Ge Washer Lid Lock Reset

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Ge washer lid lock reset.

1 unplug the washer for 1 minute from the electrical outlet. Plug the washer back into the outlet and then open and close the washer lid 5 times in a 12 second period within the first 30 seconds of powerup. The majority of washing machine lid lock switches are powered by 3 or 4 wires each of which performs a different function. Like many washing machines ge made washing machines have a safety feature that prevents the washer from running with the lid open.

How do i reset my ge washing machine. If not the tech sheet will map out the arrangement of the wires on the control board. Raise the lid at least 2 inches and make sure it closes each time. To reset washing machines that use the ge hydrowave system start by unplugging the washer for one minute.

Starting in 2015 top load washers feature a lid lock that engages when the washer is either load sensing before and during fill or when it is spinning above 50 rpm. I have replaced the lid lock unplugged it for an extended period of time attempted to reset it and it does not appear that any of the connections are loose. The lid must be raised a minimum of 2 ensure the magnetic connection on the lid is interrupted. The lid lock flashing reasons causes and repair solutions are for most whirlpool kitchenaid maytag amana and kenmore top loading washing machines.

I have a ge top load washer model gtw680bsj5ws. If there is a pause in the washer cycle the controls will lock up. Most washing machine models come with a thin booklet attached to the back or bottom interior. Hopefully these will be color coded.

You have 30 seconds to start lifting and lowering the lid. It is not sensing that the lid is closed and therefore will not start. Plug the washing machine back in and then within 30 seconds quickly open and close the lid six times. The pause can occur because of the following.

When attempting this make sure power is off to the washer and use extreme caution. You ll need to do this within a 12 second period. A power failure or if it was put in the test mode at the factory. This is done to reduce the risk of water spillage damage to the components or injury to the user.

This can reset the washer and clear the flashing lid lock light. If the washer was stopped before the cycle was complete. The stop pause button was pressed to temporarily stop the cycle and was not reset. 2 plug the washer back in and lift and lower the lid 6 times within a 12 second period.