Drain Pump; Error Codes - GE WCVH4800K Technical Service Manual

To remove the water valve:
1. Remove the top panel. (See
Note: In the following step the connection of the red
and blue wire harnesses are each identifi ed with a
similarly colored tag located on top of the solenoid.
2. Disconnect the wire harness(es) from the
solenoid coil(s).
3. Note the location of the valve outlet hoses and
disconnect the hose(s):
Note: The valve outlet hose(s) can be diffi cult to
remove.
a. Squeeze the clamp and slide it back.
b. If necessary, carefully break the hose loose
by inserting a small fl at blade screwdriver
under the hose to break the seal.
c. Remove the hose.
Disconnect
Tag
Disconnect
Outlet Hoses
4. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that attach
the valve to the cabinet.
Note: Red arrows indicate hot water valve screws.
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Top Cover
Tag
Disconnect
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Drain Pump

The pump consists of a 120 VAC, 60-Hz motor,
impeller, impeller housing, and a removable strainer
that helps prevent foreign objects from entering the
pump impeller and drain outlet.
• The pump runs whenever the washer is in the
spin function of a cycle.
• The pump runs if the water level sensor detects
frequency under 22KHz (overfl ow level), and the
washer is plugged in. (See
• The pump is capable of eliminating 7.8 gallons
per minute.
• Recommended minimum standpipe diameter is
1 / inches.
1
4
• Standpipe minimum height is 30 inches,
measured from the fl oor at the washer location.
• Standpipe maximum height is 96 inches,
measured from the fl oor at the washer location.
• The pump motor has an approximate resistance
value of 14.2 Ω.
Operation of the drain pump can be checked by
using service test mode t06. (See
Specifi c failures associated with the drain pump can
initiate error code 5E. (See
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Water Level Sensor
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Service Mode
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Error Codes

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