Wash System; Recirculation Pump - GE HTW200ASK_WW Technical Service Manual

Recirculation Pump

The recirculation pump is located on the bottom
front of the tub and is mounted directly to the
bottom of the tub. The recirculation pump is a
120 VAC pump used to recirculate water from the
tub assembly, up through a tube to the top of the
basket. The recirculation pump utilizes the tub cover
to spray water over the clothes.
Recirculation Pump Diagnostics
1. Disconnect power to the washer and access the
control board.
2. Disconnect the J512 connector from the board.
3. Check resistance from pin 1 brown wire to
pin 6 red wire. The resistance should read
approximately 31.7 ohms. If the resistance is
within range, ensure that the pump has 120 VAC
at the pump harness connector.
Recirculation Pump and Tube Removal
Before removing the drain or recirculation pump,
any water in the basket must be removed. If the
drain pump is inoperable, this is done by using a
transfer pump shown on the following page.
Lean the washer back using ergo-assisting prop
blocks or lay the washer on its side to access the
bottom of the tub.
1. Disconnect the recirculation tube from the
recirculation pump.
2. Pull downward on the tube to disengage it from
the tub.

Wash System

3. Disconnect the harness connector for the
recirculation pump.
4. Disconnect the wire tie securing the harness to
the platform assembly. A new wire tie comes
attached to the drain pump harness.
5. Remove three 3/8 hex head bolts securing the
pump to the tub.
6. Pull the pump away from the tub. Be sure the
The seal comes with a new pump but can be
ordered separately.
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Pump Seal