GE GFW400SCK - Washer Components: Dispenser; Dispenser Assembly and Motor

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Dispenser Assembly With Motor Driven Cam
Dispenser Assembly Without Motor Driven
Cam
The dispenser assembly provides automatic
dispensing of detergent, bleach, and fabric softener
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starting the washer.
The products added to the dispenser are diluted
with water before they are dispensed into the wash
tub. This is accomplished by a water diverter that
sprays a controlled jet of water into the proper
compartment at the correct time. The water diverter
movement is provided by a motor driven cam
located on the dispenser tank. The diverter motor
and water valve are operated by the control board.
At the start of a cycle, after the wake-up routine
is completed, the dispenser always moves into
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Operation of the dispenser can be checked by using
service test mode t12. (See Service Test Mode.)
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initiate fault codes E38 and E39. (See the Service
Test Mode section in this guide.)
Position Dispenser Function
1Pre Wash
2Wash
3 Fabric Softener
4 Bleach
Caution: When testing the dispenser motor, DO
NOT remove the wiring harness from the dispenser
motor unless replacing the motor assembly. The
motor assembly has a special locking connector
and the wiring harness will not stay reconnected if
removed and reinstalled on the same motor.
Models without a motor driven cam water diverter
utilize the water valve. Depending on where the
washer is in its cycle, certain water valves will
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compartments.
Hot Valve
Cold Valve 2
Cold Valve 1
Detergent
Softener
Bleach
Water Diverter
Motor Driven Cam
Dispenser Tank