GE DPSE592EA0, DPSE592GA0, DNCD450EA0, DNCD450GA0 Technical Service Manual
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GE Consumer Home Services Training
TECHNICAL SERVICE GUIDE
Wizard
Super Capacity Dryer
TM
7.0 Cubic Foot
MODEL SERIES:
DPSE592EA0
DPSE592GA0
DNCD450EA0
DNCD450GA0
PUB # 31-9059 08/00
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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 appliance may result in personal injury and 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.
WARNING
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing proper ty 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 fire department.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing this
product. If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test
purposes, disconnect the power immediately after performing the
necessary 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 Home Services Training
Technical Service Guide
Copyright © 2000
All rights reserved. This ser vice guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part
in any form without written permission from the General Electric Company.
Table of Contents
Dryer Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operating Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Electronic Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Schematics and Strip Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Troubleshooting Flowcharts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Illustrated Parts Breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Model Number
Nomenclature
Dryer Nomenclature
D P S E 5 9 2 E A 0 W W
Product
D = Dryer
Features
P = Profile
Capacity
S = Super
Product T ype
E = Electronic
Number of Heat Select
5 = 5 Settings
Number of Cycles
9 = 9 Cycles
Nomenclature
Nomenclature
Key Attribute Color
W = White
Body Color
W = White
Engineering Revision
0 = None
Model Y ear
A = 2000
Fuel/Voltage
E = Electric
G = Gas
Dryer Control
2 = Electronic
Serial Number
The first two numbers of the serial number
identify the month and year of manufacture.
Example: AZ123456S = January, 2000
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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
Note: The technical sheet is located under the
control panel.
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The letter designating the
year repeats every 12
years.
Example:
T - 1974
T - 1986
T - 1998
Warranty Information
(For customers in the United States)
All warranty service is provided by our Factory
Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care
technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES.
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• Service trips to your home to teach you
how to use the product.
• Improper installation.
• Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the intended
purpose or used commercially.
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of
circuit breakers.
• Damage to the product caused by accident,
fire, floods or acts of God.
• Incidental or consequential damage to
personal property caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
Note: Some models may hav e an e xtended w arranty be y ond 5 y ears . Those models ha ve a special warranty sheet
enclosed when delivered to the customer . Unless that additional warranty sheet is attached, all other warranty
conditions shown abov e apply.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding o wner for products purchased for home
use within the USA. In Alaska, the w arranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This w arranty giv es
you specific legal rights, and you ma y also ha v e other rights which vary from state to state. To kno w what y our legal
rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY 40225
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Installation Highlights
Exhaust Information
WARNING: Use only metal 4-in. duct. Do not use
duct longer than specified in the Exhaust Length
table.
Exhaust longer than specified will:
• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
• Reduce the dryer’s life.
• Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
The correct exhaust installation is your responsibility. Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered by the warranty.
The maximum allowable length of the exhaust
system depends upon the type of duct, the number of
turns, the type of exhaust hood (wall cap), and all
conditions noted in this section. Both, rigid and
flexible metal ducts are shown in the following table.
EXHAUST LENGTH
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
Exhaust Hood Types
Use only for short
run installations
4" DIA.
2-1/2"
Rigid
Metal
30 Feet
20 Feet
10 Feet
Flexible
Metal
15 Feet
10 Feet
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No. of 90
Elbows
0
1
2
3
Recommended
4" DIA.
4"
Rigid
Metal
45 Feet
35 Feet
25 Feet
15 Feet
4" DIA.
Flexible
Metal
30 Feet
20 Feet
10 Feet
Exhaust System Checklist
Hood or Wall Cap
Note: To check airflow restrictions on the electric
dryer model, check amperage from the black wire
to pin #8. If 22.2 amps are shown and the relay
does not trip within 10 minutes, the airflow is OK.
If the relay trips the inlet thermostat withinin the
first 5 minutes and reads 11.1 amps, then airflow
is restricted.
Separation of Turns
For best perfor mance, separate all tur ns by at
least 4 ft of straight duct, including the distance
between the last turn and the dampened wall cap.
Turns Other Than 90°
• One turn of 45° or less may be ignored.
• Two 45° tur ns should be treated as one 90° turn.
• Each turn over 45° should be treated as one 90°
turn.
Sealing of Joints
• All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male
end of each section of duct must point away
from the dryer.
• Do not assemble the ductwork with fasteners
that extend into the duct: they will serve as a
collection point for lint.
• Duct joints can be made airtight and moisturetight by wrapping the overlapped joints with duct
tape.
Insulation
Duct work that runs through an unheated area or
is near air conditioning should be insulated to
reduce condensation and lint buildup.
• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or
entry of birds or other wildlife.
• Termination should present minimal resistance
to the exhaust airflow and should require little or
no maintenance to prevent clogging.
• Never install a screen over the exhaust duct.
• Wall caps must be installed with opening
pointed down at least 12 in. above ground level
or any other obstruction.
• If roof vents or louvered plenums are used, they
must be equivalent to a 4-in. dampened wall
cap in regard to resistance to airflow, prevention
of back drafts, and maintenance required to
prevent clogging.
Exhaust Connection
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or personal
injury:
• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Use only metal duct.
• Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, any gas
vent, under an enclosed floor (crawl space), or
into an attic: the accumulated lint could create a
fire hazard.
• Provide access for inspection and cleaning of
the exhaust system, especially at turns. Inspect
and clean at least once a year.
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• Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct
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Elbow Highly
Recommended
Do Not
Sit Dryer
On Flexible
Exhaust
Elbows Highly
Recommended
Do Not
Crush
Flexible
Exhaust
Against
Wall.
Elbow Highly
Recommended
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with a kitchen exhaust: a combination of lint and
grease could create a fire hazard.
• Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.
This dryer comes ready for rear exhausting. If
space is limited, use the “Dryer Exhaust to Left or
Bottom of Cabinet” instructions to exhaust directly
from the left side or bottom of the cabinet.
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
Using Flexible Metal Ducts
If rigid all-metal duct cannot be used, then flexible
all-metal venting can be used, but it will reduce the
maximum recommended duct length. In special
installations when it is impossible to make connection with the above recommendations, UL-listed
clothes dryer transition duct may be used as
transition venting between the dryer and wall
connection only. The use of this ducting will affect
dry time.
If flexible transition duct is necessary, you must
adhere to the following directions:
• Use the shortest duct length possible.
• Stretch the duct to its maximum length.
• Do not crush or collapse the duct.
• Never use transition duct inside the wall or
inside the dryer.
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
• Venting must conform to local building codes.
Cut The Standard Exhaust
Duct To Proper Length.
Avoid Bunching Of The Duct
Behind The Dryer.
For Straight
Line Installation,
Connect The
Dryer Exhaust
To The Wall Using
Duct Tape
Elbow Highly
Recommended
Note: Elbows will prev ent duct kinking and col-
lapsing.
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Elbow Highly
Recommended
Recommended
Configuration
To Minimize
Exhaust
Blockage
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Alcove or Closet Installation
• If your dryer is approved for installation in an
alcove or closet, it will be stated on a label on
the dryer back.
• The dryer must be vented to the outdoors. See
the “Exhaust Information” section.
• Minimum clearance between the dryer cabinet
and adjacent walls or other surfaces is:
0 in. either side
3 in. front and rear
• Minimum vertical space from the floor to the
overhead cabinets, ceiling, etc. is 52 in.
• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise
ventilated and must contain a minimum of
60 sq. in. of equally distributed open area. If the
closet contains both a washer and a dryer, the
doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq. in. of
equally distributed open area.
For Gas Dryers:
• The closet should be vented to the outdoors to
prevent gas pocketing in case of a gas leak in
the supply line.
• No other fuel-burning appliance shall be installed in the closet with the dryer.
tening devices which extend into the inter ior of
the exhaust vent.
• Provide an opening with a free area of at least
25 sq. in. to introduce outside air into the dryer
room.
Dryer Exhaust to Left or Bottom of Cabinet
WARNING: Protect your hands and arms from
sharp edges when working inside the cabinet.
1. Detach and remove the bottom or left-side
knockout as desired.
Remove
Screw
And Save
Remove Desired
Knockout (One Only)
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Bathroom or Bedroom Installation
• The dryer must be vented to the outdoors. See
the “Exhaust Information” section.
• The installation must conform with local codes
or, in the absence of local codes, with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.
Mobile or Manufactured Home Installation
• Installation must conform to the Manufactured
Home Construction & Safety Standard, Title 24,
Part 32-80 or, when such standard is not applicable, with the American National Standard for
Mobile Home, ANSI/NFPA No. 501B.
• The dryer must be vented to the outdoors with
the termination securely fastened to the mobile
home’s structure. See the “Exhaust Information”
section.
• The vent must not be terminated beneath a
mobile or manufactured home.
• The vent duct material must be metal.
• Kit 14-D3A6-33 must be used to attach the
dryer securely to the structure.
• The vent must not be connected to any other
duct, vent, or chimney.
• Do not use sheet metal screws or other refas-
2. Remove and save the screw inside the dryer
exhaust duct. Pull the duct out of the dryer.
3. Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.
Fixing Hole
AB
9"
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4. Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the
middle of the appliance base. Lift the tab to
approximately 45° using a flat-blade screwdriver.
Bend
Tab 45
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5. Reconnect the cut portion (A) of the duct to
the blower housing. Ensure the fixing hole is
aligned with the tab in the base.
Fixing
Hole
Portion "A"
8. Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to
complete the exhaust system.
Caution: Never leave the rear opening uncovered.
Install a cover plate.
9. Cover back opening with a plate (Kit
WE1M454) that is available from your local
service provider.
Left Side
Exhaust
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6. Use the previously saved screw to secure the
duct in place through the tab on the the appliance base.
7. For exhaust to the side of the cabinet, insert
the elbow and the duct.
Insert 4" Elbow
Through Rear Opening
Plate
(Kit WE1M454)
10. Place the dryer in its final location.
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Insert 4" Exhaust
Through Side Opening
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Operating Characteristics
Note: Not all models have the same features. Your
model may vary from those discussed in this
manual.
Basic Dryer Operation
The L3 Dryer contains both sensor dry and timed
dry options.
• The six
desired dryness level as measured by the rod
voltage signal. Each cycle’s settings control the
heated dry time and specific cooldown time. At
the end of cooldown, the machine stops the
drying operation and signals the end of the
cycle.
• During
dries the load for the specified time, including
extended tumble time (if selected). At the end of
the selected time, the dryer ceases to tumble
and heat the clothes, and signals the end of the
cycle.
Note: Only one sensor or timed dry cycle can be
selected at any time. A new cycle selection will
override the previous one.
SENSOR DRY cycles
TIMED DRY cycles
, the dryer tumble-
dry clothes to a
voltage signal.
• When the load reaches the Damp threshhold,
the dryer calculates the required remaining time
to dry the load to the specified dryness level.
The estimated remaining time appears in the
display, the countdown resumes, and the Sens-
ing LED turns OFF. The countdown continues until
the end of the cycle, including cooldown time.
• At the end of the cycle, the unit stops drying, the
Sensor Dry LED turns OFF, the display reads
“00,” and the Clean Lint Filter LED turns ON.
• The display and Clean Lint Filter LED turn OFF
when the user 1) opens the door, 2) presses
Stop/Cancel, or 3) starts another cycle selection.
Speed Dry
When the Speed Dry button is pushed, the letters
“SP” appear in the digital display. When the user
presses Start/Pause, the display enters Variable
Speed Racetrack mode until the Damp threshhold
is calculated, then it shows “SP” for the entire
cycle.
One Touch Sensor Dry Cycles
Cottons, Mixed Loads, Easy Care/Perm Press,
Knits/Sweaters, and Delicates
These buttons use predetermined dryness levels
(either Dry or Less Dr y) and temperatures (Extra
Low to High/[Regular]) to dry clothes. The Sensor
Dry LED is ON until the end of the cooldown
period.
The cycles proceed as follows:
• Pressing a cycle button will cause the display to
show the default numbers for that cycle.
• Once the user presses the Start/Pause button,
the display begins the normal countdown, and
the Sensor Dry LED turns ON.
• When the default minimum time for the selected
cycle is reached, the display enters Variable
Speed Racetrack mode and the Sensing LED
begins to flash. Four speed levels are available;
the speed will be determined by the sensor rod
One T ouch Timed Dry Cycles
DRYEL™, De wrinkle, and Air Dry
These buttons use Medium or (for Air Dry) no heat
and a specified time period to tumble and dry loads.
The
DRYEL™
runs for 20 minutes, and Air Dry runs for 10 minutes.
The Timed Dry LED turns ON until the end of the
cycle (including cooldown), then the Clean Lint
Filter LED turns ON as described earlier.
DRYEL™ System
DRYEL™ helps “dry clean only” clothes look and
smell clean and fresh. While not a complete dry
cleaning system, DRYEL™ uses a perfumed pad
and nylon bag to eliminate odors (such as smoke
and perspiration) and wrinkles from clothes. The
DRYEL™ kit, available in retail stores, also includes a spot remover for removing small stains.
Caution: Using any other bag with the DR YEL™
system may damage the clothes or the L3 Dryer.
cycle runs for 30 minutes, Dewrinkle
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Due to the DRYEL™ pad, clothes may be damp
when the dryer cycle is completed; this is normal.
Note: DRYEL™ is not a replacement for
professional dry cleaning. Fabrics with large or
heavy stains may not come clean using this
system. Also, this system will not press clothes.
Custom Cycles
Custom Cycle buttons allow the consumer to
create two additional One Touch Dry Cycles.
These cycles can be either
, and can include any dryness level, time
Dry
Sensor Dry
or
Timed
period, heat setting, or option desired.
updated. However, heater settings do not change;
default heater settings will be performed.
Start/Pause
When this button is pushed either for the first time
or after the Stop/Cancel button is pushed, the
display defaults to the last cycle run and the Start/
Pause button’s LED light flashes 0.5 seconds ON
and 0.5 seconds OFF, indicating “Action Needed
to Start.”
If the button is pushed after a cycle is selected,
the machine starts per the selected cycle and
options unless the door is open. If the door is
open, the button flashes and no action occurs.
Dryness Levels
Note: Dryness Level buttons are locked out for
One Touch Timed Dry Cycles.
Four dryness levels, including More Dry, Dr y, Less
Dry, and Damp, are available. When a Dryness
Level button is pushed, no other button is affected
with one exception. When a Dryness Level button
is pushed after a One Touch Timed Dry Cycle
button or the Antibacterial button has been
selected, the new dryness setting appears in the
display, and the time matr ix is updated. However,
the heater setting does not change; default heater
settings will be performed.
Timed Dry Only
When any Timed Dry Only button is pushed, the
cycle defaults to a Medium heat setting and no
specific Dryness Level.
The Timed Dry LED turns ON until the end of the
cycle (including cooldown), then the Clean Lint
Filter LED turns ON as described earlier.
Heat Setting
(High/[Regular], Medium, Low, and Extra Low)
Note: Heat Setting buttons are locked out for the
Air Dry cycle.
When any Heat Setting button is pushed, that
option will be selected. No other button will be
affected with one exception. When a Heat Setting
button is pushed after the Knits/Sweaters,
Delicates, Dryel, Dewrinkle, or Antibacterial cycle
has been selected, the new temperature setting
appears in the display and the time matrix is
On initial power-up, either from the factor y or after
a power outage, pressing the Start/Pause button
displays the default settings for the Cotton Sensor
Dry cycle.
If the button is pushed in midcycle, the unit enters
Pause mode. Drying operation stops and the
Start/Pause button’s LED flashes. Pressing the
button again resumes drying operations.
Stop/Cancel
Pushing this button deactivates all selections, and
all LEDs turn OFF. If the machine is running when
this button is pushed, the machine turns OFF.
Idle Mode
The idle mode has no LEDs or relays lit; the
control is waiting for the consumer to touch a
keypad or switch.
Power Outage
In the event of a power outage, and the dryer is in
idle mode, press any key except Stop/Cancel to
set the dryer in the Cotton Sensor Dry cycle.
Change options as needed.
Options
Beeper
Activating this option allows the beeper to sound
(two short tones followed by a long tone) at the
end of a cycle. The beeper signals every 2 minutes up to four times unless the door is opened,
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the beeper is deactivated, or the Stop/Cancel
button is pressed.
When the Beeper button is pushed during a
deactivated state, the beeper turns ON at high
volume, the LED on the Beeper button turns ON,
and the beeper sounds. Pushing the Beeper
button again deactivates the option and turns OFF
the LED light.
Extend Tumble
Pushing the Extend T umble button activates the
option; pushing the button a second time deactivates the option. The Extended T umble LED is
ON during the extended tumble care portion of the
cycle.
Add Time
Pushing the Add Time button once adds 10
minutes to the current cycle’s drying time. If the
button is pushed after the Stop/Cancel button, a
default 10-minute dry cycle activates at Medium
heat.
Antibacterial
Note: Use this option only with the Cottons or
Mixed Loads cycles. Do not use this cycle for
delicate fabrics.
Pushing the Antibacterial button adds high heat
to a portion of the current drying cycle. The Timed
Dry LED remains ON until the end of the cycle, at
which time the Clean Lint Filter LED turns ON.
Commercial Dryer
The commercial dryer uses the keypad model
control design. It has fewer keypad options and is
designed for apartment or commercial noncoin
applications.
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