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GE Appliances Technical Service Guide July 2011 GE Built-In Dishwasher with Top Controls GLDT690T GLDT696T 31-9217 GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky 40225...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Table of Contents Bottom Door Seal................................20 Component Locator Views ............................12 Control Assembly ................................17 Control Board Connector Locator View .........................15 Control Features ................................7 Control Panel..................................16 Detergent/ Rinse Module ..............................19 Dishwasher Components ..............................16 Door Switch Assembly ..............................18 Drain Pump Assembly ..............................26 Factory Diagnostic Mode ..............................31 Fill Funnel ....................................23 Heating Element ................................21...
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https://appliancetechmanuals.com Troubleshooting ................................31 Tub Gasket and Trim ...............................21 Warranty ....................................34 Water Inlet Valve ................................24 – 4 –...
Nomenclature Model Number G L D T 6 9 0 T B B Product Type Exterior Color GLD = GE long door BB = Black CC = Bisque SS = Stainless Steel Top Control WW = White Platform Model Year Designator...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Control Features Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. About the dishwasher control panel. Control Settings ON/ OFF With door open, press ON/ OFF button to turn the unit ON to begin operation and OFF at the end of a wash cycle. The ON/ OFF light is displayed when the dishwasher is ON.
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https://appliancetechmanuals.com GEAppliances.com Delay Start Option This option allows you to delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 24 hours. With the door open, turn the dishwasher ON by pressing the ON/ OFF button; then press the DELAY button to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the wash cycle.
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Overview of Cycles SSD (Seven Segment Display) • After pressing the ON/ OFF button, all LEDs will light , the digital display will show 88 , and the buzzer will beep. • The estimated cy cle time will be display ed as a two-digit number. If the cy cle time exceeds 99 minutes, the seven segment display will show 2H .
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https://appliancetechmanuals.com Cy cles Chart No Stage Function Time Sanitize HEAV NORMAL LIGHT GLASSES SPEED RINSE Remark total wash time Drain Fill 36" Fill 34" Wash Wash Wash Wash Wash Wash Wash + Drain 15" Drain Pause 2" Fill 32" Pre- Fill 30"...
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https://appliancetechmanuals.com Cy cles Chart No Stage Function Time Sanitize HEAV NORMAL LIGHT GLASSES SPEED RINSE Remark Wash Wash + Heater Wash + Heater Wash + Drain 15" Drain Pause 2" Fill + Dispense 30" Wash + Dispense 30" Wash + Heater Wash + Heater Rinse Wash + Heater...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Component Locator Views Front View Control Panel Insulation Door Panel Door Spring Fill Funnel Access Panel Control Panel View Door Latch Control Assembly ( Continued next page ) – 12 –...
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https://appliancetechmanuals.com Interior View (W ithout Racks) Detergent/Rinse Module Static Dry Vent Detergent/ Rinse Module Compartment View Rinse Agent Outlet Sight Glass Detergent Compartment Rinse Agent Cap Compartment Lid ( Continued next page ) – 13 –...
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https://appliancetechmanuals.com Interior View of Basin (W ith Racks Removed) Right Side View (Insulation Removed) Spray Arm Filter Assembly Heating Element Fill Funnel Fill Hose Pressure Clamp Nut Switch Hose Micro-Filter Pressure Switch Bottom View (Looking Up) fi Note: Drain hose is shown in shipping con guration.
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Dishwasher Components Outer Door Panel The outer door panel covers the door to the dishwasher and must be removed to access the control panel, detergent/ rinse module, bottom door seal, and heating element . To remove the outer door panel, remove 12 Phillips- head screws, and then lower the door panel from the control panel.
https://appliancetechmanuals.com 3. Pull the top of the vent out while lifting up to Control Assembly clear the bottom of the dishwasher. The control assembly consists of 2 PCB user interface boards and a power board. To remove the PCB user interface assembly: 1.
https://appliancetechmanuals.com 7. Remove 2 Phillips-head screws from the display Door Switch Assembly PCB user interface board. The door switch assembly consists of 2 switches activated by a spring-loaded plunger. One door switch connects or disconnects the line (hot) side of 120 VAC.
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Detergent/ Rinse Module The control panel must be removed to access the detergent/ rinse module. (See Control Panel . The detergent/ rinse module is connected by 2 wires and held in place by 6 Phillips-head screws and 2 brackets. The detergent/ rinse module operates on 120 VAC ...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Inner Door Panel Bottom Door Seal To remove the inner door panel: The bottom door seal prevents water leakage by sealing between the bottom of the door and the 1. Disconnect power. tub. It is not replaced as a separate part on this dishwasher.
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Tub Gasket and Trim Heating Element The dishwasher tub seal prevents water leakage. The heating element maintains water temperature fi The seal is tted in a seal channel that lines the rim during the wash and rinse cy cles and heats the air of the dishwasher tub.
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https://appliancetechmanuals.com 7. Locate the wires leading to the heating element 10. Remove the inner 8-mm nut , washer, and terminals and pull down the 2 ny lon terminal spacer that attaches the element to the bottom covers. of the tub. 8.
https://appliancetechmanuals.com fi Note: Upon assembly , ensure the ll funnel gasket is Fill Funnel fi placed over the ll funnel threads. fi ll funnel is mounted on the right side of the tub. Its purpose is to provide a method of supply ing water for the wash and rinse cy cles.
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https://appliancetechmanuals.com 7. Remove the clamp and the outlet hose from the Water Inlet Valve valve. The water inlet valve is electronically controlled and fl solenoid-operated. The ow of water is controlled fl by a rubber ow washer capable of maintaining a Outlet Hose fl...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com 5. Remove the 6 Phillips-head screws and the front Pressure Switch brace from the dishwasher. fi The pressure switch is an over ll safety device mounted on a bracket located under the tub near the right front corner. A clear plastic tube (the pressure switch hose) runs from the pressure switch, fi...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Note: Ensure the O-ring is retained in the pump seal Drain Pump Assembly before reassembly . The drain pump assembly is located under the tub fi and operates on 120 VAC. It is energized for the 60 seconds of a new cy cle and 90 seconds after the wash pump shuts down to remove any water in the dishwasher sump.
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Motor Pump Assembly Clamp Part Number Size WD01X10322 15/ 16" to 1-1/ 2" The motor pump assembly is located under the tub behind the sump assembly . The motor utilizes a start capacitor rated at 10 fd. The motor rotates Interconnect clockwise (as viewed from the terminal end) and Hose...
https://appliancetechmanuals.com 4. Remove the 6 Phillips-head screws and the front To remove the motor pump capacitor: brace from the dishwasher. Follow steps 1 through 4. (See To remove the motor : ) The capacitor is connected to the pump assembly motor with 2 wires and held in place with a 13-mm nut .
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Note: The sump clamping nut turns Sump Assembly fi counterclockwise and may be dif cult to remove. It may be helpful to insert a 3/ 4-in. wide x 4½ -in. long fi The sump assembly consists of the lter assembly , piece of wood between the clamping nut tabs to fi...
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https://appliancetechmanuals.com Caution: The clamps are easily damaged during removal and should not be reused. 12. Remove the 2 clamps, sump outlet hose, and interconnect hose from the sump. Note: Factory installed hose clamps are not reusable. When installing a water inlet valve, drain pump assembly , wash pump assembly , or sump assembly , replace the old clamps with new screw- ty pe hose clamps provided.
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Troubleshooting Factory Diagnostic Mode To enter the factory diagnostic mode: • Turn the dishwasher off and make sure no LEDs are lit . • Disconnect power to the dishwasher. • Reapply power with the door open and quickly press and hold both the Select and ON/ OFF pads within 60 seconds from connecting power.
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Service Test Mode To enter the service test mode: • Turn the dishwasher off and make sure no LEDs are lit . • Disconnect power to the dishwasher. • Reapply power with the door open and quickly press and hold both the Delay and ON/ OFF pads within 3 minutes from connecting power.
https://appliancetechmanuals.com Schematics and W iring Diagrams WARNING: Disconnect electrical power before servicing. Caution : Label all wires prior to disconnection. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify operation after servicing. Wire Colors BLACK WHITE PINK VIOLET black BLUE YELLOW pressure switch...
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This w arranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding ow ner for products purchased for home use w ithin the USA. If the product is located in an area w here service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service.
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