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GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky 40225 31-9209 GFDS350 GFDS355 GFDN240 GFDN245 Technical Service Guide March 2011 GE Appliances GE HA Dryer With Mist A CTIVE W EAR S PEED D RY P AUSE C OTTONS N ORMAL / M IXED L OAD T IM...

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– 2 – GE Appliances Technical Service Guide Copyright © 2011 All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form without written permission from the Gen er al Electric Com pa ny. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE...

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– 3 – Table of Contents Air Duct Assembly ............................................................................................................................................................29 Airfl ow ......................................

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– 4 – Outlet Control Backup Thermostat ...........................................................................................................................44 Outlet Control Thermistor ..........................................................

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– 5 – The two GFDS model dryers incorporate 2 steam features. The steam cycles are: Steam Refresh and Steam Derinkle. These units do not utilize a separate steam generator. They use a water valve and a steam nozzle that functions as a “mis...

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– 6 – Nomenclature The nomenclature tag is lo cat ed on the front panel inside the door. Note: The technical sheet is located inside the control panel. Product W = Washer D = Dryer G F D S 3 5 0 E V W W Brand P = Profi le G = Genera...

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– 7 – Water Line Connection Connecting Inlet Hoses. To produce steam, the dryer must connect to the cold water supply. Since the washer must also connect to the cold water, a “Y” connector is inserted to allow both inlet hoses to make that ...

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– 8 – Control Features (Continued next page) About the dryer control panel. You can locate your model number at the top inside of the door opening. Model GFDN240/245 1 SPEED DRY NORMAL / MIXED LOAD EASY CARE DELICATES ACTIVE WEAR COTTONS D EWR...

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– 9 – (Continued Next Page) About the dryer control panel. Power Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the dryer in the standby mode. NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power suppl...

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– 10 – (Continued Next Page) ANTI-BACTERIAL This option may only be used with COTTONS or NORMAL/MIXED LOAD cycles. This option reduces (on some models) certain types of bacteria by 99.9%, including: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseu- domonas aeruginos...

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– 11 – About cycle options. NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models. GEAppliances.com Extended Tumble Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 60 minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes are dry. The beeper will sound ever...

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– 13 – (Continued Next Page) Reversing the door swing. GEAppliances.com IMPORTANT NOTES:  Read the instructions all the way through before starting.  Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint.  Set screws down by their related...

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– 14 – (Continued Next Page) Reversing the door swing. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Remove Door Assembly 2. Open the door to approximately 130 degrees. 3. Remove the 2 screws starting from the bottom to the top. Make sure the door is s...

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– 15 – (Continued Next Page) GEAppliances.com STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Reinstall Hinge Assembly 7. Install the hinge assembly in the opposite side of the door as shown. Push the hinge assembly in place until the hinge holes align wi...

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– 16 – STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Reassemble Door Assembly IMPORTANT: Make sure there is no dirt or any other foreign material in between the window panes. 11. Place the plastic outer door onto the inner door. Make sure that the handle ...

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– 17 – Stacking. GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully.  IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for local electrical inspector’s use.  IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. ...

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– 18 – Stacking. KIT CONTENTS (optional kit GE FL STACK) Right Hand Bracket Left Hand Bracket 4 Rubber Pads 4 #12 x 1” Screws 4 #8 x 1/2” Screws TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips Screwdriver Open-Ended Wrench Pliers Gloves Level INSTALLATION PREPA...

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– 19 – 1. Remove the Dryer Leveling Legs A. Carefully lay the dryer on its side. Use the packing material so you don’t scratch the finish on the dryer. B. Use an open-end wrench or pliers to remove the dryer leveling legs. INSTALLING ...

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– 20 – Stacking. 4. Prepare the Washer and Dryer A. Place the washer in the approximate location. B. Make sure the washer is level. Refer to washer Installation Instructions for details. C. Remove the back portion of the control pane...

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– 21 – Operation Overview Air is pulled into the cabinet from the rear and drawn up across the heat source located behind the drum. This hot air is pulled through the drum rear, across the clothes load, through the lint trap, and down the trap ...

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– 22 – Airfl ow ...

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– 23 – Cycle Matrix Chart Tumble with heat Tumble with heat Water Valve on Heat off Tumble with heat Water Valve on Heat off Tumble with heat Water Valve on Heat off Tumble with heat Cool Down End of Cycle On Tumble ...

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– 24 – Electric Model Component Locator Views (Continued Next Page) Inlet Safety Thermostat Heater Assembly Inlet Control Thermistor Power Board Idler Pulley Water Valve (inside cover) Outlet Control Backup Thermostat (under shield) Motor (under...

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– 25 – Gas Model Burner Assembly (under shield) Inlet Safety Thermostat Blower Wheel Inlet Control Thermistor Outlet Control Thermistor (behind frame) High Limit Thermostat Water Valve (inside cover) Motor (under shield) Outlet Control Backup Th...

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– 26 – Control Board Connector Locator View Electronic Control - Front View (Electric and Gas Models) Electronic Control - Rear View (Electric and Gas Models) J20 J5 J17 J3 J8 J10 J7 J4 Cycle Selector Dryness Selector Temperature Selector LED Dis...

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– 27 – Dryer Components Top Panel WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed when servicing the dryer. Use caution to avoid injury. Wear Kevlar gloves or equivalent protection. Note: Combined Phillips-head/square-drive recess screws are utilized thro...

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– 28 – 3. Lift the control panel off vertically. 4. Disconnect the wire harness. Front Panel Removal of the front panel provides access to the drum and drive belt. The front panel is held in place by 4 screws. To remove the front panel: 1. R...

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– 29 – To remove the drum slide assembly: 1. Remove the air duct assembly. (See Air Duct Assembly.) 2. Grasp each side of the drum slide assembly and unsnap from the front panel. Pull the top of the drum slide assembly down and inward to r...

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– 30 – Steam Nozzle The steam nozzle is located inside the front of the dryer on the right side of the air duct assembly. The steam nozzle consists of a brass orifi ce and a fi ne fi lter screen. If the orifi ce should become plugged or r...

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– 31 – Door Switch Door Switch The door switch is fastened to the front panel by 2 locking tabs (1 on each side). When the dryer door is closed, the switch will complete the drum motor circuit, allowing dryer operation. When the door is open,...

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– 32 – Drive Belt WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed when servicing the dryer. Use caution to avoid injury and wear Kevlar gloves and sleeves or equivalent protection. The drive belt (Part #WE12M29) is a 4-rib belt and extends from under the...

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– 33 – Drum The drum is made of 304 stainless steel and has three replaceable baffl es. The drum rotates counterclockwise, as viewed from the front, at a speed of 47 to 51 RPM. To remove the drum: 1. Remove the drive belt from the motor. (S...

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– 34 – Water Inlet Valve The water inlet valve is located inside the cabinet at the bottom right hand corner. The water valve is enclosed under a metal cover. The cover is attached to the dryer with a Phillips-head screw and a tab located at...

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– 35 – 4. Remove the Phillips-head screw and the outlet control backup thermostat from the blower housing. (Continued Next Page) 5. Remove the idler pulley assembly from the motor bracket. (See Idler Assembly) 6. Disconnect the motor wire...

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– 36 – Note: • When installing the motor to the motor bracket, install the motor with the motor harness terminals at the 9:30 o'clock position. • After installing the motor, ensure both moisture shields are properly installed. Rear...

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– 37 – Heater Assembly The heater assembly is located behind the drum. It consists of inner and outer open-wire elements, each formed in a zigzag pattern fastened to a single housing. The inner element consists of 2 elements wired in parallel...

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– 38 – Main Coil Booster Coil Safety Coil Gas Valve Coils The burner assembly has a gas valve that utilizes 3 coils. A double coil (safety and booster coils combined) and a single main coil are located on top of the gas valve in front of the ...

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– 39 – 6. Lift the bracket vertically. Lift coils to remove. Note: Upon reassembly, ensure the locator pins are inserted into the holes provided in the coil bracket. Locator Pin Locator Pin Gas Valve The gas valve is attached to a bracket locat...

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– 40 – Caution: The ignitor is very fragile. To prevent breaking the ignitor, care must be taken when installing the burner assembly. Flame Detector The fl ame detector is attached to the right side of the combustion chamber. It is necessary ...

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– 41 – Ignitor Circuit Operation The glo-bar ignitor circuit is made up of the following components: a gas valve with safety and main valves, ignitor, and a fl ame detector. The safety valve is actuated by a double coil that comprises a safety...

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– 42 – Inlet Safety Thermostat On electric models, the inlet safety thermostat is located on the top left area of the heater housing, to the left of the inlet control thermistor. On gas models, the inlet safety thermostat is located on the ri...

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– 43 – Outlet Control Thermistor The outlet control thermistor is located on the lower rear area of the blower housing. It is below the moisture shield and the outlet control backup thermostat. The outlet control thermistor measures outgoing ...

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– 44 – Outlet Control Backup Thermostat The outlet control backup thermostat is located on the upper, rear area of the blower housing. It is below the moisture shield and above the outlet control thermistor. The outlet control backup thermost...

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– 45 – Note: If replacing the electronic control, transfer the model selector harness to the replacement control board in the same location as on the original. If harness is not transferred, it will generate an E8 fault code. (See Service Tes...

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– 46 – Troubleshooting (Continued Next Page) Service Test Mode How to enter to service mode and navigate: From idle state, press and alternate between the “My cycle” and “Delay Start” buttons to enter service mode. Upon entering the ser...

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– 47 – Note: • The display error codes test allows the service technician to examine and clear the fault log. • The control will display the most recent error in the fault log upon entry into the display error codes test. If there are no ...

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– 48 – General Troubleshooting Guide - Electric Model I R COMPLAINT WRINKLES SHRINKAGE DAMAGE NO HEAT LONG DAY TIME ALL FABRICS ALL LOADS YES NO HEAT LONG DRY TIME CHECK THERMOSTATE TEMPERATURE DRUM SPEED NOTE 2 CHECK ARE CLOTHES STILL DAMP YES...

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– 49 – General Troubleshooting Guide - Gas Model SEE SHEMATIC FOR PROPER SWITCH CONNECTIONS COMPLAINT WRINKLES SHRINKAGE DAMAGE NO HEAT LONG DRY TIME CLOTHES WET SHORT BURN CYCLE ALL FABRICS ALL LOADS YES NO HEAT, SHORT BURN LONG DRY TIME THERMO...

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– 50 – Electric Model Schematics and Wiring Diagrams 5 6 8 7 G 8 G 6 7 4 5 2 3 1 TAB SEQUENCE DRUM MOTOR CONNECTOR GE K6 STEAM K9 1 3 DRUM / BLOWER MOTOR OUTLET CONTROL THERMISTOR SINGLE 7.0 STEAM 7.5 J5 - JUMPER SELECTOR CONFIGURATION WHEN USE...

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– 51 – Gas Model STEAM RELAY K9 8 G 6 7 4 5 2 3 1 TAB SEQUENCE DRUM MOTOR CONNECTOR GE 5 6 8 7 G 1 3 DRUM/BLOWER MOTOR WHEN USED SINGLE 7.0 J5 - JUMPER SELECTOR CONFIGURATION STEAM 7.5 FE Module 1 3 ORANGE YELLOW WHITE WHITE YELLOW PURPLE PU...

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– 52 – K6 ORANGE ORANGE RED ORANGE To check thermostats: 1. Disconnect power. 2. Measure resistance between J2 pin 3 and J8. Note: If all thermostats are intact, reading should be 0  Strip Circuit To check belt switch: 1. Disconnect power...

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– 53 – Warranty Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product. Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. Failure of the product if it is abused, misused or used for other than the intended purpose or use...