GE PROFILE PDE9900 Technical Service Manual

– 28 –Active VentThe active vent consists of the fan, motor, housing,and vent louver motor.The active vent helps to reduce the noise level andheat loss when in the closed position. The controlmodule supplies +/- 12 VDC to the vent louvermotor. The control module reverses polarity to drivethe motor in a clockwise or counterclockwise (openor closed) direction.The vent closes 8 seconds after the main pumpis switched on during the first fill cycle and opensduring the drying cycle (heated and non-heated).The vent is open during cooldown periods or whenthe unit is not in use.If the vent is closed and the door is opened duringthe wash cycle, the vent will open. When the dooris closed again, the vent will remain open for 8seconds, then close again to finish the cycle.It is normal for water vapor to come through theactive vent during the dry cycle. The active vent canbe opened and closed using the Service Mode.The vent louver is held in place by a single screw.Remove the motor from the mount by rotating themotor 90° in the mount and sliding it out betweenthe tabs.Note: The gear in the mount is held in place with themotor.Vent Motor Strip CircuitJ5-2 RED BLKM J5-1Note: Foam with double-sided tape holds theconduit in place. The foam tears easily if pulledduring removal of the housing.Six Phillips head screws hold the fan and motor tothe vent housing.Fan Motor Strip Circuit65 WFANDK. BLUE/RED M WHITEJ2-3Note: This also applies to the Rinse Only cycle.Since heated dry is not an option with Rinse Only,the fan will run for approximately 4 hours beforeturning off.To access the vent fan and motor, remove the doorpanel (see Door Panel).The vent fan and motor housing are held in placeby:• 4 long, silver Phillips head screws.• 2 short, brass Phillips head screws (see photo).Fan (PDW9700 AND PDW9900 Series)During natural dry, the fan runs for approximately4 hours after the last drain cycle is completed(clean light on). During heated dry, the fan runs forapproximately 2 hours after the last drain cycle iscompleted. If the door is opened, the fan stops andthe control stops counting down. When the door isrelatched, the fan will start again and the control willcontinue to count down. Touching any key will turnoff the fan.