Page 1
GE 24” DCVH480 Series Dryer DCVH480EK0WW DCVH485EK0MS Service guide 31-9194 MK 11/12/2009...
Page 2
https://appliancetechmanuals.com 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 mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury &...
Page 3
GE Factory Service Employees are required to use safety glasses with side shields, cut resistant (Dyneema®) gloves & steel toe shoes for all repairs. hi ld t (D ®) l & t Plano Safety Glasses Steel Toe Shoes Dyneema® Cut...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Control Panel Selections • Time - adjusts the “Time Dry” cycles Time adjusts the Time Dry cycles • Sensor - adjusts dryness level for “Sensor Cycles” • Temp - adjusts the temperature setting for all non delicate heat cycles Copyright 2009...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Control Lock Out Press “Power Pad” then hold the “TEMP and SENSOR” pads for 3 seconds. The control can be locked out with or without a cycle selected. Note: If the control is locked out and a cycle is running the power pad will still function.
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Damp Alert • This option causes the dryer to beep when clothes have dried to a damp level. • The dry cycle will continue running • Damp Alert can only be selected for “dry more dry and extra dry” sensor dry selections Damp Alert can only be selected for dry, more dry and extra dry sensor dry selections Copyright 2009...
STACKED INSTALLATION • Dryer can be stacked on washer as an installation option • Optional stacking kit required (GE kit # GE24STACK) • Shipping weight of dryer is 100lbs i ht f d i 100lb Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver...
Page 16
https://appliancetechmanuals.com REVERSEABLE DOOR SWING • Read the directions all the way through before starting ead t e d ect o s a t e ay t oug be o e sta t g • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint •...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Door Switch Door switch can be checked using the service “Test Mode”. Copyright 2009...
Page 23
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Door Switch This clip will need to be removed when replacing the door switch. This clip is for factory assembly only and will not need to be reinstalled. Copyright 2009...
Page 24
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Drum Lamp Groove • The drum lamp assembly as seen with front panel removed • The lamp assembly is inserted from inside the drum area • The lamp is secured in place by a groove in the rubber housing Copyright 2009...
Page 25
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Drum Lamp • The dryer features LED lighting • The dryer features LED lighting • 12VDC is supplied to the lamp assembly by the PCB (Lamp out of circuit) • 6.53 VDC with lamp in circuit and operating • Lamp assembly is accessible from the front of the dryer •...
Page 26
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Control Panel Disassembly Top removal • Remove the two rear hex head Phillips screws • Remove the two rear hex head Phillips screws • Slightly lift rear of top panel and slide towards the rear of dryer Copyright 2009...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Control Panel Disassembly • Remove the two screws securing the control panel • Lift up on the control panel and pull forward to disengage the control panel Copyright 2009...
Page 29
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Control Panel Disassembly • Remove the control knob by pulling briskly off of the PCB shaft • Note the alignment of the “D” shaft when replacing the knob Copyright 2009...
Page 30
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Control Panel Disassembly PCB Removal Remove the four Phillips screws Copyright 2009...
Page 31
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Control Panel Disassembly Press in on locking tabs to release the PCB Copyright 2009...
Page 32
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Control Panel Disassembly Rubber push buttons are available as a separate part Copyright 2009...
Page 33
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Control Panel Disassembly Plastic push buttons are available as a separate part Copyright 2009...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Front Panel Removal • Remove the 6 Phillips screws and close the door • Lean the front panel forward and lift off base Copyright 2009...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Front Drum Support Removal Lift up to disengage • Remove the four Phillips screws • Disconnect the sensor harness • Disconnect the lamp assembly t th l harness Copyright 2009...
Page 36
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Front Drum Support Removal • When unlocking the front drum support make sure after lifting up, slide the bottom out towards the front and drop down to release the upper support tab from the control panel support bracket Copyright 2009...
Page 37
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Front Drum Support Removal The replaceable drum rollers are mounted to the front drum support The replaceable drum rollers are mounted to the front drum support Remove the triangle retainer clip to remove roller Copyright 2009...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Filter Inlet Assembly Sensor wiring • Remove the three Phillips screws securing the filter inlet assembly • Disconnect sensor wiring from front side of drum support • Sensor can be tested in service mode t d i Copyright 2009...
Page 39
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Filter Inlet Assembly Removal Lift assembly up and out of the drum Lift assembly up and out of the drum Remove the two front screws support Copyright 2009...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Belt Removal Remove the nine screws and two Belt and Idler access slots securing the rear cover slots securing the rear cover Copyright 2009...
Page 41
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Belt Removal • Push the idler to the right to release belt tension • Push the idler to the right to release belt tension • Remove belt from motor pulley Copyright 2009...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Rear Drum Bearing Shaft • If rear drum shaft is damaged the drum assembly will need to be replaced • The washer bearing is a replaceable part Copyright 2009...
Page 45
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Rear Drum Bearing Components • Remove the three Phillips head screws from the felt gasket bracket • Note the “UP ARROW” to ease in reassembly Copyright 2009...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Rear Drum Gasket Components • Note the up arrow when reinstalling the gasket and bracket assembly • The gasket assembly is attached to the gasket bracket with push through dart tabs Copyright 2009...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Belt Switch The belt switch is secured to the motor bracket with one Phillips head screw The belt switch is secured to the motor bracket with one Phillips head screw Copyright 2009...
Page 48
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Belt Switch • The belt switch is a normally closed switch (actuator not engaged) • When a belt breaks it causes the switch to open (actuator engaged) When a belt breaks it causes the switch to open (actuator engaged) •...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Idler Assembly The idler assembly is attached to the motor bracket with a Phillips The idler assembly is attached to the motor bracket with a Phillips head shoulder screw and spring Copyright 2009...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Blower Wheel Removal Remove the two Phillips screws securing the blower housing cover Copyright 2009...
Page 51
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Blower Wheel Removal • Use adjustable wrench on belt • Remove the 14mm nut pulley to hold shaft when removing or • Left hand threads installing blower wheel • Turn clockwise to remove Copyright 2009...
Page 52
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Outlet Thermostat and Thermistor Blower Duct • The outlet thermostat and thermistor are located on the inside of the blower housing • Both are removed with a single Phillips head screw Copyright 2009...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Motor Removal Motor harness connection Belt switch wiring • Disconnect motor harness • Remove front and rear motor clamps • Remove blower wheel Copyright 2009...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Motor Testing Red # 1 centrifugal switch Yellow # 5 N to door switch Gray # 4 L1 from RY1 through belt switch Blue # 2 centrifugal switch from outlet thermostat Copyright 2009...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Heater Assembly • Dual Elements 600W and 1600W • Replaced as a complete assembly Copyright 2009...
Page 60
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Heater Removal Remove protective heater wire harness Disconnect heater harnesses located grommet under top panel Copyright 2009...
Page 61
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Heater Assembly Hi-Limit Inlet Thermostat os a Thermostat Thermostat Complete Heater Assembly with harness and thermostats Copyright 2009...
Page 62
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Heater Assembly Non- Removable Tabs • Thermostats are not replaceable • Must replace the heater assembly • Must replace the heater assembly Copyright 2009...
Page 63
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Heater Testing 1600W + 600W heater = 2200W 9.1 Amps Heater 1 Gray to Brown 1600W 35Ω 6.8 Amps Heater 2 Gray to Black 600W t Bl k 600W 94Ω 2 5A 94Ω 2.5Amps Copyright 2009...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com PCB Component Locations CN4 DC Output CN2 Door Check CN1 Heater and High Limit RY1 M t RY1 Motor Relay RY6 Heater Relay Copyright 2009...
Page 69
https://appliancetechmanuals.com PCB Component Locations To (DC power supply) To (DC power supply) Door Check • CN2 senses the door switch • Allows the drum lamp to operate when control is on • Allows the drum lamp to operate when control is on •...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com PCB Motor Testing To check the motor: • CN2 pin 1 (gray) to RY1 (blue) = approximately 1.7 ohms (Resistance of start and run windings) • A reading of approximately 3.6 ohms indicates an open winding, stuck open start switch or open wiring •...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com PCB Heater Testing Heaters 130Ω Hi Limit 0Ω if closed To check the heaters: • Both heaters CN1 pin 1 (Black) to RY6 (Red) =approximately 130Ω • Hi Limit Thermostat RY6 (Black) to CN1 pin 3 (Blue) = 0Ω if closed Copyright 2009...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Service Test Mode • Enter Service Mode from An Idle State (Do Not Press The Power Button): • Press Signal then Extended Tumble, Signal then Extended Tumble within 3 seconds Copyright 2009...
Page 73
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Service Test Mode • T01 will appear in the display when entered into the service test mode Copyright 2009...
Page 74
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Service Test Mode • The rotary selector knob advances the test selections • To initiate a test sequence press the START/PAUSE button Copyright 2009...
Page 75
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Service Test Mode • To return back to the test selection press the POWER button • Press the POWER button a second time will exit the service mode Copyright 2009...