Dip Tube; Evaporator Fan - GE GEH50DEED Technical Service Manual

Dip Tube

replacement of the dip tube should be performed
by a licensed plumber.
The dip tube is a 40-inch long, 1/2-inch diameter
polyvinyl tube located beneath the cold water inlet
pipe. This tube goes from the top of the water heater
tank to approximately 3 inches from the bottom of
the tank. Incoming cold water flows to the bottom
of the tank, pushing the hot water out of the hot
water outlet pipe. if this tube is damaged or leaks,
any hot water below that point will not be available,
it will just be trapped. Even though the tank is full of
hot water, you may only have a few minutes of hot
water usage.
To replace the tube, the cold water pipe will need to
be removed.
Note:
• Dip tube failure is a rare occurrence and should
only be considered at fault when all other
reasons of inadequate hot water are eliminated.
• if replacement is necessary, there is a hole
approximately 4¾ inches below the top of the
dip tube. To provide a more accurate water
temperature reading from the T2 sensor, be
sure to align the hole so that it will spray water
towards the T2 sensor.
• When replacing the dip tube, use GE part
#WS35X10072.
110-120°F
60-120°F
60°F

Evaporator Fan

The evaporator fan is located in the back of the
machine compartment. (See
.) This single-speed fan operates on 240 VAC
Views
and cycles on and off with the compressor. if the fan
fails, an F-4 fault is recorded, and the unit switches
to electric mode. The fan is electrically connected to
the compressor overload and the control board. (See
Circuit Board Connections
Note: if the unit switches to electric mode, the fan
will turn off immediately.
To remove the fan:
1. remove the rear shroud cover and the
rear shroud as 1 assembly. (See
Compartment Covers
2. remove the rear cover from the control panel.
(See
3. Disconnect the gray wire from location
J201 on the control board. (See
Connections
4. remove the compressor relay cover by inserting
a small flat blade screwdriver into the upper
orifice at the angle shown below.
Dip Tube Hole
Relay Cover
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Component Locator
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Control Panel
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Orifice
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Machine
Circuit Board