GE DCVH515 - Manual (Page 22)

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Operation Overview
Air enters the dryer cabinet, passing thru the heating elements and into the drum. The hot air heats the
wet clothes, gradually removing their moisture in the form of water vapor. The moist air is vented through
the dryer exhaust. Overall heater temperature is regulated by means of two temperature sensors, an inlet
sensor, located near the heating elements, and an outlet sensor, located at the blower. An additional safety
thermostat, located near the heating elements, shuts off the heating elements if they overheat. Also, the
outlet backup thermostat, located near the blower, provides additional safety and cycles the heaters if
temperature goes above the outlet temperature range.
The typical dryer cycle progresses as follows:
1. A cycle is selected and the start key is pressed.
2. The motor is activated.
3. The heater coils (burner for gas models) are activated. The coils (burner) cycle on and off to achieve the
desired temperature throughout the heating portion of the cycle.
4. If sensor drying is selected, the heater coils (burner for gas models) are activated. The coils (burner) cycle
on and off until the load has achieved the desired dryness level.
5. If timed drying is selected, the heater coils (burner for gas models) are activated and cycle on and off for
the selected time at the selected temperature.
6. The heater coils (burner for gas models) discontinue operation after the dryness level or elapsed time has
been achieved.
7. The motor continues operating until the clothes temperature drops below specifi ed temperature (Cool
Down).
9. The display turns off.
Dryer
Cabinet
Diffuser
Drum Lint trap Blower Exhaust
Safety thermostat
Safety thermostat
Outlet backup
Inlet temperature sensor
t°
t°
t°
Outlet temperature sensor
Inlet temperature
sensor
Heater
Pan/Electric
Coils
Gas
Combustion
Chamber
Dryer Air Flow System