Latch System; Latch Switch Diagnosis - GE CDT865SxJ0 Series Technical Service Manual

4. Continue to push the gasket into the track to the
bottom of the tub and extending the gasket 2 in.
to the center of the tub..
2 inches
5. Always run the dishwasher to test for leaks.

Latch System

The door switches are rated at 13.5 VDC. The
door latch switches open and close the line and
neutral break relays on the main control. The latch
assembly is located on top of the tub. A strike on the
door activates the switches, and the latch assembly
holds the door in when the door is latched closed.
Latch
Paws
The dishwasher must be pulled out 6 to 8 inches
from its installed position to replace the latch switch.
Latch Switch
Door Latch / Switch Assembly Replacement
1. Remove power to the dishwasher.
2. Remove the dishwasher from its installed
position, approximately 6 to 8 inches.
3. Remove two screws, (R2 Robertson / Carpenters
Bit or #2 Phillips screwdriver).
4. Disconnect the wiring to the switch.

Latch Switch Diagnosis

Diagnoses can be accomplished in Consumer Error
Strike
Mode (see Consumer Error Mode in the Electronic
Controls section of this service guide), or with an
ohm meter at the main control board as described
below.
1. Access the main board.
2. Locate and disconnect connector J711.
3. Check continuity from pin 3 (tan and red) to pin
4 (violet and yellow) and pin 3 (tan and red) to
pin 5 (white and silver). Both should be open
when the door is open and closed when the
door is closed.
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