GE PTWN8055MMS, PTWN8050MWW User Manual

GWS 05/06/2011

GE Profile 5.2 IEC* cu. ft. Stainless Steel Capacity Washer

Models:

PTWN8055MMS (Metallic Silver)

PTWN8050MWW (White)

2011 Energy Star® qualified

Service Guide

Pub# 31-9211

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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.

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GE Factory Service Employees are required to use safety glasses with side shields, safety gloves & steel toe shoes for all repairs.

Dyneema® Cut

Resistant Glove

Safety Glasses

must be

compliant with

ANSI Z87.1-2003

Prescription Safety Glasses

Plano Safety Glasses

Steel Toe Shoes

VR Gloves – provide shock protection

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Warranty

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Nomenclature

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Model / Serial Plate

Model / Serial plate is located on the rear of the

backsplash just above the water inlet connections.

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Mini-Manual

Mini-Manual is packaged inside a plastic bag and is located inside the backsplash between the pressure switch and the water valve assembly.

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Wash Cycles

“Tidal Wave” or “Alpha Wash”

Basket spins at 230 RPM clockwise then counter-clockwise.

“Centrifusion Wash”

Basket spins slowly clockwise then counter-clockwise.

“Infusor Wash”

Tub remains stationary. Infusor turn clockwise then counter-clockwise.

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Dispenser Drawer

• For powder detergent, remove the tray & insert.

• To remove drawer for cleaning, pull out to stop, lift front upwards

and pull completely out of machine.

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HE Detergent

Use & Care recommends the use of HE detergent only.

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Cycle Cancellation

NOTE (1):

If the customer cancels a cycle by pressing the power pad, after four

minutes the pump will turn on and pump the water out of the tub. The

control does not illuminate or does the tub spin, just the pump is energized till the tub is empty. Also doesn’t matter if the lid is up or down.

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Cycle Cancellation

NOTE (2):

If the customer pauses a cycle for an extended amount of time, after two

hours have elapsed, the machine will pump out the water in the tub and

shut off. Also doesn’t matter if the lid is up or down.

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My Cycle

NOTE (2):

When programming the “My Cycle” feature, the customer can not only

program any cycle but can also add any of the cycle additions, on the

right of the display, to the cycle functions. These would include Fabric Softener, Delay Start, Extra Rise or Soak.

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Jet Spray

“Jet Spray” is used during the rinse cycles in order to use less

water during rinse.

It sprays water over the clothes (spray rinse) as the basket rotates. Jet Spray is the default rinse type unless either FABRIC SOFTENER or EXTRA RINSE cycle additions are selected.

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Control Panel

When the fabric softener pad is selected, the machine will provide a

deep rinse instead of the spray rinse.

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Control Panel Components

• To access the control components, first begin by removing five

Phillips screws securing backsplash rear panel.

• Remove rear panel from backsplash assembly.

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Control Panel Components

• Protect top of washer with a towel or rag.

• Tilt front control panel towards front of machine to disengage tabs.

• Lay control panel on it’s face on top of towel.

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Control Panel Components

Pressure Switch

Water valve assembly

Noise Filter

RF choke

Control assembly

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Control Panel Components

To remove metal shield from control board assembly, pull outward on side tabs. Caution: Metal edges are sharp

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Control Panel Components

Removing the metal cover will expose the plug connections and the individual electronic components on the power board.

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Control Panel Components

• To separate the control assembly from front panel, remove ten (10) Phillips screws.

• Lift board assembly from panel.

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Control Panel Components

Selector buttons or pads are held to the control panel with tabs and are replaced as a complete assembly.

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Control Panel Components

• The control assembly consists of a Power Board and a Display / Logic

Board.

• They are held together as an assembly by plastic tabs and connected electrically by two interconnect plugs and cables.

POWER BOARD

DISPLAY / LOGIC BOARD

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Control Panel Components

Red LED indicates that the power board is powered and “awake”.

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Control Panel Components

To separate the two control boards, first pry back plastic tabs then

pry the two boards apart.

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Control Panel Components

Finally, disconnect the two electrical connectors from the Power

Board.

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Water Valve Assembly

(Rear View)

Water valve assembly is accessible after removing the control panel from the top of the machine.

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Water Valve Assembly

• The water valve consists of a valve body and five solenoid coils.

• It is only available as a complete assembly.

• Each solenoid controls a specific water function.

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Water Valve Assembly

(Front View)

Bleach

Dispenser

Softener

Jet Spray

Cold

Hot

Each coil on the water valve assembly has an approximate resistance

value of 30 Ω and should read 5-6vdc across the coil when energized.

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Water Valve Assembly

Pink colored, plastic pressure fittings are used in the water distribution system for a tight fit and to reduce the possibility of leaks.

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