Active Vent - GE Mabe GLD9312 Technical Service Manual

Active Vent

If the door is unlatched while running a wash
cycle, the cycle countdown will pause and the
vent will open.
The active vent consists of the wax motor and
housing. The active vent helps to reduce the
noise level and heat loss when in the closed
position. The control module supplies 120
VAC to the wax motor. The control module
reverses polarity to drive the motor in a
clockwise or counter clockwise (open or
closed) direction.
The vent closes about 2 minutes after the
main pump is switched on during the first fill
cycle and opens during the drying cycle
(heated and non-heated). The vent is open
during cool-down periods or when the unit is
not in use.
If the vent is closed and the door is opened
during the wash cycle, the vent will open.
When the door is closed again, the vent will
remain open for 2 minutes, and then close
again to finish the cycle.
It is normal for water vapour to come through
the active vent during the dry cycle. The
active vent can be opened and closed using
the Service Mode.
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