GE DCVH515 User Manual
GE Consumer & Industrial
Technical Service Guide
DECEMBER 2005
GE Dryer
DBVH512
DCVH515
DHDVH52
31-9136
GE Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The information in this service guide is intended for use by
individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical,
electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a
major ap pli ance may result in personal injury and property
damage. The man u fac tur er or seller cannot be responsible for the in ter pre ta tion
of this in for ma tion, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use.
WARNING
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, fi re or ex plo sion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or death. If you smell gas:
– Do not try to light any appliance.
– Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in the
building.
– Immediately call the gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.
– If you cannot reach the gas supplier, call the fi re department.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before ser vic ing this prod uct. If
electrical power is required for di ag no sis or test pur pos es, disconnect the power
immediately after per form ing the nec es sary checks.
RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES
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 © 2005
All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part in
any form without written permission from the Gen er al Electric Com pa ny.
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Table of Contents
Airfl ow .................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Air Duct Assembly ............................................................................................................................................................42
Belt Switch ...........................................................................................................................................................................34
Blower Housing .................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Component Locator Views ........................................................................................................................................... 24
Control Board Assembly ...............................................................................................................................................44
Control Panel ......................................................................................................................................................................28
Control Features ...............................................................................................................................................................6
Cycle Options ......................................................................................................................................................................9
Door Switch .........................................................................................................................................................................42
Drive Belt ...............................................................................................................................................................................29
Drum ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Drum Shaft Bearing .........................................................................................................................................................31
Drum Slide Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................... 41
Dryer Components ..........................................................................................................................................................28
Dryer Features ...................................................................................................................................................................11
Error Codes .......................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Flame Detector ..................................................................................................................................................................37
Front Panel ...........................................................................................................................................................................29
Gas Valve .............................................................................................................................................................................35
Gas Valve Coil Assembly ...............................................................................................................................................36
Heater Assembly ............................................................................................................................................................... 35
High Limit Thermostat .................................................................................................................................................... 40
Idler Assembly ....................................................................................................................................................................31
Ignitor ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Ignitor Circuit Operation ................................................................................................................................................ 38
Inlet Control Thermistor ................................................................................................................................................. 39
Inlet Safety Thermostat .................................................................................................................................................39
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................................5
LP Conversion ..................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Moisture Sensor ................................................................................................................................................................43
Motor and Blower Wheel Assembly .........................................................................................................................32
Nomenclature ....................................................................................................................................................................4
Operation Overview .........................................................................................................................................................22
Outlet Control Backup Thermostat ...........................................................................................................................41
Outlet Control Thermistor .............................................................................................................................................40
Pedestal Installation (Washer and Dryer) ..............................................................................................................16
Power Board ........................................................................................................................................................................ 43
Reversing the Door Swing ............................................................................................................................................12
Schematics and Wiring Diagrams ............................................................................................................................ 48
Service Test Mode .............................................................................................................................................................45
Stacking Instructions ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Top Panel ..............................................................................................................................................................................28
Warranty .............................................................................................................................................................................. 50
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Model Number
Nomenclature
D C V H 5 1 5 E F 0 W W
Brand
D = General Electric
Feature Packages
B = Base
C = Contract/HPS
HD = Brand Feature Pack
Capacity/Confi guration
V = Very Big
Backsplash Control/Platform
H = Horizontal
Control
Features
Color
WW - White
GG - Granite
Engineering Revision
Alpha or Numeric
Model Year
F - 2005
G - 2006
H - 2007
J - 2008
K - 2009
Fuel/Voltage
E = 220V/208V 60 Hz.
G = Gas 120V 60Hz.
Nomenclature
The nomenclature tag is lo cat ed on
the front panel inside the door.
Note: The technical sheet is located
inside the control panel.
Serial Number
The fi rst two characters of the serial number
identify the month and year of manufacture.
Example: AH123456S = January, 2005
A - JAN 2005 - H
D - FEB 2004 - G
F - MAR 2003 - F
G - APR 2002 - D
H - MAY 2001 - A
L - JUN 2000 - Z
M - JUL 1999 - V
R - AUG 1998 - T
S - SEP 1997 - S
T - OCT 1996 - R
V - NOV 1995 - M
Z - DEC 1994 - L
The letter des ig nat ing
the year re peats every
12 years.
Example:
T - 1974
T - 1986
T - 1998
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Introduction
The new GE dryer has the following features:
Large 7.0-cubic foot dryer drum
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Drying Rack - Available on some models, for drying delicate items such as washable sweaters.
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Drum Lamp
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My Cycle selection saves a favorite cycle for future use.
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Built-in service test mode. Specifi c dryer components can be operated. Error codes are recorded and
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accessible on the control panel's 7-segment display.
Dual Thermistors - Thermistors are more sensitive to temperature changes and can relay the
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information faster than thermostats. The dryer utilizes dual thermistors to monitor incoming air
temperature as well as air temperature leaving the drum. The sensors work together with the variable
heater and the blower to provide consistent, even heat.
Moisture Sensor - The moisture sensor allows the control to monitor the fabric for moisture content and
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end the cycle at the desired moisture level.
Flush Door Handle
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Reversible Door
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UV Stabilizers - The control panel, control panel cover, and door outer panel have UV stabilizers to
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prevent yellowing when exposed to sunlight.
The GE dryer can be installed on top of the GE
•
Front Load Washer. (Stacking kit supplied with
washer.)
Pedestal available at additional cost. White
•
(model number SBSD227FWW) and granite
(model number SBSD227FGG).
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Control Features
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Model DBVH512
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OWER
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ENSORDRY
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ASTCARE
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IXEDLOAD
CTIVEWEAR
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OTTONS
D
ELICATES
DRYING DAMPCOOL DOWN
DELAY CLEAN LINT FILTER
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STIMATED TIMEREMAINING
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PEEDDRY
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ARMUP
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EWRINKLE
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IMEDDRY
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XTEND
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TIME
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OREDRY
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DRYING DAMPCOOL DOWN
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YCLE
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ENSORDRY
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DRYING DAMPCOOL DOWN
DELAY CLEAN LINT FILTER
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STIMATED TIMEREMAINING
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ELICATES
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TART
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ADJUST
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TIMED DRY
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Power
Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the dryer in the standby mode.
NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
Dry Cycles
The dry cycle controls the length and tumble speed of the drying process. The chart below will
help you match the dry setting with the loads.
Sensor Cycles
COTTONS For cottons and most linens.
MIXED LOAD For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.
EASY CARE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.
ACTIVE WEAR Clothing worn for active sports exercise and some casual wear. Fabrics include new technology finishes
and stretch fibers such as Spandex.
DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
DRYEL
™
Designed for use with the DRYEL™“dry clean only” fabric care system. See product package for directions.
For questions or issues related to use and performance of DRYEL™, see the Website at: www.dryel.com.
SPEED DRY For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sports or school uniforms. Can also be used if the
previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.
Timed Dry Cycles
DEWRINKLE For removing wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. This cycle is not recommended for
delicate fabrics.
WARM UP Provides 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.
AIR FLUFF Use this feature to tumble items without heat.
My Cycle (on some models)
MY CYCLE Press to use, create or modify custom dry cycles.
Timed Dry
Use to set your own dry time. TIMED DRY is also recommended for small loads.
To use TIMED DRY:
1. Turn dry cycle dial to TIMED DRY.
2. Select the drying time by pressing the + and – buttons.
3. Select the DRY TEMP.
4. Close the door.
5. Press START.
Sensor Dry Level
The sensor continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load. When the moisture in your
clothes reaches your selected dry level, the dryer will stop.
MORE DRY Use for heavy or mixed type of fabrics.
DRY Use for normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle
for energy saving.
LESS DRY Use for lighter fabric (ideal for ironing).
DAMP For leaving items partially damp.
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Dry Temp
You can change the temperature of your dry cycle.
ANTI-BACTERIAL This option may only be used with COTTONS or MIXED LOAD cycles. This option reduces certain
types of bacteria by 99.9%, including: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella
pneumoniae*. The anti-bacterial process occurs when high heat is used during a portion of this
drying cycle.
NOTE: Do not use this cycle on delicate fabrics.
* The Anti-Bacterial Cycle is Certified by NSF International (formerly National Sanitation Foundation)
to NSF Protocol P154 Sanitization Performance of Residential Clothes Dryers.
HIGH For regular to heavy cottons.
MEDIUM For synthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press.
LOW For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low.
EXTRA LOW For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
NO HEAT Can only be used with TIMED DRY.
START
Press to start a dry cycle. If the dryer is running, press it once and it will pause the dryer.
Press it again to restart the dry cycle.
My Cycle (on some models)
Set up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for one touch recall.
These custom settings can be set while a cycle is in progress.
To store a MY CYCLE combination of settings:
1. Select your drying cycle.
2. Change DRY TEMP and SENSOR DRY LEVEL settings to fit your needs.
3. Select any drying OPTIONS you want.
4. Press and hold the pad for three seconds to store your selection. A beep will sound
and the pad will light up.
To recall your stored MY CYCLE combination:
Press the MY CYCLE button before drying a load.
To change your stored MY CYCLE combination:
Follow steps 1–4 in “To store a MY CYCLE combination of settings”.
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MY CYCLE
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Extend Tumble
Minimizes wrinkles by adding
approximately 60 minutes of no-heat
tumbling after clothes are dry. The beeper
will sound every 2 minutes to remind you
to remove the clothes. The ESTIMATED
TIME REMAINING display will show 00.
Damp Alert
This option causes the dryer to beep when
clothes have dried to a damp level. Remove
items that you wish to hang dry. The DAMP
ALERT will only beep when this option
is selected.
Removing clothes and hanging them when
they are damp can reduce the need to iron
some items.
Signal
Alerts you that the cycle is complete. The
beeper will continue to sound every two
minutes for the next 6 minutes, until the
clothes have been removed. The clothes
should be removed when the beeper goes
off so wrinkles don’t set in.
Press SIGNAL to select low, medium or high
volume, or to turn the beeper off.
Delay Start
Use to delay the start of your dryer.
1. Choose your dry cycle and any options.
2. Press DELAY START. You can change the
delay time in 1 hour increments using
the + or – arrow pads.
3. Press the START pad to start the
countdown.
The countdown time will be shown in the
ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display.
NOTE: If the door is opened while the dryer is
in DELAY, the countdown time will not restart
unless the door is closed and START has been
pressed again.
Cycle Options
E
XTEND
T
UMBLE
D
AMP
A
LERT
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Lock
You can lock the controls to prevent any
selections from being made. Or you can
lock the controls after you have started
a cycle.
Children cannot accidentally start the dryer
by touching pads with this option selected.
To lock the dryer, press and hold the lock
icon for 3 seconds. To unlock the dryer,
press and hold the lock icon for 3 seconds.
The icon of the lock next to the timer will
light up when the controls are locked.
My Cycle (on some models)
To save a favorite cycle, set the desired
settings and hold down the MY CYCLE
button for 3 seconds. A beep will sound
to indicate the cycle has been saved.
To use your custom cycle, press the MY
CYCLE button before drying a load.
To change the saved cycle, set the desired
settings and hold down the MY CYCLE
button for 3 seconds.
See page 8 for more details.
DRYING DAMP COOL DOWN
Estimated Time Remaining
Displays the approximate time remaining
until the end of the cycle.
As the cycle begins, you will see an initial
approximate total cycle time in the display.
Then lights will “race” in the display. This
means the dryer is continuously monitoring
the amount of moisture in the load. The
lights will continue until the dryer senses
a low level of moisture in the load. At that
point, the dryer will calculate and display
the approximate time remaining.
DELAY CLEAN LINT FILTER
H
OLD
3 S
EC
S
TORE
MYC
TO
YCLE
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Drying Rack (on some models)
A handy drying rack may be used for drying delicate items such as
washable sweaters. Place items flat on the drying rack and block such
items as wool sweaters and delicate fabrics. Dry with low heat.
To install the drying rack, pull up the lint filter slightly. Insert the drying
rack into the slots, then push the filter back down.
NOTE:
■ The drying rack must be used with the TIMED DRY or RACK DRY
(on some models) cycles.
■ Do not use this drying rack when there are other clothes in the dryer.
Drum Lamp
Before replacing the light bulb, be sure to unplug the dryer power cord or
disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing the
fuse or switching off the circuit breaker. Reach above dryer
opening from
inside the drum. Remove the
bulb and replace with the same size bulb.
Dryer Features
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Reversing the Door Swing
Remove the
four screws.
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
Putty Knife or ThinBlade Screwdriver
Hinge
Assembly
Hinge
Cover
Window
Retainer
Large Tapping
Screw (#10) – 6
Tapping
Screw (#8) – 2
Machine
Screw (#8) – 6
When viewed from the front, the dryer is shipped
so the door opens from the left. Due to utility
confi gurations or customer preferences, the door
can be set up to open from the right by reversing
the door swing.
Note: These instructions are for changing the dryer
so the door opens from the right side. To change the
door back so that it opens from the left side, follow
these same instructions and reverse all references
to left and right.
Tools Needed
To reverse the door swing:
Unplug the dryer from its electrical outlet.
1.
Open the door to approximately 90 degrees.
2.
Starting from the bottom to the top, remove the
bottom 4 Phillips-head screws from the hinge.
Note: Make sure the door is supported while
removing the screws.
Note: To ease removal of the door, the hinge has a
keyhole that allows a partially loosened screw to be
used as a hook.
Door Parts
Loosen the top Phillips-head screw, then lift and
3.
unhook the door from the front panel. Remove
the top screw.
Lay the door on a soft protected fl at surface so
4.
that the inside faces upward (door resting on the
handle side).
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Remove the 6 large tapping screws (#10) located
6 #10 Large
Screws
2 #8 Machine
Screws
2 #8 Machine
Screws
5.
around the perimeter of the door outlining the
gasket and the 4 machine screws (#8).
IMPORTANT: Note the location of the hinge (left or
right) before removing.
Note: The hinge cover is located at the opposite side
of the hinge assembly.
Turn the door over. Remove the 2 (#8) tapping
7.
screws and the hinge cover from the frame.
Remove the window retainer located on the side
8.
opposite the hinge assembly and underneath
the plastic cover.
Turn the door over, separate the door cover
6.
from the door frame and set the cover aside.
Door Cover
Door Frame
Remove the 2 (#8) machine screws that attach
9.
the hinge assembly to the side of the door
frame. Pull the hinge assembly out of the
opening in the door.
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Insert the hinge assembly in the opening on the
10.
opposite side of the door.
Push the hinge assembly into place until the
11.
hinge holes align with the door frame holes.
Place the door fl at and insert the window
14.
retainer. Align the window retainer holes with
the holes in the door frame.
Place the door on its edge. Install the remaining
15.
2 (#8) machine screws that attach the window
retainer to the door frame.
Install the 2 (#8) machine screws that attach the
12.
hinge assembly to the side of the door frame.
Hold the door on its side with one hand and
13.
install 2 (#8) machine screws that secure the
hinge assembly to the door frame.
Insert and align the hinge cover with the holes in
16.
the door frame.
Install the 2 (#8) tapping screws that attach the
17.
hinge cover to the door frame.
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foreign material in between the window panes.
Outer
Door
Inner
Door
Top of Door
Partially
Inserted Screw
Tighten All
Screws
Place the door cover onto the door frame. 18.
Door
Cover
Door
Frame
Top of Door
Using a putty knife or fl at tool, remove the
20.IMPORTANT: Make sure there is no dirt or any other
5 plastic screw caps located near the strike
bracket on the front panel. Install the caps on
the opposite side.
Remove the 4 Philllips-head screws that attach
21.
the strike bracket and cover to the front panel.
Reinstall both on the opposite side.
After reversing the door, there will be a mismatch
between the door cover and door frame.
Make sure that the handle part of the door cover is
opposite the hinge as shown.
Turn the door over. Install the 6 (#10) tapping
19.
screws that attach the door cover to the door
frame.
Note: To ease installation of the door, the hinge has
a keyhole that allows a partially fastened screw to
be used as a hook.
Partially fasten a Phillips-head screw to the
22.
uppermost screw hole. Hook the door on the
partially fastened screw.
Fasten the hinge by installing the remaining 4
23.
Phillips-head screws and tightening the partially
fastened top screw.
Plug the dryer into its electrical outlet.24.
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