Lid Switch - GE GTUP270EMWW Technical Service Manual

The motor is attached to the transmission frame
with two 1/2-in. hex-head bolts.
Note: The washer motor can be replaced (with
diffi culty) without removing the washer tub if the
installation requires it.
To remove the washer motor:
1. Remove the front panel. (See
2. Loosen the two 1/2-in. hex-head bolts that
attach the motor to the outer tub.
3. Roll the belt off of the motor pulley.
4. Remove the 2 motor bolts, motor, motor shield,
mounting brackets and isolators.
Mounting Brackets
Isolator
5. Disconnect the washer harness plugs.
6. When the motor is released; disconnect or cut
the wire tie holding the motor harness to the
base frame.
Note: A new wire tie comes with the replacement
motor.
Disconnect
Wire Tie
Disconnect
The lid switch is inserted in an opening in the cover
assembly, located at the left front corner of the lid
recess. The switch is held to the underside of the
cover by a lock tab.
The lid switch is a safety feature that prevents the
washer from agitating or spinning when the lid
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Front Panel
is open. The switch is closed by a magnet that is
attached to the lid. When the lid is shut, the magnet
will cause the switch to close the circuit, allowing
normal functions to occur. When the lid is opened,
the cycle light will fl ash and the switch will open the
circuit, preventing agitating or spinning.
If the lid switch:
Motor Shield
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Isolator
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To access the lid switch, it is necessary to open the
lid and reach under the cover assembly. To release
it from the cover requires pressing the lid switch lock
tab in fi rmly and gently pushing the switch up. The
switch can then be pushed through the opening.
(See
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Lid Switch

Is closed, control board J4 pin 1 to pin 2 will
measure 0 ohms.
Is open, agitation and spin will not occur, but
the washer will fi ll with water and pause. If an
overfi ll condition exists the drain pump will
operate.
Is open, the automatic temperature control (ATC)
is disabled.
Opens during agitation, the control will keep
the mode shifter energized. When the lid switch
closes while still in agitation, the washer will
resume agitation.
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Cover Assembly
Tab
Lid Switch