Ge GTW490ACJWS, MTW200AMKWW, HTW200ASKWW, HTW240ASKWW, GTW490ACJWW User Manual

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GE’s 2015 27” Top Load Washer

HTW200ASKWW

MTW200AMKWW GTW220ACKWW HTW240ASKWW GTW330ASKWW GTW460ASJWW GTW485ASJWW

GE Appliances

GTW485ASJWS GTW490ACJWW

GTW490ACJWS

GTW680BSJWS

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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.

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 & properly fastened.

Although GE Factory Service Employees are required to use the personal

protection equipment (PPE) listed below, it is recommended for GE

authorized servicers to use them as well for your own protection.

Dyneema® Cut

Resistant Glove

Cut Resistant Sleeve(s)

Steel Toe Work

Boot

Electrically Rated Glove

and Dyneema® Cut

Resistant Glove Keeper

Brazing Glasses

Plano Type Safety

Glasses

Prescription

Safety Glasses

must be

ANSI Z87.1-2003

compliant

Prior to disassembly of the Washer to access components, GE Factory Service

technicians are REQUIRED to follow the Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) 6 Step Process

Step 1

Plan and Prepare

Step 2

Shut down the appliance

Step 3

Isolate the appliance

Step 4

Apply LOTO device & Lock

Step 5

Control (discharge) stored energy

Step 6

“Try It” Verify that the

appliance is locked out

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Some Features & Benefits

GTW460 Models

 Deep Fill: Adds more water for larger

loads.

 Dual-Action Agitator: Provide gentle,

dual-wash action.

 Deep Rinse: Removes any leftover soap

residue.

 Auto Soak: Loosens stains by soaking

up to 2 hours.

 Speed Wash: Delivers ready-to-go

results within minutes.

 Load Size: Automatically measures load

size, and adjusts settings and water levels accordingly. Settings are customizable, so you always get the wash you want.

GTW680 Models

 Sanitize with Oxi: Remove 99.9 % of

bacteria with a dedicated cycle that

uses an Oxi additive to boost your

detergents cleaning power while keeping fabric looking their best.

 Stain Removal Guide: Assist removing

tough stains with preprogrammed

settings that modify your cycle to treat

the four most common stains.

 Warm Rinse: Just what the consumer

ordered. The option to select between a warm or cold rinse.

 Deep Fill: Adds more water for larger

loads.

 Deep Rinse: Removes any leftover soap

residue.

 Auto Soak: Loosens stains by soaking

up to 2 hours.

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Nomenclature

Brand

Configuration

Platform

Series 1, 2, 3

Fuel Type

Partner Type

Product Type

Engineering #

Year

G T W 6 8 0 B S J 0 W S

Brand

G-GE

H-Hot Point M-Moffatt

Configuration F-Front Load T-Top Load - Rear control

N-Top Load - Front control

U-Unitized

Platform W-Washer D-Vented Dryer- Std V-Vented Dryer- Long C-Condenser Dryer H-Heat Pump Z-Flat Back Dryer- Long X-Flat Back Dryer- Std

Series 1 1-9 Series 2 1-9

4 = 24” unitized 7 = 27” unitized

Series 3 1-9 Washer only

Fuel Type Dryer E Electric G Gas

P Propane

Color

Partner Type P-Premium Cost (color) H-Home Depot L-Lowes S-Standard C-Contract (Hoses) M-Mabe

Product Type R Riser

A 2” Cover Top Load B 4” Cover Top Load

S Standard/Stationary

P Portable

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Nomenclature and Mini (MAXI) Manual Location

Serial Number

The nomenclature breaks down and explains what the letters and numbers mean in the model number. The first two characters of the serial number identify the month and year of manufacture. Example: LF123456S = June, 2015

A- JAN D- FEB F- MAR G- APR H- MAY L- JUN M- JUL R- AUG S- SEP

T- OCT

V- NOV

2024- Z 2023- V 2022- T 2021- S 2020- R 2019- M 2018- L 2017- H 2016- G

2015- F

2014- D

The mini (maxi) manual

Z- DEC

2013- A

Model ID Tag Location.

location. Tilt washer back to retrieve.

The letter designating the year repeats every 12 years.

The Model Serial ID Tag is located on the bottom edge of the lid.

The Mini Manual is in a storage bag on the inside bottom left side of the outer cabinet.

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Water Levels

Approximate Minimum Water Levels

Impeller – 7 Gallons or 3 in. depth from the bottom of the basket.

Agitator – 9 Gallons or 3-3/4 in.

depth from the bottom of the basket.

Approximate Maximum Water Levels

Impeller – 26 Gallons or 13-1/2 in. depth from the bottom of the basket.

Press and hold for 3 seconds “Deep Fill” to achieve.

Impeller “Bulky” setting water level is

25 gallons or 12-3/4 in. depth from the bottom of the basket.

Agitator – 26 Gallons or 12-1/2 in.

depth from the bottom of the basket. Set to super.

Tests are completed with an empty basket.

Model Graphics

GTW460

GTW485 GTW490

GTW680

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Lid Assembly Removal

Hinge Pin

Cover

Remove the two 1/4 in. hex head screws that secure the control panel assembly to the top cover.

Remove the four Philips head screws (two on each side) and lift lid up to remove.

Slide the control panel assembly toward the rear

of the washer to expose the

hinge pin cover.

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Control Panel Assembly Removal

To remove the control

panel assembly:

Remove two 1/4 in. hex head screws from the rear corners of the control

panel.

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Control Panel Assembly Removal

Grasp the control panel sides and push toward the back of the washer to disengage it from the top cover.

Roll the control panel toward the rear so the pressure tube can be seen and disconnected

from the control board.

IMPORTANT: To disengage the pressure tube from the control board, grasp the tube where it

connects to the pressure sensor on the board. Twist the tube while pulling it off the sensor.

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Control Panel Assembly Removal

Roll the control panel

forward to lay on its face

and remove four 1/4 in. hex screws securing the rear panel to the control panel assembly and remove.

Disconnect harness from the control board.

RJ45

Connection

IMPORTANT: When reinstalling the control panel assembly, ensure that all ground wires are

reconnected and tested for proper continuity to the ground terminal on the power cord.

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Lid Hinge

Hinge removal can be

achieved without

removing the top cover or disconnecting the control panel assembly completely.

Remove the lid assembly.

Disengage the control panel from the top cover and slide toward the rear to expose the hinge

mounting screws.

Video Link

Lid Hinge

Remove the hinge arm by

sliding it away from the

hinge assembly.

Slide a hand between the tub cover and the top

cover and grasp the hinge

assembly.

This type hinge arm is only on the GTW680 model. All the other models will have the wire form hinge.

Lid Hinge

Remove the two 1/4 in.

hex head hinge mounting

screws and remove hinge assembly from under the top cover.

Lid Lock Striker

The lid lock striker slides into the lid lock/switch assembly. When a cycle is started the lock assembly engages with

the striker preventing the lid

from opening during the cycle.

The latch has spring tension on it to keep it engaged with the switch/lock assembly.

Video Link

Lid Lock Striker

To remove the striker from the lid:

Open the lid.

Using a small screwdriver

insert it into the small hole below the striker.

Push inward gently on the locking tab and turn the striker to the left.

Lid Lock Striker

Pull the striker from the lid.

Lid Switch/Lock Assembly

Video Link

The lid lock and switch are together in

one part. It requires 120 VAC to activate the lock.

The approximate resistance of the lock coil is 70 ohm from Red – Violet from

J512 board connector.

Checking between Red and Yellow wire at the same board connector will show the continuity of the lid switch.

Lid Switch/Lock Assembly

To remove the lid switch/lock assembly:

Remove the bezel from the top cover by reaching under the top cover toward the lock assembly and feel for the bezel tabs the extend through the lock body.

Push the tabs out from the side of the lock body and then push up to remove the bezel from the top cover

Tabs

Lid Switch/Lock Assembly

Using a small screwdriver,

push down gently on the tab that prevents the lock assembly from sliding.

Slide the lock assembly to

the left first to disengage the right tab, then slide to the right allowing the lock assembly disengage from the top cover.

Lid Switch/Lock Assembly

Pull the lock assembly from under the top cover and disconnect the harness connector.

Two Coil Water Valve

Turn water supply off to valve. Hoses do not need to be disconnected at this time.

Remove two 1/4 in. hex head screws that go through the thermistor mounting bracket into

the body of the valve.

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Two Coil Water Valve

Remove thermistor by pulling up on lip of thermistor. Ensure O-ring is removed with thermistor.

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