The lid must be raised a minimum of 2 ensure the magnetic connection on the lid is interrupted.
Ge washer lid lock reset.
To reset washing machines that use the ge hydrowave system start by unplugging the washer for one minute.
If the washer was stopped before the cycle was complete.
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.
2 plug the washer back in and lift and lower the lid 6 times within a 12 second period.
The majority of washing machine lid lock switches are powered by 3 or 4 wires each of which performs a different function.
You have 30 seconds to start lifting and lowering the lid.
You cannot set the washer to lock for the entire cycle.
Most washing machine models come with a thin booklet attached to the back or bottom interior.
Raise the lid at least 2 inches and make sure it closes each time.
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.
The stop pause button was pressed to temporarily stop the cycle and was not reset.
The pause can occur because of the following.
You ll need to do this within a 12 second period.
Like many washing machines ge made washing machines have a safety feature that prevents the washer from running with the lid open.
Hopefully these will be color coded.
This is done to reduce the risk of water spillage damage to the components or injury to the user.
Plug the washing machine back in and then within 30 seconds quickly open and close the lid six times.
It is not sensing that the lid is closed and therefore will not start.
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.
A power failure or if it was put in the test mode at the factory.
How do i reset my ge washing machine.
Top load washer lid lock feature.
When attempting this make sure power is off to the washer and use extreme caution.
This feature can be disabled for testing purposes only.
This can reset the washer and clear the flashing lid lock light.
If there is a pause in the washer cycle the controls will lock up.
I have a ge top load washer model gtw680bsj5ws.
If not the tech sheet will map out the arrangement of the wires on the control board.
