If you are experiencing issues with your GE washing machine timer and you don’t know what to do, you’ve come to the right place. This in-depth guide will give you easy-to-follow instructions on how to fix this issue. So, without further ado, let’s begin…
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How To Replace GE Washing Machine Timer — A Guide
To replace the timer in your GE top loader washing machine, here’s what you need to do…
Step 1. Avoid water leakage and electrocution by ensuring that your washing machine’s water and power supply is turned off before attempting any repairs.
Step 2. Take out the screws at the back of your washing machine’s control panel with a 1/4 inch nut driver.
Step 3. With the screws removed, slide the control panel sideways a bit and detach it from the top section of your washing machine.
Step 4. Pull the timer knob out slightly and reach into the space created with a pair of needle-nosed pliers and pull out the retaining clip holding behind the timer knob.
Step 5. Pull the timer knob and the knob skirt off the control panel.
Step 6. Turn the control panel over and disconnect the wire harness from the timer assembly.
Step 7. Use your 1/4 inch nut driver to take out the screw holding the timer assembly to the control panel.
Step 8. Lift the timer assembly slightly, turn it clockwise and then pull it off the control panel.
Step 9. Take your new timer assembly out of its packaging.
Step 10. Put the new timer in place on the control panel and turn it counter-clockwise until you hear it snap into position.
Step 11. Secure the new timer to the control panel by applying the 1/4 inch screw.
Step 12. Connect the wire harness to the new timer assembly.
Step 13. Fit the control panel back in place and apply the screws at the back of the washing machine to secure it.
Step 14. Install the timer knob skirt on the knob shaft.
Step 15. Slide the retaining clip onto the timer knob and push the timer knob back in place.
Step 16. Turn on your washing machine’s water supply and plug the power cord into your power outlet then make sure everything is working properly by running a wash cycle.
Why Does My GE Washing Machine Timer Stop Mid Cycle?
Here are the things that could cause your GE washing machine timer to stop in the middle of a cycle…
1. Blocked Drain Pump Filter (Only Front Loader Washing Machines)
To clean a clogged drain pump filter in your GE washing machine, here’s what you need to do…
Step 1. Avoid water leakage and electrocution by making sure to turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply before attempting any repairs.
Step 2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, pry out the little panel at the lower front section of your washing machine. Pull out the drain channel under the panel
Step 3. Place a container under the drain channel to catch any water that is stuck in the washing machine.
Step 4. To control the quantity of water being released, turn the knob inside the drain channel counterclockwise slowly and pull it out (this is the drain pump filter).
Step 5. Once you’ve drained all the water out of your washing machine, take the drain pump filter to a sink and clean out any debris or lint that may have gathered in it.
Step 6. As soon as you’ve cleaned the drain pump filter properly, put it back in place and secure it by turning clockwise.
Step 7. Flip the drain channel up and push the access panel back in place.
Step 8. Turn on your washing machine’s water and plug in the power cord then make sure everything is working properly by running a wash cycle.
2. Faulty Drain Pump
Here’s how to replace a damaged drain pump in your GE washing machine…
Replacing Front Loader GE Washing Machine Drain Pump
Do the following to replace a damaged drain pump assembly in your GE front loader washing machine…
Step 1. Always ensure that you turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply before attempting any repairs in order to avoid electrocution or water leakage.
Step 2. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the three screws holding the lower front panel of your washing machine.
Step 3. Pull the panel out of the washing machine.
Step 4. Place a rag or towel under the two hoses connected to the drain pump to catch any water that may leak out..
Step 5. Use a pair of pliers to press the clamps holding the two hoses to the drain pump assembly and slide them out of place.
Step 6. Detach the tub-to-pump hose and the outlet hose from the drain pump assembly.
Step 7. Reach under your washing machine and disconnect the two electrical connectors attached to the drain pump assembly.
Step 8. Remove the screws holding the drain pump assembly to the base of your washing machine with a Philips screwdriver.
Step 9. Lift the old drain pump assembly out of your washing machine and set it aside.
Step 10. Take your new drain pump assembly out of its packaging.
Step 11. Install the new drain pump assembly inside your washing machine and secure it by applying the two mounting screws on the base of the washer.
Step 12. Connect the two electrical connectors to their appropriate terminals on the new drain pump assembly.
Step 13. Connect the tub-to-pump and outlet hoses to their appropriate ports on the new drain pump assembly. Secure the hoses by sliding the retaining clamps in place.
Step 14. Put the lower front panel of your washing machine back on and apply three screws at the bottom to secure it.
Step 15. Turn on your washing machine’s water supply and plug in the power cord then make sure everything is working properly by running a wash cycle.
Replacing Top Loader GE Washing Machine Drain Pump
Here’s what you need to do to replace a damaged drain pump assembly in your GE top loader washing machine…
Step 1. Ensure that you turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply before attempting any repairs (this prevents electrocution or water leakage.
Step 2. Insert a putty knife under the main top panel of your washing machine to release the two clips holding the main front section of your washing machine.
Step 3. Detach the panel from the washing machine and set it aside.
Step 4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the drain pump.
Step 5. Use a pair of pliers to press the clamps on the tub-to-pump and outlet hose and slide the clamps out of place.
Step 6. Disconnect the two hoses from the drain pump assembly.
Step 7. Use your nut driver to take out the mounting nut holding the drain pump assembly to the base of your washing machine.
Step 8. Pull the drain pump assembly out of the washing machine’s cabinet and set it aside.
Step 9. Take your new drain pump assembly out of its packaging.
Step 10. Install the drain pump assembly in your washing machine and apply the mounting nuts to secure it to the base of the washer.
Step 11. Connect the tub-to-pump and outlet hoses to their appropriate port on the new drain pump assembly and secure them by sliding the retaining clamps in place.
Step 12. Connect the electrical connector to the new drain pump assembly.
Step 13. Snap the main front panel of your washing machine back in place.
Step 14. Turn on your washing machine’s water supply and plug in the power cord then make sure the appliance works properly by running a wash cycle.
Note: If you would like to learn how your washing machine’s drain pump works, click here.
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3. Failed Control Board
Do the following to replace a failed control board in your GE washing machine…
Replacing Top Loader GE Washing Machine Control Board
Here’s what you need to do to replace the control board in your GE top loader washing machine…
Step 1. Never attempt any repairs on your washing machine without turning off the water supply and unplugging the power cord first.
Step 2. Run some wire or string around all the knobs on the control panel assembly and pull them off.
Step 3. Take out the screws at the back of your washing machine holding the back of the control panel with a screwdriver.
Step 4. Slide the control panel assembly sideways and detach it from the main top.
Step 5. Disconnect all the electrical connectors from the control board.
Step 6. Take out the bracket and mounting screws holding the control board and switches.
Step 7. Pull the switches and control board out of the control panel assembly and set them aside.
Step 8. Take your new switch and control board assembly out of its packaging.
Step 9. Remove the jumper plug from the old control board and move it to the new one.
Step 10. Put the new control board and switch assembly in the control panel and secure with the bracket and mounting screws.
Step 11. Connect each electrical connector to its appropriate terminal on the new control board.
Step 12. Snap the control panel assembly back in place and apply the screws at the back of the washing machine to secure it.
Step 13. Push the control knobs back in place on the control panel.
Step 14. Plug your washing machine to its power outlet and turn on the water supply, then ensure everything works properly by running a wash cycle.
Replacing Front Loader GE Washing Machine Control Board
To replace the control board in your GE front loader washing machine, here’s what you’ll need to do…
Step 1. In order to avoid water leakage and electrical damage, make sure to turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply before attempting any repairs.
Step 2. Remove the screws at the back of your washing machine holding the control panel with a Philips screwdriver.
Step 3. Slide the top panel backwards a bit and pull off the trim at the front of the top panel.
Step 4. Lift the panel up and set it aside.
Step 5. Pull out the soap dispenser of your washer and press the little lever inside the dispenser drawer to free it from the washing machine. Set the soap drawer aside.
Step 6. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the screw next to the dispenser drawer housing on the control panel.
Step 7. Take out the four screws across the back of the console with a Philips screwdriver.
Step 8. Gently release the locking tabs at the top of the control panel.
Step 9. Reach behind the panel and release the tabs at the bottom of the panel.
Step 10. Disconnect each of the electrical connectors attached to the control board (make sure to take note of where each electrical connector goes).
Step 11. Pull the control panel assembly off the washing machine.
Step 12. Set the control panel assembly on the ground and use a Philips screwdriver to take out the screws holding the control board.
Step 13. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to release the three locking tabs securing the control board.
Step 14. Pull the control board off the control panel assembly and set it aside.
Step 15. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to release the buttons from the control board.
Step 16. Take your new control board assembly out of its packaging.
Step 17. Snap all the buttons in place on the new control board.
Step 18. Put the new control board in place on the control panel assembly and secure it by applying the screws with your Philips screwdriver.
Step 19. Plug each electrical connector to its appropriate terminal on the new control board.
Step 20. Snap the control panel back in place and apply the screw beside the detergent drawer housing to secure it.
Step 21. Push the detergent drawer back in place.
Step 22. Use your screwdriver to apply the screws at the back of the control panel.
Step 23. Put the top panel on top of your washing machine and snap the trim piece back in place.
Step 24. Push the top panel forward in place and apply the screws on the panel to secure it.
Step 25. Turn on your washing machine’s water supply and plug in the power cord, then ensure that everything works properly by trying to run a wash cycle.
