Ge Washer Lid Lock Flashing

You ll need to do this within a 12 second period.

Ge washer lid lock flashing.

The inverter control expects to see the lid switch open after every cycle. Raise the lid at least 2 inches and make sure it closes each time. It s possible the drain hose extends more than 4 5 114 mm into the standpipe. To reset washing machines that use the ge hydrowave system start by unplugging the washer for one minute.

See the control lock description. A simple bypass for the first type of lid switch is to simply jam a piece of wood into the switch causing it to activate the solenoid. Lock icon the washer is locked will blink once if you press any button or turn the cycle knob. I do not lid lock light flashing blinking on top load washing machine how to clear read more.

Lid lock the lid is locked. Pause symbol will display when washer is paused between cycles. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Press the start pause button to restart wash cycle.

However some washing machines come with a lid lock. Wifi icon on some models will display when washer is connected via wifi. Plug the washing machine back in and then within 30 seconds quickly open and close the lid six times. Unplug the washer and repair or replace the lid switch wire harness.

When 4 cycles are completed without the lid switch opening the inverter control assumes that the lid switch is defective. This switch performs the same function but the lid must be locked in place for the machine to wash. Ge washer door or lid won t lock. I did some google searching and found that there could be a few different issues that are causing the lid lock light to flash or blink on the control panel of my washer.

Door lock motor and switch assembly. If f8 e1 or lf too long to fill appears in the display the washer is taking too long to fill or the washer is filling and draining. If start button is not pressed after closing the lid the washer will not start on its own and will shut off after a short delay. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

If the wire harness is okay replace the lid switch. The lid lock light is flashing on my top load washer.