This page covers the GTW485 as a series because GE sold it in several revisions. The most common complaint by far is a machine that will not spin, and on this platform the lid lock is the first thing to check rather than the motor.
Owners can redistribute the load, confirm the lid closes and latches properly and check the inlet screens with the water off and the machine unplugged. Lid lock replacement, transmission work and control diagnosis are technician jobs.
Key Features
- Top-load washer series documented in GE owner manuals and installation instructions
- Sold as a series rather than one fixed model; quote the full rating-plate number
- Deep-fill option on this platform per the manual
- Lid lock fitted for spin safety
Most Common Issues on This Model
01
Will not spin because the lid lock is not making
02
Out-of-balance loads stopping the cycle
03
Slow fill from restricted inlet screens
04
Water level complaints on sensor-fill machines