Door Switch; Drum; Light, Drum - GE Profile DPSB650 Technical Service Manual

Door Switch

The door switch is fastened to the front panel by
2 locking tabs and is common to all dryer
functions. When the dryer door is closed, the
switch will complete the motor circuit, allowing
dryer operation. When the dryer door is open,
the switch will open the motor circuit, interrupting
dryer operation. Opening the dryer door will also
cause the door switch to close the drum light
circuit, allowing the drum light to be energized.
To test the door switch:
Place the unit in service mode. Index to the door
switch function. Open and close the door while
Door Switch Door Switch
observing the DSSD. When the door is open,
OPn should be displayed on the DSSD. When
the door is closed, CLS should be viewed on the
DSSD.
Note: If the dryer door switch has not opened
after 3 consecutive completed cycles, the dryer
will log the door switch error code and disable
the dryer. See Error Codes.
Drum Light
The drum light is a screw-in 10-watt, 120-VAC
bulb located in the top of the front panel. The
light is connected to the L2 circuit for electric
models and to L1 for gas models. Both models
are switched on the neutral side by the door
switch. Replace only with a bulb of the same
size and type.

Drum

Warning: Sharp edges may be exposed. Use extreme caution when removing the drum.
The dryer drum is made of stainless steel and has 3 replaceable drum vanes attached to the inside.
The drum is mounted in the same manner as the previous Wizard model. The rear of the drum has a
shaft and bearing that fits into a bearing retainer, which is fastened to the center of the heater assembly.
The front of the drum rides on a slide assembly consisting of 2 guide slides and 2 weight-bearing slides.
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