Heater - GE GFWS2500 Technical Service Manual

Heater

Heater Bracket
Operating Voltage: 120 VAC
Resistance: 14.6 Ω
Current: 8.2 Amps
Watts: 986
Location: See Pressure Sensor Location on page 35.
The heater is used on the "Allergen" and "Sanitize"
cycles or any cycle that allows "Add Steam". Add
steam is a cycle modifi er that causes the washer
to produce steam and tumble for approximately
20 minutes at the beginning of the cycle. Once the
steam cycle has completed, the normal wash cycle
begins.
Heater Strip Circuit
IMC J803-3
Switched L1
To Neutral
Hose Connection
Heater
Door Lock Pin 2
Door Lock Pin 1
IMC J501-2
Heater Tests
1. Enter service mode.
2. Run Test 13.
3. Verify heater operation by watching the thermis-
tor temperature on the display.
Heater Diagnostics
1. Operate the heater in service mode.
2. Check current draw on the wire connected to
IMC J803 pin 2 (navy with white tracer).
a. If current draw is ~ 8 amps heater is operating
properly.
b. If current draw is 0 amps go to step 3.
3. Check for 12 VAC between IMC J802 pin3 and IMC
J101 pin 2.
a. If 120 VAC is not present replace the IMC
board.
b. If 120 VAC is present go to step 4.
4. Check for 120 VAC at the heater.
a. If 120 VAC is present replace the heater.
b. If 120 VAC is not present check wiring to
heater.
Heater Removal
1. Disconnect power to the unit.
2. Remove the rear panel. (See Rear Panel Remov-
al)
3. Disconnect the heater wires.
4. Remove the 10 mm heater nut.
5. Pull the heater out to remove.
Heater Connections
61