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Anonymous Posted on Feb 03, 2013

STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WASH CYCLE WHEN IT NEEDS TO DRAIN TO CONTINUE

I have cleaned the pul filter drain thing in the bottom of the washer. in fact, that seems to be the only way to get the water out of the tub

  • Anonymous Feb 03, 2013

    I also did the diagnostic on it, E31, slow drain.

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E31 is for a slow drain. If the filter and pump are clear of any debris you will need to replace the pump. Here is the part to order.
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  • Anonymous Feb 03, 2013

    The pump is for the General Electric WCVH6800J1MR Front Load Washer, is that correct? Thank you for responding so quickly, we have been going crazy trying to figure this out!

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I'm trying to find the solution to the solution to this problem. Hopefully you can reach your outlet plug the washer is plugged into. Hopefully you can reach this every time you need to run a cycle.
If you unplug and then plug in the washer, you will be able to run your cycle.
I'll do my best to post once I find a more permanent solution to this problem.

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  • Posted on Jul 26, 2011

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The error code E22 is the most recent fault recorded and you are correct. It pertains to a fill time exceeding 8 minutes and can be due to a faulty pressure switch not tripping to signal the control that the correct water level has been reached.

Test t06 is where the water level control, the pressure switch for that matter, is being tested. Pump runs and displays E at start if no water in the tub. Press Start/Pause to advance and water valve begins to fill. Displays F when reaches FOAM level. Displays nl when reaches MAIN level, and briefly displays oF when reaches overflow level, then pumps water out. Displays E when empty. If it keeps displaying E, the pressure switch is stuck in the empty position.

Remove the 3 Phillips-head screws that attach the top cover, then pull the cover rearward. Remove the 3 (7-mm) hex-head screws that attach the rear of the top panel to the cabinet. Slide the top panel about an inch rearward then lift the panel.

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On the right side of the machine cabinet facing the front is the pressure switch.

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Check the connection of the pressure tube with the pressure switch and the bottom of the tub and make sure there's no air leak or kinks which can prevent pressure built up to trip the pressure switch. Remove the pressure tube by squeezing the clamp then slide it back. Carefully break the hose loose by inserting a small flat-blade screwdriver under the hose to break the seal. Remove the pressure switch by pulling its bottom then rotate it 1/4-turn clockwise to clear the suspension
spring.

Blow air forcefully down the hose to clear it and do the same through the pressure switch inlet to possibly free a possible stuck contacts. Replace the pressure switch with part number WH12X10307 if the problem persists.

Please accept the solution should you find it helpful and/or informative. Accepting the solution will not stop you from posting comments or additional information. You can still communicate with the expert should you need further advice regarding the issue stated herein.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 28, 2011

SOURCE: my general electirc washer model

I had a similar problem ... mine was related to a hole in the pressure switch hose (code E22). Inside the washer, there is a pressure switch that senses how full the tub is. It does so using air pressure at the bottom of the tub -- air hose gets "pushed on" by the filling water and causes a pressure spike the switch. If you develop a leak in the air hose, the pressure switch never gets exhausted. There is a safety feature that engages if the water runs for more that 8 minutes without the pressure switch engaging. E22 is one of the codes related to this event. Easy way to see if this is an issue is to run a diagnostic test.

Check out this posting for how to do so: http://www.fixya.com/support/t9576766-found_small_part

Test T02 will show you the most recently encountered codes. At the bottom of that posting is a link to the code definitions with problem resolutions: http://www.fixya.com/support/t9556917-ge_model_wcvh6800j_error_code_04
If you do find a pressure switch related code, here's how to fix it: http://www.fixya.com/support/t9807344-ge_front_load_washer_stops_45_min_35_min

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