GE PTDS650EM, PTDS650GM SERVICE MANUAL

GE Appliances

Technical Service Guide

December 2010

Proﬁ le Stainless Steel Drum

Gas and Electric Dryers with Steam

TEMPERATURE

SETTINGS

the

STEAM

technology

DRYNESS

SENSOR DRY

STEAM DEWRINKLE

TIME DRY

STEAM REFRESH

START

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PTDS650EM PTDS650GM

GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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 ap pli ance may result in personal injury and property damage. The man u fac tur er or seller cannot be responsible for the in ter pre ta tion of this in for ma tion, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use.

WARNING

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, ﬁ re or ex plo sion may result causing property 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 ﬁ re department.

WARNING

To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before ser vic ing this prod uct. If electrical power is required for di ag no sis or test pur pos es, disconnect the power immediately after per form ing the nec es sary 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.

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Table of Contents

Air Duct Assembly ............................................................................................................................................................21

Airﬂ ow ....................................................................................................................................................................................14

Blower Wheel ...................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Burner Assembly and LP Conversion ...................................................................................................................... 31

Component Locator Views ...........................................................................................................................................16

Control Board Connector Locator View ................................................................................................................. 18

Control Features ............................................................................................................................................................... 7

Control Panel.......................................................................................................................................................................19

Cycle Matrix Chart ............................................................................................................................................................ 15

Door Switch .........................................................................................................................................................................22

Drive Belt ............................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Drum ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Drum Light Receptacle ...................................................................................................................................................22

Drum Shaft and Bearing ................................................................................................................................................25

Drum Slide Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................... 20

Dryer Components...........................................................................................................................................................19

Dryer Features ................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Electronic Control ............................................................................................................................................................38

Flame Detector ..................................................................................................................................................................33

Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Gas Valve ..............................................................................................................................................................................32

Gas Valve Coils ...................................................................................................................................................................31

Heater Assembly ...............................................................................................................................................................30

High Limit Thermostat ....................................................................................................................................................37

Idler Assembly .................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Ignitor .....................................................................................................................................................................................33

Ignitor Circuit Operation ................................................................................................................................................34

Inlet Control Thermistor .................................................................................................................................................35

Inlet Safety Thermostat ................................................................................................................................................. 35

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Moisture Sensor ................................................................................................................................................................23

Motor ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Nomenclature .................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Operation Overview ......................................................................................................................................................... 13

Outlet Control Backup Thermostat ...........................................................................................................................37

Outlet Control Thermistor .............................................................................................................................................36

Reversing the Door ..........................................................................................................................................................12

Schematics and Wiring Diagrams ............................................................................................................................ 43

Service Test Mode .............................................................................................................................................................39

Steam Nozzle ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Top Panel .............................................................................................................................................................................. 19

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................39

Warranty .............................................................................................................................................................................. 45

Water Inlet Valve ..............................................................................................................................................................26

Water Line Connection .................................................................................................................................................. 6

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Introduction

Steam and SensorDry Plus™ Features

Proﬁ le 650 model dryers now incorporate two new steam features. These units do not utilize a separate steam generator. These dryers use a water valve and a steam nozzle that functions as a “misting” oriﬁ ce. It works in conjunction with the heat generated by the dryer to de-wrinkle clothing.

Located in the Timed Dry Cycles,

the steam cycles are:

• Steam Refresh - Freshens up

to ﬁ ve slightly wrinkled dry garments, reducing wrinkles and odors to extend for another wear.

• Steam Dewrinkle - Helps

remove stubborn wrinkles from larger loads, quickly and conveniently, even from clothes left in the dryer from the day before.

A "Y" connector installed on the washer's cold water inlet hose supplies water to the dryer. The water valve inlet is located at the bottom left on the rear panel of the dryer. A hose carries the water to the misting oriﬁ ce.

Other Features Include:

• Rotary electronic controls with Adaptive Logic Simplify cycle selection with easy-to-use rotary dial controls. Adaptive Logic allows the dryer to adapt to household conditions for efﬁ cient performance.

• 5 heat selections - Offer enhanced drying performance and fabric care.

• Cycle countdown display with LED indicators Know exactly how much time is left for each cycle with bright display and lights.

• Antibacterial cycle - Reduces certain types of bacteria by 99.9%

• Delicate cycle with low-heat setting - Lowheat setting and gentle wash cycle help protect delicate garments.

• Deluxe dryer rack - Allows tumble-free drying of items like washable sweaters, sneakers, and stuffed animals.

• Damp Dry cycle - Allows you to remove select items for hang drying or damp ironing.

• Large 7.0-cubic foot stainless steel dryer drum

• Drum Lamp

• Dual Thermistors Thermistors are more sensitive to temperature changes and can relay the information faster than

thermostats. The dryer utilizes dual thermistors to monitor incoming air temperature as well as air temperature leaving the drum. The sensors work together with the heater and the blower to provide consistent, even heat.

• SensorDry Plus™ - A moisture sensor allows the control to monitor the fabric for moisture content and end the cycle at the desired moisture level.

• Built-in service test mode. Speciﬁ c dryer components can be operated. Error codes are recorded and accessible on the control panel display.

• Flush Door Handle

• Reversible Door

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Nomenclature

P T D S 6 5 0 E L W W

Brand

P = Proﬁ le D = General Electric

Conﬁ guration

T = Top Load F = Front Load

Product

W = Washer D = Dryer

Key Feature

S = Steam N = None

Series

Color

WW = White BB = Black MV = Metallic Red MG = Metallic Gold MS = Metallic Block

Model Year Designator

L = 2010

Fuel

E = Electric G = Gas

Nomenclature

The nomenclature tag is lo cat ed on the front panel inside the door.

Note: The technical sheet is located

inside the control panel.

Serial Number

The ﬁ rst two characters of the serial number identify the month and year of manufacture.

Example:

Z - DEC 2010 - T A - JAN 2009 - S

D - FEB 2008 - R F - MAR 2007 - M G - APR 2006 - L H - MAY 2005 - H L - JUN 2004 - G M - JUL 2003 - F R - AUG 2002 - D S - SEP 2001 - A T - OCT 2000 - Z V - NOV 1999 - V

ZT123456S = December, 2010

The letter des ig nat ing the year re peats every 12 years.

Example:

T - 2010

T - 1998 T - 1986

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Water Line Connection

WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within 42 in. (107 cm) of your washer’s water inlet. The faucets MUST be 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) garden hose-type faucets so inlet hoses can be connected. Water pressure MUST be between 10 and 120 pounds per square inch. Your water department can advise you of your water pressure.

Note: A water softener is recommended to reduce

buildup of scale inside the steam nozzle if the home water supply is very hard.

CONNECTING INLET HOSES

To produce steam, the dryer must connect to the cold water supply. Since the washer must also connect to the cold water, a “Y” connector is inserted to allow both inlet hoses to make that connection at the same time.

Note: Use the new inlet hoses provided; never use

old hoses.

4. Insert the ﬁ lter screen in the coupling of the washer’s inlet hose. If a rubber ﬂ at washer is already in place remove it before installing the ﬁ lter screen. Attach this coupling to one male end of the ‘’Y’’ connector. Tighten by hand until ﬁ rmly seated.

5. Ensure the rubber ﬂ at washer is in place and attach the dryer’s long inlet hose to the other male end of the ‘’Y’’ connector. Tighten by hand until ﬁ rmly seated.

6. Ensure the rubber ﬂ at washer is in place and attach the other end of the dryer’s long inlet hose to the ﬁ ll valve connector at the bottom of the dryer back panel. Tighten by hand until ﬁ rmly seated.

1. Turn the cold water faucet off. Remove the washer inlet hose from the washer ﬁ ll valve connector (cold).

2. Ensure the rubber ﬂ at washer is in place and screw the female coupling of the short hose onto the washer ﬁ ll valve connector. Tighten by hand until ﬁ rmly seated.

3. Attach the female end of the ‘’Y’’ connector to the male coupling of the short hose. Ensure the rubber ﬂ at washer is in place. Tighten by hand until ﬁ rmly seated.

7. Using pliers, tighten all the couplings with an additional two–thirds turn.

Note: Do not overtighten. Damage to the couplings

may result.

8. Turn the water faucet on.

9. Check for leaks around the ‘’Y’’ connector, faucet and hose couplings.

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Control Features

Drying

Cooling

Sensing

About the control panel GEAppliances.com

Step 1 Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

• Select Dry Cycle • Shut door

• Clean lint filt er

• Add clothes

• Push START

Quick Start Guide

Note: When making a selection with any knob, simply point the knob anywhere within the shaded range for

NOTE: When making a selection with any knob, simply point the knob anywhere within the shaded range

that setting.

for that setting.

Drying

Cooling

Sensing

SMALL LOAD

6 to 7 items

COTTONS

EASY CARE

3 to 5 items

TIME DRY

30 DAMP DRY

20 DEWRINKLE

10 QUICK FLUFF

1 to 2 items

STEAM REFRESH

Select HIGH for TEMPERATURE

START

PAUSE

Hold 3 Seconds

to STOP

WITH

STEAM

TECHNOLOGY

EXTENDED

SIGNAL

TUMBLE

SETTINGS

OFF

EXTENDED TUMBLE

SENSOR DRY

DELICATES

ANTI-BACTERIAL

TOWELS

LARGE LOAD

STEAM DEWRINKLE

Select HIGH for TEMPERATURE

8 to 13 items

MIXED

LOAD

EXTRA LOW

LOWMEDIUM

DRYNESS

DAMP

DRY

LESS

DRY

TEMPERATURE

NO HEAT

Time Dry Cycle Only

HIGH

SIGNAL

DRY

A B C

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About the control settings.

End of Cycle Signal

This signal will sound just before the end of the cycle to remind you to remove the clothes.

If you select the EXTENDED TUMBLE option, the signal will sound at the end of the drying time and will sound several times during the EXTENDED TUMBLE cycle. This will remind you that it is time to remove

the clothes.

Note:

• Remove garments promptly at the sound of signal. Place clothes on hangers so wrinkles won’t set in.

• Use the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL especially when drying fabrics like polyester knits and permanent

press. These fabrics should be removed so wrinkles won’t set in.

• If the beeper is turned off, the dryer will go in Idle state and the control will display a "00" for up to 6 minutes unless the door is opened or the Stop/Cancel key is pressed.

Extended Tumble (Wrinkle Care)

Use this option to minimize the wrinkles in clothes. It provides approximately 1 hour of no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry.

If the EXTEND TUMBLE option is selected, at the end of the cycle, "00" will be displayed on the segment

display. At this moment, the control beeps every 90 seconds, provided the user turned the beeper on. If the user turns off the beeper, then there will not be any beep. If the user deselects (i.e., turns off)

the EXTEND TUMBLE option while the cycle is in EXTEND TUMBLE mode, then the dryer immediately stops. If the EXTEND TUMBLE and SIGNAL option is selected, the signal will sound every ﬁ ve minutes while EXTEND TUMBLE is running.

Temperature

HIGH

MEDIUM LOW EXTRA LOW NO HEAT

Dryness - Selection only used for SENSOR cycles. TIMED CYCLES run for the selected time at the

MORE DRY DRY

For regular to heavy cottons.

Note: STEAM DEWRINKLE and STEAM REFRESH require the High Temperature setting. For synthetics, blends, delicates, and items labeled permanent press. For delicates, synthetics. and items labeled tumble dry low. For delicates, synthetics. and items labeled tumble dry low. For ﬂ ufﬁ ng items without heat. For use only with the TIMED DRY cycles.

selected temperatures.

Use for heavy-duty fabrics.

Use for a normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle for energy savings.

LESS DRY DAMP

Use for lighter fabrics.

For leaving items partially damp.

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About the control settings.

Estimated Time Remaining Display

• Displays the approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle.

• If the estimated time remaining is 60 minutes or more, “1H” will flash in the display, followed by the additional remaining minutes. When the time remaining is less than 60 minutes, the timer will count down.

Message Displayed Description

The message “PAUSE” will scroll across the display when the dryer’s cycle is paused. The cycle may be restarted by pressing the START button.

The message “door” will be displayed when the door is opened during the dryer’s cycle.

The message “HEAt” will be displayed when the start button is pressed for a steam refresh or de-wrinkle cycle. Turn the temperature knob to “High” and press the start button.

Drying Cycles—Sensor cycles automatically determine fabric dryness. Timed cycles run for the selected time.

COTTONS For cottons and most linens. EASY CARE For wrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits. DELICA TES For delicate items, special-care fabrics and knits. MIXED LOAD For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends. TIMED DRY Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time. DAMP DRY For leaving items partially damp. DEWRINKLE For removing wrinkles from items that are clean and dry or that are very lightly damp. QUICK FLUFF For freshening or fluffing up already dry clothing, fabric, linens and pillows. Use with NO HEAT.

Provides 10 minutes of no-heat tumbling.

DRYEL Designed for use with 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.

ANTI-BACTERIAL This option reduces certain types of bacteria by 99.9%, including: Staphylococcus aureus,

Sanitization Performance of

Residential Clothes Dryers

NSF Protocol P154

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.

KNITS For knits with fabric care labels that say “Machine Dry”. TOWELS For most towels and linens.

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About the control settings.

STEAM REFRESH For slightly wrinkled dry garments. Significantly reduces wrinkles. After the STEAM REFRESH ( on some models) Cycle, the unit will beep (if Signal is selected) and display “00.”

Steam Refresh Large is recommended for 3-5 garments and Small for 1-2 garments. NOTE: Steam cycles are not intended for use with towels. NOTE: A single extremely light fabric item may need to have an additional item included in =

the STEAM REFRESH cycle to achieve optimum results. Important - the temperature setting must be set to HIGH and water must be turned on

before running the STEAM REFRESH cycle.

STEAM For use with larger loads than STEAM REFRESH. Ideal for loads left in dryer for an extended DEWRINKLE time. (on some models) STEAM DEWRINKLE Large is recommended for 8-13 garments and Small for 6-7 garments.

NOTE: Steam cycles are not intended for use with towels Important! - the temperature setting must be set to HIGH and water must be turned on

before running the STEAM DEWRINKLE cycle.

START—Close the dryer door. Press START. Opening the door during operation will stop the dryer. To restart the

dryer, close the door and press START to complete the cycle. If the dryer is running, press once to pause the cycle; press again to continue the cycle. If the dryer is paused for more than 24 hours, the cycle will be cancelled. To stop the cycle, hold the button for 3 seconds.

NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.

Wrinkle Care

Use this option to minimize the wrinkles in clothes. It provides approximately 15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry.

This option can only be used with the COTTONS, EASY CARE and DELICATES cycles. If you are using CYCLE SIGNAL and you select the WRINKLE CARE option, a signal will sound at the end of the drying time and several times during the WRINKLE CARE cycle. This will remind you that it is time to remove the clothes.

If WRINKLE CARE is not ON, the dryer will stop once the timer reaches the WRINKLE CARE mark on the cycle dial.

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Dryer Features

Initial estimated cycle times will adjust up or down during this learning period.

Sensor Dry

Sensor Dry (on some models)

This feature is only activated in the COTTONS, EASY CARE and DELICATES cycles.

The SENSOR DRY provides greater drying accuracy than standard machines, resulting in shorter dry times and better clothes care. As the clothes tumble, they touch a moisture sensor. The sensor will stop the heating cycle as soon as the clothes have reached the selected dryness.

Drum Lamp

Before replacing the light bulb, be sure to unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker. Reach above dryer from inside the drum. Remove the replace with the same size bulb.

opening

bulb and

Important

This dryer will adjust the initial estimated drying time of the sensor dry cycles as it "learns" its installation and usage profile. Please allow several weeks for the dryer to customize itself to "you".

Initial estimated cycle times will adjust up or down during this learning period.

Drying Rack (on some models)

A handy drying rack may be used for drying delicate items such as washable sweaters.

Hook the rack over the lint f ilter so the rack extends into the dryer drum.

Stainless Steel Drum (on some models)

The stainless steel used to make the dryer drum provides the highest reliability available in a GE dryer. If the dryer drum should be scratched or dented during normal

NOTE:

 The drying rack must be used with the

TIMED CYCLE.

 Do not use this drying rack when there

are other clothes in the dryer.

use, the drum will not rust or corrode. These surface blemishes will not affect the function or durability of the drum.

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Reversing the Door

Tools needed:  Standard #2  Tape-tipped

Phillips screwdriver putty knife

Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposit e the hinges. With the door

completely open, remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the dryer face. Insert these screws about half way into the TOP holes, for each hinge, on the opposite side (where you removed the f iller plugs). Apply f irm pressure t o get the screw started in new holes.

Loosen top screw from each hinge on the dryer face half way. With one hand

holding the top of the door and the other hand holding the bottom, remove the door from the dryer by lifting it UP and OUT.

Rotate the door 180°. Insert it on the opposite side of the opening by moving

the door IN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws inserted in step 1.

Remove the remaining screws from the side of the opening from which the door

was removed. With these screws, secure each hinge at the bottom. Tighten the two top screws of each hinge. Reinsert the plastic plugs on the side from which the door was removed.

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Operation Overview

Air enters the dryer cabinet, passing thru the heating elements and into the drum. The hot air heats the wet clothes and gradually removes their moisture in the form of water vapor. The moist air is vented through the dryer exhaust. Overall heater temperature is regulated by means of two temperature sensors: an inlet sensor located near the heating elements, and an outlet sensor located at the blower. An additional safety thermostat, located near the heating elements, shuts off the heating elements if they overheat. Also, the outlet backup thermostat, located near the blower, provides additional safety and cycles the heaters if temperature goes above the outlet temperature range.

Dryer Air Flow System

Gas Combustion Chamber

Diffuser

t°

Exhaust

Dryer Cabinet

t°

Safety thermostat

Pan/Electric Elements

Inlet temperature sensor

Heater

Drum

Lint trap

Outlet backup

Blower

Outlet temperature sensor

t°

Safety thermostat

Inlet temperature sensor

The typical dryer cycle progresses as follows:

1. A cycle is selected and the start key is pressed.

2. The motor is activated.

3. The heater elements (burner for gas models) are activated. The elements (burner) cycle on and off to achieve the desired temperature throughout the heating portion of the cycle.

4. If sensor drying is selected, the heater elements (burner for gas models) are activated. The elements (burner) cycle on and off until the load has achieved the desired dryness level.

5. If timed drying is selected, the heater elements (burner for gas models) are activated and cycle on and off for the selected time at the selected temperature.

6. If STEAM DEWRINKLE or STEAM REFRESH is selected, the water valve is activated during heater elements

cycle on time (burner on time for gas models). See Cycle Matrix Chart on page 15.

7. The heater elements (burner for gas models) discontinue operation after the dryness level or elapsed time has been achieved.

8. The motor continues operating until the clothes temperature drops below speciﬁ ed temperature (Cool Down).

9. The display turns off.

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