Ge Washer Lid Lock Flashing

If the wire harness is okay replace the lid switch.

Ge washer lid lock flashing.

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. 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. However some washing machines come with a lid lock.

When 4 cycles are completed without the lid switch opening the inverter control assumes that the lid switch is defective. 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. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. Wifi icon on some models will display when washer is connected via wifi.

It s possible the drain hose extends more than 4 5 114 mm into the standpipe. The lid lock light is flashing on my top load washer. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. I do not lid lock light flashing blinking on top load washing machine how to clear read more.

The inverter control expects to see the lid switch open after every cycle. See the control lock description. 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. Door lock motor and switch assembly.

If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Plug the washing machine back in and then within 30 seconds quickly open and close the lid six times. Lid lock the lid is locked. Press the start pause button to restart wash cycle.

You ll need to do this within a 12 second period. Ge washer door or lid won t lock. If washer is paused for longer than 30 seconds during a wash cycle the washer will automatically shut off and the wash cycle will need to be restarted. Pause symbol will display when washer is paused between cycles.

I have an older kenmore top loading washing machine. Unplug the washer and repair or replace the lid switch wire harness.