Front Panel; Line Filter - GE WBVH6240 Technical Service Manual

Front Panel

The front panel is hung on 2 hooks attached to
the cabinet and held in place with 4 Phillips-head
screws. A gasket provides a watertight seal between
the front panel and outer tub. The front of the gasket
is secured to the front panel fl ange by a spring and
wire located in the fold of the gasket. The door lock
and wiring is attached to the front panel.
To remove the front panel:
1. Remove the control panel. (See
2. Remove the service panel. (See
3. Open the door. Remove the 3 Phillips-head
screws that hold the door lock to the front panel.
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Door Lock
4. Remove the spring and wire from the gasket.
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Door Lock
5. Position the gasket behind the front panel door
opening. Close the door.
6. Remove the 4 Phillips-head screws that attach
the front panel to the cabinet.
7. Lift up then remove the front panel from the 2
hooks.

Line Filter

The line fi lter helps to smooth out any fl uctuations in
voltage, protecting the control board and providing
more reliable operation. The line fi lter is installed on
the interior side of the rear panel, and is located left
of the water valve.
To check the line fi lter, look for the outer surface
to be burnt by heat or a power surge. The fi lter
resistance should be approximately 0 Ω between
the black (top) wire terminals and 0 Ω between the
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Control Panel
white (bottom) wire terminals.
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Service Panel.
To remove the line fi lter:
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Remove the single black (top) and single white
(bottom) wires.
Disconnect the wire harness by pressing the tab
and pulling outward.
Press the locking tab and remove the ground
wire.
Remove the 2 (7-mm) hex-head screws that hold
the fi lter to the frame.
Move the fi lter to the right.