GE 31-9155 Technical Service Manual

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GE Consumer & Industrial
Technical Service Guide
July 2007
GE Dishwasher
Water Distribution
System
Collection Chamber
Spray Arm
Pump Assembly
31-9155
GE Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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  • Page 1 GE Consumer & Industrial Technical Service Guide July 2007 GE Dishwasher Water Distribution System • Collection Chamber • Spray Arm • Pump Assembly 31-9155 GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky 40225...
  • Page 2 If grounding wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts, or washers used to complete a path to ground are removed for service, they must be returned to their original position and properly fastened. GE Consumer & Industrial Technical Service Guide Copyright © 2007 All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Calrod Element ........................14 Collection Chamber and Sump ..................13 Component Locator Views ....................9 Components ........................12 Filter and Drain System ....................16 High Drain Loop/Air Gap ....................15 Introduction ........................5 Main Motor ........................15 Motor-Pump Mechanism ....................12 Nomenclature........................4 PowerScrub Wash Systems ..................
  • Page 4: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature Model Number G S D 4 0 6 0 N 0 0 S S Brand P = Profi le E = General Electric - NATM G = General Electric A = Americana Exterior Color BB = Black Product Type II = Requires Custom Panel CD = Counter Top DW = Dishwasher...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction This technical service guide covers the changes in the standard line of dishwashers. The 2007 standard dishwashers include 39 models in 12 family groups. The most signifi cant changes are in the new water distribution system. These changes include the following features: •...
  • Page 6: Pump Assembly

    Pump Assembly Lower Spray Arm Fine Screen Spray Arm Base Fine Filter Check Ball Coupler Sump Chamber Filter Coupler (Behind Collection Chamber) Pump Assembly Connector Upper Spray Arm Outlet Collection Chamber Nut Grater Drain Outlet Bypass Drain Connector Metal Impeller Blade Main Motor Drain Valve Drain Solenoid...
  • Page 7 Wash Cycle Water and debris fl ow from the tub, into the sump chamber (1). A metal impeller blade pulverizes the larger debris as it moves through the nut grater (2) and upward (3) towards the lower spray arm. A portion of the water carrying debris is diverted from the spray-arm path and moves through the fi...
  • Page 8: Powerscrub Tm Wash Systems

    PowerScrub Wash Systems 5-Level Wash - Models containing an upper spray arm have 5 wash levels. These models include the PowerTower spray and the new lower spray arm. 5-Level Wash - Models containing PowerShower have 5 wash levels. These models include the PowerTower spray and the new lower spray arm.
  • Page 9: Component Locator Views

    Component Locator Views Front View Control Panel Insulation Door Spring Access Panel Door Latch Static Dry Vent Control Panel View Timer Control Timer Control Static Dry Vent Door Latch Electronic Control Control Assembly – 9 –...
  • Page 10: Electronic Control

    Left Side View (Insulation Removed) Top Spray Arm Hose* Fill Hose Water Valve Drain Outlet * On some models. Inside Door Panel View Timer Control Interlock Switch Assembly Wash Cycle Timer Detergent Trip Lever Electronic Control Interlock Switch Assembly Control Board Detergent Motor Wiring Harness Detergent Trip Lever...
  • Page 11: Front View

    Front View PowerTower Spray Sump Cover Filter Assembly Spray Arm Calrod Element Bottom View Rear of Dish wash er Sump & Drain Outlet Sump Bypass Drain Connector Pump Assembly Top Spray Arm Hose Drain Solenoid Main Motor Fill Hose Water Valve Flood Switch Heating Element Front of Dish wash er...
  • Page 12: Components

    Components Note: When installing spray arm, make sure the Spray Arm and Fine Filter Assembly metal bushing is in the spray arm base. (See photo below.) To Remove Spray Arm and Fine Filter Assembly: Note: When installing fi ne fi lter, make sure the drain port of the fi...
  • Page 13: Collection Chamber And Sump

    3. To remove the access panel, remove two 1/4-in. Collection Chamber and Sump hex-head screws from the bottom of the panel. Loosen the 2 Phillips-head screws at the top, slide the panel to the left, and pull toward you. Note: If the collection chamber is removed from the sump, the check ball will fall out.
  • Page 14: Calrod Element

    Calrod Element Spray Arm Base To Remove Calrod Element: To Remove the spray arm base: 1. Disconnect the power to the dishwasher. 1. Remove the spray arm and fi ne fi lter assemblies. 2. To remove the access panel, remove two 1/4-in. 2.
  • Page 15: High Drain Loop/Air Gap

    Troubleshooting Service Mode High Drain Loop/Air Gap Main Motor A high drain loop/air gap is necessary with the new The pump motor on models with the new water water distribution system. Without a high drain loop distribution system starts and stops during the /air gap, the dishwasher will drain during the wash wash cycle.
  • Page 16: Filter And Drain System

    Washability Complaints Filter and Drain System Hot Water – Ample supply of water at 120°F Will Not Pump Out minimum temperature is necessary. Do not use 1. Check routing of hose system. It must be free dishwasher soon after using clothes washer, or from kinks.
  • Page 17: Warranty

    This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location.

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