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GE GTW220ACK5WW Washer Not Draining: Read the Lid-Lock State Before Service

For the assigned GE GTW220ACK5WW washer, a lid that is locked during load sensing or spin is not by itself proof that the washer has a drain failure. GE says current top-load models may lock during sensing and spin, and a paused lid can take up to about three minutes to unlock while the basket coasts to a stop.

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