Top Load Washer – Lid Lock Feature
- Make sure the washer is paused (press Start/Pause). During spin, this can take up to 3 minutes for the basket to stop spinning and allow you to open the lid.
- Unplug the washer for a minute to reset.
How do I turn off the lock on my GE washer?
Washer – Front Load Washer Control Lock To lock or unlock the washer controls: Press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds. A sound is made to indicate the lock/unlock status. The control lock icon on the display will light up when the feature is on.
Do GE washers have a reset button?
Some machines have a button you push to reset its motor. To reset washing machines that use the GE Hydrowave system, start by unplugging the washer for one minute. Plug the washing machine back in and then within 30 seconds, quickly open and close the lid six times. You’ll need to do this within a 12-second period.
Is there a reset button on a GE washer?
Why does my GE washer keep saying lid?
When a GE washer lid keeps locking, unlocking, or clicking, the problem could be anything from a faulty lid lock to a failing lid lock sensor. Clicking locks often signify a snapped plastic component or insecure lid attachment. Replacing the lid lock, latch, or sensor may solve the problem.
How do I Turn Off the lid lock on my washer?
Turn off the washer and unplug the appliance. Locate the retaining tabs and/or screws that hold the top horizontal panel down. Look for the lid lock switch on the underside of the top panel and where it fits into the appliance. Put the lid back down and plug the washing machine back into the electrical outlet.
How to bypass the lid lock on my ge washing machine?
Depending on your particular model, most GE top-loading washers will lock while they are running. If you need to bypass the lid lock and open the lid, simply press the Start/Pause button. No matter which cycle it is on, the washer will stop and allow you to raise the lid.
Where do I find the lock on my washing machine?
Look for the lid lock switch on the underside of the top panel and where it fits into the appliance. Place a magnet between the two so there is a magnetic connection between the lid lock and the solenoid inside the washer. Put the lid back down and plug the washing machine back into the electrical outlet. Turn on the appliance and lift the lid.
Why is my ge washer lid not working?
On the early production of these models, there were defective resistors used on the control board that affected the lid lock. Trouble would present itself when the GE washer lid lock bypass would fail. Boards in stock have corrected resistors. Replace both the lid lock and the control board when the GE washer lid lock reset doens’t work.
