Drain Pump Assembly - GEAppliances PermaTuf GLD28**V Technical Service Manual

Drain Pump Assembly

The drain pump assembly is located under the tub
and operates on 120 VAC. It is energized for the fi rst
60 seconds of a new cycle to remove any water in
the dishwasher sump. The drain pump forces water
out of the drain line. A check valve fl apper on the
drain pump prevents the discharged water from
entering the sump.
See the cycle chart for drain pump, drain overlap,
and pause times during each cycle. (See
.)
Chart
The drain pump has an approximate resistance
value of 25 .
Operation of the drain pump assembly can be
checked by using the service test mode. (See
.)
Test Mode
To remove the drain pump:
1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove the dishwasher from its installation.
3. Lay the dishwasher on its back.
4. Disconnect the 2 wires from the drain pump.
5. Loosen the 5/16-in. hex-head screw, then pull
the drain pump off the sump.
Disconnect
Disconnect
Motor Pump Assembly
The motor pump assembly is located under the
tub behind the sump assembly. The motor utilizes
a run capacitor rated at 10 fd. The motor rotates
clockwise (as viewed from the terminal end) and
draws approximately 1 amp at 120 VAC.
The motor pump assembly has an approximate
resistance value of 12 .
Operation of the motor pump assembly can be
Cycle
checked by using the service test mode. (See
Test Mode
To remove the motor pump assembly:
1. Disconnect power.
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2. Remove the dishwasher from its installation.
3. Lay the dishwasher on its back.
4. Disconnect the wire harness from the motor.
5. Loosen the two 5/16-in. hex-head screws from
the hose clamps.
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Disconnect
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