Gtw465asnww lid lock

Cause 1 of 2The lid locks during load sensing (when Auto water level is selected) and during each spin. It unlocks again after load sensing and after spin. Source: Using the washer: Start/Pause; Loading the washer, pp. 8, 15

First checkPress Start/Pause to pause the cycle and unlock the lid.

Causes and checks

  1. The lid locks during load sensing (when Auto water level is selected) and during each spin. It unlocks again after load sensing and after spin. Source: Using the washer: Start/Pause; Loading the washer, pp. 8, 15

    1. Press Start/Pause to pause the cycle and unlock the lid.
    2. Wait until the Lid Locked light goes off and the Unlocked light comes on, then lift the lid.
    3. Close the lid and press Start/Pause to resume.
  2. Three cycles were started without opening the lid, so the Lid Locked light flashes. Source: Consumer Help Indicator, p. 13

    1. Open and close the lid, then start a new cycle.

Service

If the checks above do not clear it, contact GE Appliances: 800.626.2005, geappliances.com/. United States. Service under warranty: 833-426-3393. Source: Consumer Support; Limited warranty, pp. 29–30

Other GTW465ASNWW problems

Sources

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Applies to
GTW465ASNWW. United States.
Source
Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions, Washers GTW220 to GTW540, HTW240 and HTW265, 49-3000373 revision Rev 2, 2026-09; Quick Specs, GTW465ASN 4.5 DOE cu. ft. Stainless Steel Basket Washer, GTW465ASN revision Specification created 1/19, 2019-01
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