Door Lock Or Interlock
The door lock (also called an interlock) is a security device employed on GE front load washing machines and some GE top load washers. It prevents the door or lid from being opened while the machine is in operation. It has an opening for the door as well as the door lock mechanism, which is located in the rear of the main top or door shroud/front panel. The lock mechanism is comprised of switches, and typically an unlock/lock or a solenoid of the wax motor. When the cycle starts, the washer control will turn on the solenoid or wax motor of the lock to keep the door or lid from being opened. After the cycle it will trigger the solenoid for unlocking doors or will deactivate the door lock wax motor. The deactivation or activation of the motor solenoid usually takes around one minute. The lock mechanism could be the reason for the issue if your lid or door doesn’t open when the cycle is over. GE washers come with a manual release that unlocks the mechanism and allows users to lift the lid or open the door. It is usually possible to locate the release on the bottom of the door lock or, on certain models, inside the soap dispenser’s housing.
- Remove the GE washer’s power source before you begin.
- Make sure you clean your door lock. It’s located beneath the lid or in the frame of your washing machine.
- If the problem persists If the issue persists, you may remove the door lock from your GE washer to examine the lock for damage, cracks, or wear. Most likely, you’ll need remove all or a part of the cabinet for the washer for the switch to be removed.
- You’ll need to replace the switch if it exhibits any of these symptoms.
Door Strike & Catch & Hook
The door strike, commonly known as the catch or hook is a safety mechanism installed on front loading GE washing machines or utilized to trigger the lid switch on a top load washer. The door hook on GE front-load washers can be used to engage and lock the mechanism. If the door hook is damaged, it might not properly activate the door lock assembly, or it may not disengage easily from the lock mechanism until the conclusion of the cycle. The door strike also known as a hook, usually consists from a tough plastic. It can be damaged by normal use and abuse or if someone attempts to unlock the door while the lock is engaged. This is how to inspect the door strike of the GE washing machine:
- It’s a simple inspection that does not require tools or removal.
- Locate your door strike. It’s located inside the door frame of your GE washing machine.
- Inspect the strike for indications of wear or damage. Also, look over the strike for indications of wear, cracks or damage.
- If you encounter any issues during the above checks You will require a GE replacement door strike.
Lid Hinge & Pin
Two hinges connect the lid to top-load GE washers. The hinges may be constructed out of either plastic or metal and will eventually wear down because of regular use. The hinges could be to be blamed if you are having difficulty opening the lid. What to look for in the hinge on the lid and the pin on GE washing machine:
- Because you’ll be exposing electrical components as part of this examination, make sure that you unplug your GE washer prior to beginning.
- Start by lifting the lid and then inspecting the hinges and pins to see if there are indications of wear, cracks, damage, or any dirt that could be blocking the hinges.
- To inspect the hinges and pins on every side take off or lift the cover that covers the main one.
- If there are any issues when performing the tests above it is time to get the GE replacement hinges for the lid..