GE Washer Model GTW180SSJ0WW

[greynold99]

Experienced an odd problem with our 2 year old GE washer when after the tank emptied properly, after the Wash Cycle, the drum began to Spin continuously while the Rinse Cycle was filling the tub.

Normally, after emptying the wash water the drum slowly spins to a stop while the rinse water fills the tub and then starts the Rinse Cycle.

The spinning was not the highest speed but it finally began throwing water out of the tub area and onto the floor, which I quickly noticed and pushed the washer control button to stop the rinse fill operation.

I then rotated the control knob to several different wash cycle setting positions (this one has 3 wash settings for Cottons, Colors and Light Casual) - and on pulling the knob to start, it would immediately start to Spin - no matter if it was on Start Wash Cycle, Rinse Fill Cycle or Spin Cycle.

I was finally able to get the Cotton - Rinse Spin to drain the tank and was going to do some more testing this morning; but I wanted to post to the forum before starting in case anyone had experience with type of issue. 

One thing I should mention...  The day before, we washed 4 bathroom rugs - small ones for stepping out of the tub and for the front of the vanity/commode.  The only thing I'm wondering is if the rubber backing on these specific rugs was coming off in pieces in wash.

I don't know if GE Washers uses any kind of Fill Control tube that might've gotten obstructed with pieces of the rubber backing but I know that caused some issues with our older Maytag Washer some years ago.  Reason I mention is that the Washer had been working normally prior to that last load of bathroom rugs...

Thanks for your consideration and suggestions.

greynold99

[Lighthouse]

Possible that you have the air dome stopped up. I always tell people NEVER WASH RUGS in washer, especially the rubber backed ones. I have had to pull tubs out to remove the rubber backing

[greynold99]

Lighthouse,

Thanks for your reply and guidance.  I did 3 loads today, using each of the three Wash Cycle settings and so far, looks like I may have lucked out as each load completed without any issue.

Fortunately, the rugs are not that old and the rubber backing did not come off too badly; but even a little may be enough to cause a bad problem. 

I've learned my lesson.

Again thanks for the help.

Just curious, is the 'air dome' you mentioned the same as what I referred to on a Maytag washer - with a clear plastic tube connecting from the Fill Control on the top front panel leading to a  special tube controlling the water level in the tub? (My memory of our old Maytag washer is growing a little faint, but I remember that Flow Control tube caused similar strange wash/fill issues.  And you could either get a $200 repair or just disconnect the tube on the top panel and force air through it...)

greynold99

[Lighthouse]

14 hours ago, greynold99 said:

'air dome

The part on the tub where the small plastic tubing attaches.