GE FRONT LOAD WASHER Repair Service Manual

GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky 40225 31-9135 GE Front Load Washer WBVH6240 WCVH6260 WHDVH626 Technical Service Guide DECEMBER 2005 GE Consumer & Industrial Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

– 2 – 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 ap pliance 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 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. GE Consumer & Industrial Technical Service Guide Copyright © 2005 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. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

– 3 – Table of Contents Basic Wash Cycle ............................................................................................................................................................. 18 Component Locator Views ........................................................................................................................................... 20 Control and Inverter Board Connections ............................................................................................................... 22 Control Board...................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Control Features ................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Control Panel ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Dampers ............................................................................................................................................................................... 46 Dispenser Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................ 29 Dispenser Motor ................................................................................................................................................................ 32 Door ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 42 Door Hinge ........................................................................................................................................................................... 44 Door Lock ............................................................................................................................................................................. 26 Door Strike............................................................................................................................................................................ 27 Error Codes .......................................................................................................................................................................... 53 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Heater Assembly............................................................................................................................................................... 37 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Inverter .................................................................................................................................................................................. 39 Line Filter .............................................................................................................................................................................. 28 Motor Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................ 40 Nomenclature .................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Operation Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 18 Outer Tub Assembly and Suspension .................................................................................................................... 49 Pedestal Installation (Washer and Dryer) .............................................................................................................. 12 Programming the Control Board ............................................................................................................................... 26 Pump ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Schematic ............................................................................................................................................................................ 58 Service Panel ...................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Service Test Mode............................................................................................................................................................. 51 Stacking Instructions ...................................................................................................................................................... 15 Top Panel .............................................................................................................................................................................. 23 Tub Gasket (Boot) .............................................................................................................................................................. 44 Using the Washer ............................................................................................................................................................. 10 Warranty for 2005 Product.......................................................................................................................................... 60 Warranty for 2006 and Later Product .................................................................................................................... 61 Washer Components ...................................................................................................................................................... 23 Washer Features............................................................................................................................................................... 8 Wash Basket ....................................................................................................................................................................... 47 Water Level Control ......................................................................................................................................................... 33 Water Valve ......................................................................................................................................................................... 34 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

– 4 – Model Number Nomenclature The letter designating the year repeats every 12 years. Example: T - 1974 T - 1986 T - 1998 The nomenclature tag is located on the bottom front corner on the right side of the cabinet. Note: The technical sheet is located behind the control panel. Serial Number The ﬁrst two characters of the serial number identify the month and year of manufacture. Example: AH123456S = January, 2005 A - JAN 2005 - H D - FEB 2004 - G F - MAR 2003 - F G - APR 2002 - D H - MAY 2001 - A L - JUN 2000 - Z M - JUL 1999 - V R - AUG 1998 - T S - SEP 1997 - S T - OCT 1996 - R V - NOV 1995 - M Z - DEC 1994 - L Nomenclature Capacity/Conﬁguration V = Very Big W C V H 6 2 6 0 F 0 W W Brand W = General Electric Feature Packages B = Base C = Contract/HPS HD = Brand Feature Pack Backsplash Control/Platform H = Horizontal Engineering Revision Alpha or Numeric Color WW - White GG - Granite Model Year F - 2005 G - 2006 H - 2007 J - 2008 K - 2009 Fuel/Voltage 0 = US Voltage Control Features Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

– 5 – Introduction The new GE Front Load Washer has the following features: Energy Star Qualification assures less energy waste and lower utility bills. 10 wash cycles include a variety of fabric-specific settings, from Extra-Heavy Cottons to Easy-Care Colors. My Cycle selection saves a favorite cycle for future use. Dispenser adds diluted detergent, bleach, and fabric softener at the correct time during the wash or rinse cycles. A nozzle sprays water on the inner door glass to reduce detergent and mineral buildup. End-Of-Cycle Signal alerts user when the cycle is done, saving time between loads. Signal volume can be adjusted. Overflow protection activates the drain pump whenever water reaches overflow level. Service test mode built-in. Specific washer components can be operated. Error codes are recorded and accessible on the control panel's 7-segment display. Two piece plastic outer tub is formed from tough, lightweight polypropylene. The wash tub is constructed of durable stainless steel. Two suspension springs and four dampers provide maximum off-balance load protection with minimal vibration transfer to the floor. Intricate door lock keeps the door locked during operation. Blackout protection. Restoring power resumes cycle where it was interrupted. Eliminating restarting entire wash cycle. Flush door handle. UV stabilizers are utilized on the control panel, top cover, and door outer panel to prevent yellowing when exposed to sunlight. The GE dryer can be installed on top of the washer. (Stacking kit supplied with washer.) Pedestal available at additional cost. White (model number SBSD227FWW) and granite (model number SBSD227FGG). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

– 6 – Control Features (Continued Next Page) EASY CARE STAIN WASH COLORS/ NORMAL WHITES RINSE & SPIN SPEED WASH DELICATES HANDWASH ACTIVE WEAR HOLD3 SEC TOSTORE MY CYCLE PRE WASH EXTRA RINSE SPIN DELAY DOOR LOCKED 1 5 3 4 6 2 Model WCVH6260 11 10 12 7 8 9 1 5 3 4 6 2 Model WHDVH626 11 10 12 7 8 9 ACTIVE WEAR EASY CARE STAIN WASH COLORS/ NORMAL RINSE & SPIN DRAIN & SPIN DELICATES SPEED WASH WHITES HANDWASH PRE WASH EXTRA RINSE SPIN DELAY DOOR LOCKED 1 5 3 4 6 2 Model WBVH6240 11 10 7 8 9 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

– 7 – 1 2 Power Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the washer into standby mode. NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Wash Cycles The wash cycles are optimized for specific types of wash loads. The chart below will help you match the wash setting with the loads. WHITES For heavily to lightly soiled white cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. COLOR/NORMAL For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. STAIN WASH For heavy soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. EASY CARE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items. (PERMA PRESS) ACTIVE WEAR For active sports, exercise and some casual wear clothes. Fabrics include modern technology finishes and fibers such as spandex, stretch and micro-fibers. DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil. Provides gentle tumbling and soak during wash and rinse. HANDWASH For items labeled hand-washable with light soils. Provides gentle rocking to mimic the handwashing action. WOOLMARK The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by Woolmark ® for the washing of machine washable Woolmark ® products provided that the products are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine. MY CYCLE Press to use, create, or modify custom wash cycles. SPEED WASH For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Cycle time is approximately 30 minutes, depending on selected options. DRAIN & SPIN Drain and spin at any time. RINSE & SPIN To quickly rinse out any items at any time. Soil Level Changing the SOIL LEVEL increases or decreases the wash time to remove different amounts of soil. To change the SOIL LEVEL, press the SOIL LEVEL button until you have reached the desired setting. You can choose between Extra Light, Light, Normal or Heavy soil. Spin Speed Changing the SPIN SPEED changes the final spin speed of the cycles. Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when changing the SPIN SPEED. To change the SPIN SPEED, press the SPIN SPEED button until you have reached the desired setting. Higher spin speeds are not available on certain cycles, such as Delicates. Higher spin speeds remove more water from the clothes and will help reduce dry time, but may also increase the possibility of setting wrinkles on some fabrics. Wash Temp Adjust to select the proper water termperature for the wash cycle. The prewash and rinse water is always cold to help reduce energy usage and reduce setting of stains and wrinkles. Follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when selecting the wash temperature. To change the wash temperature, press the WASH TEMP button until you have reached the desired setting. The Sanitized wash temperature is not available on certain cycles, such as Delicates. NOTE: The first 10 seconds of the wash fill is always cold. This feature assists in conditioning the fabric and preventing stains from setting on garments. START/PAUSE Press to start a wash cycle. If the washer is running, pressing it once will pause the washer and unlock the door. Press again to restart the wash cycle. NOTE: If the washer is paused and the cycle is not restarted within 2 hours, the current wash cycle will be cancelled. 3 4 5 6 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

– 8 – Cycle Signal Use the SIGNAL button to change the volume of the end of cycle signal. Press the button until you reach the desired volume. Prewash Prewash is an extra wash before the main wash. Use it for heavily soiled clothes or for clothes with a care label that recommends prewashing before washing. Be sure to add high-efficiency detergent, or the proper wash additive to the prewash dispenser. Extra Rinse Use an extra rinse when additional rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt and detergent from soiled loads. Delay Start You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 12 hours. Press the DELAY START button to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle, then press the START button. The machine will count down and start automatically at the correct time. NOTE: If you forget to fully close the door, a reminder signal will beep reminding you to do so. NOTE: If you open the door when the delay is counting down, the machine will enter the pause state. You must close the door and press START again in order to restart the countdown. Lock You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock the controls after you have started a cycle. Children cannot accidentally start the washer by touching pads with this option selected. To lock the washer, press and hold the lock button for 3 seconds. To unlock the washer controls, press and hold the lock button for 3 seconds. The control lock icon on the display will light up when it is on. NOTE: The POWER button can still be used when the machine is locked. HOLD 3 SEC TO STORE MY CYCLE MY CYCLE To save a favorite cycle, set the desired settings and hold down the MY CYCLE button for 3 seconds. A beep will sound to indicate the cycle has been saved. To use your custom cycle, press the MY CYCLE button before washing a load. To change the saved cycle, set the desired settings and hold down the MY CYCLE button for 3 seconds. NOTE: When using MY CYCLE, wash options cannot be modified after the cycle has been started. NOTE: If you change wash options with MY CYCLE before starting the cycle, the MY CYCLE light will turn off and you will be returned to the base cycle. 7 8 9 10 11 12 (Continued Next Page) Washer Features Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

– 9 – The Dispenser Drawer Slowly open the dispenser drawer by pulling it out until it stops. After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser drawer. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the bleach, fabric softener or detergent. You may see water in the bleach and fabric softener compartments at the end of the cycle. This is a result of the flushing/siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the washer. The Liquid Bleach Compartment If desired, measure out the recommended amount of liquid bleach, not to exceed 1/3 cup (80 ml) and pour into the center compartment labeled “LIQUID BLEACH” marked with this symbol . Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the bleach which could result in damaged clothes. NOTE: Do not use powdered bleach in the dispenser. The Fabric Softener Compartment If desired, pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the compartment labeled “FABRIC SOFTENER.” Use only liquid fabric softener in the dispenser. Dilute with water to the maximum fill line. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could stain clothes. NOTE: Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash load. The Detergent Compartment ■ High efficiency detergent is recommended for this washer. Use the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount. The detergent selection insert must be placed in the detergent compartment in a specific position according to what type of detergent you are using. ■ Powder Detergent – Place the insert in the rear position. The Powder Icons must line up on center when the insert is in the powder position. ■ Liquid Detergent – Place the insert in the forward position. The Liquid Icons must line up on center when the insert is in the liquid position. Move the insert by pulling it up and replace it by sliding it down between either the rear or front detergent compartment molded rails, as desired, for powder or liquid detergent. ■ Add measured detergent to the front left detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer. ■ Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the beginning of the wash cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent can be used. ■ Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the load. Avoid using too much detergent in your washer as it can lead to oversudsing and detergent residue being left on the clothes. Insert in rear position for powder detergent Insert in forward position for liquid detergent The Prewash Compartment ■ Only use the Prewash Compartment if you are selecting the Prewash cycle for heavily soiled clothes. Add measured detergent or prewash additive to the back left prewash compartment of the dispenser drawer. ■ Detergent or prewash additive is flushed from the dispenser in the prewash cycle (if selected). NOTE: Liquid detergent will drain into the washer drum as it is added. ■ Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the load. Avoid using too much detergent in your washer as it can lead to over sudsing and detergent residue being left on the clothes. Powder Icons Liquid Icons Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

– 10 – Sorting Wash Loads Loading the Washer Wash drum may be fully loaded with loosely added items. Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.). To add items after washer has started, press START/PAUSE and wait until the door is unlatched. The washer may take up to 30 seconds to unlock the door after pressing START/PAUSE depending on the machine conditions. Do not try to force open the door when it is locked. After the door unlocks, open gently. Add items, close the door and press START/PAUSE to restart. Colors Whites Lights Darks Soil Heavy Normal Light Fabric Delicates Easy Care Sturdy Cottons Lint Lint Producers Lint Collectors ■ Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load. ■ Washing single items is not recommended. This may cause an out-of-balance load. Add one or two similar items. ■ Pillows and comforters should not be mixed with other items. This may cause an out-of-balance load. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. Using the Washer (Continued Next Page) Care and Cleaning Exterior: Immediately wipe off any spills. Wipe with damp cloth. Do not hit surface with sharp objects. Interior: Dry around the washer door opening, flexible gasket and door glass. These areas should always be clean to ensure a water tight seal. Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses. Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather. When moving the washer, the tub should be kept stationary by using the shipping bolts removed during installation. If these parts are not available, they can be ordered by visiting our Website at www.GEAppliances.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES. Long Vacations: Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets. Drain all water from hoses if weather will be below freezing. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

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