GE DBL333, DCL333, DVL223, DBL333EY, DBL333GY Technical Service Manual

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GE Consumer Service Training

TECHNICAL SERVICE GUIDE

LARGE CAPACITY DRYERS

DBL333
DCL333
DVL223

PUB # 31-9037

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The information in the 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 man uf acturer or seller cannot be responsib le f or
the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any
liability in connection with it’s use.

CAUTION

T o a void personal injury , disconnect power bef ore 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, str aps , clips , nuts or w ashers used
to complete a path to ground are removed for service, they

must be returned to their original position and properly fastened.

All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part in
any form without written permission from the General Electric Company.

GE Consumer Service Training

Technician Service Guide

Copyright

©

1999

Table of Contents

Model Series Features

Installation Highlights

Top and Front Panel Removal

Door Gasket and Handle

Drum Glide and Upper Seal

Lower Drum Seal

Drum Removal

Drum Shaft and Bearing
Start Switch

Temperature Selector Switch

Timer

Door Switch

Control Thermostat and Heater

High Limit Thermostat

Thermal Limiter

Heat Systems

Belt Switch

Motor

Wiring Diagrams

Troubleshooting Flowcharts

Exploded Views & Part Lists

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Installation Specifications

Electric Dryer

Exhaust Options:

Circuit Requirements:

Electric Dryer Rating:

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Installation Information:

Gas Dryer

Exhaust Options:

Circuit Requirements:

Gas Dryer Electric Rating:
Gas (BTU/HR):

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NOTE: When exhausting from the side or bottom, a vent kit is available as publication
#14-A018. The vent kit replaces the existing duct inside the dryer to allow a 90° elbow
to vent the dryer out the side or bottom. The kit consists of a 6 1/2” long, 4” diameter
metal duct with attached mounted bracket and instructions. A 90° elbow is not supplied
and must be provided by the installer.

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DRYER OPERATION

The dryer drum rotates clockwise at 48 – 54 rpm
as viewed from front. On electric models, air is
drawn into the heater housing and across the
open coils of the electric heater. On gas models,
air is drawn into the combustion chamber and over
the burner flame. The air is then pulled through
the tumbling clothes, picking up moisture and lint.
Lint is filtered out as air passes from the drum,
across the filter screen and into the blower duct,
where it is discharged out the vent. The bias
control thermostat, according to the setting of the
fabric selector switch, controls the air temperature.
The length of the drying cycle is controlled by the
number of minutes selected on the timer or auto­matically controlled by the timer, in conjunction
with the thermostat, for the type of fabric selected

(automatic dry cycles).

ACCESSING THE DRYER COMPONENTS

Top Panel Removal

The top panel is held in place by two spring clips
located at the front of the dryer and two tabs located

at the back. To release the clips, use a stiff putty
knife inserted between the top and front panel at
the locations shown at right. Holding the putty knif e
in a horizontal position, push in on one spring clip to
release that edge of the top. Repeat with the other
clip, lift the top at the front and disengage it from the
tabs at the rear.

2 Phillips screws

Starting at the top edge, pull the front panel forward.
3 guide clips align the front panel to the sides. Once
the clips are released, lift the front panel to remove.

Guide Clips

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Front Panel Removal

The remove the front panel, disconnect power and
remove the top panel. Once the top panel is off,
remove the two Phillips screws, one on each side,
located on the top inside edge of the front panel.
Disconnect the two wires from the door switch.

Air Duct

Air Duct Seal

Front Panel Air Duct

The front panel air duct is glued to the front panel.
Should the air duct need to be replaced, an air duct
seal will also be required. The foam air duct seal is
gluded to the air duct and seals between the duct
and the opening for the blo wer wheel on the blo wer
housing. To replace the air duct or install a replace­ment front panel, remove the front panel, remove
the lint filter, remove the 2 Phillips screws from the
lint trap cover and remov e the lint tr ap cov er . Using
a sharp knife, cut the adhesive between the air duct
and the front panel. If reinstalling the original front
panel, use a putty knife to remove as much of the
old adhesive as possible. Apply adhesive along the

edge of the air duct and position it on the front panel.

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Apply a bead of WH60X20 adhesive on the air duct
seal and position it on the air duct. Reinstall the lint
trap cover and filter, front and top panel.

Door Gasket

The door gasket is secured to the door panel by
tabs. To replace the gasket, pull the old gasket off
the inner door panel, align the new gasket tabs with

the slots in the door and press the gasket into place.

Door Handle

The door handle is secured to the outer door panel
by tabs. To replace the door handle, remove the
door from the front panel and remove the screws
from the sides and bottom of the door. Separate
the inner and outer door panels. Release the tabs
that secure the door handle to the front panel.

Rear Access Panel

The rear access panel allows access to view the
motor, centrifugal s witch, idler pulley assembly, belt
and belt switch. The panel is secured to the back b y
two Phillips screws.

Mini Manual

Heat Deflector Shield

Drum Glide and Upper Seal

The drum glide is glued to the top outer edge of the
door opening and is a part of the felt upper drum
seal. To replace the drum glide/upper seal assembly ,
raise the top panel, remove the two Phillips screws
on the front panel and pull the front panel towards
you. Remove the old seal assembly and glue the
new seal in place using WH60X20 adhesive.
Reinstall the front and the top panels.

Drum Glide and Upper Seal

Rear Access Panel

NOTE: Located on the rear of the dryer is a heat
deflector shield. The purpose of the shield is to
prevent someone from coming in contact with the
hot part of the cabinet near the heater. If y ou remove
the shield for any reason, make certain to reinstall
the shield upon dryer reassembly.

Lower Drum Seal

The lower drum seal is glued in place around the
outer lower edge of the door opening on the front
panel. To replace the lower seal, remove the top
panel and the front panel. Remo ve the old seal and
glue a new seal in place. Reinstall the front and top
panels.

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Dryer Drum Removal

Drum Bearing

To remove the dryer drum, disconnect power and
remove the top and front panels. Next, remove the
yellow spacer/bumper attached to the top cross
brace by a Phillips screw.

Drum Spacer/Bumper

Remove the drive belt from the motor drive pulley
by reaching under the drum from the front or through
the rear access opening. Once the belt is loose , the
drum must be lifted
straight up to disengage
the drum shaft from the
drum bearing. Once the
shaft ball is above the
drum bearing cup, pull the

Drum
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Drum
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drum forward through the
cabinet opening.

The drum bearing mounts to the inside rear of the
dryer cabinet by means of a sheet metal bracket
secured by two 5/16” screws. To replace, remove
the two screws holding the bearing to the back of
the dryer. Note: A small steel ball is used to keep
the shaft aligned in the bearing. Thoroughly lubricate
the new bearing with lithium grease and reassemble.

Drum Shaft

The drum shaft is attached to the drum by three
Torx screws. To replace the drum shaft, align the
mounting holes and use a piece of tape to hold the
shaft in place while installing the Torx screws from
inside the drum. Thoroughly lubricate the shaft ball
with Lubriplate or a high quality lithium grease.

Drum V anes

All three dryer drum vanes are replaceable. Each
vane is attached to the drum by two Phillips screws.

NOTE: If necessary, the drum shaft and bearing are
available as a kit under the part# WE25X10001. The
kit contains the drum shaft, shaft bearing, mounting
brackets , a steel ball, screws and a tube of Lubriplate,
a high quality lithium grease.

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Dryer Controls

Timer

To access the dryer controls, disconnect power and
remove the four Phillips screws at the top of the
switch trim. Grasp the trim at the top and pull forward.
Three tabs at the bottom fit into slots on the top panel.

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Start Switch

The start switch energizes the start windings on the
drive motor. It is a momentary contact, rotary switch.
To test the switch, remove the wires and check for
continuity between the switch terminals. There
should be continuity only while turning the switch
clockwise. Once released, the terminals should read
open. Should the switch need to be replaced, turn
the switch clockwise (as viewed from the back) to
release it from the switch trim.

The timer is an electromechanical control with a 120v
drive motor. Depending upon the model, the timer
will control cycles for timed fluff (no heat), timed dry ,
automatic cottons and/or automatic permanent
press. On a timed cycle, the timer motor receives
120 volts continuously for the number of minutes
selected for the cycle. When an automatic cycle is
chosen, the time will vary based of the quantity of
clothes and their moisture content. When the heat
source is on, the timer motor does not receive power .
When the clothes warm and the control thermostat
is satisfied, the heat is turned off and voltage is then
supplied to the timer motor. When the thermostat
cools, the heat is again turned on and the timer stops.
As the clothes dry, the control thermostat reaches
temperature faster and the timer motor receives
power more often until the end of cycle is reached.

Temperature Selector Switch

The rotary temperature selector switch, one of the
controls on the model DBL333, allows the customer
to select different temperature settings for drying.
The switch contains a 3K ohm resistor on the electric
model and a 2.4K ohm resistor on the gas model.
On the “Medium” setting, the selector switch
activates a control thermostat bias heater, which is
in series with the resistor on the switch. To check
the switch, disconnect power , remove the wires from
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terminals 1 and 2. On
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continuity only between
terminals 3 and 4. On a “Fluff” setting, there should
be no continuity between either set of terminals.

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Timer Bar Chart

T o diagnose the timer , use the timer bar chart located
on the mini manual behind the switch trim. Rotate
the timer to a point in the particular cycle you want
to check. Find the appropriate location the timer
pointer is set in the cycles across the first column.
Read vertically down the chart from that point. At
each point you cross a shaded row, the contacts
listed at the left on the same row should have
continuity. Note the shaded areas are proportional
to the total time, so take several continuity
measurements at different points within the cycle
before determining the timer needs replacement.

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Depending on the dryer model, the timer can have
one or two resistors connected to it. Refer to the
wiring diagram with the dryer.

Automatic Dry
Resistor

Medium Heat
Resistor

On electric model dryers with an automatic dry cycle,
a 4.4K ohm resistor is used in series with the heater
to reduce the 240 volts to 120 volts and run the timer
motor when the control thermostat is open.

NOTE: The automatic dry cycle resistor resembles
a jumper wire between the terminals TM and R on

the timer.

Door Switch

The door switch is a normally open switch wired in
series with the drive motor. When the door is closed
and the motor running, a circuit is completed through
the motor’s run winding. To test the switch, remove
the top panel and wires from the switch. When the
door is closed, the switch should read continuity.
When the door is open, the switch should read open.
To replace the switch, squeeze the retaining clips
together and pull the switch from the front of the
dryer.

Control Thermostat and Bias Heater

The control thermostat regulates the temperature
inside the dryer drum. It is a single pole, single throw
switch wired in series with the high limit (or safety)
thermostat and the heat source. It is mounted on
the front of the blower housing. The control
thermostat also contains a bias heater. The purpose
of the bias heater is to apply a small amount of heat
to the control thermostat when the fabric selector
switch is set to the medium temperature setting. This
small amount of heat causes the thermostat to open
sooner to maintain a lower drum temperature.

MEDIUM HEAT
RESISTOR

4.4K OHM RESISTOR

A second type resistor will be used on gas or electric
model dryers with a medium heat setting. This
resistor is wired in series with the bias heater on the
control thermostat to cycle the thermostat at a lower
temperature.
To replace the timer, remove the timer knob and the
two Phillips screws under the knob .

THERMOSTAT
TERMINALS

BIAS HEATER
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The control thermostats are not interchangeable
between an electric and a gas dryer. The resistance
of the bias heater is 28K ohms on the electric dryer
and 7K ohms on the gas dryer.

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To check the control thermostat, remove the wiring
from the terminals. At room temperature, the
thermostat should have continuity between the
control thermostat terminals. To check the bias
heater, remove the wiring from the bias heater
terminals. Check the resistance between the bias
heater terminals. On an electric dryer, the resistance
should be 28K ohms. On a gas dryer, the resistance
should be 7K ohms.

To check for correct dryer temperatures, make
certain all panels are in place on the dryer and
remove the e xhaust venting from the rear of the dryer.
Place a thermometer capable of reading at least
300°F in the end of the dryer duct. Set the timer
and allow the dryer to operate for 10 minutes with
an empty drum. Check the temper ature immediately
after the thermostat has cycled off and the dryer
has reached its highest temperature. Depending
upon the cycle selected, the temperatures should
be between 165°F-195°F on a “High” setting and
between 150°F-180°F for a “Medium” setting. If the
complaint is long drying times and the temperatures
are correct, check for a restricted vent, too long a
vent run, or an excessiv e number of turns in the vent.

High Limit (Safety) Thermostat

THERMAL
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HIGH LIMIT
SAFETY
THERMOSTAT

Thermal Limiter

The thermal limiter is wired in series with the drive
motor on all electric dryers. The purpose of the
thermal limiter is to shut down the dryer should the
control thermostat and the high limit thermostat fail
to open. Once the thermal limiter has opened, it
must be replaced. In addition, the condition that
caused it to open must be corrected. The most lik ely
cause would be an excessively long vent or a vent
with excessive turns. This is especially true if vinyl
or plastic venting was used.

The high limit (safety) thermostat is a single pole,
single throw switch wired in series with the control
thermostat. It is mounted towards the top of the
heater pan shield at the rear of the drum. If the
control thermostat should fail closed or an air
blockage occurs, raising the temperature in the
heater pan, the high limit thermostat opens the circuit
to the heat source.

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SAFETY
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Heat System (Electric Dryers)

The heater assembly is located behind the dryer
drum. Holes in the back of the drum allow heated
air to be drawn into the drum. The heating element
is an open coil heater, attached to a metal shroud
with ceramic standoffs. Check the heating element

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by removing the drum and visually inspecting the
element for breaks. Remove the leads from the
heater terminals and check for 12 ohms across the
terminals, then check each terminal to ground. If
the element is open or grounded, replace the heating
assembly. To replace the heater assembly, remove
the four Phillips screws holding the assemb ly to the
cabinet back. Transfer the high limit (safety)
thermostat from the old heater shroud to the new
shroud and install the new assembly.

Heat System (Gas models)

Belt Switch

The belt switch is a normally closed switch and is
mounted on the motor bracket ne xt to the idler arm.
If the drive belt breaks or jumps off the idler pulley,
the idler arm will contact the belt switch, causing the
switch contacts to open, and thereby opening the
circuit to the motor. T o access the belt switch, remo ve
the access panel on the rear of the dryer. Remove
the leads from the switch and connect an ohmmeter
across the switch terminals. The ohmmeter should
read continuity when the belt is on.

The heating system for a gas dryer is comprised of
three main components, the ignitor, the flame sensor
switch, and the gas control valve.

The ignitor is a silicon carbide thermistor mounted
at an angle with the tip extending into the flame area.
Depending on room temperature, the resistance of
the ignitor should be between 50 to 400 ohms. The
ignitor is fragile and susceptible to contamination
from skin oils. Use only the ignitor’s insulated support
when handling to prevent damage . Electrically, the
ignitor is in parallel with the booster coil. The parallel
circuit of the ignitor and booster coil is in series with
the secondary coil on the gas valve. The series –
parallel circuit of the ignitor, booster coil, and
secondary coil is in tur n in parallel with the holding
coil on the gas valve. Note: During the auto dry
cycle, you will be able to read some voltage at the
ignitor whenever the dryer is operating.
The flame sensor switch mounts on the side of the
burner duct and is single pole, single throw switch.
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and opens. This energizes the secondary solenoid
gas valve coil, allowing gas to flow through the gas
valve . Gas flowing into the b urner duct is ignited by
the still hot ignitor. The flame within the b urner duct
heats the air being drawn into the back of the drum.

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BURNER ASSEMBLY

CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH

BELT SWITCH

Motor

The drive motor is a single speed, dual shaft, ¼ hp,
1725 rpm motor with an automatic reset overload
protector. The overload protector in an internal
component of the motor and cannot be replaced
separately. The motor shaft is threaded on one end
for the blo wer wheel, with the belt pulley on the other.
The pulley is not available separately and comes
pressed on the shaft of a new motor.

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The motor contains a centrifugal switch which serves
three purposes: It disengages the motor start
winding, engages the motor run winding and closes
the circuit for the heat source. When the motor is
off, the switch completes a circuit from M5 through
the motor start winding to M4. The contact M1 to
M2 is open. Immediately as the motor is started,
centrifugal force pulls the switch activating collar in
on the motor. This opens the circuit through the
start winding and completes the circuit M6 through
the run winding to M4. The contacts M1 to M2 close
to activate the heat source.

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tape, two Phillips screws and the six clips holding
the cover in place.Note the retaining clips under the
aluminum tape at the bottom edge of the cover.
When reassembling, make certain the cover is
sealed to the housing with aluminum tape. If the
original tape cannot be reused, use aluminum tape
WD49X27 to seal the cover.

Unscrew the blower wheel in a clockwise direction
from the motor shaft using a 7/8” sock et on the blower
wheel and holding the motor shaft by the pulley. The
clockwise direction is marked on the center of the
wheel.

MOTOR RUNNING

T o chec k the switch, disconnect the dryer from power
and remove the drum. If the motor starts to run and
stops when the start switch is released, place an
ohm meter across terminals M5 and M6 and
manually pull in on the collar to activate the switch.
You should read continuity. If the motor runs and
there is no heat, activate the switch and check
between M1 and M2. You should read continuity.

Motor Removal

T o replace the motor , disconnect power , remov e the
top and front panels, belt and dryer drum. Remov e
the fan cover by carefully removing the aluminum

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Once the blower wheel is unscrewed, remove the
motor mounting clip and unplug the wiring harness
from the motor.

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Next, remove the fan housing lock from the rear of
the blower housing.

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MOTOR AND HARNESS WIRING

INTERNAL MOTOR WIRING

To remove the lock, insert a flat bade screwdriver
as shown below . Pry the lock away from the housing
far enough to clear the retaining tab and lift the lock
out of the channel.

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L
A
C
K

(Motor remove for clarity in illustrations)

FAN

HOUSING

LOCK

RETAINING

TAB

Once the lock is removed, the motor can be pulled
from the blower housing.

14

DBL333E

15

DBL333G

16

DCL333E

17

DCL333G

18

DVL223E

19

DVL223G

20

Dryer Will Not Run

House fuse,

breaker, outlet

problem

Repair terminal

block connection.

Replace door

switch

Replace start

switch

Electric Dryer

N

N

N

N

Adequate voltage

to dryer?

Y

Connections at

terminal block

OK?

Y

Door switch

contacts closed?

Y

Start switch

contacts closed?

Y

House fuse,

breaker, outlet

problem

Replace door

switch

Replace start

switch

Replace timer

Gas Dryer

N

N

N

N

Adequate voltage

to dryer?

Y

Door switch

contacts closed?

Y

Start switch

contacts closing?

Y

Timer contacts

B & C closed?

Y

Replace timer

Replace thermal

limiter and

correct failure

fault

Replace belt

switch

Replace motor

N

N

N

N

Timer contacts

B & C closed?

Y

Contacts on

thermal limiter

closed?

Y

Belt switch

contacts closed?

Y

Check motor

centrifugal switch

reading between

contacts 4 & 5:

Or

Using a properly

grounded test

cord connected to

terminals 4 & 5

does the motor

run?

Y

Replace belt

switch

Replace motor

N

N

Belt switch

contacts closed?

Y

Check motor

centrifugal switch

reading between

contacts 4 & 5:

Or

Using a properly

grounded test

cord connected to

terminals 4 & 5
does the motor

run?

Y

Open wiring

between

components.

Locate and repair.

Open wiring

between

components.

Locate and repair

21

No Heat - Drum Turns

Electric Dryer

House fuse,

breaker, wall

outlet problem

Replace power

cord

Replace timer

Replace

temperature

selector switch

Replace control

thermostat

N

N

N

N

N

Adequate voltage
to dryer at outlet?

Y

Correct voltage at

dryer terminal

block?

Y

Turn timer on

Contacts A & B

closed on the

timer?

Y

Contacts 1 & 2

closed on the

temperature

selector switch?

Y

Contacts on the

control thermostat

closed?

Not applicable

on all models

Replace hi limit

thermostat

Replace heater

Replace

motor

N

N

N

Open wiring

between

components.

Locate and repair

Y

Contacts on high

limit thermostat

closed?

Y

Heater resistance

OK?

Y

Continuity

between contacts

1 & 2 on

centrifugal

switch? Manually

move the switch
to run position to

check these

contacts

Y

22

No Heat - Drum Turns

Gas Dryer

Ignitor glowing?

N Y

Replace flame

sensor

Replace timer N

Replace

temperature

selector switch

Replace control

thermostat

Replace high limit

thermostat

N

contacts closed?

Contacts A & B

Contacts 1 & 2

N

selector switch?

Contacts on the

control thermostat

N

Contacts on the

N

Flame sensor

Y

closed on the

timer?

Y

closed on the

temperature

Y

closed?

Y

high limit

thermostat

closed?

Fix supply
problem

Ignitor between

50 and 400 ohms

at room

temperature?

Y

Flame sensor

contacts open

after ignitor has

been on 15 to 90

seconds max.?

Y

Gas valve

solenoids check

OK?

Y

120 volts to gas

valve solenoids?

N

Y

N

N

N

N

Gas supply OK

to dryer?

Replace ignitor

Replace flame

sensor

Replace gas

valve assembly

Open wiring in
gas valve circuit,
locate and repair

Replace

motor

Open wiring to

one of the

components.

Locate and repair.

N

Continuity

between contact

1 and 2 on the

centrifugal

switch?

Manuall move the

switch to the run

position to check

the contacts.

Y

Y

Y

Replace gas

valve assembly

Not applicable

on all models

23

No Medium Heat

Electric and Gas Dryers

Replace

temperature

selector switch

between contacts

N

Continuity

1 & 2 and 3 & 4
on temperature

selector switch?

N

Replace

temperature

selector switch

resistor

Replace

resistor

Replace

timer

Replace control

thermostat

Y

Resistor between

Y

Y

Y

timer contacts

Continuity between

timer contacts

Bias heater on

control thermostat

Resistor on
temperature
selector
switch open?

N

E & W

OK?

N

D & E?

N

open?

N

Open wiring to

one of the

components,

locate and repair

Not applicable

on all models

24

Timer Will Not Advance On Auto-Cycle

Electric Dryer

Timer advances

but doesn't

Y N

complete cycle?

Replace timer N

Advance timer to

near end of cycle.

Continuity

between timer

contacts TM & X

and between

B & C?

Y

Open wiring or

connection in

circuit, locate and

repair

Gas Dryer

Turn timer on

Continuity

between timer

contacts

B & C?

Y

Timer motor OK?

Y

Resistor between

timer contacts

TM & R OK?

Y

Open wiring or

connection in

circuit, locate and

repair

Replace timerN

N

Replace resistorN

Replace timer N

Not applicable

on all models

Timer advances

but doesn't

Y N

Advance timer to

near end of cycle.

Continuity

between timer

contacts

TM & TD?

Y

Open wiring or

connection in

circuit, locate and

repair

complete cycle?

25

Turn timer on

Continuity

between timer

contacts

B & C and

TM & AD?

Y

Timer motor OK?

Y

Open wiring or

connection in

circuit, locate and

repair

Replace timerN

N

Model DBL333EY0WW shown

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GE - DBL333EY0WW (ELECTRIC DRYER - CONTROLS AND TOP PANEL)

Ref No Part Number Description Qty
1 49-9996 USE & CARE MANUAL 1

1 31-15408 MINI MANUAL 1
7 WE02X10009 CLIP-TOP/FRONT PANEL 2
8 WE02X10021 SCR, 8-18 X .50 2
9 WE20X10010 PANEL BACK 1
13 WE04X10037 SELECTOR SWITCH 1
15 WE04X10033 SWITCH-START 1
18 WE19X10024 SWITCH TRIM 1
19 WE19X10020 END CAP R.H. WH 1
20 WE19X10022 END CAP L.H. WH 1
23 WEOBX10009 HARNESS-MAIN 1
26 WE19X10023 CONSOLE BOTTOM 1
29 WEOlXlOO33 KNOB ROTARY WH 1
30 WEOlXlOO34 COVER PLATE 1
31 WE01X10036 KNOB TIMER WH 1
36 WH02X10013 SCREW, 8,-18X1/2 5
50 WE08X10006 GROUND WIRE 1
53 WE20X10011 PANEL TOP WH 1
100 WH12X10079 TIMER 1
221 WHOlXlOO04 SCREW, 8-18AB X 0.375 14
1114 WE04XO752 RESISTOR- POWER,4.4K 1
1114 WE04XO744 RESISTOR,3.OK 1
1201 WE25X10001 REAR BEARING KIT 1
1205 WE01X1152 BALL 1

27

Model DBL333EY0WW shown

28

GE - DBL333EY0WW (ELECTRIC DRYER - FRONT PANEL & LINT FILTER)

Ref No Part Number Description Qty

209 WH02X10009 SCREW, 10-16X.50 2
1202 WEOlXlOO10 PLUG DOME WH 1
1208 WE18X10001 COVER LINT TRAP 1
1216 WE02X10010 CLIP-WIRING 2
1220 WE03XO073 GLIDE-DRUM 1
1221 WE09XO105 SEAL BASKET LOWER 1
1222 WE20X10012 PANEL FRONT WH 1
1225 WEOlXlOO23 DOOR CATCH 1
1226 WE04X10034 SWITCH-DOOR W/O LITE 1
1227 WE18X10002 LINT TRAP 1
1228 WE02XO361 CLIP-GUIDE 3
1234 WE14X10005 DUCT AIR 1
1241 WE01X10012 HINGE DOOR 2
1242 WH02X10038 SCREW, 8-18AB X 0.44 12
1244 WE09XO107 GASKET-DOOR 1
1246 WEOlXlOO13 DOOR HANDLE WH 1
1247 WElOX10008 DOOR-INNER WH 1
1248 WElOX10009 DOOR-OUTER WH 1
1249 WE01X1158 DOOR STRIKE 1
1271 WE09X10002 SEAL AIR DUCT 1
1279 WE01X10011 PLUG WH 4

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Model DBL333EY0WW shown

30

GE - DBL333EY0WW (ELECTRIC DRYER CABINET & DRUM)

Ref No Part Number Description Qty

51 WE04XO716 BLOCK-TERMINAL 1

221 WHOlXlOO04 SCREW, 8-18AB X 0.375 14
1204 WE13X10010 BRACKET-CORD 1
1206 WE02XO358 BALL CLIP 1
1207 WE04X10026 INSULA TOR, HEATER HSG 1
1209 WE20X10009 ACCESS PANEL 1
1210 WE11X10002 HEA T SHIELD 1
1211 WE20X10005 COVER TERM BLOCK 1
1212 WE03XO070 BEARING-SHAFT 1
1213 WE13X10009 BRACKET-BEARING 1
1214 WE02X10005 SCREW, 10-16B X 1.375 2
1215 WE14X10016 HEATER HOUSING ASM 1
1217 WE14XO202 BAFFLE-HEATER 1
1218 WE02X10006 SCREW, 10-16 X .375 3
1223 WE21X10003 DRUM ASM 1
1229 WE02X10007 SCREW, 10-14 X 1.00 6
1230 WE21XO069 VANE 3
1232 WE13X10011 SHAFT SUPPORT 1
1233 WE04X10002 THERMOSTAT-SAFETY 1
1235 WE02X10008 SCREW, 6-20X.19 2
1236 WE04XO774 THERMAL LIMITER 1
1239 WE02X10011 SCREW, B-18 x .375 1
1240 WE02X10012 FOOT CABINET 4
1243 WE02X10020 SCREW, 10-32T X .375 1
1245 WE01X10035 PIN-LOCATING 2
1250 WE04X10027 BLOCK TERM HTR HSNG 1
1264 WE02X10013 CLIP, CABINET BTM 2
1319 WE02X10017 SCREW,10-16X.75 2

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Model DBL333EY0WW shown

32

GE - DBL333EY0WW (ELECTRIC DRYER - MOTOR)

Ref No Part Number Description Qty

21 WR02X9494 SCREW,8-18 X 0.31 7
221 WH01X10004 SCREW, 8-18AB X 0.375 14
1304 WEOlXlOO16 LOCK FAN HOUSING 1
1310 WE14X10008 FAN HOUSING 1
1311 WE01X10029 SPACER-IDLER 1
1312 WE16X10001 BLOWER WHEEL 1
1313 WE14X10009 FAN COVER 1
1315 WE04X10028 THERMOSTAT-CONTROL 1
1320 WE02X10014 SCREW, 1/4-20T X 1.25 1
1321 WE02X10022 SCREW-STOP 1
1322 WEOlXlOO27 IDLER SPRING 1
1323 WEOlXlOO37 IDLER BRKT & PULLEY ASM 1
1325 WE12X10001 BELT-DRYER 1
1327 WE01X10003 MOTOR CLAMP 1
1328 WE17X10002 MOTOR & PULLEY 1
1345 WE02X10015 CLIP BLOWER HSG 6
1346 WE13X10006 MOTOR BRACKET 1
1347 WE09X10003 SEAL EXHAUST TUBE 1
1349 WE04X10030 BEL T SWITCH 1
1350 WE13X10008 BRACKET-BELT SWITCH 1
1381 WE14X10007 TUBE ASM EXHAUST 1

33

Model DBL333GY0AAshown

34

GE - DBL333GY0AA (GAS DRYER - BURNER)

Ref No Part Number Description Qty

21 WR02X9494 SCREW,8-18 X 0.3 17
221 WHOIX10004 SCREW, 8-18AB X 0.375 10
1319 WE02X10022 SCREW-STOP 1
1355 WE08X10003 HARNESS GAS VAL VE 1
1360 WE02X10018 CLIP WIRING, GAS BRACKET 1
1361 WE14X10010 BRACKET-BURNER 1
1364 WEOlXlOO19 PIPE 1
1365 WEOlXlOO20 CAP-PIPE 1
1366 WE14X10011 ELBOW-COUPLER 1
1368 WE01X1166 TAIL PIECE GAS VAL VE 1
1369 WE02XO371 NUT-UNION, GAS VALVE 1
1370 WE14XO207 GAS VALVE 1
1371 WE04X10020 COIL SECONDARY 1
1372 WE04X10031 COIL BOOSTER 1
1373 WE01X10022 ORIFICE 1
1374 WE04XO750 IGNITOR ASM 1
1377 WE14X10018 BURNER ASM 1
1379 WE04XO751 SENSOR 1
1380 WE14X10013 DUCT BURNER ASM 1

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