GTW490ACJ2WS General Electric Washer - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Kirby from IROQUOIS, SD
- Parts Used:
- WH08X37938
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
The washer would fill with water then stop.
Open up the top of the washer per instructions. Remove the old switch and wiring harness. Install the new wiring harness and switch. The instructions that were provided are very descriptive so the installation went flawlessly. The switch has been redesigned and looks to be more robust than the original. The washer now works like new.
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- Customer:
- Lindy from LILLINGTON, NC
- Parts Used:
- WH23X28418
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
The washer did not drain. It also did not click or sound like the drain cycle was being engaged.
Emptied the washer, took the back cover off, tipped it foward, unplugge the old pump, remove two mount bolts. The replaced the new pump. The new pump resolved the issue.
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- Customer:
- Vikki from CORDOVA, TN
- Parts Used:
- WH01X24180
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set, Wrench set
water pump replacement
went online to replace water pump on washer site and followed directions. Very easy installment.
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- Customer:
- Ricky from KRUM, TX
- Parts Used:
- WH12X27614
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Would not spin
Took 4 screws out of back of control panel. Tested old capacitor. Installed new one. Put back on tested spin cycle everything is doing great
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- Customer:
- Carl from BAREFOOT BAY, FL
- Parts Used:
- WH13X26535
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
Water would drip onto the tub when not running
Take cover off use socket driver to remove two hex head machine screws. There was a foam piece attached to the old part that i pealed off and attached to the new part. It’s there to prevent rattles. There is a tube that pulls out of the old part and a grommet inside that must be removed and placed in the new part. Connect the two electrical plugs and install the new part just like the old part came out.
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- Customer:
- MIKE from POMONA, CA
- Parts Used:
- WH08X37938
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
Lid wouldn’t lock keeping machine from working
Unplugged the machine, pulled it away from the wall, didn’t have to disconnect water lines, set the parts out on the counter as I went over the instructions a couple of times, followed the directions, plugged it back in, worked perfectly again.
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- Customer:
- terry from MILLINGTON, TN
- Parts Used:
- WH03X30517
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
washed well but would not shift out of spin cycle
easiest repair I have ever made. No problems and was surprised as to how fast and easy it was to repair. I did not need two of steps the instructions stated I had to do. best purchase I have ever made.
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- Customer:
- Diane from Frederick, MD
- Parts Used:
- WH04X29308
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Selector switches were non responsive in operation and diagnostics.
I downloaded the repair manual on line and followed the instructions for running the diagnostics. This showed that the selector switches were faulty. I then replaced the selector switches following the instructions in the repair manual. Couldn't have been easier.
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- Customer:
- Rock from HOUSTON, TX
- Parts Used:
- WH13X26535
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
leaking water inlet valve on washer
I watched a youtube video to see how others performed the repair. My washer was a little different than in the videos but the inlet valve was very easy to access once I pulled the washer out of it's "nook". I took off the back panel of the control "box" (4 screws). Then accessed the valve which was held in place with two screws. The screws were buried behind a few wires so they were a little difficult to access but not impossible. I did need to use my 1/4" box end wrench as my son had borrowed my socket set.
The people at PartsSelect were helpful in selecting the right part and the repair is working fine. My wife is happy.
The people at PartsSelect were helpful in selecting the right part and the repair is working fine. My wife is happy.
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- Customer:
- Henry from GAINESVILLE, FL
- Parts Used:
- WH08X37938
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
The machine would not start all the time.
Watched You Tube and had at it. In the end it was fairly simple.
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- Customer:
- Adelmo from El Prado, NM
- Parts Used:
- WH08X37938
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
the machine was spinning after a load was done,
any electrical device unplug the power cord. I followed the instructions the best I could understand them. but once the part was removed I took pics from my cell phone of how the wiring ran, and also what other connections I had to undo. all connections were made, connected the hot n cold hoses, plugged into the washer no beeps or sounds as before opened the hot n cold water valves, and the tub was being filled with water. could not turn on the washer, no lights or beeps... so I gave up I spent too much time on this machine and money too, hope to get an RMA for the Lid Switch assembly
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- Customer:
- James from Oxford, GA
- Parts Used:
- WH23X28418
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
Washer would not drain
Unpluged the washer first got as much water out of the drum as possible the leaned the washer over forward and let it rest against something removed hose clamp from pump side and removed the drain hose from pump remove plastic cover and unplug pump push tab and pull remove bolts from pump remove pump install all components in reverse be sure to replace pump to drum seal as well
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- Customer:
- Phyllis from RALEIGH, NC
- Parts Used:
- WH08X37938
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
The washing machine appeared stuck in the spin cycle
I watched a video on a few times that PartSelect sent me about how to make the switch from the broken lock set to the new one. And it really went just as the video showed. So far things are working.
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- Customer:
- William from GROVE CITY, OH
- Parts Used:
- WH13X26535
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
When not in use, water was dripping into the washer
We are on a fixed income so my wife and I did the repair ourselves. Thanks very much to the instructions George from Clarksville, Tn. provided on your website. She read the instructions and I followed them. the repair went excellent, THANK YOU GEORGE. All is well
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- Customer:
- Jim from MUKWONAGO, WI
- Parts Used:
- WH23X28418
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Washing machine would not drain
I replaced the Pump Drain assembly. It was very easy. Removed 3 bolts and disconnected the electrical wire harness and put new one on. It works great.
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