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- Page 1 GE Consumer & Industrial Technical Service Guide SEPTEMBER 2009 GE Compact Washer WSLP1500J WSLS1500J 31-9189 GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky 40225...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Back Cover ...................................19 Brake Control Motor ................................32 Circuit Board Connections ............................17 Component Locator Views ............................15 Control Features ................................9 Control Panel and PCB ..............................18 Dispenser Assembly ................................25 Drain Pump ..................................25 Error Codes ..................................34 Fuse ......................................24 Installation ................................... 6 Introduction .................................. -
Page 4: Nomenclature
Nomenclature Model Number S 1 5 0 0 J W W Brand Color W = GE Washer WW = White Feature Package Engineering Revision S = Unitized Compact Model Year Capacity/Confi guration F - 2005 L = Large G - 2006 H - 2007 J - 2008 Control Platform... -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction The new GE Compact Washer has the following features: • Electronic One-Touch Controls with LED readout simplify cycle selection and provide accurate cycle times. • One-Touch Loading Sensing eliminates guesswork and helps reduce water waste. • Ten wash cycles provide a setting for almost every load, from heavy cottons to casual synthetics; includes settings for light- to heavy-soil regular, whites, colors, casual and delicate fabrics. -
Page 6: Installation
Installation Location • Washer must be installed on fi rm fl ooring. Concrete fl ooring is best, but wood base is 60 sq. in. suffi cient, providing fl oor support meets FHA (387.1 sq. cm standards. • Washer should not be installed on rugs or exposed to the weather. - Page 7 Electrical Wiring • National Electrical Codes or prevailing local codes and ordinances must be followed. • 120V, 60Hz must be supplied and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit, Electrical Rating protected by a 15- or 20-amp circuit breaker or Voltage AC............120 time delay fuse.
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Page 8: Special Features
Special Features Before starting the washer: Load the laundry in the washer. Add the detergent and fabric softener to the dispenser drawer. Detergent and Fabric Softener Dispenser Drawer The detergent and fabric softener dispensers To Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser: Maximum Fill Tower will automatically release their contents at... -
Page 9: Control Features
Control Features About the control and indicator settings. ENSING POWER OLORS XTRA ARGE ARGE HITES START EDIUM ELICATES EAVY PAUSE MALL INSE PEED INUTES EMAINING XTRA MALL USTOM YCLE LTRA LEAN Before starting the washer: • Load the laundry in the washer. •... - Page 10 To Choose Your Own Cycle Selections POWER ON/OFF Press the POWER ON/OFF button to turn on the control panel. WASH OPTIONS Choose the wash options you would like to include in the cycle. Press the WASH OPTIONS button until all the options you want to include are lit.
- Page 11 The control can add an additional 4 wash cycles to each washing process. Each additional wash cycle adds approximately 16 minutes. To add additional wash cycles: • Select a cycle using Automatic One-Touch Washing. • Press the START/PAUSE pad. • Anytime after the START pad is pressed, if the OPTIONS pad is pressed, the display will show 1. •...
- Page 12 Time-Table of Function Twenty minute SOAK function occurs only when selected. This time has not been added to the ALL TIME column. When one or more additional rinse cycles are selected, this shorter ADDITIONAL RINSE SPIN time is used for all rinse cycles except the fi nal rinse cycle. The fi nal rinse cycle uses the FINAL SPIN time. The time from this ADDITIONAL RINSE SPIN column has not been added to the ALL TIME column.
- Page 13 About the control lock. The control lock feature only locks the control during a cycle. Control lock does not lock the control in the standby mode. To activate control lock, press and hold LOAD and OPTIONS pads simultaneously for 3 seconds while the washer is in a cycle.
- Page 14 Water System and Filtering Weight Recognition Function (Load Sensing) • The weight recognition function measures the washing load before water is supplied. • The weight recognition function is canceled when water level key is pressed prior to the completion of weight recognition function.
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Page 15: Component Locator Views
Component Locator Views Top View Lint Filter 304 Stainless Steel Wash Basket Pulsator Tub Cover Water Valve Assembly Pressure Sensor Fuse Unbalance Switch Water Inlet Ports (Continued Next Page) – 15 –... - Page 16 Component Locator Views (Con't) Rear View Pressure Sensor Hose Drain Hose Connector Suspension Rod Tub Outlet Hose Belt Drain Pump Pump Cleanout Dispenser Drawer – 16 –...
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Page 17: Circuit Board Connections
Circuit Board Connections PCB (Printed Circuit Board) CN4 (WHT) CN5 (RED) CN2 (BLK) CN1 - Door Switch, Unbalance Switch, Pressure Sensor CN2 - Line Voltage CN3 - Neutral, Neutral to Water Valve Solenoids CN4 - Washing Motor CN5 - Washing Motor, Washing Motor Condenser CN6 - Water Valve Solenoids, Brake Control Motor, Drain Pump Motor –... -
Page 18: Control Panel And Pcb
Washer Components 3. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that attach Control Panel and PCB the control panel to the top cover. The control panel is located on the front of the top Note: In the following step, 9 tabs located inside the cover. -
Page 19: Back Cover
6. Remove the 5 Phillips-head screws that attach Back Cover the PCB to the control panel. Place the control panel and the cloth or towel aside. Removal of the back cover provides access to the water valve, pressure sensor, unbalance switch, fuse, and lid springs. -
Page 20: Water Valve
The water valve is located at the rear center of the Water Valve top cover. The water valve consists of a valve body and 3 To remove the water valve: solenoid coils. It is only available as a complete assembly. Each solenoid controls a specifi c water Remove the back cover. -
Page 21: Pressure Sensor
Pressure Sensor Test Pressure Sensor If the pressure sensor is not operating correctly, The pressure sensor is connected by a clear hose to perform the following test: an air reservoir near the bottom of the outer tub and operates by a frequency (kHz) signal to the inverter Operate the washer on the spin cycle until all board. -
Page 22: Unbalance Switch
The pressure sensor is located on the top cover, left Unbalance Switch of the water valve. The unbalance switch is located at the right rear To remove the pressure sensor: corner of the top cover. The switch actuator is inserted through a hole in the top cover. The Note: Before disconnecting the hose from the normally open contacts will close when the pressure sensor, be sure the water level is below the... -
Page 23: Lid Switch And Harness
To remove the unbalance switch: Lid Switch and Harness Remove the back cover. (See Back Cover When the lid is in the closed position, a magnet located inside the front half of the lid will activate Disconnect the 2 wires from the switch. and close the lid switch contacts. -
Page 24: Fuse
Fuse Top Cover The washer utilizes a fuse connected in the neutral To remove the top cover: line of the top cover wire harness. The fuse is rated Remove the control panel and PCB. (See Control at 250 VAC and 12 amps. The fuse and fuse holder Panel and PCB are located at the right rear corner of the top cover. -
Page 25: Dispenser Assembly
Dispenser Assembly Drain Pump The dispenser assembly provides automatic The pump consists of a 120-VAC, 60-Hz motor, dispensing of detergent and fabric softener as long impeller, impeller housing, and a removable strainer as the user fi lls the compartments prior to starting that helps prevent foreign objects from entering the the washer. - Page 26 To remove the drain pump: Note: In the following step, the tub outlet hose is diffi cult to remove due to a sealing compound used Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws and the at the factory. access panel from the back of the washer. a.
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Page 27: Washing Motor And Belt
Note: The electrical terminal ends, which attach to Washing Motor and Belt the drain pump, have locking tabs on them. These tabs cannot be seen because they are encased The motor assembly consists of a reversible, AC in plastic. To remove these terminals, grasp the motor. -
Page 28: Wash Basket
3. Remove the two 13-mm bolts from the motor. Wash Basket 4. Remove the Phillips-head screw that attaches The wash basket is contained inside the outer tub. the motor wire harness to the platform. The wash basket is rotated by a belt-driven shaft assembly. -
Page 29: Outer Tub And Suspension Assembly
4. Place a fl at blade screwdriver in the slot under Outer Tub and Suspension Assembly the pulsator cap. Gently pry up and remove the pulsator cap. The wash basket, outer tub, motor, and shaft assembly are suspended by four rod and spring assemblies. - Page 30 7. Lift the outer tub up and disengage the suspension rod assemblies from each corner of the outer tub. Suspension Rod 8. Pull the outer tub assembly out of the washer cabinet. Caution: To ensure there is no water leakage, care must to taken when reinstalling and sealing the hoses to the outer tub.
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Page 31: Shaft Assembly And Brake Overview
Shaft Assembly and Brake Overview The shaft assembly consists of the pulsator shaft, wash basket hub, and a brake system. The shaft assembly operates in 2 distinct modes, spin and agitation. The pulsator shaft transfers power to the wash system. Motor power is transmitted to the pulsator shaft from the drive belt to the drive pulley. -
Page 32: Brake Control Motor
To remove the brake control motor: Brake Control Motor Pull out the pin, then remove the brake link from During a normal spin mode that is not interrupted, the shaft assembly brake lever. the basket will coast to a slow stop without the use of the brake control motor. -
Page 33: Shaft Assembly
3. Remove the belt. (See Washing Motor and Belt Shaft Assembly 4. Remove the pin and brake link from the shaft Manual Shaft Assembly Checks: assembly. • To manually check activation, unplug washer and turn the drive pulley to the right. The activator should easily turn in the same direction at a ratio of 5.33:1. -
Page 34: Error Codes
Troubleshooting Error Codes NOTE: It’s important to note error codes should only be used to help identify components which require testing. Never replace a part based solely on an error code. The control can generate a false error if the right conditions exist. -
Page 35: Service Test Mode
Service Test Mode The washer control has a service test mode that can be utilized by the service technician in order to test critical components. This test mode will help the service technician to quickly identify failed or improper operation of certain washer components. Machine must be in idle mode before entering test. -
Page 36: Schematic
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Page 37: Warranty
Warranty GE Washer Warranty. (For customers in the U.S.A.) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. ® or an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). date is needed to obtain service Please have serial number and model number availa ble when under the warranty.