Programming The Control Board; Door Lock - GE GFWS1700H Technical Service Manual

Control Board Assembly Removal
1. Remove the control panel. (See the Wash
Components, Control Panel in this guide.)
2.
3. Remove the Phillips head screws that hold the
control board assembly to the control panel.
4. Remove the control board assembly from the
control panel.
NOTE:
• The replacement control board will always enter
into Test Mode t01 on initial power-up.
• If replacing the control board, the washer will
not function until the replacement control board
has been programmed.

Programming the Control Board

To program the replacement control board:
1. Reconnect power to the washer. (The display
will now show "---", which means no model has
been selected.)
2. Rotate the cycle knob until the correct model
number is displayed:
• For GFWN1100H PCB: Must select 1
• For GFWH1200H PCB: Must select 2
• For GFWN1300J PCB: Must select 1
• For GFWN1600J PCB: Must select 1
• For GFWS1700H (1705H) PCB: Must select 2
• For GFW400SCK PCB: Must select 3
• For GFW450SPK (450ssk) PCB: Must select 3
3. Press and hold the Start key for 3 seconds (or
until a second beep is sounded).
4. Press the Power key to reset the control.
NOTE: If an error is made in programming the
control, enter Test Mode and select t01. Then repeat
steps 2 through 4.

Door Lock

The door lock contains a door switch and solenoid
operated locking and unlocking mechanism. A
release hook, located at the middle, allows for
manual unlocking of the door.
The door locks when a cycle is entered (Wake-up
routine) and during every cycle. The door unlocks at
the completion of a cycle.
The door will not open when:
• The water level is higher than main wash level
• Water temperature is above 130°F (54°C)
• Wash basket is rotating
can initiate fault codes E60 through E64. (See the
Service Test Mode section in this guide.)
The door lock is held to the front panel with 2 Phillips
head screws. The door lock is accessed from the
front of the washer when the right side of the gasket
is partially pulled back.
Door Lock Removal
1. Remove the 2 Phillips head screws that hold the
door lock to the front panel.
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