Operation Overview - GE DBVH512 Technical Service Manual

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Air enters the dryer cabinet, passing thru the heating elements and into the drum. The hot air heats the

wet clothes, gradually removing their moisture in the form of water vapor. The moist air is vented through

the dryer exhaust. Overall heater temperature is regulated by means of two temperature sensors, an inlet

sensor, located near the heating elements, and an outlet sensor, located at the blower. An additional safety

thermostat, located near the heating elements, shuts off the heating elements if they overheat. Also, the

outlet backup thermostat, located near the blower, provides additional safety and cycles the heaters if

temperature goes above the outlet temperature range.

Gas

Combustion

Chamber

Safety thermostat

Dryer

Cabinet

Safety thermostat

The typical dryer cycle progresses as follows:

1. A cycle is selected and the start key is pressed.

2. The motor is activated.

3. The heater coils (burner for gas models) are activated. The coils (burner) cycle on and off to achieve the

desired temperature throughout the heating portion of the cycle.

4. If sensor drying is selected, the heater coils (burner for gas models) are activated. The coils (burner) cycle

on and off until the load has achieved the desired dryness level.

5. If timed drying is selected, the heater coils (burner for gas models) are activated and cycle on and off for

the selected time at the selected temperature.

6. The heater coils (burner for gas models) discontinue operation after the dryness level or elapsed time has

been achieved.

7. The motor continues operating until the clothes temperature drops below speciﬁ ed temperature (Cool

Down).

9. The display turns off.