Parts/Service for DCVH480EK

Brand: GE

Category: Dryer

Document Type: Parts/Service

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:13 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2009-11-01

Warranty Information

GE offers a one-year warranty covering defects in materials or workmanship, including labor and service costs.

The dryer operates by drawing air into the cabinet, heating it, and circulating it through the drum to dry clothes. Moist air is then vented out. The process is regulated by thermostats and a thermistor to maintain optimal temperature. Cycles can be sensor-based or timed. Features include different heat settings, cycle options like "Extend Tumble" and "Damp Alert", and a control lock. The dryer can also be stacked on compatible washers.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Error Code	Component, System, or Test	Description and Corrective Action
E00	No Error	There are no errors to display.
tS	Thermistor Short	Thermistor voltage is over 4.8 VDC for more than 5 seconds. Check the PCB, wire, and thermistor.
t0	Thermistor Open	Thermistor voltage is under 0.2 VDC for more than 5 seconds. Check the PCB, wire, and thermistor.
dE	Door Fail	Door interrupt voltage is continuously low level. Check the PCB.
od	Over Dry	The time of dry process and cooling process is over 240 minutes. Check the PCB.
HE	Heating Error	Heating temperature is over 75 degrees Celsius for more than 10 seconds. Check the PCB.
FE	Power Frequency Error	Power frequency is 50 Hz for more than 15 seconds. Check the power frequency and PCB.
bE2	Button Error	When button is continuously pressed for more than 30 seconds. Check the button and PCB.
3E1	Motor Relay Open	When the motor state is running, the control detects the higher motor signal within the 120 seconds. Check the PCB, wire, and motor.
3E2	Motor Relay Stuck	When the motor state is stop, the control detects the zero cross motor signal within the 60 seconds. Check the PCB, wire, and motor.