Detergent/Rinse Module; Door Interlock Switch - GE PDW9200 Series Technical Service Manual

Detergent/Rinse Module

The door panel must be removed to access the
detergent/rinse module (see
The detergent rinse module is held in place by 6
Phillips head screws and 2 brackets.
Disconnect
The detergent/rinse mod ule au to mat i cal ly
dis pens es both the de ter gent and the rinse
agent at the ap pro pri ate times. The module is
activated 2 times during a wash cycle. Detergent
is dispensed at the beginning of the main wash
cycle and rinse agent at the beginning of the
fi nal rinse. The detergent/rinse module can be
activated using
Service Mode
The fi rst time the module is activated:
The lever slides up the right-hand path of the
connecting rod (1). This action releases the
de ter gent cover.
When deactivated (2), the lever returns down the
left-hand path and comes to rest under the notch
in the center of the connecting rod.
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Door Panel
Bracket
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At the second activation (3), the lever lifts the
con nect ing rod by the notch. This action lifts the
rinse dispenser plunger and re leas es the rinse
agent. When deactivated, the lever returns to its
original start ing position.

Door Interlock Switch

The door interlock switch opens the L1 circuit
when the door is open. Switch is replaced as an
assembly.
Removal and Replacement
1. Remove the outer door panel (see
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Panel
2. Remove the 3 Phillips head screws that hold
the door interlock switch in place.
3. Disconnect the 2 wire connectors from the
door interlock switch assembly.
If the door is unlatched while running a wash
cycle, the cycle countdown will pause and the
vent will open. If unlatched for more than 15
seconds during a wash cycle, the control will
beep once every 15 seconds until the door is
re-latched.
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Door
Disconnect