Gas Valve; Heater Assembly (Electric Models) - GE Profile DPSB650 Technical Service Manual

Heater Assembly (electric models)

The heater assembly is located behind the drum
and consists of 2 open coils fastened to a single
housing. Holes in the back of the drum allow air to
be drawn over the heating coils and into the drum.
Each heater coil is individually controlled by a
separate relay on the board and should have a
resistance reading of approximately 20 ohms.
To remove the heater assembly:
1. Remove the top panel, the front panel, and the
drum. (See Top Panel, Front Panel,
and Drum.)
2. Disconnect the lead wires from the heaters,
thermistor, inlet safety thermostat, and hi-limit
thermostat.
3. Remove 4 screws and the heater assembly.

Gas Valve

The gas valve is mounted by 2 screws to the front
right-hand side of the cabinet, behind the front
panel.
To remove the gas valve:
1. Shut the gas off to the unit.
2. Remove the top panel, front panel, and drum.
(See Top Panel, Front Panel, and Drum.)
3. Disconnect the elbow coupling from the gas
valve by turning counterclockwise (toward the
rear of the dryer).
4. Straighten the tab fastening the gas valve to
the dryer bottom.
5. Disconnect the wiring from the gas valve.
6. Remove 2 screws fastening the gas valve to
the cabinet, lift the valve off the tab, and
remove.
Heater
Heater
Assembly Assembly
Gas Gas
Valve Valve
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Screws Screws
Screws Screws
Tab
Tab
Elbow
Elbow