Heating Element - GE PROFILE PDE9900 Technical Service Manual

Heating Element

The heating element can be activated using
.
Mode
The dual-wattage heating element produces 875
watts during wash, to help heat the water, and an
effective wattage due to cycling of 700 watts during
the dry cycle.
It is normal for the heating element to cycle during
Heated Dry cycle. The control energizes the heating
element continuously for the fi rst 6 minutes. The
control then cycles the heating element on for 60
seconds, and off for 60 seconds for the remainder of
the Heated Dry cycle.
Selecting Added Heat will energize the heater for
the entire time during the last prewash cycle and
the fi nal rinse cycle. Circulation time during the
fi nal rinse is increased 2.8 times the normal with this
option. If selected after the wash cycle has started,
the feature will not take effect until the beginning of
the next fi ll. This option is not available for the Rinse
Only cycle.
Water inlet temperature must be at least 120°F
for proper drying. Low water inlet tem per a ture
will pre vent proper con vec tion air move ment and
increase drying time sub stan tial ly.
If the problem is that the dishes are not drying
cor rect ly, don't overlook the rinse agent. A rinse
agent will improve the water sheeting action and
drying performance.
It is normal for the stainless steel tub and the inner
door panel to retain water droplets even though the
dishes are dry.
Service
Heating Element Strip Circuit
PURPLE
J2-6
J2-7
PURPLE
The heating element nuts are located on the
underside of the washer, near the back. Ample
force is required to remove the nuts. Removing the
dishwasher from installation may be required.
Tub
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