Door Sensing Switch - GE WCVH4800K Technical Service Manual

Door Sensing Switch

The door sensing switch provides feedback to the
main control board as to the status of the washer
door. If the switch fails to close, the cycle will not
start.
Specifi c failures associated with the door switch
can initiate error codes dE, dE1, and dE3. (See
.)
Codes
The door sensing switch is fastened to the front
panel with a locking tab.
To remove the door sensing switch:
1. Open the door.
2. Using a small fl at blade screwdriver, carefully
pry out the left-side of the switch to locate the
locking tab.
3. Press the locking tab in and pull the switch from
the front panel.
Tab
4. Disconnect the switch wire harness.
Front Panel
The front panel is inserted into 3 hooks attached to
the bottom of the cabinet and held in place with 4
Phillips-head screws. A gasket provides a watertight
seal between the front panel and outer tub. The
front of the gasket is secured to the front panel
fl ange by a spring and wire located in the fold of the
Error
gasket. The door lock and door sensing switch are
attached to the front panel.
To remove the front panel:
Note: The following step will require raising the
front of the washer approximately 2 inches. It may
be helpful to use prop block (PN# WX05X10016), to
safely raise the washer.
1. Raise the front of the washer approximately 2
inches.
2. Remove the 2 Phillips-head/10-mm hex-head
screws (1 on each side), that attach the front
panel to the right and left side hooks.
3. Lower the front of the washer to fl oor level.
4. Remove the control panel. (See
5. Disconnect the wire harness from the door
sensing switch. (See
6. Remove the door lock. (See
Disconnect
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Control Panel
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Door Sensing Switch
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Door Lock
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