If you own a GE front load washer, you know that these devices occasionally fail. Several causes of glitches and malfunctions, includes power failure, factory defects, and stopping the washer before the cycle completes. When these issues arise, you can reset the front load GE washer to restore normal operations.
Is There A Reset Button On Front Load GE Washer?
There is no reset button on a front load GE washer.
Manufacturers don’t include reset buttons in their household appliances. The reasons will vary.
In some cases, they don’t have room for a reset mechanism of that nature. In others, a reset button would interfere with the functions of the product. Some brands don’t see the point in incurring the expenses associated with adding a reset button when their washers already include convenient reset procedures.
Regardless of the reason, don’t bother looking for a reset button on your GE front load washer and dryer. You won’t find one. If you’re not convinced, check the manual. It won’t mention a reset button.
How To Reset GE Front Load Washer?
- You can reset the front load GE washer by pressing the power button. This will switch the device off. But that isn’t enough. You must disconnect the appliance completely.
- This means pulling the plug out of the outlet. If the front load washer is hardwired, flip the breaker switch to the off position.
- Give it a minute or two before plugging the appliance back in and holding ‘Start/Pause.’ This will start the machine.
But what if that doesn’t work?
Shut the washer off, wait 60 seconds and reconnect it to the outlet. Start the machine before lifting and lowering the lid six times. Do this quickly. But make sure you open the lid fully. And once you close it, make sure the lid is secure.
Read How To Reset GE Stackable Washer Dryer?
When Do I Need To Reset GE Washer Front Load?
GE Front Load Washer Not Spinning
The load is the problem. You either have too many clothes or too few. You should also look for signs of a load imbalance. Don’t be surprised if the machine becomes noisy.
Other notable problems include a faulty lid switch, a broken or worn-out drive belt, defective motor coupling, and a glitchy motor control board. Troubleshooting these factors requires quite a bit of technical knowledge and experience.
Laypeople cannot disassemble their washers to inspect the drive belt or motor coupling.
GE Front Load Washer Not Draining
The drain hose has an issue. It is either broken or blocked. The washer will drain slowly or not at all, depending on the severity of the problem. You can confirm your theory by finding the hose and disconnecting it.
Remove any kinks and blockages you find. Blockages are common because clothes produce lint, and lint can accumulate over time. Additionally, people leave objects in the pockets of their clothes. Those objects form obstructions. Obstructions can damage drain hoses permanently.
GE Front Load Washer Not Dispensing Fabric Softener
Like the drain pipe, the fabric softener cup is susceptible to clogging. I want you to identify and eliminate the residue in the dispenser cup. Use a toothbrush.
Sometimes water pressure is also a problem.
The dispenser wouldn’t work because the water pressure is too low. Try increasing the pressure, especially if you’ve cleaned the dispenser, but the problem has persisted.
GE Front Load Washer Not Turning On
Your first consideration should be the power source. Check the power cord and outlet.
Inspect the breakers. If they tripped, reset them. Look at the fuses. The washer won’t work if the thermal fuse blows. Maybe the door latch is defective, or the control board has stopped working.
The board controls every aspect of the GE front load washer’s operations. The appliance cannot run when the board has stopped working.
GE Front Load Washer Keeps Shutting Off
You have a load imbalance. Do you hear banging noises? You overloaded the device. You can try to rearrange the load to eliminate the balance issues, especially if the load hasn’t exceeded the machine’s capacity.
Although, one of the most common causes of this problem is a defective door lock latch. You can start by adjusting the load. But if this issue persists, check the door latch sensor.
This assumes that you closed the door.
Don’t be so quick to pull the door latch apart. Make sure the door is securely shut before taking drastic steps.
GE Front Load Washer Keeps Pausing Itself
A pause is not always a bad thing. Some appliances will pause a cycle to perform automatic tests. But if the manual doesn’t say anything about automated tests during a cycle, check the door.
Make sure you closed it properly. You can also inspect the door latch and switch assembly. Where possible, hire a contractor to troubleshoot the device. They can look for a faulty water valve and water level control.
GE Front Load Washer Keeps Adding Time
People expect glitchy washers to shut off unexpectedly. They don’t expect these devices to add time. But this issue is more common than you think, and it has several sources.
If you have too many suds, the machine may add additional rinses to eliminate them. This happens when you use too much detergent. A similar issue can occur because the load is uneven.
The machine will refill the drum with water, again and again, to wash the clothes to your satisfaction. Uneven loads have simple solutions. The same is not true for a damaged water level switch hose, suspension rods, and vibration sensor.
GE Front Load Washer Keeps Rebalancing
The defective motors and load capacitors are the most probable cause. However, you don’t lose anything by rearranging the load.
For all you know, the load is truly unbalanced. Try adjusting the distribution of the clothes. It may fix the issue.
GE Front Load Washer Keeps Locking and Unlocking
Inspect the lid lock. Something is either broken or worn out. Can you see the plastic pieces? They usually secure the latch. Have they broken off? What about the door sensors?
If you don’t know what the door sensor looks like or even what it does, consult an expert. Interestingly enough, you can fix some glitchy sensors by resetting the front load washer. If the reset fails, check the internal wiring. Look for loose connections.
GE Front Load Washer Keeps Beeping
Beeping sounds are designed to alert you when things go wrong. For instance, the washer may beep because it doesn’t have enough water. The same symptoms can manifest because the control board has a fault or the load is unbalanced.
Some appliances accompany each error code with a beeping sound to let the consumer know that an error has occurred. In other words, the sound doesn’t signify a particular issue.
It works in tandem with error codes and warnings to alert you when things go wrong.
GE Front Load Washer Error Codes
E2 Meaning
E2 appears when the lid lock switch has a problem. But that doesn’t mean the locking mechanism is defective. More than likely, you forgot to close the lid, or you did not lock the lid firmly.
If the lid is closed securely, but the e2 error code persists, call a technician. The locking mechanism is defective.
E23 Meaning
You have a leak somewhere. Check the water valve and water level control for malfunctions.
Water damage is a serious problem that can wreak havoc on appliances and their surroundings.
E22 Meaning
If the washer is taking too long to fill with water, the appliance will pause and flash this error code. You get this warning when it takes eight or more minutes for the water to fill.
The warning gives you a chance to check the water valves for faults and obstructions and filters for clogging.
E31 Meaning
The washer is draining slower than expected. The appliance will flash this code when it notices the delays. Take the opportunity to inspect the hose for obstructions and the water pump for faults.
E39 Meaning
You have a problem with the dispenser. Some people blame clogging when the issue lies with the dispenser motor. The control board can attract a similar error code because it cannot communicate with the switch.
Another notable culprit is the dispenser motor assembly. You need a technician to troubleshoot this issue thoroughly.
E42 Meaning
The motor has a problem. Perform a reset by depriving the motor of power for 30 seconds. If this solution doesn’t work, inspect the lock assembly. You can also see the E42 error code when the door refuses to open even though the cycle is finished.
Naturally, you cannot forget to troubleshoot the control board. It affects every aspect of the GE front load washer’s operations.
E46 Meaning
E46 is similar to E42. You have a problem with the motor, lid switch, or control board. The motor is the most probable culprit. Although, you should also check the belt, transmission, and bearings.
E54 Meaning
You have a faulty control board. The control unit doesn’t know that the motor is turning. You must check everything from the inverter to the wiring and lock assembly.
Does Resetting Fix All These Issues? GE Front Load Washer Troubleshooting Tips
You can’t solve all your washer’s problems by resetting the appliance. Some issues require additional troubleshooting. You have to look at the following:
- The lid is more important than people realize because the washer cannot work unless the lid is securely shut. It won’t even start. Therefore, you should always inspect the lid lock assembly when the washer malfunctions
- Check the drain hose for kinks, breaks, and obstructions
- Clean the filters. Clogged filters can interfere with the washer’s operations.
- Look for broken or worn-out belts in situations where the washer has refused to spin.
- Don’t ignore the motor coupling. A defective motor coupling can prevent spinning.
- The control board controls everything. It can compromise the washer’s work when it malfunctions. If you can’t fix the control board by resetting the appliance, open the washer and test the control board. You should replace faulty control boards.
If the error code still appears, check this video to solve the problem.
