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GE PS978ST1SS User Manual

GE PS978ST1SS
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GE Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
31-9219
PHS925ST1SS
PS978ST1SS
Technical Service Guide
December 2011
GE Appliances
Pro le 30-in.
Slide-in Induction
and Radiant Ranges

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GE PS978ST1SS Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGE
ModelPS978ST1SS
TypeSlide-In
Fuel TypeElectric
Cooktop TypeInduction
Number of Burners5
Oven TypeSingle
Oven Capacity5.3 cu. ft.
Self-CleaningYes
Convection OvenYes
Wi-Fi ConnectivityYes
ColorStainless Steel
Cooktop SurfaceCeramic Glass
Width30 inches

Summary

Safety Information

Important Safety Notice

General safety guidelines for service personnel regarding appliance repair.

Grounding Device Reconnection

Instructions for properly reconnecting grounding devices after service procedures.

Product Introduction and Features

PHS925 Induction Range Features

Overview of new features and capabilities for the PHS925 induction range.

PS978 Radiant Range Features

Overview of new features and capabilities for the PS978 radiant range.

Model and Serial Number Identification

Model Number Breakdown

Explanation of the alphanumeric code used for identifying the range model.

Serial Number Interpretation

Guide to decoding the range's serial number for manufacturing date and year.

Component Identification

PHS925 Front View Components

Visual identification and labeling of key components on the PHS925 front panel.

PS978 Front View Components

Visual identification and labeling of key components on the PS978 front panel.

PHS925 Internal Component Views

Oven and Warming Drawer Interior (PHS925)

Detailed view of the PHS925 oven and warming drawer internal parts with labels.

PS978 Internal Component Views

Upper and Lower Oven Interior (PS978)

Detailed view of the PS978 upper and lower oven internal parts with labels.

PHS925 Control and Top Components

PHS925 Control Panel Components

Identification of circuit boards and components within the PHS925 control panel.

PHS925 Main Top Components

Identification of components located on the PHS925 main top surface.

PS978 Control and Top Components

PS978 Control Panel Components

Identification of circuit boards and components within the PS978 control panel.

PS978 Main Top Components

Identification of components located on the PS978 main top surface.

PHS925 Induction System Components

PHS925 Induction Element Layout

Diagram showing the arrangement of induction elements on the PHS925 cooktop.

PHS925 Induction Module Components

Identification of parts within the PHS925 induction module assembly.

PS978 Radiant Cooktop Components

PS978 Radiant Element Layout

Diagram showing the layout and types of radiant elements on the PS978 cooktop.

PHS925 Rear View Component Identification

PHS925 Internal Rear Components

Identification of components visible from the rear of the PHS925 range.

PS978 Rear View Component Identification

PS978 Internal Rear Components

Identification of components visible from the rear of the PS978 range.

Circuit Board Connector Locations

RPSM Connector Locator (PHS925)

Diagram and labels for connectors on the PHS925 Relay Power Supply Module (RPSM).

Logic and Relay Module Components

DRM Connector Locator (PHS925)

Diagram and labels for connectors on the PHS925 Daughter Relay Module (DRM).

Main Logic Board Connectors (PHS925/PS978)

Diagram and labels for connectors on the Main Logic Board for both models.

PS978 RPSM Main Board Components

RPSM Main Connector Locator (PS978)

Diagram and labels for connectors on the PS978 RPSM Main board.

PS978 RPSM Auxiliary Board Components

RPSM AUX Connector Locator (PS978)

Diagram and labels for connectors on the PS978 RPSM Auxiliary board.

PS978 Daughter Relay Modules Servicing

DRM 1 Connector Locator (PS978)

Diagram and labels for connectors on PS978 Daughter Relay Module 1.

DRM 2 Connector Locator (PS978)

Diagram and labels for connectors on PS978 Daughter Relay Module 2.

Range Components - Oven Door

Oven Door Assembly Removal

Step-by-step instructions to remove the oven door assembly from the range.

Oven Door Assembly Replacement

Step-by-step instructions for reinstalling the oven door assembly.

Oven Door Inner Assembly Servicing

Inner Door Assembly Removal

Instructions for removing the inner oven door assembly.

Inner Door Assembly Replacement

Instructions for replacing the inner oven door assembly.

Oven Door Gasket and Airflow

Oven Door Air Channel Information

Notes on the airflow path within the oven door assembly and insulation precautions.

Oven Door Gasket Installation

Guidance on properly installing the oven door gasket seal.

Oven Door Outer Assembly Servicing

Outer Door Assembly Replacement (PHS925)

Steps for replacing the outer door assembly on PHS925 models.

PS978 Outer Door Assembly Replacement

PS978 Outer Door Assembly Replacement

Instructions for replacing the outer door assembly on PS978 models.

PS978 Upper Oven Door Servicing

Upper Oven Door Assembly Removal (PS978)

Steps to remove the upper oven door assembly on PS978.

Upper Oven Door Assembly Replacement (PS978)

Steps to replace the upper oven door assembly on PS978.

PS978 Upper Oven Outer Door Servicing

Upper Oven Outer Door Assembly Removal (PS978)

Steps to remove the outer door assembly of the upper oven on PS978.

Upper Oven Outer Door Assembly Replacement (PS978)

Steps to replace the outer door assembly of the upper oven on PS978.

PS978 Upper Oven Inner Door and Warming Drawer

Upper Oven Inner Door Assembly Replacement (PS978)

Instructions for replacing the inner door of the upper oven on PS978.

Warming Drawer Assembly Removal and Replacement

Steps to remove and replace the warming drawer assembly.

Control Panel and Main Logic Board

Control Panel Removal and Replacement

Instructions for removing and installing the control panel assembly.

Main Logic Board Removal and Replacement

Instructions for removing and installing the main logic board.

PHS925 Cooktop and Control Interface

Glass Touch Panel Removal

Steps to remove the glass touch panel from the control panel.

PHS925 Cooktop Assembly Removal

Instructions for removing the cooktop assembly on the PHS925 model.

Cooktop Assembly Servicing

PHS925 Cooktop Assembly Removal (cont.)

Continuation of steps for removing the PHS925 cooktop assembly.

PS978 Cooktop Assembly Removal

Instructions for removing the cooktop assembly on the PS978 model.

Rear Cover Removal and Replacement

PHS925 Rear Cover Removal

Steps to remove the rear cover on the PHS925.

PS978 Rear Cover Removal

Steps to remove the rear cover on the PS978.

Left Side Panel Servicing

Left Side Panel Removal (PHS925)

Detailed steps for removing the left side panel on PHS925.

Left Side Panel Removal (PHS925) - Continued

PHS925 Left Side Panel Removal Steps

Further steps for removing the PHS925 left side panel.

Side Panel Removal Procedures

PHS925 Left Side Panel Removal (Grommets)

Information on disengaging grommets for PHS925 left panel removal.

Left Side Panel Removal (PS978)

Instructions for removing the left side panel on PS978.

PS978 Left Side Panel Removal - Continued

PS978 Left Side Panel Removal Steps

Further steps for removing the PS978 left side panel.

Right Side Panel Servicing (PHS925)

Right Side Panel Removal (PHS925)

Detailed steps for removing the right side panel on PHS925.

Right Side Panel Removal (PHS925) - Continued

PHS925 Right Side Panel Removal Steps

Further steps for removing the PHS925 right side panel.

Right Side Panel Removal Procedures

PHS925 Right Side Panel Removal (Grommets)

Information on disengaging grommets for PHS925 right panel removal.

Right Side Panel Removal (PS978)

Instructions for removing the right side panel on PS978.

Oven Door Hinge Receiver Servicing

Hinge Receiver Removal (PHS925)

Steps to remove the oven door hinge receiver on PHS925.

Lower Oven Hinge Receiver Removal (PS978)

Steps to remove the lower oven door hinge receiver on PS978.

Oven Components - RPSM

RPSM Removal (PHS925)

Instructions for removing the RPSM on PHS925.

RPSM Main Board Removal (PS978)

Instructions for removing the RPSM Main Board on PS978.

Oven Components - Daughter Relay Module

DRM Removal (PHS925)

Instructions for removing the Daughter Relay Module on PHS925.

PS978 Daughter Relay Modules Servicing

DRM 1 Removal (PS978)

Instructions for removing Daughter Relay Module 1 on PS978.

DRM 2 Removal (PS978)

Instructions for removing Daughter Relay Module 2 on PS978.

Oven Temperature Sensor and Broil Element

Oven Temperature Sensor Removal

Steps to remove the oven temperature sensor.

Broil Element Removal (PHS925)

Instructions for removing the broil element on PHS925.

PS978 Broil Element Servicing

Broil Element Removal (PS978)

Instructions for removing the broil element on PS978.

Convection System Components

Convection Fan Cover Removal

Steps to remove the convection fan cover.

Convection Element Removal

Instructions for removing the convection bake element.

Convection Fan Assembly Servicing

Convection Fan Assembly Removal

Steps to remove the convection fan and motor assembly.

Bake Element Servicing (PHS925)

Bake Element Removal (PHS925)

Instructions for removing the bake element on PHS925.

Bake Element Removal (PHS925) - Continued

PHS925 Bake Element Removal Steps

Further steps for removing the PHS925 bake element.

Bake Element Removal (PHS925) - Final Steps

PHS925 Bake Element Final Removal

Final steps for removing the PHS925 bake element.

Bake Element (PS978) and Meat Probe

Bake Element Removal (PS978)

Instructions for removing the bake element on PS978.

Meat Probe and Outlet Servicing

Steps to remove and replace the meat probe outlet.

Smoke Eliminator and Vent Tube (PHS925)

PHS925 Smoke Eliminator/Vent Tube Removal

Steps to remove the smoke eliminator and vent tube on PHS925.

Smoke Eliminator and Vent Tube (PS978)

Lower Oven Smoke Eliminator/Vent Tube Removal (PS978)

Steps to remove the lower oven smoke eliminator and vent tube on PS978.

Upper Oven Vent Tube/Smoke Eliminator Removal (PS978)

Steps to remove the upper oven vent tube and smoke eliminator on PS978.

Oven Light Assembly Servicing (PHS925)

PHS925 Oven Light Assembly Removal

Steps to remove the oven light assembly on PHS925.

Oven Light Assembly Servicing (PS978)

Upper Oven Right-Side Light Assembly Removal (PS978)

Steps to remove the upper oven, right-side, light assembly on PS978.

Upper Oven Left-Side Light Assembly Removal (PS978)

Steps to remove the upper oven, left-side, light assembly on PS978.

Door Switch and Lock Assembly

Door Switch Removal

Instructions for removing the oven door switch.

Door Lock Assembly Overview

Description of the motorized door lock assembly and its operation.

Door Lock Assembly Operation and Testing

Door Lock Assembly Display Indicators

Information on how the display indicates lock status and operation.

Door Lock Assembly Testing

Guidance on testing door lock switches and motor resistance.

Oven Door Lock Assembly Servicing

Oven Door Lock Assembly Removal (PHS925)

Steps to remove the oven door lock assembly on PHS925.

PS978 Door Lock Wiring Diagrams

Wiring diagrams for locked and unlocked states of PS978 door locks.

PS978 Upper Oven Door Lock Assembly

Upper Oven Door Lock Assembly Removal (PS978)

Instructions for removing the upper oven door lock assembly on PS978.

PS978 Upper Oven Liner Servicing

Upper Oven Liner Removal (PS978)

Detailed steps to remove the upper oven liner on PS978.

Upper Oven Liner Removal (PS978) - Continued

PS978 Upper Oven Liner Final Removal Steps

Final steps for removing the PS978 upper oven liner.

Thermostats and Cooling Fan

High Limit Thermostat Replacement (PHS925)

Steps to replace the high limit thermostat on PHS925.

Cooling Fan and FAD Replacement (PHS925)

Instructions for replacing the cooling fan and FAD on PHS925.

Cooling Fan and Warming Drawer Element

Cooling Fan Removal (PHS925)

Steps to remove the cooling fan assembly on PHS925.

Warming Drawer Element Removal

Instructions for removing the warming drawer element.

Blower Assembly and Thermal Cut Out

Blower Assembly Removal (PS978)

Steps to remove the blower assembly on PS978.

Thermal Cut Out (TCO) Switch Servicing

Information on locating and replacing the thermal cut out switch.

PS978 Thermal Switches

Bake Thermal Switch Replacement (PS978)

Instructions for replacing the bake thermal switch on PS978.

Clean Thermal Switch Replacement (PS978)

Instructions for replacing the clean thermal switch on PS978.

PSH925 Cooktop Components

Aluminum Plate Removal (PHS925)

Steps to remove the aluminum plate from the PHS925 cooktop.

Bridge Board Identification (PHS925)

Information about the bridge board's location and function on PHS925.

PSH925 Induction Elements Servicing

Induction Element Removal (PHS925)

Detailed steps for removing induction elements on PHS925.

PSH925 Cooktop Elements - Warming Zone

Warming Zone Element Removal (PHS925)

Steps to remove the warming zone element on PHS925.

LINbus Communication Network

LINbus Connector Removal Caution

Precautions and tool usage for removing LINbus connectors.

LINbus Network Overview

Explanation of the LINbus master/slave communication system.

Induction Module and Thermal Cut Out

Induction Module Removal

Steps to remove the induction module.

Thermal Cut Out Function and Location

Description of the thermal cut out's role in preventing generator board overheating.

Generator Boards Servicing

Generator Board Removal

Instructions for removing generator boards.

Filter Board Servicing

Filter Board Removal

Steps to remove the main filter board.

PS978 Cooktop Components - Radiant Elements

Radiant Heating Element Description

Details on the construction and operation of radiant heating elements.

Radiant Heating Element Ratings

Table of wattage and resistance ratings for PS978 surface elements.

Hot Surface Indicator Light Assembly

Hot Surface Indicator Light Assembly Removal

Steps to remove the hot surface indicator light assembly.

Diagnostics and Service Information

Understanding Oven Failure Codes

How to access and interpret error codes displayed on the oven controls.

Oven Failure Code Retrieval

Accessing and Reviewing Failure Codes

Detailed steps for accessing and viewing stored error codes.

Error Code Management and Line Display

Erasing Failure Code Logs

Procedure to clear displayed error code logs.

Bad Line Display Interpretation

Meaning of the 'bAd LinE' display message.

Oven Failure Code Reference

Oven Failure Codes (F100-F33x)

List of oven failure codes, meanings, and corrections.

Oven Failure Codes (F600-F780)

List of oven failure codes, meanings, and corrections.

Oven and Induction Failure Codes

Oven Failure Codes (F790-F92x)

List of oven failure codes, meanings, and corrections.

Induction Failure Codes (FA00-FAAx)

List of induction failure codes, meanings, and corrections.

Test Mode Operations

Entering Test Mode

Procedure to enter the diagnostic test mode.

Test Mode Functions and Display

Table detailing keys, displayed values, and performed tests.

Convection Fan Troubleshooting

Convection Fan Symptoms and Corrections

Table listing fan issues, possible causes, and corrective actions.

Schematics and Wiring Diagrams

PHS925ST1SS Schematic Diagram

Detailed wiring schematic for the PHS925ST1SS model.

PHS925ST1SS Wiring Diagram Details

PHS925ST1SS Wiring Harness Colors and Component List

Key for wire colors and list of components used in the PHS925 wiring diagram.

PS978ST1SS Wiring Diagram

PS978ST1SS Schematic Diagram

Detailed wiring schematic for the PS978ST1SS model.

PS978ST1SS Wiring Diagram Details

PS978ST1SS Wiring Harness Colors and Ratings

Wire color key and element ratings for the PS978 wiring diagram.

GE Electric Range Warranty Information

Warranty Coverage Details

Information on what the warranty covers and does not cover.

Warranty Exclusions and Legal Rights

Details on warranty exclusions, implied warranties, and consumer legal rights.

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