Heater Assembly - GE DCVH480EK Technical Service Manual

Heater Assembly

WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed when
servicing the heater. Use caution to avoid injury.
Wear Kevlar gloves or equivalent protection.
The heater assembly is located on the back of the
cabinet. It consists of 2 ribbon elements fastened
to a single housing, inlet thermostat, and inlet
high limit thermostat. The thermostats are not
replaceable. It is necessary to replace the heater
assembly when an open thermostat is detected.
Both elements, heater1 and heater2, are controlled
by relays on the control board. Heater1, rated at
1600 Watts, draws 6.8 amps at 240 VAC and has an
approximate resistance value of 35.1 Ω. Heater2,
rated at 600 Watts, draws 2.5 amps at 240 VAC and
has an approximate resistance value of 35.1 Ω.
Both heaters can be checked from CN1 pin 1 (black)
to RY6 (red) for the approximate resistance value of
130 Ω.
Operation of the heater assembly can be checked
by using the service test mode. (See
To access the heater assembly, it is necessary to
remove the drum (See
Drum and Bearing
cover. (See .)
Back Cover
To remove the heater assembly:
1. Remove the drum. (See
2. Remove the back cover. (See
3. Disconnect the two wire harnesses located
inside the cabinet at the right rear top corner.
4. Remove the element assembly wiring from the 2
wire retainers.
Disconnect
.)
Service Mode
.), and back
.)
Drum and Bearing
.)
Back Cover
Disconnect
Wire Retainer
Wire Retainer
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5. From the rear of the cabinet, peel back the
wiring grommet from the wiring entry opening.
Wiring Grommet
6. Pull the wiring thru the wiring entry opening.
7. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that attach
the heater assembly to the back of the cabinet.
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