Brand: GE
Category: Dryer
Document Type: Parts/Service
Language: EN
Parts/Service for PCVH480EKWW
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 9:24 p.m.
This manual provides service information for GE 24" Dryers, specifically the PCVH480EKWW Series. It covers various aspects of the dryer, including safety precautions, nomenclature location, control panel functions, stacked installation, lint screen maintenance, and detailed service procedures for components like the door switch, drum lamp, heater assembly, thermistors, and PCB. It also includes diagnostic information such as service test modes and error codes.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| ERROR CODE | COMPONENT, SYSTEM, OR TEST | DESCRIPTION & 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 switch fail | Door interrupt voltage is continuously low level. Check the PCB. |
| od | Over dry | The time of dry process & 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 the button is continuously pressed for more the 30 seconds. Check the button and PCB. |
| 3E1 | Motor relay open | When the motor should be running, the control detects the higher motor signal within the 60 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. |