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- Page 1 GE Appliances Technical Service Guide March 2015 GE Compact Washer WSLP1500H0WW WSLS1500H0WW WSLP1500H1WW WSLS1500H1WW WSLP1500H2WW WSLS1500H2WW GE Appliances 31-9240 General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky 40225...
- Page 2 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. GE Appliances Technical Service Guide Copyright © 2015 All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form without written permission from the General Electric Company.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Requirements ..................................5 Introduction ....................................... 6 Nomenclature ....................................7 .................................. 8 ............................... 8 Tools Needed ..................................... 8 Installation Instructions ................................9 Location ....................................... 9 Plumbing ..................................... 9 Leveling the Washer ................................10 Electrical Wiring ..................................10 Operation ...................................... - Page 4 UI and Machine Control Removal ............................22 Rear Component Cover Removal ............................22 Fill System ......................................23 Water Valve ....................................23 Water Valve Dispenser Box Removal ..........................23 Diagnosing the Water Valve .............................. 24 Pressure Sensor ..................................25 Pressure Sensor Removal ..............................25 Pressure Sensor Error Codes .............................
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Page 5: Safety Requirements
Safety Requirements GE Factory Service Employees are required to use safety glasses with side shields, safety gloves and steel toe shoes for all repairs. Electrically Rated Glove and Steel Toed Work Boot Dyneema®Cut Resistant Dyneema® Cut Resistant Glove Glove Keeper... -
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction The new GE Compact Washer has the following features: • times. • One Touch Load Sensing in Normal wash eliminates guesswork and reduces water waste. • Eight wash cycles provide a setting for every load, from heavy cottons to casual synthetics. Includes settings for light to heavy soil, regular, whites, and colors, casual and delicate fabrics. -
Page 7: Nomenclature
Nomenclature W S L P 1 5 0 0 H 0 W W Brand Color W - GE Washer WW - White Series Feature Package Engineering Digit S - Unitized Compact Capacity/Configuration Engineering Revision L - Large US Voltage Control Platform... -
Page 8: Tools Needed
Tools Needed AC VOLTAGE • Adjustable Pliers • Drive Motor: 120 VAC • Pliers Approximately 4 - 5 ohms red to blue and yellow to blue • #3 Phillips screwdriver • Drain/Mode Shift Motor: 120 VAC • #2 Phillips screwdriver Approximately 2,300 ohms white to blue and •... -
Page 9: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Location • standards. • Washer should not be installed on rugs or exposed to the weather. • Install or store washer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing. • Minimum clearances between washer and adjacent walls or other surfaces are: 2 inches either side, 2 inches front, and 3 inches rear. -
Page 10: Leveling The Washer
Electrical Wiring National Electrical Codes or prevailing local codes and ordinances must be followed. Electrical Rating Voltage AC............120 Hertz..............60 Total connected load amperage....10.0 For use on adequately wired 120 volt, 15 amp circuit having 2 wire service with a separate ground wire. This appliance must be grounded for safe operation. -
Page 11: Operation
Operation Operating Controls 1. Water Temp: Used to select Water Temperature. Pressing the button allows user to select Hot, Cold and Warm (Hot + Cold) respectively. 2. Options: Pressing Options allows the consumer to make changes to cycles depending on material needs. Gentle spin for delicate materials, extra rinse for heavier materials, and swimwear. -
Page 12: Redistribution Attempt
Redistribution Attempt Drain and Spin Operation The washer will attempt to redistribute an out of When attempting to drain the water from the tub during any selected cycle, it is normal for the drain The redistribution attempt consists of the following sequence. -
Page 13: Program Time Chart
Program Time Chart WASH OPTION Swimwear Use this program to reduce moisture in the machine and on the laundry. Extra Rinse A second deep rinse will be added. (Except for speed wash.) Gentle Spin High speed spin is not operated. –... -
Page 14: Dispensers
Dispensers Detergent Dispenser Fabric Softener Dispenser Open the Detergent Dispenser and deposit the appropriate amount of detergent. Some detergents MUST be fully dissolved before adding to the machine to get the best wash results. Check the instructions on the detergent package. The fabric softener dispenser is built into the top of the basket. -
Page 15: Special Features
Special Features Easy to Clean Lint Filter Non-Powered Water Recirculation – 15 –... -
Page 16: Component Locator Views
Component Locator Views Under Rear Component Cover – 16 –... - Page 17 Component Locator Views continued Rear Bottom – 17 –...
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Page 18: Control Board And Wire Connection Locator
Component Locator Views continued Control Board and Wire Connection Locator UI Board "H1 Model" For front view, see the Operating Controls section for button operation description. *On "H1" models the 6 LED's for load sizes are removed. – 18 –... -
Page 19: Diagnostics
Diagnostics Service Mode NOTE: It is important to note that fault codes should only be used to help identify components which To enter into Service mode on engineering models require testing. “H0”, press and hold Load Size, Process and Power Never replace a part based solely on an fault code. -
Page 20: Fault Codes
Fault Codes Fault Name Description Repair Action Code Water level does • House water supply • Open house water supply not rise to the closed set level in 60 • Clogged valve and/or • Clean valve and/or hose screens minutes hose screens For “H1~H2”... -
Page 21: Cabinet And Structure
Cabinet and Structure Front Control Panel 3. Remove the two screws that secure the control panel to the top cover. The front control panel houses the User Interface (UI) board and the Machine Control (MC). They mount to the control panel. Control Panel Removal The control panel is attached to the top cover with two recessed dual (Phillips/1/4 inch hex head) -
Page 22: Ui And Machine Control Removal
UI and Machine Control Removal 1. Close the lid and lay a towel over the washer to protect the product. Disconnect all harness connecters from the machine control (MC). 2. Remove the four Phillips head screws that attach the boards to the control panel. 3. -
Page 23: Fill System
Fill System Water Valve 4. Remove the Philips head screw that secures the water valve and dispenser box to the top cover. The water valve consists of a valve body and two solenoid coils. It is only available as a complete function. -
Page 24: Diagnosing The Water Valve
6. Lift the water valve and dispenser box assembly Diagnosing the Water Valve up to clear the top cover and move toward the • If no water is coming out of the valve, check the back of the washer. inlet hoses and water valve screens to make sure they are not clogged. -
Page 25: Pressure Sensor
Pressure Sensor Pressure Sensor Removal The Pressure Sensor has two functions: NOTE: Before disconnecting the pressure sensor tube from the sensor, make sure the water level is 1. Detects when water levels increase in the tub, below the bottom of the basket. sending a frequency (Hz) back to the control. -
Page 26: Pressure Sensor Error Codes
5. Using pliers, squeeze the clamp and pull the Pressure Sensor Error Codes The pressure sensor will cause a few error codes to show in the display that can help diagnose what is happening. • IE error is displayed when the pressure sensor does not sense water level rise to the set level in 60 minutes. -
Page 27: Water Levels: Hz To Inches
Water Levels: Hz to Inches Water Frequency Approx. Level (Hz) Depth in basket Empty 26.3 and up Small 25.2 4 in. Medium 24.9 4.75 in. Large 23.4 9 in. Ex Large 22.1 13 in. – 27 –... -
Page 28: Top Cover
Top Cover Lid Removal Top Cover Removal 1. Close the lid and remove the rear component 1. Remove the front control panel, machine control cover. and UI boards, rear component cover, water valve/dispenser assembly, and pressure sensor. 2. Remove the two hinge springs using pliers to pull them out from spring retainers. -
Page 29: Lid Switch
Lid Switch 4. Remove the ground wire screw to release the power cord from the top cover. The lid switch is located on the machine control. If the switch malfunctions, the machine control will need to be replaced. NOTE: Whenever any chassis ground screw is The magnet is located in the front of the lid. -
Page 30: Cabinet And Structure
Cabinet and Structure Pulsator the shaft assembly. A Pulsator replaces the tall agitator to move clothes through the water gently rubbing the material similar to a washboard. Pulsators are designed to work best moving material around in the basket with lower water levels to meet today’s energy standard. -
Page 31: Wash Basket
Wash Basket 4. Remove the four #2 Philips head screws that The basket assembly consists of the balance ring, the tub. stainless steel sidewall, basket bottom, and hub. This comes as a complete assembly when ordered. Basket Removal 1. Raise the top cover assembly, the remove the pulsator. -
Page 32: Drain Pump/Cleanout
Drain Pump/Cleanout 4. The hose is held on the pump by a squeeze clamp. The drain pump is designed to extract water from the tub before going into spin. While the basket is spinning, the pump will continue pumping water out that has been extracted from the items being washed. -
Page 33: Belt Protector
Belt Protector Drive Pulleys The belt protector helps to protect the pulley and The belt is driven by the motor pulley which turns belt against damage. It also gives protection to the shaft assembly pulley to agitate the pulsator or the shaft assembly in case the washer is dropped spin the basket assembly. -
Page 34: Drive Motor And Belt
Motor Pulley Removal pulley. 1. With the belt removed from the pulley, loosen the pulley to the shaft of the motor. NOTE: This bolt also has a nut that is used as a lock Motor Pulley Reinstallation 1. Slide the pulley over the motor shaft and tighten 4. -
Page 35: Shaft Assembly/Brake Overview
Shaft Assembly/Brake Overview Drain/Mode Shift Motor Removal NOTE: To access the drain/mode shift motor, the The shaft assembly consists of the shaft, tub seal washer can be carefully placed on its side. To and a brake system. prevent damage to the washer, place a towel or The shaft assembly operates in two modes, spin and agitation. -
Page 36: Brake Adjustment
NOTE: If the plastic spring retainer is not damaged, Brake Adjustment do not remove. The sealant that is used makes it Brake Lever Adjustment hard to remove and it may break in the process. But if it does need to be replaced, go to step 4. If the basket does not stop spinning when the lid is opened, or if the brake and/or clutch lever or 4. -
Page 37: Shaft Assembly
Shaft Assembly Capacitor Shaft Assembly Checks The capacitor is used to start the drive motor. It is located on the bottom of the washer, attached to To manually check activation, unplug the washer the platform. and turn the drive pulley to the right. The pulsator should easily turn in the same direction. -
Page 38: Outer Tub/Suspension Assembly
Outer Tub/Suspension Assembly If the corner bracket/socket needs to be replaced, remove the two Phillip’s head screws that secure it The wash basket, outer tub, motor, and shaft to the cabinet assembly are suspended by four rod and spring 3. Lower the rod inside the cabinet to disengage it assemblies. -
Page 39: Wire Harness
Wire Harness 3. After disconnecting the components at the rear of the washer, pull the harness through both The wire harness is replaceable in two sections. The openings at the rear of the top cover. upper harness: And lower harness: 4. - Page 40 5. Disconnect and remove the harness connectors NOTE: The harness routes under the mode shift that separate the upper harness from the lower motor and it will need to be removed to replace the harness. harness. Lower Harness Replacement 1. Remove the back panel to access the harness 5.
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Page 41: Cabinet Handle
Cabinet Handle Base Assembly The handles on the right and left side of the cabinet The base assembly is designed to carry the weight are used to assist with installation. of not only the washer but the weight of the water and the load in it. - Page 42 Base Removal 1. The drain pump needs to be removed before the base assembly. Removing the base access panel will give better access to the pump assembly. 2. Remove the ten Philips head screws (three on the front, three on the back, two on the right, and two on the left), and lift the base away from the cabinet.
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Page 43: Wiring Diagram
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Page 44: Warranty
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