I NEED APPLIANCE HELP!!!

[Magneto]

Tonight I accidentally slammed the lid to my GE washing machine. Now all I get is the screen flashing "LID" and it won't proceed to the wash cycle. I don't see anything broken or out of place, but it refuses to do anything. Anyone got any suggestions?

 

[schmart]

This site says unplug machine for 60 seconds, plug it in and open and close lid 6x in 30 seconds.

How do I reset the lid lock on my GE washer? | EveryThingWhat.com

Top Load Washer - Lid Lock Feature Make sure the washer is paused (press Start/Pause). During spin, 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.

everythingwhat.com

If that doesn't work probably either dislodged the switch or broke a plastic tab.
Rick

 

[BigRed]

Tonight I accidentally slammed the lid to my GE washing machine. Now all I get is the screen flashing "LID" and it won't proceed to the wash cycle. I don't see anything broken or out of place, but it refuses to do anything. Anyone got any suggestions?

I have nothing to offer other than I am SO GLAD I have kept the old stuff without the "computer chip ****" running.

Many have been the times when a guy would tell me it would be "cheaper and easier" to replace what could fixed with a "new and improved", but the old analog keeps on running like a top!

Hell, my old stove and oven from the mid 50s still runs more evenly and consistently than most I know!