GE Profile DPSB650, Profile DPSB620 Technical Service Manual
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GE Consumer Home Services Training
TECHNICAL SERVICE GUIDE
Profile Stainless Steel
Gas and Electric Dryers
MODEL SERIES:
DPSB650
DPSB620
PUB # 31-9096 10/02
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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 ser vice, they must
be returned to their original position and properly fastened.
GE Consumer Home Services Training
Technical Service Guide
Copyright © 2002
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.
T able of Contents
Airflow.............................................................................................................................. 22
Belt Switch ......................................................................................................................19
Belt, Drive........................................................................................................................19
Component Locator Views.............................................................................................. 14
Control Drying Cycles ..................................................................................................... 10
Control Dryness Levels................................................................................................... 10
Control Easy Touch Selections .........................................................................................8
Control Features ............................................................................................................... 4
Control Heat Settings ...................................................................................................... 11
Control Panel...................................................................................................................16
Control Quick Start Cycles................................................................................................ 6
Cycle Chart .....................................................................................................................13
Cycle Options.................................................................................................................. 12
Cycle Status ....................................................................................................................12
Door Switch ....................................................................................................................17
Drum ...............................................................................................................................17
Drum Shaft Bearing ........................................................................................................18
Drum Slide Assembly...................................................................................................... 18
Dryer Components..........................................................................................................16
Electronic Control Board ................................................................................................. 28
Error Codes ....................................................................................................................34
Front Panel......................................................................................................................16
Gas V a lv e ........................................................................................................................ 23
Glo-Bar Igniter Circuit Operation ..................................................................................... 24
Heater Assembly (Electric Models) ................................................................................. 23
Light, Drum .....................................................................................................................17
Motor and Blower Wheel ................................................................................................. 20
Nomenclature....................................................................................................................2
Schematic.......................................................................................................................42
Sensor Rods ................................................................................................................... 27
Serial Number ...................................................................................................................2
Service Mode................................................................................................................... 30
T emperature Setpoint Charts .......................................................................................... 29
Thermistor , Inlet............................................................................................................... 25
Thermistor , Outlet ........................................................................................................... 26
Thermostat, Hi-Limit (Electric Models)............................................................................27
Thermostat, Inlet Safety .................................................................................................. 25
Thermostat, Outlet Control Backup................................................................................. 26
Top Panel ........................................................................................................................ 16
Troubleshooting Flowcharts ............................................................................................ 38
Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................................................... 35
Warranty............................................................................................................................ 3
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Nomenclature
D P S B 6 5 0 E C 0 W W
GE Dryer
Feature Pack
Common Brand Features
Exceptions:
H = Energy Star
P = Profile™
K, N = Special
S = Spacemaker®
Capacity/Configuration
L = Large S = Super
X = Extra-Large K = Compact
Control Platform
B = Buttons (T ouch Pad)
Q = QuickClean S = Stationary
R = Rotary F = Fabric Care
P = Portable H = Horizontal A xi s D ry in g Machine
Backsplash
Color
Body Color
Model Y ear
Designator
Engineering
Revision
Fuel/Voltage
E = Electric
G = Gas
Dryer Control
Number of Cycles
Heat Selections
Model and
Serial Numbers
Note: Model number and serial number are
located on the front panel inside the door .
• The technical sheet is located behind
the control panel.
Serial Number
The first two characters of the serial number
identify the month and year of manufacture.
Example: AD123456S = January 2002
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
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The letter designating
the year repeats every
12 years.
Example:
T - 1974
T - 1986
T - 1998
Warranty
■ Ser vice 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 caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
What Is Not Covered:
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home
use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty 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 warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your
legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care
®
technician. To schedule service,
on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com,
or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
For The Period Of: We Will Replace:
One Year Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this
From the date of the full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service costs
original purchase to replace the defective part.
Second Year Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this
From the date of the additional one-year limited warranty, you will be responsible for any labor or related service costs.
original purchase
Third through Fifth Year The extra large or super capacity dryer drum and main electronic control board if any of these
From the date of the parts should fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this additional three-year
original purchase limited warranty, you will be responsible for any labor or related service costs.
GE Dryer Warranty.
(For customers in the United States)
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Control Features
Note: Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Model DPSB650
Model DPSB620
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Control Features
START
■ After you have selected a new cycle, press once to start the cycle.
■ Press twice to select the last cycle used and start the dryer.
■ If the dryer is running, press once to interrupt the cycle; press again to continue
the cycle.
STOP
If the dryer is running, press once to interrupt the cycle; press again to cancel the cycle.
Time Remaining
Displays the approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle.
As the cycle begins, you will see the 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.
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Control Quick Start Cycles (Model DPSB650)
Clean the lint filter.
IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each
time you use the dryer.
Add clothes. Do not overload. This wastes
energy and causes wrinkling.
Select one of the three drying methods:
■
Press SENSOR CYCLES to dry according
to load type
■
Press GARMENT CYCLES to dry
according to clothing type
■
Press TIMED DRY to specify dry time
Select the dry cycle by pressing the
arrow pads ( ) at the sides of the
display. You can scroll up and down
through the list of cycles by pressing the
UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) arrow pads
beneath the display.
For TIMED DRY, you can use either the
display or the SET TIME arrow pads to set
the drying time.
NOTE: Any time you make a selection that
is incompatible with the chosen dry cycle,
the dryer will beep twice.
Change any of the automatic settings,
if desired, by pressing the pad beneath
the setting.
■
For best performance, adjust load size
to appropriate setting
■
Dryness level determines how dry your
clothes will be at the end of the cycle
■
Adjust temperature as recommended
on the fabric manufacturer’s care label
Close the door and press START.
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Control Quick Start Cycles (Model DPSB620)
Clean the lint filter.
IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each
time you use the dryer.
Add clothes. Do not overload. This wastes
energy and causes wrinkling.
Select the dry cycle and other
options.
For TIMED DRY, use the SET TIME
arrow pads to set the drying time.
NOTE: Any time you make a selection
that is incompatible with the chosen
dry cycle, the dryer will beep twice.
Change any of the automatic settings,
if desired, by pressing the pad beneath
the setting.
■
For best performance, adjust load size
to appropriate setting
■
Dryness level determines how dry your
clothes will be at the end of the cycle
■
Adjust temperature as recommended
on the fabric manufacturer’s care label
Close the door and press START.
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Control Easy T ouch Selections (Model DPSB650)
SENSOR CYCLES
COTTONS For cottons and most linens.
PERM PRESS
For wrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits.
MIXED LOAD For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.
KNITS For knits with fabric care labels that say “Machine Dry.”
SPEED DRY For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sport or school uniforms. Can also
be used if the previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.
DRYEL Designed for use with the DRYEL
™
“dry-clean only” fabric care system. See product
package for directions. For questions or issues related to the use and performance
of DRYEL™, call 1.800.214.8913, or visit the DRYEL™Website at www.dryel.com.
DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
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.
RACK DRY For use with the drying rack.
The Sensor Cycles continuously monitor the amount of moisture in the load and stop
the dryer when the clothes are dry.
GARMENT CYCLES
The Garment Cycles are customized to provide optimum drying for a variety of fabrics
and clothing types.
Garment Cycles include:
■
Jeans
■
Underwear
■
Sheets
■
Dress Shirts
■
Play Clothes
■
Linens
■
Khakis
■
Everyday Wear
■
Infant Wear
■
Knit Shirts
■
Towels
■
Lingerie
■
Athletic Wear
■
Mats/Rugs
■
Washable Silks
Use to set your own drying time. TIMED DRY is also recommended for small loads.
To use TIMED DRY:
1. Press TIMED DRY.
2. Select the drying time.
3. Select the TEMP setting.
4. Select any OPTIONS. (NOTE: The ANTI-BACTERIAL and EXTEND TUMBLE options are
not available with TIMED DRY cycles.)
5. Close door.
6. Push START.
TIMED DRY
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Control Easy T ouch Selections (Model DPSB620)
COTTONS For cottons and most linens.
MIXED LOADS
For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.
PERM
PRESS
For wrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits.
KNITS For knits with fabric care labels that say “Machine Dry.”
WOOLENS
DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics.
Use to set your own drying time. TIMED DRY is also recommended for small loads.
To use TIMED DRY:
1. Press TIMED DRY.
2. Select the drying time.
3. Select the TEMP setting.
4. Select any options. (NOTE: The ANTI-BACTERIAL and EXTEND TUMBLE options are not
available with TIMED DRY cycles.)
5. Close door.
6. Push START.
TIMED DRY
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Control Drying Cycles
SPEED DRY
For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sport or school uniforms. Can also be
used if the previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.
DEWRINKLE
Use this feature to remove wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. This cycle is
not recommended for delicate fabrics.
AIR DRY
Use this feature to tumble items without heat.
CUSTOM Cycles
(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 custom combination of settings:
1. Select an EASY TOUCH setting.
2. Change LOAD SIZE, DRYNESS LEVEL and TEMP setting to fit your needs.
3. Select any drying OPTIONS you want.
4. Press and hold the CUSTOM pad for three seconds to store your selection.
A beep will sound and the pad will light up.
To recall your stored combination:
Press the CUSTOM pad, then press START.
To reprogram the CUSTOM settings:
Repeat steps 1-4 above.
MORE DRY
Use for heavy-duty fabrics.
DRY
Use for a normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle
for energy saving.
LESS DRY
Use for lighter fabrics.
DAMP
For leaving items partially damp.
Control Dryness Levels
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Control Heat Settings
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.
(Appearance and
features may vary)
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 are removed. The clothes should
be removed when the beeper goes off so wrinkles won’t set in.
Press SIGNAL to select low, medium or high volume, or to turn the beeper off.
EXTEND TUMBLE PLUS
Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 60 minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes
are dry. The beeper will sound every 5 minutes to remind you to remove the clothes.
The TIME REMAINING display will show 00.
ANTI-BACTERIAL
(on some models)
This option can only be used with the COTTONS or MIXED LOADS 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 the 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.
NSF Protocol P154
Sanitization Performance of
Residential Clothes Dryers
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DELAY START
(on some models)
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 30 minute increments using the
SET TIME arrow pads.
3. Press the START pad to start the countdown.
The countdown time will be shown in the 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.
DAMP SIGNAL
(on some models)
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 SIGNAL will only beep when the dryer SIGNAL
is turned on.
Removing clothes and hanging them when they are damp can reduce the need to iron
some items.
The cycle status indicator lights (on some models) show what part of the cycle the dryer is in and remind you to
clean the lint filter. On models without indicator lights, the cycle status will show in the display.
SENSING
This light comes on when an E
ASY
T
OUCH
Sensor Dry Cycle is active.
TIMED DRY
This light comes on when AIR DRY, DEWRINKLE, DRYEL™(on some models), TIMED DRY
or RACK DRY is selected.
EXTENDED TUMBLE
This light comes on when the dryer is in the EXTEND TUMBLE mode.
CLEAN LINT FILTER
This light is a reminder to clean the lint filter. It comes on at the end of a cycle and
goes off when the door is opened.
Cycle Status
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