GE PDW7880 manual

PUB # 31-9085 09/01 MODEL SERIES: TECHNICAL SER VICE GUIDE GE Consumer Home Services T raining T riton XL Dishwashers EDW4000 EDW4060 GSD6200 GSD6300 GSD6600 GSD6660 GSD6700 PDW7300 PDW7700 PDW7800 PDW7880[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY NO TICE The information in this ser vice guide is intended f or use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a major appliance ma y result in personal injur y and proper ty damage. The man uf acturer or seller cannot be responsible f or the interpret[...]

– 1 – T able of Content s T able of Content s Introduction ......................................................................................................... 2 Nomenclature ...................................................................................................... 3 Control Panel Features 5 Profile Models .....................[...]

– 2 – Introduction The new T riton XL Dishwashers are pack ed with f eatures to get your dishes cleaner, pots and pans spotless, and k eep your kitchen quieter ... and with a power usage of 477 kWhr/yr , the y hav e an “EnergyStar” rating. The T riton XL Dishwashers ha v e 3 wash arms that provide complete coverage, eliminating pre- rinsing[...]

– 3 – Model Designator Designates features – the higher the number , the more features. Nomenclature Model Number Serial Number The first two characters of the serial number identify the month and year of manufacture. Example: AA 123456S = January , 2001 A - J AN 2005 - H D - FEB 2004 - G F - MAR 2003 - F G - APR 2002 - D H - MA Y 2001 - A L [...]

– 4 – Control Panel Features Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Profile Models Control Settings Status Indicator Lights The Status display tells you what ’ s happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash, indicating a malfunction (see page 6). The lights will come ON indicating the sequenc[...]

– 5 – COOK Heavy 11.4 gal., 95 min. WARE Medium 10.0 gal., 71 min. Light 10.0 gal., 66 min. This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils. This cycle may not remove burned-on foods. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle. NORMAL WASH Heavy 9.9 gal., 74 min. Medium 7.0 gal., 61 min. Light 5.[...]

– 6 – Start Close the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the ST ART/RESET pad to begin the cycle. Water fill begins, and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins. NOTE: The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don ’ t have to reprogram each time. When the dishwasher door is fully closed, t[...]

– 7 – ExtraClean ™ Sensor Selections The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which ExtraClean ™ Sensor Selection has been selected. ANTI-BACTERIA Heavy 10.0 gal., 93 min. Medium 8.6 gal., 90 min. Light 7.2 gal., 90 min. This cycle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware. The cycle length wil[...]

– 8 – LOCK Y ou can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock the controls after you have started a cycle. Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected. T o unlock the dishwasher controls, press and hold the HEA TED DRY pad for 3 seconds. T o lock the dishwasher , pr[...]

– 9 – Component Locator Views Door View (Panel and Escutcheon Removed) Control Module Flapper (Active V ent) House Electrical Supply Junction Box Factory T e st Cable Detergent/ Rinse Agent Module Door Interlock Switch V ent Driver (Active V ent) Flood Switch Circulation Pump[...]

– 10 – Flood Switch Circulation Pump Motor Junction Box T urbitity Sensor Sump High Drain Loop Drain Pump Drain Line Check V alve W ater V alve Bottom View Factory T est Cable Connector Heating Element Retaining Nuts Escutcheon Keypad Assembly Active V ent Latch Handle Control Module Door View (Front Panel ONL Y Removed) FRONT BACK FRONT BACK[...]

– 11 – P0003687 Inside View Inside Door View Upper Spray Arm Main Conduit Heating Element Fine Filter Lower Spray Arm Inlet Cover Hub Detergent/Rinse Module Detergent Compartment V ent (Active V ent) Middle Spray Arm Water Supply Connection[...]

– 12 – P0003689 Side View Water Va l v e Drain Line Check V alve Fill Funnel Fill Hose Door Spring Drain T ube Assembly[...]

– 13 – Dishwasher Components Door Components The door components are accessible by removing 3 Phillips screws from each side of inner door and 2 T20 torx screws from the bottom of the door . Carefully separate the inner door panel from the outer door panel. T o access the active vent, flapper , and door interlock switch, the escutcheon keypad a[...]

– 14 – Control Module Removal 1. Remove the outer door panel (see Door Compo- nents ). 2. Open the door and remove the 3 screws from the back on the right side of the escutcheon keypad assembly . 3. Remove 1 screw from the right side of the control module and slide the module out. 4. Unplug the connectors from the module. Installation Note: The[...]

– 15 – Stainless Steel Bowed Panel (On Some Models) Disassembly 1. Open the dishwasher door to the fully open (89 degrees open) position. 2. Remove 8 screws (4 screws per side) which hold the outer panel to the door assembly . Be careful not to remove the 2 screws which hold the escutcheon to the door assembly . 3. Slowly close the door . 4. On[...]

– 16 – sure that the protruding ribs from the escutch- eon fit inside the stainless steel front opening. Adjust the position of the outer panel up or down, left or right to center the panel with the escutcheon. 6. Once the panel is centered, install the 2 screws in the bottom of the panel to connect the stain- less steel outer panel to the hing[...]

– 17 – Bottom Door Seal The bottom door seal is replaceable by removing the outer door panel (see Door Components ). With the door closed, insert a flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of the door into the channel and twist to break the bead. Open the door and pull the seal from the channel. T o install the seal, snap the seal into the chann[...]

– 18 – Check f or clogged: inlet cov er sump drain pump drain pipe one-wa y check v alve (in drain pipe) YES NO Check f or open circuit between control module and pump or between pump and door interlock switch. If circuits OK, replace control module. NO Check pump f or open/ shor ted motor winding or for stalled/clogged condition. YES Attempt t[...]

– 19 – through the hub to the lower spray arm and to the main conduit. The main conduit supplies water to the middle and upper spray arms. Inlet Cover Caution: Use care to avoid breaking the clip on the hub when removing the main conduit from hub. Remove the lower wash arm and main conduit to gain access to the inlet cover and sump. Fine Filter[...]

– 20 – O-ring Rotate clockwise 1/4 turn to remove. Fill Funnel The fill funnel is removable with a quarter turn clockwise. There is an O-ring seal between the fill funnel and the dishwasher tub. Calrod ® Heating Element The heating element can be activated using service mode. Refer to the Service Mode chapter . The dual wattage Calrod ® heati[...]

– 21 – during the drying cycle, drops to 700 W for gentler drying. W ater inlet temperature must be at least 120 ° F for proper drying. Low water inlet temperature will prevent proper convection air movement and increase drying time substantially . If the complaint is the dishes are not drying cor- rectly , don ’ t overlook the rinse agent. [...]

– 22 – NO NO N COM WX DOOR INTERLOCK WR PX YX FLOOD SWITCH C WATER VALVE 725-1200 J2-2 WA TER V A L VE A ND FLOOD SWITCH L1 voltage from J2-2 W ater V alve and Flood Switch The water valve is a 120 V AC (L1) solenoid valve that is switched on/off by the control module. The flood switch acts as a safety switch only and does not control normal op[...]

– 23 – Flapper V ent Drive ACTIVE VENT + or – 12 VDC at J5-1 + or – 12 VDC at J5-2 M ACTIVE VENT MOTOR BX RX J5-1 J5-2 water level is low , check the following: • Flood switch, flood switch float, and float stem - Flood switch should open when water level is approximately 1/4 in. above the base (bottom) of the float dome. • Resistance t[...]

– 24 – Flashing Display Light s The status display tells you what’s happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash, indicat- ing a malfunction. The lights will come on indicating the sequence of operation the dishwasher is in. FLASHING DISPLA Y LIGHTS Status Indicator Lights What It Means ST ART/RESET Cycle has been interr upted[...]

– 25 – Service Mode THIS DISHW ASHER IS PROGRAMMED WITH A SERVICE MODE TO AID THE TECHNICIAN IN TROUBLESHOOTING THE DISH- W ASHER. EACH COMPONENT MA Y BE CYCLED TO DETECT IF IT IS FUNCTIONING CORRECTL Y . COMPONENTS ARE CYCLED BY PRESSING KEYP ADS TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT OF THE ST ART/RESET KEYP AD. DETERMINE WHICH TYPE OF CONTROL P ANEL IS PRESEN[...]

– 26 – Factory T est Mode Entering Factory T est Mode Note: This mode can only be entered within the first 2 minutes after power-up. Af ter 2 minutes, factory test mode is unavailable. 1. Disconnect power from dishwasher . W ait 10 seconds and connect power to dishwasher . 2. Press the NORMAL W ASH keypad and POTS & P ANS (or COOK W ARE) ke[...]

– 27 – W ashability Complaint s Hot Water – Ample supply of water at a minimum temperature of 120 ° F is necessary . Do not use dishwasher soon after using clothes washer or filling bath tub. Loading – Consult Owner ’ s Manual on loading procedures. Amount of Water – Make sure dishwasher is level. Check water level, allowing dishwasher[...]

– 28 – Cycle Progression Chart * When maximum temperature is reached and the calrod is on the calrod will be cycled on and off. **Heater is on for the first 6 minutes then cycles. # The CLEAN NORMAL run will insert the pre-soak after 3 minutes into the first fill. The cycle will be a NORMAL with dirty water where the first fill is 3 minutes, an[...]

– 29 – Wiring Diagram W ARNING: Power must be disconnected before servicing the appliance. K E Y P A D CONTROL CIRCUIT BOARD 3-DIGIT DISPLA Y M ACTIVE VENT MOTOR BX RX J7 KEYP AD 1 23 4 5 67 8 9 10 1 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 J5 ACTIVE VENT 3-DIGIT DISPLA Y J8 PQA J10 POWER SWITCHING J2 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 TURBIDITY/ TEMPERA TURE SENSOR J3 ---THIS CIRCU[...]

– 30 – Part s List Note: The components shown in this drawing may differ from the components in your unit. Refer to the microfiche or GEA IPC for the component and part number for your unit. Door[...]

– 31 – Note: The components shown in this drawing may differ from the components in your unit. Refer to the microfiche or GEA IPC for the component and part number for your unit. Body Parts[...]

– 32 – Note: The components shown in this drawing may differ from the components in your unit. Refer to the microfiche or GEA IPC for the component and part number for your unit. Upper Rack[...]

– 33 – Note: The components shown in this drawing may differ from the components in your unit. Refer to the microfiche or GEA IPC for the component and part number for your unit. Lower Rack[...]

– 34 – Note: The components shown in this drawing may differ from the components in your unit. Refer to the microfiche or GEA IPC for the component and part number for your unit. Pumps and Filters[...]

– 35 – 1 31-30365 P M SHEET MINI MANUAL 1 1 31-30530 PM INSTRUCTION INST ALL 1 1 49-5908 P M MANUAL USE & CARE 1 30 WD03X10014 SPRING 2 42 WZ4X376D SCR 10-16X3/4 #8 HX SSTL 3 50 WD13X10006 KEEPER LA TCH ASM 1 51 WD02X10066 SCR 10-24X1/2 TT TRR S 1 70 WD02X0320 SCREW LEVEL 4 101 WD05X10005 ELEMENT HEA TING ASM 1 104 WD01X10097 NU T T OWER HE[...]

– 36 – 585 WD12X10057 CONDUIT MAIN 1 586 WD12X10059 CONE DOCKING 1 610 WD12X10066 HUB SPRA Y ARM MID 1 61 1 WD01X10102 BEARING SPRA Y ARM UP 1 612 WD01X10109 NUT HUB MID 1 615 WD28X10074 RACK UPPER ROLL ASM 1 616 WD28X10012 S H ELF MUL TI PURPOSE 2 617 WD12X10052 CONDUIT SPRA Y ARM MID 1 618 WD22X10031 ARM SPRA Y MID ASM 1 619 WD28X10013 GRIPPE[...]

– 37 – 790 WD01X10065 CLAMP HOSE 1 790 WH01X2036 CLAMP HOSE 1 801 WR02X10585 SPRING RECESS DOOR 1 802 WD13X10010 HANDLE LA TCH WH 1 803 WD21X10121 SWITCH INTERLOCK ASM 1 804 WD13X10008 ACTUA TOR HANDLE 1 805 WD13X10009 RET AINER HANDLE 1 807 WD31X10027 INNER DOOR & HINGE ASM 1 808 WD01X101 10 C LI P HARNESS 1 809 WD02X10084 SCR 10-32GX FL T[...]

– 38 – Review 1. The incoming water temperature must be _________. 2. The dishwasher has a ______ year parts warranty . The electronic module has a _____ year _________________ warranty . 3. The dishwasher has a ______ year labor warranty . 4. If the bearing washer (item #61 1) on the top rack, bottom wash arm is left out, then: a. washability [...]

– 39 – W arranty Profile Models For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Y ear Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full From the date of the one-year warranty , GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the original purchase defective part. Second Y [...]

– 40 – What GE Will Not Cover: Lifetime of Product The PermaT uf ® tub or door liner , if it fails to contain water due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full warranty , GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part. ■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use th[...]

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