Simple Fix For Stuck Power Cancel Button Repair Guide

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Step 1

              Identify the Model / Safety Precaution

Identify your washer type. The Power / Cancel button may differ with different models. This was my model tag.
On my unit the model number tag was found by opening the washing machine door.
** WARNING ** - UNPLUG POWER PRIOR TO WORKING. YOU WORK AT YOUR OWN RISK. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SAFETY!

Identify your washer type. The Power / Cancel button may differ with different models. This was my model tag.

On my unit the model number tag was found by opening the washing machine door.

** WARNING ** - UNPLUG POWER PRIOR TO WORKING. YOU WORK AT YOUR OWN RISK. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SAFETY!

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Step 2

              Locate the Power / Cancel Button

The power button contains a gray colored round button actuator in a chrome housing. The words “Power - Cancel” (solid dot between words) are printed above the button
Apparently the stuck button was actually caused by the chrome housing/ring being pressed in too far at the bottom or otherwise misaligned. This was not a problem with the actuator itself as I first thought.

The power button contains a gray colored round button actuator in a chrome housing. The words “Power - Cancel” (solid dot between words) are printed above the button

Apparently the stuck button was actually caused by the chrome housing/ring being pressed in too far at the bottom or otherwise misaligned. This was not a problem with the actuator itself as I first thought.

Step 3

              Release the button housing

The simple fix here was to take a metal pick (or other thin but firm tool) and carefully get under the chrome housing (ring) at the bottom and wedge it up or slightly forward.
To my surprise there was a slight click/pop that indicated the housing ring was released.
Plug the washing machine back into the power source and lightly touch the Power / Cancel button actuator.
My advice to avoid this in the future is to more carefully “touch” the center of the gray actuator with minimal force rather then “mash” the whole button during use.

The simple fix here was to take a metal pick (or other thin but firm tool) and carefully get under the chrome housing (ring) at the bottom and wedge it up or slightly forward.

To my surprise there was a slight click/pop that indicated the housing ring was released.

Plug the washing machine back into the power source and lightly touch the Power / Cancel button actuator.

My advice to avoid this in the future is to more carefully “touch” the center of the gray actuator with minimal force rather then “mash” the whole button during use.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Margaret Greene - Dec 28, 2019

Hello I have a GE front loader and my power went out before it was done it had a minute to go and now it does not want to start back up what do I do and I thought I would unplugged it for a hour thinking it would reset it self but that didn’t work

drmdolfan - Dec 28, 2019

There are some things which can cause this - online they talk about a stuck water valve or a door switch problem. Make sure to completely restart a cycle. There is also a reset process where you unplug the power cord and then hold down the power button for at least 5 seconds after plugging the power cord back in.

kanonarose - Feb 13, 2020

Thank you so much, saved me a lot of money and hassle.

drmdolfan - Feb 13, 2020

Pleased to help

Calvin King - Jan 16, 2021

I replaced my control board on my Frigidaire washers and I’m getting key stuck message pop up on my screen around two minutes after I turn it on

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