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Dishwasher Training – 2011 New Door Configuration 2011 E - Star...
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Updates Front Control Models • 2011 E-star w/ enhanced control. • Locking connectors on control/harnesses. • Upper rack slides improved to wheels on rails. • Revised tines spacing in upper/lower racks. Current front control New Product - Top Controls on Plastic Tubs •...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The information in this presentation is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic, & mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury & property damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use.
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GE Factory Service Employees are required to use safety glasses with side shields, safety gloves & steel toe shoes for all repairs. Plano Safety Glasses Steel Toe Shoes Dyneema® Cut Resistant Glove Prescription Safety Glasses Safety Glasses VR Gloves – provide shock protection...
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Cycles and Times (Top Control): Auto**: 5-7 gallons* 49-133 minutes* Sanitize: 8.8-11.8 gallons* 50-279 minutes* Normal: 3.3-8.3 gallons* 54-143 minutes* Light: 7.6-10.5 gallons* 46-88 Minutes* *Min = low soil Max = high soil and all options selected 35 minute heated dry in Normal Wash 45 minute dry in Auto, Sanitize and Light Wash Steam Option adds 15 minutes to cycle **Some models do not have an Auto Cycle...
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Cycles and Times (Front Control): Pots & Pans or Heavy**: 11.8 gallons 88 minutes (Timed cycle) Sanitize**: 8.8-11.8 gallons* 50-279 minutes* Normal: 3.3-8.3 gallons* 54-143 minutes* Light**: 7.6-10.5 gallons* 46-88 Minutes* China Crystal**: 9.2 gallons 41 minutes (Timed Cycle) Rinsed Only**: 1.2 gallons 7 minutes *Min = low soil Max = high soil and all options selected...
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Cycle Time Definition Normal or Auto Cycles with all Heat Options selected (times and cycles change depending on Turbidity Sensor readings) Pre- Pre- Pre- Steam Steam Pre- Pre- Main Post Post Final Wash Wash Wash Wash Wash Wash Wash Wash Rinse Water Valve (seconds) Circulation (minutes) Heater (minutes)
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Mini Manual Location - Plastic Tub 7/28/2011...
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Passive Vent, No Fan or damper 7/28/2011...
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Indicator Lamp Lens Solid Amber when running, Solid Green when Clean 7/28/2011...
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Improved Racks, Rollers and Tracks, Plastic tub 7/28/2011...
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New rollers on Rack New end caps, notice new tab 7/28/2011...
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To remove Top Wash Arm and Conduit, remove ¼” Hex screw Conduit 7/28/2011...
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Lift Tab, continue to remove Conduit 7/28/2011...
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Push Conduit back and to side to finish removal, being careful to not break tab. 7/28/2011...
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To remove Sump Cover push in 4 tabs and lift cover 7/28/2011...
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To Remove sump filter, the tabs can be released with a screwdriver or putty knife 7/28/2011...
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Push Sump Filter to right and lift to remove 7/28/2011...
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Tab location for cover and filter removal Cover tabs Sump Tabs 7/28/2011...
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To remove the wash arm hub or support, twist counterclockwise. It will make a snap noise when the locator tab on the tub breaks (this is normal). 7/28/2011...
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With hub removed, Coarse Filter can now be removed 7/28/2011...
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2 screws at bottom of door Inner door removal 2 machine screws located at hinge 6 screws top part of inner door 7/28/2011...
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New Door Components Inner Door Outer Door Tactile Switches Venting Locking Connectors Passive Vent 7/28/2011...
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New Top Control Inner Door configuration Cover Console Vinyl Shield Tactile Vent Switch Door Switch Assembly 7/28/2011...
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Vinyl Shield will only have to be removed if console is replaced, it can be folded up to access control. Vinyl Shield MUST be in place. 7/28/2011...
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Shield folded back to show control TCO, located on cover 1 shot Trip at 280 7/28/2011...
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Control TCO is one shot, If tripped, look for control, connector wire damage. Replace damaged components. 7/28/2011...
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Cover removal, 1. lift top and pull out, 2. push bottom down 7/28/2011...
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To remove control board, remove 1 screw in center of board and release tabs. Notice locking connectors. Tabs Screw 7/28/2011...
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Model Select MUST be Transferred or new control will not operate, just flash 7/28/2011...
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Insulator between control board and console, Must be installed 7/28/2011...
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Pocket Handle has 4 screws, control board must be removed to access screw under control. 7/28/2011...
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Handle can now be removed from the front 7/28/2011...
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Tactile switch has 2 screws securing switch to console 7/28/2011...
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Switch has a silicone pad to protect from moisture and buttons. Wire harness must be removed from control board. 7/28/2011...
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Buttons and Silicone Pad come as an assembly 7/28/2011...
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Notice buttons are keyed, they fit one way 7/28/2011...
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Indicator light on front panel. Solid Amber when unit is operating, Solid Green when cycle ended and dishes are clean 7/28/2011...
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To Remove Door Switch assembly, unscrew 2 screws, Insulator MUST be used 7/28/2011...
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Door Switch Assembly held in place with bracket and 2 screws. Insulator must be in place (previous slide) 7/28/2011...
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Door Switch comes as an assembly, 2 switches and bracket / actuator 7/28/2011...
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When replacing Front Panel, Console or Light Lens, the Vent will have to be removed and replaced (double back tape cannot be reused) New vent will come with Console and Lens as a Kit vent 7/28/2011...
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Pry the old vent louver off of the outer door. 7/28/2011...
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Remove any excess adhesive from the outer door Dispose old vent 7/28/2011...
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Install new vent on clean panel 7/28/2011...
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Console can be removed when Control, Pocket Handle and Vent have been removed 7/28/2011...
WASHABILITY COMPLAINTS 1. Level DW left to right and front to back. 2. Verify presence of air gap or high drain loop. 3. Confirm lower spray arm thrust washer is installed 4. Confirm spray arms spin freely. 5. Confirm spray arm jets are clear. 6.
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Correct water level Main wash is suggested time to check for proper level. 7/28/2011...
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Control replacement / Calibration The dishwasher will enter into the TEST/ CALIBRATION mode at first power-up. The door must be closed and latched. WAIT until the second fill (approximately 6 minutes from power-up) to cancel cycle by pressing the Start/Reset pad. The dishwasher will be ready to operate after the pump out.
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SS units have different Racking and Inner Door Vent Tactile Switch Assembly and Vent on outer door is the same as on Plastic Tub 7/28/2011...
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Mini Manual Location - Stainless Tub 7/28/2011...
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Tub TCO is located Front Center behind cross member. If it is open, replace the control. Trips at 165, auto reset at 150 7/28/2011...
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SS Upper rack - slide Front view with rack pushed in. Upper rack extended outward NOTE: Removing front end caps will not release rack 7/28/2011...
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Upper rack - slide (Right side) To remove upper rack assembly, press “down” to disengage lever on left side and “up” on the right side. Pull rack assembly forward and out 7/28/2011...
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Door separated, there are no hangers to balance the door as on previous models. 7/28/2011...
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Inner door components Vent, Control cover and door switch different, compared to plastic tub 7/28/2011...
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Console Component View To remove Console, Handle and Vent must be removed Door Switch Control and cover 1 shot Trip at 280 Vent Handle Screws Tactile Switch 7/28/2011...
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Single door switch, breaks line side 7/28/2011...
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Vent on SS units is different than Plastic Tubs. Correct install is critical for proper operation. It is possible to install the vent incorrectly! 7/28/2011...
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The vent is keyed, but in the middle. The vent can be installed incorrectly. 7/28/2011...
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SS Vent correctly installed Correct positioning 7/28/2011...
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Incorrect position, no airflow = no dry / poor dry and leaks out bottom of door Incorrect position 7/28/2011...
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WASHABILITY COMPLAINTS 1. Level DW left to right and front to back. 2. Verify presence of air gap or high drain loop. 3. Confirm lower spray arm thrust washer is installed 4. Confirm spray arms spin freely. 5. Confirm spray arm jets are clear. 6.
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Correct water level Main wash is suggested time to check for proper level. fill is 63 seconds, there is a partial drain and fill before main wash. 7/28/2011...