Drain Pump Assembly; Motor Pump Assembly - GE GDWT668V Technical Service Manual

Drain Pump Assembly

The drain pump assembly is located under the tub
and operates on 120 VAC. It is energized for the fi rst
60 seconds of a new cycle and for approximately
105 seconds after the wash pump shuts down to
remove any water in the dishwasher sump. The
drain pump forces water out of the drain line. A
check valve fl ap on the drain pump prevents the
discharged water from entering the sump.
The drain pump has an approximate resistance
value of 30 .
Operation of the drain pump assembly can be
checked by using the service test mode. (See
.)
Mode
To remove the drain pump assembly:
1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove the dishwasher from its installation.
3. Lay the dishwasher on its back.
4. Disconnect the 2 wires from the drain pump.
5. Loosen the 5/16-in. hex-head screw, then pull
the drain pump off the sump.
Disconnect
Disconnect

Motor Pump Assembly

The motor pump assembly is located under the
tub behind the sump. The motor utilizes a start
capacitor rated at 10 fd. The motor rotates
clockwise (as viewed from the terminal end) and
draws approximately 1 amp at 120 VAC.
The motor pump assembly has an approximate
resistance value of 10 .
Operation of the motor pump assembly can be
checked using the service test mode. (See
.)
Mode
To remove the motor pump assembly:
Service
1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove the dishwasher from its installation.
3. Lay the dishwasher on its back.
4. Disconnect the wire harness from the motor.
5. Loosen the two 5/16-in. hex-head screws from
the hose clamps.
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Service
Disconnect
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