Door Switch; Front Panel - GE DCVH480EK Technical Service Manual

Front Panel

Removal of the front panel provides access to the
drum support and blower wheel. The front panel
is inserted into 3 hooks attached to the bottom of
the cabinet and held in place with 6 Phillips-head
screws. The door switch is attached to the front
panel.
To remove the front panel:
1. Remove the top panel. (See
2. Remove the control panel. (See
3. Open the door, then remove the 2 Phillips-head
screws located in front of the lint fi lter.
4. Close the door, then remove the 4 Phillips-head
screws from the top corners of the front panel.
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Top Panel
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Control Panel
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5. Pull the top of the front panel away from the
cabinet, then disconnect the door switch wire
harness.
6. Lift the front panel off of the cabinet.

Door Switch

The door switch is fastened to the front panel by
2 locking tabs. When the dryer door is closed, the
switch will complete the motor circuit, allowing
dryer operation. When the door is open, the switch
will open the motor circuit, interrupting dryer
operation.
Operation of the door switch can be checked by
using the service test mode. (See
Specifi c failures associated with the door switch can
initiate error code dE. (See
To remove the door switch:
1. Pull the top of the drum support away from the
cabinet, then disconnect the door switch wire
harness. (See
Front Panel
2. Remove the clip from the locking tab.
Note: The clip on the locking tab of the door switch
is for manufacturing purposes only and does not
need to be replaced when replacing the door switch.
Door Switch
Disconnect
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Service Mode
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Error Codes
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Locking Tab
Clip
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