Is your GE washing machine flashing and you don’t know what to do? If so, you’ve come to the right place; this detailed guide will cover the causes of this issue and how to fix it. So, without further ado, let’s begin….
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GE Washing Machine Flashing Door Light — How To Fix
If the door light of your GE washing machine is flashing, it indicates that the door isn’t properly locked. Make sure to firmly close the washing machine’s door before starting the cycle. If the issue still persists, you’ll need to replace the door lock. Here’s how to do this…
Replacing The Door Lock Of A GE Front Loader Washing Machine
To replace a defective door lock in your GE front loader washing machine, do the following…
Step 1. Always ensure to turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply before attempting any repairs in order to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Open the door of your washing machine.
Step 3. Wedge a flat-blade screwdriver under the retaining wire around the door boot seal and work your way around until the entire wire comes off.
Step 4. Push the door boot seal aside away from the door lock.
Step 5. Use a Philips screwdriver to take out the three screws holding the door lock to the washing machine.
Step 6. Reach inside the washer and detach the two electrical connectors attached to the door lock assembly.
Step 7. Pull the door lock assembly out of your washing machine.
Step 8. Get your new door lock assembly out of its pack.
Step 9. Connect the two electrical connectors to the new door lock assembly and install the new lock in the washing machine.
Step 10. To secure the new door lock assembly to your washing machine, apply the three Philips screws.
Step 11. Fit the door boot seal back around the door opening.
Step 12. Fit the retaining band back around the door opening (you’ll probably need a flat-blade screwdriver to do this).
Step 13. Close the door of your washing machine.
Step 14. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 15. To ensure that everything is in proper working order, run a wash cycle
Replacing The Door Switch Of A GE Top Loader Washing Machine
Do the following to replace the door lock in your GE top loader washing machine…
Step 1. Before attempting any repairs, ensure that you turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply in order to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Use a screwdriver to take out the screws at the back of your washing machine holding the control panel to the main top.
Step 3. Slide the control panel sideways and detach it from the main top.
Step 4. Disconnect the wires from the control board and set the board aside.
Step 5. Insert a putty knife under the main top panel of your washing machine to release the two clips holding the main front section.
Step 6. Detach the front panel from your washing machine and set it aside.
Step 7. Use your screwdriver to take out the two screws holding the top panel at the front section of your washing machine.
Step 8. Pull the top panel forward a bit and lift it up slightly.
Step 9. Reach under the top panel with a pair of pliers and release the lid switch wire retainer from the cabinet.
Step 10. Open the lid of your washing machine.
Step 11. Reach under the top panel and press the tab on the lid switch to release it.
Step 12. Push the lid switch through the opening on the top panel.
Step 13. Turn the switch sideways and push it back through the opening.
Step 14. Take the front panel off the washing machine and set it aside.
Step 15. Cut the lid switch wires as close to the lid switch as possible and set the old lid switch aside.
Step 16. Get your new lid switch out of its pack.
Step 17. Trim the wires of the new lid switch to an appropriate length and trim off about 1/4 inch of insulation from the old lid and new lid switch wires.
Step 18. Splice each wire to its corresponding counter-part and secure with wire nuts.
Step 19. Put the wire retainer back in the frame.
Step 20. Push the new lid switch through the hole in the main top panel and snap it in place.
Step 21. Push the main top panel back in place and apply the screws at the front to secure.
Step 22. Snap the main front panel of your washing machine back on.
Step 23. Connect the wires back to the control board and position the board on the main top. Apply the screws at the back to secure.
Step 24. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 25. Run a wash cycle to ensure that everything is working properly
GE Washing Machine Fill Light Blinking — How To Fix
If the fill light of your GE washing machine is blinking, it indicates that the washing machine isn’t filling with water. Here are possible causes of this issue…
1.Blocked Water Inlet Filter
To clean a blocked water inlet filter in your GE washing machine, do the following…
Step 1. Make sure to turn off your washing machine’s water and power before attempting any repairs in order to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Go to the back of the washing machine and detach the water inlet hoses.
Step 3. You will find little mesh filters inside the water inlet ports at the back of your washing machine. Pull the filters out with a pair of pliers.
Step 4. Take the mesh filters to a sink and scrub out any dirt and debris that may have accumulated in it.
Step 5. Once the filters are clean, put them back in place inside the water inlet ports at the back of your washing machine.
Step 6. Connect the water inlet hoses back to your washing machine.
Step 7. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 8.To make sure everything works properly, run a wash cycle.
2.Damaged Water Inlet Valve
If the issue wasn’t fixed after cleaning the water inlet filters, you’ll need to replace the water inlet valve. Here’s how to do this…
Replacing A Defective GE Top Loader Washing Machine Water Inlet Valve
Do the following to replace the water inlet valve on your GE top loader washing machine…
Step 1. Before attempting any repairs, make sure to turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply in order to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Go to the back of your washing machine and disconnect the water inlet hoses (keep a rag nearby in case of water spillage).
Step 3. Use your screwdriver to remove the screws at the back of the washing machine holding the control panel.
Step 4. Slide the control panel sideways and detach it from your washing machine.
Step 5. The water inlet valve will be mounted on the control panel bracket. Disconnect each of the solenoid wires from the water inlet valve.
Step 6. Use a pair of pliers to press the clamp on the hose connected to the water inlet valve and slide the hose out of place.
Step 7. Use your screwdriver to take out the mounting screws holding the water inlet valve assembly to your washing machine.
Step 8. Pull the water inlet valve assembly out of your washing machine.
Step 9. Get your new water inlet valve assembly out of its pack.
Step 10. Install the new water inlet valve assembly in your washing machine and apply the three mounting screws to secure it.
Step 11. Connect the hose to the new water inlet valve and secure it by sliding the retaining clamp in place.
Step 12. Connect the each solenoid wire to its appropriate terminal on the new water inlet valve.
Step 13. Put the control panel back on and secure it by applying the screws at the back.
Step 14. Connect the water inlet hoses to the ports at the back of your washing machine.
Step 15. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 16. To ensure that everything works properly, run a wash cycle.
Note: Click here to learn how your washing machine’s water inlet valve works.
Replacing A Defective GE Front Loader Washing Machine Water Inlet Valve
Here’s how to replace a defective water inlet valve in your your GE front loader washing machine…
Step 1. Avoid water leakage and electrocution by turning off your washing machine’s water and power supply before attempting any repairs.
Step 2. Go to the back of your washing machine and disconnect the water inlet hoses (be prepared for some water to leak out).
Step 3. Take out the screws at the back of the washing machine holding the top panel with a Philips screwdriver.
Step 4. Slide the top panel back a few inches and lift it off your washing machine.
Step 5. Disconnect the solenoid wires connected to the water inlet valve inside the washing machine’s cabinet (ensure that you take note of the positioning of each wire).
Step 6. Use a pair of pliers to press the clamp holding the hose to the water inlet valve and slide the hose out of place.
Step 7. Disconnect the hose from the water inlet valve assembly.
Step 8. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the two mounting screws at the back of your washing machine holding the water inlet valve.
Step 9. Pull the water inlet valve assembly out of the washing machine.
Step 10. Get your new water inlet valve assembly out of its pack.
Step 11. Install the new water inlet valve in your washing machine and secure it by applying the two Philips screws at the back of the washing machine.
Step 12. Connect the hose to the new water inlet valve assembly and slide the retaining clamp in place to secure it.
Step 13. Connect each solenoid wire to its appropriate terminal on the new water inlet valve assembly.
Step 14. Connect the water inlet hoses to their appropriate ports on the new water inlet valve assembly (make sure that the connection is properly tightened in order to avoid water leakage).
Step 15. Slide the top panel of your washing machine back on and apply the Philips screws at the back to secure it.
Step 16. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 17. To ensure that everything is working properly, try running a wash cycle.
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GE Washing Machine Flashing Spin Light — Solved
If the spin light on your GE washing machine is flashing, it indicates that something is preventing the washing machine from spinning. Here are the possible causes of this issue…
1.Washing Machine’s Load Is Unbalanced
Do the following to fix an unbalanced load in your GE washing machine…
Step 1. Turn off your washing machine’s power supply.
Step 2. Open the door of your washing machine and inspect the quantity of clothes in the drum. Ensure that the drum has not been filled past 3/4. If the drum is overloaded, your washing machine won’t be able to spin properly.
Step 3. Ensure that your washing machine sits on a firm, even surface. If your washing machine is tilted at an angle, the weight of the clothes won’t be spread evenly.
Step 4. Turn on your washing machine’s power supply and try running the spin cycle again to see if the issue has been resolved.
2.Defective Tub Bearings
To replace a worn tub bearing in your GE washing machine, do the following…
Step 1. Before attempting any repairs, make sure to turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply in order to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Disconnect the water inlet hoses from the back of your washing machine.
Step 3. Use a screwdriver to take out the screws at the back of the control panel.
Step 4. Slide the control panel sideways a bit to detach it from the main top of the washer.
Step 5. Disconnect the wires from the control panel and set it aside.
Step 6. Insert a putty knife under the main top panel of your washing machine to release the clips holding the front section of your washing machine.
Step 7. Pull the front panel off your washing machine and set it aside.
Step 8. Use your screwdriver to take out the two screws at the front of your washing machine holding the main top panel.
Step 9. Slide the panel forward a bit and lift it up slightly.
Step 10. Reach under the top panel and use a pair of pliers to release the lid switch wire retainer from the cabinet.
Step 11. Open the lid of your washing machine.
Step 12. Reach under the tab and squeeze the tab on the lid switch to release it.
Step 13. Push the lid switch through the opening at the top. Turn the lid switch sideways and push it back through the opening.
Step 14. Pull the main top panel off the washing machine completely.
Step 15. Use your screwdriver to take out the screws on the control panel bracket, trim, and rear panel.
Step 16. Use a pair of pliers to release the air pressure tube from the water pressure switch.
Step 17. Set the control panel bracket aside.
Step 18. Use your screwdriver to take out the screws holding the shock dampening straps to the tub cover and pull the straps off.
Step 19. Release the tabs at the bottom of the tub cover and pull the cover off the tub.
Step 20. Pull up the dispenser cap and rotate the cup counter-clockwise to take it out of the washer’s tub.
Step 22. Take out the agitator bolt using a 7/16 inch socket wrench (turn clockwise to take it out).
Step 23. Pull the agitator out of the washing machine.
Step 24. Pull the drive block and washer off the agitator shaft.
Step 25. Take out the tub nut using a 1-11/16 inch tub nut wrench (turn clockwise).
Step 26. Lift the inner tub off the drive shaft and set it aside.
Step 27. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, pry the split ring off the drive shaft and lift the washer nut out.
Step 28. Disconnect the mode shifter and motor wires from the drive motor (make sure to take note of the positioning of each wire).
Step 29. Use a screwdriver to take out the drive motor grounding wire.
Step 30. Use a pair of pliers to release the wires from the drive motor mounting bracket.
Step 31. Untwist the wires from the suspension rod.
Step 32. Use your screwdriver to release the screw holding the drain hose to the tub of your washing machine.
Step 33. Pull the hose off the tub (expect some water to leak out).
Step 34. Use a pair of pliers to disconnect the air pressure tube from the side of the tub and detach it from the retainer.
Step 35. Lift the tub up slightly and release the four suspension rods from the base frame.
Step 36. Tilt the tub and motor assembly forward a bit and pull it out of the cabinet.
Step 37. Lay the tub on the ground and turn it upside down.
Step 38. Release the drive belt from the bottom of the tub.
Step 39. Take out the nut holding the drive pulley with a 3/4 socket wrench.
Step 40. Lift the pulley off and take out the hex bolts underneath.
Step 41. Use your socket wrench to take out the bolts holding the base frame to the outer tub.
Step 42. Cut the zip-tie holding the overflow tube to the base frame.
Step 43. Lift the base frame assembly off the outer tub.
Step 44. Pull the mode shifter and shaft assembly out of the tub.
Step 45. Pull the nylon washer off and use a screwdriver to take out the screw holding the tub bearing in place.
Step 46. Pry the bearing out of the tub.
Step 47. Get your new tub bearing out of its pack.
Step 48. Push the new tub bearing into the opening at the bottom of the tub.
Step 49. Apply the screw to secure the new tub bearing to the outer tub.
Step 50. Put the nylon washer on the new tub bearing.
Step 51. Insert the shaft and mode shifter assembly through the opening at the bottom of the tub.
Step 52. Align the base frame with the outer tub and mode shifter.
Step 53. Use your socket wrench to reapply the base frame bolts.
Step 54. Use a zip-tie to secure the overflow tube to the base frame.
Step 55. Secure the mode shifter by applying the hex bolts.
Step 56. Put the drive pulley back on and reapply the nut with a socket wrench to secure it.
Step 57. Loop the drive belt back around the motor shaft and drive pulley.
Step 58. Put the tub and motor assembly back inside the cabinet (ensure that the motor is facing forward.
Step 59. Lift the outer tub up a bit and snap the four suspension rods back in place on the base frame.
Step 60. Reconnect the air pressure tube to the side of the tub and secure the tube to the suspension rod with the retaining wire.
Step 61. Connect the drain hose back to the bottom of the tub and reapply the screw to secure it.
Step 62. Wind the motor wires around the suspension rod and snap all the retainers in place.
Step 63. Reapply the screw to secure the grounding wire.
Step 64. Connect the mode shifter and motor wires back to the drive motor.
Step 65. Put the washer nut and split ring back on the drive shaft.
Step 66. Put the inner tub back in place by aligning it on the drive shaft.
Step 67. Put the tub nut back in place and thread it counter-clockwise to secure it.
Step 68. Put the washer and drive block back in place on the agitator shaft.
Step 69. Put the agitator back in place and apply the bolt to secure it.
Step 70. Put the soap dispenser cup back in place and secure it by turning clockwise.
Step 71. Snap the tub cover back in place.
Step 72. Connect the shock dampening straps back to the tub cover and secure them by applying the screws.
Step 73. Put the control panel bracket back in place and apply the screws to secure it.
Step 74. Reconnect the air pressure tube to the water pressure switch.
Step 75. Put the control panel trim and rear panel back in place. Apply the screws to secure.
Step 76. Insert the lid switch through the hole in the main top panel and snap the switch in place.
Step 77. Snap the wire retainer into the frame.
Step 78. Push the main top panel back in position and apply the screws at the front to secure it.
Step 79. Snap the main front panel of your washing machine back in place.
Step 80. Reconnect the electrical connectors to the control board and push the board back in place. Apply the screws at the back to secure.
Step 81. Reattach the water inlet hoses back to the water inlet ports at the back of your washing machine.
Step 82. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply and run a wash cycle to ensure that everything is working properly.
Note: Please keep in mind that the procedure above only for GE top loader washing machines.