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GE Washer won't stop

If your GE washer won’t stop, the most likely cause is water siphoning from the tub. Check that the drain hose ends 30 to 36 inches above the floor in a standpipe or laundry tub. The hose should not be sealed tightly at the standpipe opening or pushed too far down the pipe, since either condition can make the washing machine keep draining and refilling. If the washer drains normally but the cycle continues, a defective control board is the next likely cause. Inspect the board for burned areas or shorted components, although it cannot be tested easily. A faulty main control board can cause similar problems. If those parts check out, the timer may be defective. You can test the timer with a multimeter and the wiring diagram, then replace it if it fails. These problems can make a washer keep running, leave it stuck on a cycle, or cause a washing machine not stopping issue. Enter your model number to find the exact GE replacement part that fits your specific washing machine.

01 - Water siphoning from tub

If the water is siphoning from the tub the outlet end of the drain hose is likely lower than the water level in the tub. The drain hose should terminate between 30 inches to 36 inches (77 centimeters to 92 centimeters) above the floor, depending on the model, in a standpipe or laundry tub. If the drain hose is sealed at the top of the standpipe or excess hose is pushed too far down into the pipe, siphoning can also occur.
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02 - GE Washing Machine Control Board

If the washer can successfully drain the water from the tub then a defective control board could be responsible for the washer not stopping. The control board cannot be easily tested, but you can try to inspect it for signs of burning or a shorted-out component to help determine if the part should be replaced.
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03 - GE Washing Machine Main Control Board

If the washer can successfully drain the water from the tub then a defective main control board could be responsible for the washer not stopping. The main control board cannot be easily tested, but you can try to inspect it for signs of burning or a shorted-out component to help determine if the part should be replaced.
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04 - GE Washing Machine Timer

If the washer can successfully drain the water from the tub then a defective timer could be responsible for the washer not stopping. You can test the timer by using a multimeter and consulting the wiring diagram. If the timer is defective, replace it.
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