t3”. (Control should ignore the
start button at this time in Test 3.)

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Test 4 – Drain Pump Check
•The display will initially show “t4”.
•Once the start button is pushed, the Display will
initially toggle between “t4” and the water level.
•The drain pump will be enabled for a maximum
of 60 seconds (or until the Power or Start button
is pressed). Once the 60 seconds has elapsed,
the control will go back to the “t4” state. At this
time, the display will toggle between “t4” and the
water level with the drain pump off. When Start
button is pressed, returns to “t4”test.
•When Cycle button is pressed, exit the test and
move to next test “t5”.

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Test 5 – Agitate Test
•The display will initially show “t5”.
•Once the Start button is pushed, the SSD will
initially toggle between “t5” and the estimated
agitate RPM. The control will enable agitation
and remain there for a maximum of 3 minutes
(or until the Cycle or Start button is pressed).
When Start button is pressed, returns to “t5”.
When Cycle button is pressed, exit the test and
advance to next test “t6”.

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Test 6 –Spin Test
•The display will initially show “t6”.
•Once the Start button is pushed, the Display will initially
toggle between “t6” and the spin RPM’s (About
1000RPM ±30RPM).
•The Drain pump will automatically turn ON until there is
no water in the tub, and then drain pump will cycle off.
Washer will spin at the HIGH setting. The control will
remain in this state for maximum of 3 minutes (or until
the Cycle or Start button is pressed). When Start button
is pressed, returns to “t6”. When Cycle button is
pressed, exit the test and advance to next test “t7”.

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Test 7 –Alpha Spin Test
•The display will initially show “t7”.
•Press the Start button, the SSD will initially
toggle between “t7” and the estimated RPM
(Speed is about 230RPM ±20RPM.). The
control shall enable Alpha spin mode and
remain there for a maximum of 3 minutes (or
until the Cycle or Start button is pressed).
When Start button is pressed, returns to “t7”.
When Cycle button is pressed, exit the test and
advance to test “t8”.

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Test 8 – Error Code Test
•The display will initially show “t8”.
•Press the Start button. If there are Errors, the Display
will show “t8” and then the display will show the last error
code.
•The control will sort a maximum of 5 errors on a “first in,
first out” basis. This will be displayed continually until the
Start button is pressed.
•Press the Start button and the Control will exit and
Power Off. This exercise will clear all faults and allow
the control to be operational again.
•If there are no Errors, The Display will toggle between
“t8” and “nE” until start button is pressed. Press the
Start button and the Control will exit and Power Off.