2 plug the washer back in and lift and lower the lid 6 times within a 12 second period.
Ge washer lid lock reset.
This can reset the washer and clear the flashing lid lock light.
If the washer was stopped before the cycle was complete.
When attempting this make sure power is off to the washer and use extreme caution.
I have a ge top load washer model gtw680bsj5ws.
Hopefully these will be color coded.
Top load washer lid lock feature.
Like many washing machines ge made washing machines have a safety feature that prevents the washer from running with the lid open.
The lid must be raised a minimum of 2 ensure the magnetic connection on the lid is interrupted.
You have 30 seconds to start lifting and lowering the lid.
If there is a pause in the washer cycle the controls will lock up.
A power failure or if it was put in the test mode at the factory.
How do i reset my ge washing machine.
Raise the lid at least 2 inches and make sure it closes each time.
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.
To reset the inverter control after the component problem is resolved unplug the washer from the wall outlet until you hear a click when the inverter control capacitor discharges about 15 seconds.
1 unplug the washer for 1 minute from the electrical outlet.
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.
To reset washing machines that use the ge hydrowave system start by unplugging the washer for one minute.
The majority of washing machine lid lock switches are powered by 3 or 4 wires each of which performs a different function.
The lid lock flashing reasons causes and repair solutions are for most whirlpool kitchenaid maytag amana and kenmore top loading washing machines.
If not the tech sheet will map out the arrangement of the wires on the control board.
Most washing machine models come with a thin booklet attached to the back or bottom interior.
You cannot set the washer to lock for the entire cycle.
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.
This feature can be disabled for testing purposes only.
It is not sensing that the lid is closed and therefore will not start.
The pause can occur because of the following.
Plug the washing machine back in and then within 30 seconds quickly open and close the lid six times.
