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GE PFWS4600L0 - Water Level Control System

GE PFWS4600L0
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Water Level Control
The water level control is installed on the top brace
on the right side of the cabinet. The water level
control is connected by a hose to an air chamber
attached to the bottom of the outer tub. The water
level control consists of 3 internal switches that
monitor 4 water level conditions.
When the water level rises in the outer tub, air is
trapped in the air chamber.
As the water level rises, the air pressure in the
air chamber increases.
The increased air pressure initiates operation of
the 3 internal switches.
The washer has over ow protection and will
automatically pump out regardless of whether
the washer is on or off, as long as the unit is
plugged in. This action supersedes all other
commands.
The 3 internal switches are identi ed as foam,
main, and over ow. The 4 water level conditions
monitored are empty, foam, main, and over ow.
Level Switch Position
Foam Main Over ow
Empty Closed Open Open
Foam Open Open Open
Main Open Closed Open
Over ow Open Closed Closed
Water Levels
The foam water level is approximately 1
1
/
2
inches deep measured behind the baf e and
approximately 1/2 inch deep measured at the
bottom center of the wash basket.
Foam Water Level
The main water level is approximately 3 inches deep
measured behind the baf e and approximately 1
3
/
4
inches deep measured at the bottom center of the
wash basket.
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Main Water Level
Water Level Control Operation
When the machine is empty, the foam switch is
closed and the motor circuit is disabled. When the
main wash cycle is activated, the ll valve begins
operating. The machine lls to the foam water level,
the foam switch opens, and the tub rotates. Water
temperature is read by the thermistor, and the ll
valve percentage of operation (water tempering) is
calculated for the main wash. When calculated, or
when the load absorbs water, the tumbling pauses.
Water lls the tub until the main water level is
reached (adaptive ll), then the main switch closes,
and the main wash tumbling begins.

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