GE Appliances GTW465ASNWW how to clean the water inlet screens
When the washer fills slowly, or the Fill light flashes twice although both faucets are on.
You need
- Small brush or toothpick
Steps
- Turn off both water faucets.
- Unscrew the fill hoses from the upper back of the washer and from the faucets.
- Clean the screens in the hose ends (if fitted) and the screens in the washer's inlets with a brush or toothpick.
- Reconnect the hoses, hot to H and cold to C.
- Turn the water back on and check the connections for leaks.
Source: Troubleshooting Tips: Low water flow Source: Troubleshooting Tips: Low water flow, p. 24
Used for
- Fill light blinking: The washer stopped the cycle and started a 4-minute control lock-out while it pumps out water. GE gives three triggers: a long pause or water left with the lid open, no water reaching the tub during fill, or a fault that stopped the cycle.
- Washer fills slowly or water temperature is wrong
Other GTW465ASNWW procedures
- How to reset the washerWhen the washer does not respond or will not start and power, water and lid are in order. Do not use it to skip the 4-minute lock-out after the Fill light flashes; unplugging restarts that timer.
- How to level the washerAfter moving the washer, or when it rocks, walks or squeaks during the cycle.
Sources
- Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions, Washers GTW220 to GTW540, HTW240 and HTW265. GE Appliances, a Haier company. Document 49-3000373, revision Rev 2, 2026-09, 60 pages, en-US. images.salsify.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Quick Specs, GTW465ASN 4.5 DOE cu. ft. Stainless Steel Basket Washer. GE Appliances. Document GTW465ASN, revision Specification created 1/19, 2019-01, 2 pages, en-US. images.salsify.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.