GE GDF510PGDBB Manual

2012 plastic tub dishwasher

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Page 1 GE Works: Proudly Assembled in Louisville, KY. Copyright General Electric 2011...
Page 2 2012 Plastic Tub Dishwasher Hybrid SS Inner Door or Plastic Inner Door Copyright General Electric 2011...
Page 3 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.
Page 4 GE Factory Service Employees are required to use safety glasses with side shields, safety gloves & steel toe shoes for all repairs. Plano Type Safety Glasses Electrically Rated Glove and Dyneema ® Cut Dyneema ® Cut Resistant Glove Keeper Resistant Glove...
Page 5 Tactile Controls Front Control Top Control Copyright General Electric 2011...
Page 8 2012 Plastic Tub Dishwasher GDF510PGDBB GDF520PGDBB GDT530PGDBB GDF510PGDWW GDF520PGDWW GDT530PGDWW GDF510PMDSA GDF520PGDCC GDT530PSDSS GDF510PSDSS GDF520PSDSS GDT550HGDBB GDF540HGDBB GDT550HGDWW GDF540HGDWW GDT550HSDSS GDF540HSDSS Copyright General Electric 2011...
Page 9 GDT550H GDT530P GDF520P & GDF540H GDF510P Copyright General Electric 2011...
Page 10 The Highlights: What's new • True Flush Design • Screw less appearance of Inner Door • Door easily removable • More Ergo friendly for Service • Better Filtration, Fine Filter is consumer cleanable • All New Wash System - Alternating Spray Arms •...
Page 11: Installation
Installation 11 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 16 Mini-Manua RJ45 / ACM Connector 16 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 19 Top Control Door Outer Vent Seal Bar Handle Vent Conduit Inner Vent Seal Outer Door Panel Handle Brackets Badge Hinge Components 19 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 20 SS Inner Door Brace acts as a stiffener and helps tighten up door flex Hinge Support Door Brace Hinge Arm 20 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 21 Specs: 120 Volt AC Components • Circulation Pump: 120 VAC, .8 amp – 3.8 LRA, 8GPM @ 5PSI • Drain Pump: 120 VAC, 27 ohms, .65 amp • Heater: 120 VAC, 18 ohms wet – 23.4 ohms dry, 6.7 amp wet - 5.125 Watts, 800 wet / 650 dry +/- 5% •...
Page 22: Lower Rack
Lower Rack Silverware Basket on some Models can be placed on the Inner Door 22 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 23 Remove Cover by lifting from tabs on Carrier 23 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 24 Push Carrier to back of Rack to release 24 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 26 Remove Roller bracket, press Tab on clip out and lift 26 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 27 Remove Bracket by pushing the bottom of the bracket in, turn assembly and pull from Rack 27 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 28 Mid Conduit removal 1. Push Tab up and back to release 2. slide off rack bottom 28 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 29: Demo Mode
Demo Mode Allows control functions for showroom use To enter, press Heated Dry and Start for 5 seconds To exit, press Heated Dry and Start for 5 seconds Symptom: If the start button either does not respond or it makes a triple beep sound every time its pressed AND all other buttons respond as normal…..
Page 30 Error Code and Service Modes STC Representative or Tech can direct a consumer into Error Code Mode. Errors: • Minimum Water Temp (120 F) not met in last 3 of 5 cycles • Communication Error • Thermistor Error Control interprets 40 degrees - 26.5K as Open 200 degrees - .9K as Shorted •...
Page 31 Error Code Mode: Select Start Press and hold 5 seconds Cycle Door Status Check (test will last for 10 seconds) LED’s Solid Indicates door is closed LED’s Flashing Indicates door is open Error Type Error Causes Start Communications User Interface control is unable to communicate with Failure the machine control.
Page 32 Top Control Errors Wash Boost Heated Dry Thermistor Error Minimum Wash Temp not met Start Communication Error Lock Clean On when in Error Code Mode Turbidity Error • Time out after 5 minutes • Press any button except Select Cycle to exit Error Code Mode 32 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 33 Front Control Errors Press any button except Select Cycle to exit *Will time out after 5 minutes 33 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 34 Service Mode: As past models, Service mode can be used to control Loads for component testing. To enter Service mode, the Error Code Mode must be active. Select Select Start Cycle Cycle Press and hold Selects/Increments Start/Stop Test 5 seconds Test Blinks of Load To Control...
Page 35 GDT550 Insulation Upgrade This Package added to GDT550 only, the benefit is lower sound levels. This unit equals current sound level on our AP3 Monogram Unit. Added parts include: • Bellows • Insulation Block * Still in design, illustrations are current renditions and will change as design matures 35 / Copyright General Electric 2011...
Page 36 Bellows Toe Kick Insulation Block 36 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 37 Insulation Block Located under the control box Sticky, reusable adhesive adheres to the bottom of the control box It is cut to fit the maximum height and is tucked in place 37 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 39 Correct installation includes the bellows being installed properly above a tad located on the offset leg assembly as shown below. Hinge Offset leg tab, is part of the Arm on Structure or frame. door Bellows The bellows is made of a PVC material and very durable.
Page 40 To Remove the Door 1. Remove power to the dishwasher 2. Remove Toe Kick 3. Disconnect Door Wire Harness from main control 4. Remove wire retention ties from tub, use a pair of needle-nose pliers to aid removal. • Tip: Inspection mirror is very helpful 5.
Page 41 Hinge Update In a true flush installation, it may be difficult to remove the door. Changes have been implemented and will be introduced starting SZ or September. Hinge Receiver Outer Door Hinge Arm Clearance area 41 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 42 Door removal Tip for True Flush Installs Tip: if you experience difficulty when unit is installed True Flush, with deep countertop, use your foot to pull the bottom of the door, allowing for better hinge to receiver clearance. Design changes are being made. 42 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 43 Door Alignment (height) The first 2012 Dishwashers with plastic inner doors (GDF510, GDF520 & GDT530) produced (July and August, serials MZ & RZ), will have spacers to ensure proper height of the door to ensure proper interaction of the door strike to the latch assembly. September production will see inner doors with dimensional changes that allow the spacers to be removed.
Page 46 Separating the Door 1. Remove door 2. Place door assembly on protected surface Outer panel down 3. Remove Vent Cap on top Control Doors 4. Push vent conduit into door area 5. Remove 2 – ¼ hex head screws approximately 3 inches from bottom of outer panel Photo 6.
Page 47 Front Control Console Removal To remove the console. Lift up on tabs, it’s also helpful to hold down on the pocket handle Pull up on Tabs Hold pocket handle down 47 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 48 Front Control Components Console Buttons Light Pipe UI Board 4 – T15 Screws 48 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 49 On GDF520PGDWW serial numbers MZ717525B — MZ718325B only, there are spacers on the UI board. If UI board is replaced, new spacers (included in the UI board) must be used. Copyright General Electric 2011...
Page 50 If a control panel is replaced, the spacers should be peeled off the UI board, they will no longer be needed. 50 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 51 Pocket Door Handle and Latch Strike • 6 - ¼” hex head screws secure the pocket handle • Latch Strike is secured with ¼” hex head screw • SS Inner Doors have an adapter 51 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 52 Top Control UI Removal Remove 4 - ¼” hex head screws Control cover, control drop down from top control panel 52 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 53: Top Control
Top Control • Buttons will come as an assembly (by model) • Silicone pad and light pipe assembly • UI Control Board • Cover • Indicator 53 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 54 Detergent Module • Detergent Cup and Rinse Aid is activated by solenoid • 13.5 volts DC • 32 Ohms • GDT550H has a Rinse Aid dispenser tank sensor .5 second activation of solenoid releases the detergent cup 15 second activation of solenoid releases rinse aid •...
Page 55 Detergent Module wiring differences GDF510 Logic in Main Board GDF520 Logic in UI Board 55 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 56: Main Control Board
Main Control Board • 2 boards for all Plastic Tub Models, GDF510P only, has Logic in the Main Control Board. All other models have Logic in the UI Control Board • located under the unit at the front and contained in a metal box. •...
Page 57 To access Main Control Board 1. Disconnect power to dishwasher 2. Remove Toe Kick 3. Remove J-Box 4. Remove 2 - ¼” hex screws 5. Tip front of bottom cover down in front 6. Slide control and cover forward and down * Use Caution when reinstalling control and cover to not pinch wiring Screws...
Page 58 Warning: make sure wire harness’s are not “pinched between control box and bottom cover when reinstalling control 58 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 59: Control Board Layout
Control Board Layout J702 J711 J721 or J722 are door wiring connectors located on bottom of board J701 J703 59 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 60 Service LED: This is a Control Status LED on the main control board Allows accurate diagnoses Of UI and Main Control Boards Blink Pattern Meaning 1x every 3 sec Unit is not running a cycle. Select a cycle and press start. 2x every 3 sec Unit is in delay start and is waiting to start a cycle.
Page 61 Main Board connectors and pins: top 61 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 62 Main Board connectors and pins: bottom 62 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 64 UI Board • Top Control Indicator LED on front panel, amber when running, green when cycle complete. • GDF510P only, has Logic programed in the Main Control Board. All other models have Logic programed in the UI Board • Use Service LED on Main Control to aid diagnoses (see Service LED table for details) 64 / Copyright General Electric 2011...
Page 65 Service/Replacement Control Instructions 65 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 67: Fill System
Fill System Fill Hose Fill Funnel Fill Funnel Seal Flood Switch: • located in the Sump • Series Circuit with water valve, when in flood condition it will open the circuit to the valve Clamp Water Valve: • Located front left corner under the •...
Page 70 DC Voltage can be checked at the valve or at the main control Board at connector J711 pin 1 WR – 2 SX J711-1 J711-2 70 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 71: Flood Switch Removal
Flood Switch Removal To remove Flood switch: Remove Fine Filter Remove Vent Caps Remove Coarse Filter Remove Filter Adapter Remove 2 ¼ inch hex head screws Filter Adapter Remove Floor Plate and Flood Switch Disconnect wire harness Flood Switch Floor Plate ¼”...
Page 72: Circulation System
Circulation System Wash Pump will cycle during operation to allow proper Diverter position. It is normal for the motor to run, stop for 1 second, Restart, stop and pause for 5 - 8 seconds, restart and repeat this algorithm throughout the cycle. Motor run times will change depending on cycle Spray Arms alternate from Lower Arm to Mid and Upper Arms.
Page 73 Mid Spray Arm is twist lock to remove. Turn counter clockwise To remove Lower Spray Arm is twist lock to remove. Turn counter clockwise To remove Note: the Lower Spray Arm has Heat Shields. Mid and Lower Arms can be Reversed and cause wash complaints Upper Spray Arm is held in place With 2 tabs.
Page 74 Upper Spray Arm change August Production (serial RZ) will see a change in the upper spray arm making it easier to remove and replace. The change brings the part up to design intent of a twist lock bearing as mid and lower spray arms. To remove or install, push up and twist.
Page 75 Main Conduit Removal Remove Upper Spray Arm to access 1/4 “ hex head screw which secures top of Main Conduit (immediately behind Upper Spray Arm) Remove 2 - ¼” hex head screws to remove Mid Docking Cone Remove 4 ¼” hex head screws to remove Conduit Plate. Pull up on plate then pull plate off the conduit, notice the conduit seal (must be re-installed to ensure proper seal...
Page 76 It’s all about filtration 76 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 77 Filtration Fine Filter Coarse Filter 77 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 78 Vent Caps Air trapped under the Coarse Filter will escape through the 2 Vent Caps, allowing peak performance. Vent Caps are Twist Lock, counter clockwise to remove, clockwise to secure. 78 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 79 Diverter Operation Dishwasher in off or standby mode, no pump operation. Check Ball at bottom of Diverter Inlet By-Pass in rear port or upper Spray Arm Conduit port 79 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 80 Wash pump turns on and water flows to Lower Spray Arm, check ball blocks rear port or upper Spray Arm Conduit. Low pressure and low volume water bypasses check ball by the By-Pass 80 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 81 Wash pump cycles off for 1 second, water that is in the rear conduit, forces the check ball to the lower wash port. 81 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 82 Wash Pump cycles on, check ball seals lower Spray Arm, Water then flows to upper Spray Arms 82 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 83 Wash pump cycles off for 5 - 8 seconds, water pressure in spray arms equalizes, check ball is in bottom or home position. When wash pump starts, the check ball again seals the rear port or upper Spray Arms. Cycle repeats 83 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 84 Sump Module removal • Remove Power to Dishwasher • Remove Toe Kick • Remove door • Disconnect Drain Line, ¼” hex head worm gear clamp • Disconnect wire harness to Turbidity sensor (some models) • Disconnect wire harness to flood switch, this step can be done after sump is pushed into tub if access is hindered.
Page 85 Limited Sumps were sealed with RTV108 clean the tub and replace the seal, no RTV is needed with the new seal 85 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 86: Wire Harness Routing
Wire Harness Routing Door RJ45/ACM AC Harness Wash Motor Drain Motor Heater DC Harness Water Valve Flood Switch Turbidity *Note harness routing between hoses and sump module 86 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 87: Clamp Removal
Clamp Removal TIP: Use a pocket style screwdriver. Insert the blade end into the “ear” of the clamp and move the handle end back and forth to remove the clamp tension (loosen and remove the component, then remove clamp) Clamp Kit part # WD35X10382 includes 6 clamps needed for all repairs on the Sump Module *Do not attempt to reuse the original pinch type clamps 87 /...
Page 88 Wash / Circulation Pump Circulation Pump: 120 VAC, .8 amp – 3.8 LRA, 8GPM @ 5PSI Wash pump will cycle to allow proper Diverter operation, this allows for peak performance (See Diverter operation) Pump Removal: Remove Door Remove sump Release tension on pump inlet clamp Release tension on pump outlet clamp Slide pump hanger from sump module *Make sure both Wash and Drain pump shields are installed during re-assembly...
Page 90 Diverter Removal • Remove Door • Remove Sump Module • Release tension on Diverter Inlet Clamp • Remove 3 - ¼” hex head screws • Pull up on diverter • Remove diverter from hose • Replace clamp 90 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 91 Diverter change New: Overmolded Hose 91 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 92: Drain System
Drain System Hanger High Drain Loop Shield Sump Module Hose, Elbow Drain Pump 92 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 94: Drain Water
Drain Water Drain water will take 2 paths, both entering the drain pump. • Some water will pass through the coarse filter and causing the Fine Filter to rinse debris to the floor plate and into the drain pump • Some water will pass directly down to the floor plate, washing debris into the pump and out through the drain hose 94 / Copyright General Electric 2011...
Page 95 Drain System Drain Pump: 120 Volts AC, 27 ohms, .65 amp A drain complete drain cycle is approximately 2 minutes long. To ensure proper operation, the drain pump will cycle on and off several times. • The Drain Pump will pump to a maximum height of 72 inches (6’) This is Normal Operation! •...
Page 96 Drain Algorithm Step1: 3 seconds on Step2: 1.5 seconds off Step3: 3 seconds on Step4: 1.5 seconds off Step5: ~ 15 seconds on Step6: Pause 20 seconds Repeat steps 1-4 Step11: ~60 seconds to ensure fully drained *This Algorithm prevents Air Locks in the drain system, allowing peak performance.
Page 97 To Remove Drain Pump: • Remove Door • Remove Sump Module • Remove Drain Pump Hanger • Loosen Clamp • Remove Drain Pump • replace clamp *Make sure both Wash and Drain pump shields are installed during re-assembly Diagnoses: • Drain Pump may be started in Service Mode •...
Page 98 Use & Care info on Noise 98 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 100 No drain, partial drain. Drain pump fails to run or runs irratically Models Affected: GDF510PGD0, GDF520PGD0, GDT530PGD0, GDF540HGD0 & GDT550HGD0. Serials starting MZ & RZ July and August production. Repair/Resolution: Suspect AC Harness connection at Drain Pump TCO. Inspect and replace WD21X10495 AC Harness as needed. Potential cause is the Black-white wire on the drain pump TCO has a broken weld.
Page 101 Dry System Heat and Air Circulation are required for Dry. Air circulation is natural convection with air entering through the bottom of the door and exiting through the vent. 101 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 102: Dry System
Dry System 102 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 103 Dry System Heater: • 120 VAC, • Dry Condition - 23.4 ohm dry, 5.125 amps • Wet condition - 18 ohm & 6.7 amps Tub TCO: • Location is bottom of tub, right side approx. 12 inches from front • 120 VAC, 210f +/- 10 Manual Reset •...
Page 105: Door Latch
Door Latch Door Latch assembly located on the Tub at the top of the Dishwasher. It is activated by a strike located on the door Switches are 13.5 VDC The switches activate or de-activate relays on the main control Board Use Error Code Mode to check operation 105 / Copyright General Electric 2011...
Page 106 Door Switch Diagnoses Diagnoses can be accomplished 2 ways: 1. Error Code Mode Cycle Start Press and hold 5 seconds Select Door Status Check (test will last for 10 seconds) LED’s Solid Indicates door is closed LED’s Flashing Indicates door is open (Door may be opened and or closed during the test) 2.
Page 107 Servicing the Door Switch • Remove Power to the dishwasher • Remove from installation, 4-6 inches • Remove 2 #2 Robertson screws from inside flange of tub 107 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 108 Thermistor Thermistor is located in the flood switch, Resistance can be checked from the Main Control Thermistor specs: Resistance Temperature 5.8K 3.4K 2.1K 1.3K 108 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...
Page 109: Turbidity Sensor
Turbidity Sensor Located on the side of the sump. Operates same as today Calibration is automatic every 100 cycles After the last rinse but before dry, the control will add 3 extra rinse cycles. The first will fill, circulate 2 minutes and drain. The second will be a fill and drain.
Page 110 Turbidity Sensor Diagnoses and Repair The most accurate way to verify operation is to place the dishwasher in Error Mode to see if there are any errors stored in the last 5 cycle history. To Remove the Turbidity Sensor, empty water from the sump. Remove the wire harness connector.
Page 111: Cycle Information
Cycle Information Auto Hot Start: Not included in Cycle Chart • Initiated when water in the Sump is lower than 80 Degrees F • The Dishwasher will fill, circulate and sense, then drain up to 3 times, attempting to raise incoming water temperatures Wash Zone Option –...
Page 113 Cycle Notes and explanations: • AH – Added Heat • USA – Upper Spray Arms • LSA – Lower Spray Arm • Sec _ Seconds • Min – Minute(s) • Sani is an option, not a cycle. It can be selected in Normal with Added Heat, Auto with Added Heat, Heavy and Heavy with Added Heat only •...
Page 115 Cycle Information Heat Limits: Max Temp Limits Light Speed Normal Auto Heavy Heavy+AH 115 / Copyright General Electric 2011 9/23/2012...

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