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GE GTWS8650DWS Training Manual

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  • Page 1 Marcone 2014 MSA Training GE Mission 1 Top Load Washer...
  • Page 2 • Top rankings from a leading consumer magazine, including one “Best Buy” and 3 “Recommended” SKU’s. • It’s also important to note that a leading consumer magazine rates GE as the number one conventional top load washer in the industry.
  • Page 3 Newly Designed GE Top Load Washers MODELS GTWS8650DWS/8655DMC GTWN8450DWS/8455DMC GHWN8350DWS/8355DMC GTWN8250DWS/8255DMC GTWN8150DWS/8155DMC GTWN7450DWW...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The information in this presentation is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic, & mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury & property damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use.
  • Page 5 2012 Clothes Care Nomenclature Washer Product Brand W=Washer P=Profile Color D=DryPer Series G=GE Feature 0=White Engineering U=Unitized H=Hotpoint S=Steam 5=Color A=Canadian Digit M=Moffat H=Heater N=Stainless Config T=Top Load P=PermaTuff Year F=Front Load Specific Color WW=White TL Derivatives BB=Black TL eStar...
  • Page 6 HE Detergent Use & Care recommends the use of HE detergent only.
  • Page 7 Mini Manual The Mini Manual can be accessed by pushing down the tub and basket Location assembly with one hand. Then reach into the plastic bag located on the left inside rear of the outer wrapper. Front...
  • Page 8 Warranty...
  • Page 9 Warranty What GE will not Cover...
  • Page 10 Distinguishing Characteristics Dispenser Configuration There are 3 different dispenser configurations for the three different washer basket sizes.
  • Page 11 Dispenser Configuration Low End Bleach funnel • No water valve • No Delay 4.5 cu ft. • Drops into tub cover Jet Softener pocket when filled • Yes Water valve • Yes Delay • Outlet connected to Bleach funnel nozzle through hose Softener...
  • Page 12 Dispenser Configuration Mid Grade Jet Softener 4.8 cu ft. Siphon Bleach Large • Yes Water valve Drop-in Detergent • Yes Delay • Yes Water valve • Dispense in tub • No Delay cover • Drops into tub cover and then cup is washed Siphon Bleach Drop- in...
  • Page 13 Dispenser Configuration High End Detergent Bulk Dispenser Asm Softener Bulk Dispenser Asm Bulk Dispense Detergent Bottle Softener Bottle Level Sensor Level Sensor cu ft. Siphon Bleach Small Drop-in Detergent...
  • Page 14 Backsplash Assembly Removal and Accessing Boards 3. Push backsplash back while rotating top of backsplash away from you to 1. Open lid and remove the disengage the rear cover from the two two hinge covers by pushing retention clips in on the side locking tab 2.
  • Page 15 Backsplash Assembly Removal and Accessing Boards 4. Rotate backsplash towards you 5. Remove six screws from back and lay on face. cover and disconnect harness connectors as required. RJ45 Connector NOTE: Be careful of the harness routing when separating and reinstalling.
  • Page 16 Lid Assembly Removal The Lid comes as a Complete Assembly remove remove the lid assembly you must first the backsplash assembly. (See Backsplash Removal) Squeeze and push Disconnect the through wire connector and the pressure hose from the sensor. Unclip the pressure sensor from the backsplash...
  • Page 17 Lid Assembly Removal Trim BACKSPLASH BOTTOM To remove the Backsplash bottom, remove the 2- ¼ inch Hex screws, 1 on each side under the trim cap Then slide the Backsplash Bottom toward the rear of the washer and out .
  • Page 18 Lid Assembly Removal Once the backsplash bottom is removed, open the lid and slide to BACKSPLASH BOTTOM the left. The right side hinge shaft will disengage from the hinge. Lift the right side of the lid to clear the hinge and slide lid to the right to disengage from the left hinge.
  • Page 19 Lid Assembly Re-Installing the Lid When re-installing the Lid onto the Top Cover, Make sure to center it between the hinges. Then re-install the backsplash bottom before attempting to close the Lid. Doing this will prevent damage to the enamel on the top cover. Centered...
  • Page 20 Hinges Removal Remove backsplash assembly including backsplash bottom and lid assembly. Remove the 4 screws and pull the Raise the top cover. Cut the wire hinge out from the bottom of the tub tie that supports the hose onto cover the back tab of the hinge.
  • Page 21 Top Cover Removal Remove 2 Screws 1- Remove Backsplash and Pressure Sensor Assemblies as stated previously. 2. Remove two screws at the rear of the cover that secures the cover to rear rod support and ground screw connecting wire to top cover.
  • Page 22 Top Cover Removal 3. Use a putty knife to disengage the cover from the two clips (6 inches Remove These Bulk from corner) mounted to Dispense the front flange of the Hose Clamps apron. Once the cover is disengaged from the apron, lift up the front of cover from front clips.
  • Page 23 Basket and Tub Removal...
  • Page 24 Basket and Tub Removal To remove the Basket and Tub assembly you will need to access the rear of the washer. If the washer is in a pan, use your assist devise to remove from the pan first. After the washer is removed from the pan, remove the 11 HEX screws holding...
  • Page 25 Basket and Tub Removal The Backsplash, Lid and the Top cover need to be removed to access the suspension brackets in the front and rear. See those instructions The drain hose will also need to be removed from the tub. NOTE: Use a pan to catch excess water in the drain hose.
  • Page 26 Basket and Tub Removal Remove the front rod supports and then roll the tub back and out of the washer apron and lay on its side. Remove the Tub Cover by lifting the 12 snap locks for the Tub X 12...
  • Page 27 Basket and Tub Removal Before you roll the complete tub assembly out, make sure to unclip the wire harness that goes across the bottom brace for the bulk dispenser sensor. Then slide basket out of the tub If you are replacing the outer tub assembly you will need to flip the tub assembly all the way over to remove all of the components from...
  • Page 28 Components Overview...
  • Page 29 Water Valves Three Different Water Valves Accommodates Three Different Dispenser Configurations.
  • Page 30 Water Valves Water hose Identifiers. BLUE – COLD, RED – Low End model Water Valve 4.5 cu ft Fabric Softener Cold...
  • Page 31 Water Valves Water hose Identifiers. BLUE – COLD, RED – HOT Mid Range model Water Valve 4.8 cu ft. Detergent Bleach Fabric Softener Cold...
  • Page 32 Water Valves Water hose Identifiers. BLUE – COLD, RED – HOT High end models 5.0 cu ft Bulk Detergent Bulk Fabric Softener Detergent Bleach Cold...
  • Page 33 Water Valves Removing The Water Valve To replace the water valve remove the backsplash assemble. See Backsplash Removal Procedure Remove the 2-- ¼ inch HEX screws that hold the fill funnel in place. Then remove the ¼ inch HEX screws that hold the water valve to the top cover.
  • Page 34 Water Valves Slide the water Removing The Water Valve valve out toward the rear of the washer. The wires that you see go to the LED Tub light that is mounted to the fill funnel. Once you have the valve slid out, you will need to orient the clamps for removal.
  • Page 35 Water Valves Removing The Water Valve To orient the clamp use you pliers to grasp the clamp and turn it until the lobe is up. NOTE: The tube the clamp is securing may turn with the clamp. This is ok. Although regular pliers will work, the Click Pliers work...
  • Page 36 Water Valves Removing The Water Valve Once the clamp is oriented, using your pliers, grasp the lobe of the clamp and twist. The clamp will break off The tubes can then be removed from the valve.
  • Page 37 Water Valves Reinstalling The Water Valve There are 2 replacement clamps for all the hydraulics under the top cover. larger of the 2 clamps are only used for the FILL FUNNEL TUBES smaller of the 2 clamps is used for all other tubes...
  • Page 38 Water Valves Closing Click Clamps with Click Pliers To close the Click Clamp make sure the thinner part of the Pliers jaws are under the lip of the clamp. Done Thin HOOK Thick Then squeeze the plier jaws together until the Lip is past the Hook and clicks.
  • Page 39 Water Valves Opening Click Clamps with Click Pliers To open the Click Clamp flip the Click pliers over to where the Thick part of the jaw is on the lip side and the Thin side is over the Hump. Done Thick HOOK HUMP...
  • Page 40 Water Valves Reinstalling The Water Valve Insert the 2 tubes from the fill funnel through the 2 large hose clamps. This will hold it in position as the clamps will not go through the hole until they are clamped closed...
  • Page 41 Water Valves Reinstalling The Water Valve Then using the smaller clamps, insert the tubes through the clamps and attach the tubes to the water valve barbed stems. NOTE: Be sure to have all of the clamps oriented in the same direction. You will have difficulty getting them to go through the openings if you don’t.
  • Page 42 Water Valves After seating the Reinstalling The Water Valve tubes back onto the water valve, orient the click pliers where the thin edge is under the LIP of the clamp. That way it will slip under the HOOK of the clamp.
  • Page 43 Water Valves Reinstalling The Water Valve Squeeze the clamp until it snaps together.
  • Page 44 Water Valves Reinstalling The Water Valve Clamp Installed...
  • Page 45 Water Valves Reinstalling The Water Valve Reinstall water valve to the top cover...
  • Page 46 Water Valves Reinstalling The Fill Funnel To reinstall the fill funnel slip the funnel supports under the lip of the tub cover opening. Supports. This will make it easier to line up the screw holes from the topside of the top cover.
  • Page 47 Water Valves Test Resistance of the Valve from the corresponding colored wire on the Invertor board at connector J702 to the J803 connector on the Invertor board. 120VAC power supply to the valve. Approx. 1 K ohm resistance on the coils.
  • Page 48 Lid Lock Assembly The lid lock The wire from the assembly includes lid lock assembly the lid switch. This is Bezel is routed on the activated by the under side of the magnets in the lid top cover. It goes assembly.
  • Page 49 Bulk Dispenser Tanks Removal Tank Can be Removed From the Bottom Front by: 1- Leaning the Washer Back using Prop Blocks or laying the Consumer washer on it’s side. Fill 2- Pull Tank out from the Bottom by lifting tank up and off of the bottom apron lip.
  • Page 50 Bulk Dispenser Tanks Re-installation With the washer still leaning back using prop blocks or laying the washer on it’s side, Slide the tank in at a 45 degree angle. Make sure to reconnect the hose back to the tank. Use the small Click Clamp Hose Clamp and Tank Flange...
  • Page 51 Bulk Dispenser Tanks Re-installation Maneuver the top of the tank around the front support rod. Slide the tank up and in along side the front corner of the cabinet.
  • Page 52 Bulk Dispenser Tanks Re-installation When the top of the tank almost in place, make sure that it does not get hooked on the support bracket. You can feel when the top cap is in position. Once you feel that, you can fit the bottom of the tank into the bottom cabinet lip.
  • Page 53 Bulk Dispenser Tanks Re-installation You will feel a firm This pressure pressure when you will hold the push the tank up. tank in position Keep pushing the tank and also prevent in until you get both tank rattle on tank posts into the lip the cabinet of the cabinet.
  • Page 54 Pressure Sensor Location and Removal The pressure sensor is located in the backsplash area. Remove backsplash assembly Compress the locking tab Wire holding the sensor in its Connecter housing Pressure Hose Disconnect the sensor wire connector and the pressure hose.
  • Page 55 Pressure Sensor For models equipped with a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor status will be determined by reading the pressure sensor’s frequency. If the pressure sensor’s frequency is outside of the “Valid Values” then an error condition is set. The error condition will be logged in Service mode.
  • Page 56 Pressure Sensor Testing Removing the Pressure Sensor 1. Remove control panel Use a Hertz meter to read 2. Compress the the Hertz at specified water locking tab holding levels. sensor in its housing. For testing at the pressure sensor, the pin out is as follows: 1 = Ground 2 = Signal...
  • Page 57 Pressure Sensor Tub Water Level / Hz conversion...
  • Page 58 Pressure Sensor To remove either lean the Pressure Sensors For Bulk Tanks unit back or open the rear panel. Disconnect wire connector from the sensor. Lift up and off of the leg post. Disconnect hose from the sensor. The Bulk Tank Pressure Sensors are located at the back of the unit.
  • Page 59 Pressure Sensor Pressure Sensors For Bulk Tanks EMPTY FULL PRESSURE / FREQUENCY Diagram PRESSURE...
  • Page 60 Bottom of Subwasher Component Locations Bulk Dispenser Pressure Sensor Location Recirculation pump Platform 1-3/8” nut Hex screw 12- 3/8” Hex bolt Torque 65+/-20 in lbs. Torque 65+/-20 in lbs. Rotor 11/16” nut Torque 500+/-30 in lbs. Bulk Tanks Fabric Softener and Detergent Heater Assembly 10mm nut...
  • Page 61 Bottom of Subwasher Water Pumps All of the Mid and High End Units will Have Drain and Recirculation Pumps Drain Pump Recirculation Pump 120 VAC Approx. 16.5 ohm 120 VAC Approx. 30.5 ohm...
  • Page 62 Bottom of Subwasher Water Pumps To Remove Either Pump  Disconnect Harness connecter  Remove hoses from the Pumps  Remove 1- 3/8 ” Hex Bolt  Lift up and Slide out from under the platform To Reinstall Either Pump ...
  • Page 63 Bottom of Subwasher Drive System Motor will spin up to 1000 rpm on high end models more water extraction. Less time needed for drying allows for more energy savings. Motor will spin up to 900 rpm on the lower end models.
  • Page 64 Bottom of Subwasher Drive System Rotor Removal Remove the Rotor by turning the 11/16 nut counter clockwise. Pull the Rotor toward you. Be careful you don’t pinch your fingers as the magnets on the rotor are strong. When reinstalling the rotor, torque the nut to 500+/-30 in lbs.
  • Page 65 Bottom of Subwasher Stator To remove Stator Disconnect the Harness Stator With Hall Remove 3-1/2” Hex Bolts Sensor Attached...
  • Page 66 Bottom of Subwasher RPS Switch Hall Sensor Inner Clip on Stator Hall Sensor is Easy to Remove Without Removing or Replacing the Complete Stator Assembly.  Remove the 11/16” Rotor Nut and Pull Rotor off to Access the Stator Assembly ...
  • Page 67 Bottom of Subwasher Mode Shifter Mode Shifter cannot be Removed Without removing the Stator. (See Stator Removal )  Disconnect the Harness to the Mode Shifter and Disengage the wire hold down, aka-Christmas tree, from the Platform. ( See Side Photos) ...
  • Page 68 Bottom of Subwasher Mode Shifter Assembly Mode Shifter will come When Replacing the as a Complete Assembly Mode Shifter Assembly be sure to insert the spring properly. It needs to fit Into the groove. When installing the clutch, make sure if moves freely up and down while lining up the teeth.
  • Page 69 Bottom of Subwasher Platform Assembly Removal First remove the impeller held down by a 7/16 bolt. Lift the impeller up. The coupler may come off with the impeller. If not, remove it also. Remove the 1 and 5/16 inch hub nut.
  • Page 70 Bottom of Subwasher Platform Assembly Removal Lay the washer on its rear panel. NOTE: Be careful of the lid as it will open as you lay it over. Remove all the components from the bottom of the tub assembly.
  • Page 71 Bottom of Subwasher Platform Assembly Removal Remove the 12- 3/8 Hex bolts. Pry the platform off of the tub assembly.
  • Page 72 Bottom of Subwasher Platform Assembly Installation When re-installing the platform insert the orientation post on the tub into the post hole on the platform.
  • Page 73 Bottom of Subwasher Platform Assembly Installation Install the platform starting with the inner bolts first. They are numbered 1,2,3 and 4. Start with number 1 first. Start the bolts but do not tighten all the way in right away. Tighten each bolt ¼ of the way in at a time.
  • Page 74 Bottom of Subwasher Heater Assembly Heater Assembly is similar to what we see on Front Load Washers. It Has a Compressible Gasket that is compressed when the 10 mm nut is tightened. This creates a water tight seal. Torque spec. is 44 in lbs.
  • Page 75 Bottom of Subwasher NOTE: Make sure the Thermistor rubber O-RING is in place before reinstalling the new The Thermistor is Located in the Bottom of the thermistor. Tub Assembly Next to the Drain Pump and is Removed by Removing the 2 - 5/16” Hex Screws Be sure to reconnect Yellow signal wire onto the thermistor and the Brown wire on the heater.
  • Page 76 Schematic Common Diagram to all Models...
  • Page 77 Schematic Strip Circuits Not Common to all Models – Water Valves Neutral Supply...
  • Page 78 Schematic Strip Circuits Not Common to all Models – Water Valves Neutral Supply...
  • Page 79 Schematic Strip Circuits Not Common to all Models – Water Valves Neutral Supply...
  • Page 80 Schematic Strip Circuits Not Common to all Models – Bulk Tank Sensors...
  • Page 81 Schematic Strip Circuits Not Common to all Models – Continuity And Heater Circuits Continuity Circuit NOTE: Water is needed in the tub to complete the continuity circuit between the heater sheath and the thermistor. If water is not present in the tub, the heater will not come on.
  • Page 82 Schematic Strip Circuits Not Common to all Models – Tub Light...
  • Page 83 Schematic Strip Circuits Not Common to all Models – Recirculation Pump 120 AC Supply Neutral Supply...
  • Page 84 UI Logic Board and RJ45 Board...
  • Page 85 IMC/Inverter Board J407 J501 J502 J1203 J1001 J603 J204 J702 J701 J803 J101...
  • Page 86 Diagnostics From The Board AC Voltage Into The Board – Not Powering up First Check the house outlet for the proper voltage. Check for 120 VAC to the J101 connecter BLACK to WHITE wires from the LINE FILTER. If no voltage there, Check line voltage coming into the line filter from the power cord connecter.
  • Page 87 Diagnostics From The Board Recirculation Pump Disconnect power to the washer. Access the control. Disconnect the J701 connecter. Check the resistance from the BROWN WIRE to the neutral WHITE WIRE at the J101 connecter. Should read approximately 30.5 OHM. If Resistance is good, check for 120vac at the same locations.
  • Page 88 Diagnostics From The Board Drain Pump Disconnect power to the washer. Access the control. Disconnect the J701 connecter. Check the resistance from the YELLOW WIRE to the WHITE WIRE at the J101 connecter. Should read approximately 16.5 OHM If Resistance is good, check for 120vac at the same locations.
  • Page 89 Diagnostics From The Board Mode Shifter Motor Resistance Check the Mode Shifter Motor Resistance from J701 connecter ORANGE WIRE to the WHITE Neutral wire on the J101 connecter. Should read approximately Ohm. If Resistance is good, check for 120vac at the same locations.
  • Page 90 Diagnostics From The Board Mode Shifter Position Switch check for From the J501 connecter, continuity between the GREEN and GRAY wires. When the washer has stopped or is in the spin cycle, the Position switch will be in the normally open state. When the washer is in the agitate mode the switch will be closed.
  • Page 91 Diagnostics From The Board Thermistor Resistance From the J501 connecter, check Thermistor resistance between the 2 AZURE wires.
  • Page 92 Diagnostics From The Board Lid Lock Motor Check the resistance of the Lid Lock Motor from the J407 connecter BLACK to BROWN wires. Should read Approximately 39 ohms...
  • Page 93 Diagnostics From The Board Lid Switch Check the Lid Switch continuity from the J407 connecter GREEN to WHITE wires.
  • Page 94 Diagnostics From The Board Lid Lock Position Locked/Unlocked Check the Lid Lock Position continuity from the J407 connecter BLUE wire position 3 to WHITE wires when unlocked. When it is locked RED wire position 6 to WHITE.
  • Page 95 Diagnostics From The Board Tub Light Check from the J204 connecter on the board. Look for approximately 3.8 If you see the voltage but no light, disconnect power from the washer. Disconnect the J204 connecter from the board. Set your meter to DIODE setting.
  • Page 96 Diagnostics From The Board UI Logic Board Voltage Check from the J603 connecter on the board. Look for approximately 12 VDC from the Red wire pin 4 to the Yellow wire pin 1. And also there should be approximately 7.5 VDC from the Brown wire UI Board pin 3 to the Yellow wire pin 1.
  • Page 97 Diagnostics From The Board Drive Motor Checking from one of the 3 phase wires, RED, YELLOW or BLUE on connecter J1203 to any of the other wires on the same connecter, the resistance should be approximately 18 ohm...
  • Page 98 Diagnostics From The Board Testing the RPS/Hall Sensor The Hall Sensor can be check from the J1001 connector With the power to the machine on, and the connector plugged in, you can see with your multi- meter 0 – 12vdc signal from “P- ”...
  • Page 99 Diagnostics From The Board Heater and Continuity Circuit Checking from the J803 connecter, BLACK The Brown wire that is on the wire to the WHITE wire, the resistance heater sheath goes to the J501. This is the continuity circuit with should be approximately 12 ohm.
  • Page 100 Service Mode How to enter the service mode and navigate. From an idle state, simultaneously press and hold the START and rotate the CYCLE SELECT KNOB 180 degrees (8 Clicks) and then release the start button to enter the service mode. Upon entering the service mode the control will be in the test selection mode and will be displaying test 1( )in the display.
  • Page 101 Service Mode Tests...
  • Page 102 Service Mode Tests...
  • Page 103 Service Mode Tests...
  • Page 104 Fault Codes...
  • Page 105 Fault Codes...
  • Page 106 Fault Codes...
  • Page 107 Frequently Asked Questions...
  • Page 108 END OF PRESENTATION THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION …….

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