How do I reset my laundry machine?

If your top load washing machine is stuck on one continuous cycle and won't move forward or backward to the next wash cycle, most likely the timer is faulty and needs a replacement.Your washing machine has a timer that controls the wash, spin, and rinse cycles.

Is there a reset button on the washer?Plug the washer into the electrical outlet.Lift and lower the lid six times within 12 seconds.30 seconds is all it takes to start lifting and lowering the lid.

If the washer vibrates during spinning and redistributes the load, open the lid.The appliance's feet should be adjusted if it continues to rock or vibrate.If you hear clicking noises coming from the machine, you should look for a coin, bobby pin or metallic object not removed from a clothing pocket.

The washer can't spin when the lid is open.The washer will not spin if the lid switch assembly fails.To find out if the lid switch assembly is faulty, use a multimeter.The lid switch should be replaced if it doesn't have continuity.

There are a lot of reasons why a top load washer won't spin.During a cycle, larger loads tend to settle on one side of the washer drum.Run the spin cycle on your washer again if you want to redistribute the load or remove a few articles of clothing.

A faulty lid switch, broken belt, or a problem with the motor are the most likely culprits if your washer doesn't fill with water.The washing machine's spin cycle needs to be checked.The belt is not broken if this works.The belt may be loose if the spin cycle doesn't work.

The washer may stop mid cycle if the door is not latched shut.The washer can't spin when the lid is open.The washer may stop mid-cycle if the lid switch assembly fails.

F5 E1.The switch has a fault.Check and repair.If Start is pressed with the lid open, this code is displayed.

If the drain control is broken, the washing water won't be able to escape and the machine will stall trying to start the rinse cycle.If you have to replace your drain control components, you may be able to clean and adjust them.

The GE washer will need to be reset if it's stuck on its spin cycle.Simply turning off the washer will leave it filled with water, because the appliance is full of water during this cycle.Lift the lid six times in 12 seconds after plugging the washer back in.