To Lock or Unlock the Washer or Combo Controls On a Top Load Washer, depending on the model, to Lock or Unlock the washer controls, you press and hold either the Warm Rinse and Auto Soak buttons for 3 seconds or the Rinse and Spin buttons for 3 seconds.
You should just need to press and hold the control lock button in the bottom right corner of your control panel for 5 seconds to remove the control lock. If that won't work, unplug the washer for 5 minutes and try again.
Washer Control Reset
To reset the electronic controls on your washer, shut off the circuit breaker or fuse to the washer or unplug the washer for 2 minutes. For models that have a timer control knob, turn the knob around and back to any position other than final spin for the interrupted cycle. Then, restore power.
Make sure the Washer is paused (press the Start/Pause button). During the spin cycle, this can take up to 3 minutes for the basket to stop spinning and allow you to open the lid. Unplug the Washer for a minute to reset the appliance.
If the plug is difficult to reach, or is hard-wired to the power supply, shut it off at the breaker. 2. Wait for a minute: Wait for 1-5 minutes before plugging the washer back in to reset the internal systems. This allows any residual power to clear and can help reset the door lock mechanism.
To reset the washer's control panel:
If your washer is plugged into an outlet, simply unplug the unit for one minute and then plug the unit back in. If the washer is hard-wired to the power supply, turn the breaker off at the home electrical panel that powers the washer for one minute and then turn the breaker back on.
Washing machines should operate in a predictable manner. If your machine starts acting erratically, like stopping mid-cycle, skipping cycles, or not completing a cycle, the control board might be malfunctioning.
Go to Start / Settings / Control Panel / Accessibility Options /Keyboard Options. b. Turn off CTRL lock if it's on.
To manually unlock the door first unplug the washer from the wall outlet and then remove the lower access panel. With the lower access panel removed, and the washer unplugged, reach up to the bottom of the door lock and feel for a round release ring and pull it down. The door should unlock.
Turn off the machine for 5-10 minutes and try opening it again: This method works in most cases when the door lock is stuck. Turning off the machine for a few minutes gives it time to reset and release the door lock. After a few minutes, try opening the door again.
Unlike some appliances, GE washers do not have a dedicated reset button. To reset your washer, disconnect the power by unplugging it or turning off the circuit breaker, then restore power after a few minutes. Before resorting to this manual reset, try pressing the cancel or pause button.
If you want to try resolving issues with your washing machine, such as power surges or error codes, it's possible you might need to perform a quick reset. One way you can reset a washer is by unplugging the unit for at least one minute, then plugging it back in and restarting the appliance.
Initially, unplug the machine and wait 5 minutes before plug back in. Then power on the machine, and press the start button. Reboot the washer by using the open/close lid reset. Just open and close the lid 6 times in 12 seconds after you press the start button.
The most common reasons your GE washer buttons are not working are a broken control panel, a malfunctioning PCB, or a defective user interface control.
Turn the machine off at the powerpoint, wait for one minute, and then turn it back on. If you see no change, you can try a Master Reset. This will reset all of the onboard componentry and is often successfully used by appliance technicians. Open and close the door of the washing machine 6 times within 12 seconds.
Sometimes, when using the machine, people accidentally hit the control lock or delay start button. Try opening and closing the washing machine door, and then try another cycle. If that doesn't work, you may want to completely restart and reset the wash cycle.