GE GDT530P DO, GDT550H DO, WD35X10396, GDT530P*D0, GDT550H*D0 Installation Instructions Manual

GE Appliances

Installation Instructions

Dry Enhancement Kit

WD35X10396

February 2013

Dishwasher Dry Performance

Verify proper heater operation, check for error
codes in diagnostic error mode, including
thermistor and/or wash temperature error codes.
Enter service mode to test heater operation. Full
directions to enter diagnostic and service mode
can be found in service guide 31-9226 or the

dishwasher's mini-manual.
If none of the above issues apply, follow all steps

in these instructions.

Models:

GDT530P DO
GDT550H DO

Parts Included:

This kit includes all parts needed for the above
models.

• UI (User Interface) Board WD21X10535
° 2 Vent Covers

° Foam Strip (black in color)
° Door harness wire tie (may not be needed)

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Step I - Remove Power from the
Dishwasher

Step 2 - Remove Inner Door Vent
Cover

To remove inner door vent, use 2 pocket screw
drivers, turn counter clockwise (Consult
Service Guide 31-9226 or Mini-manual). Old

vent cover should be discarded.

Step 3 - Remove complete Door
assembly and separate the Door

Consult Service Guide 31-9226 or Mini-manual
for door removal process. A new wire tie for the

door wire harness is included in the kit. Should
the original tie become damaged, it must be

replaced.

Tools You Will Need:

• 1/4" nutdriver

• T15Torx screwdriver

• Hinge locking tool (see service guide 31-9226)

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Step 4 - Remove Top Ul Control
Bottom Cover

Remove the UI control bottom cover assembly

from the top control console, consult Service

Guide 31-9226 or Mini-manual.
Remove 4 -- 1/4" hex head screws to drop the

bottom cover from the control console.

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Step 5 - Install new UI Control Board
Control

The UI bottom cover and light pipe are

snapped together, to remove use a small

screwdriver on either end to start releasing
tabs. Once started the tabs will release by
working the light pipe back and forth to

separate the light pipe from the bottom cover.

Remove the protective paper from the foam

strip.

Place the foam strip on the bottom of the vent

area of the handle bracket.

Remove
protective tape

from bottom of

foam strip,

Button Light Pipe

Verify correct model personality jumpers are in

correct position, keys/buttons and LED's will

not function until appropriate personality is

selected.

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Install new UI and re-assemble cover, light pipe

and top console assembly.

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place the strip
inside the

bottom of the
vent area of the

handle bracket,
with adhesive

down

Step 8 - Re-assemble Vent Conduit

Carefully insert the vent conduit into the vent
area of the handle bracket on the outer door

panel, using care not to damage the newly
installed foam strip.

Reinstall 2 - T15 Trox screws

Step 9 - Re-assemble Inner and
Outer Door Panels

Reverse the dis-assembly procedure in the
Service Guide or mini-manual, make sure all
tabs are aligned and appearance of gaps is

correct.

Step 6 - Remove Vent Conduit

, Remove the 2 - T15 Torx screws to remove the

vent conduit from the handle bracket on the

outer door panel.

, Vent conduit can now be removed.

Step 7 -Install Foam Strip

This strip eliminates condensation pooling in the
outer vent area and must be installed.

° Make sure the vent area of the handle bracket

is clean and dry.

Step 10 - Re-install Door

° Reverse door removal process to re-install the

door and connect the door wire harness.

Step 11 -Install new Vent Cover

• Install the new vent cover on the inner door to
vent conduit. This new vent cover allows more
air flow.

Step 12 - Test Operation

• Re-apply power, verify control and dishwasher

operation.