All 16 GE washer codes
- H2O SUPPLYWasher is not getting water
- E22Fill took too long
- E23Washer overfilled
- E30Washer will not drain
- E31Draining took too long
- PoSlow drain (top-load)
- SudToo many suds
- UELoad is unbalanced
- dELid is open
- Lid LockedOpen the lid to start a new cycle
- doorDoor not closed or needs opening
- E60Door lock fault
- E38Dispenser system error
- E42Drive motor overloaded
- FEWater level too high
- CAnCELEdCycle was canceled
About GE washer error codes
GE Appliances, based in Louisville, Kentucky, makes appliances under the GE, GE Profile and Café names. Depending on the model, GE appliances show faults as a code on the display, as a message such as H2O SUPPLY, or as a pattern of blinking lights.
How to read GE washer codes
GE washers talk to you in two ways. Newer electronic models (top-loaders from 2015 on, and washers from 2017 on with GE's Consumer Help Indicator) scroll plain words such as H2O SUPPLY, door, Po or CAnCELEd, or blink certain cycle lights. Front-loaders also store numbered E codes like E22 or E30, which a technician usually reads in service mode.
After some messages the controls lock out for about 4 minutes. Leave the washer plugged in and let the time run, because unplugging it starts the countdown over. For other codes, a few minutes unplugged is the normal reset.
GE warns that messages vary by model and that some older GE Profile front-loaders use the same numbers for different faults. Check the owner's manual or tech sheet for your model before buying parts.
Of the 16 codes on this page, 9 usually have a simple fix you can do yourself, and 5 usually need a technician. Each guide says which is which, so you don't pay for a service call you don't need, and you don't attempt a repair that isn't safe.
GE washer repair guides
- How to Replace Washer Inlet Hoses: Braided vs Rubber Guide
Whirlpool and GE both recommend replacing washer fill hoses every 5 years, sooner if you see bulges, cracks or drips at the couplings.
- Washer Won't Start? 8 Things to Check Before Calling for Service
A washer that won't start usually has one of three simple problems: the control lock is on, the door or lid isn't fully latched, or the Start button wasn't held long enough (Whirlpool says up to 3 seconds on many models).
- Washer Won't Drain? 7 Causes and How to Fix Each One
Most washers that won't drain have a kinked drain hose, a pump filter packed with lint and small objects, or too many suds from the wrong detergent.
- Washer Leaking Water? How to Find the Source and Fix It
Most washer leaks come from a fill hose with a worn or missing rubber washer, a drain hose that has slipped out of the standpipe, or, on front-loaders, debris caught in the door boot.
- Washer Won't Spin? 8 Causes and How to Fix Them at Home
A washer that won't spin is usually reacting to an unbalanced load, a low or no-spin setting, too many suds or water it can't drain.
- How to Level a Washing Machine: Step-by-Step With Tools and Time
To level a washer, set a bubble level on the lid, adjust the front feet until it reads level side to side and front to back, then tighten the lock nut on each foot against the cabinet.
Before you start
- Write down your model number. It's on a sticker, usually inside the door or lid, on the frame, or on the back or side panel. Parts and some code meanings depend on it.
- Try a reset. Unplug the washer or switch off its breaker for 10 minutes. This clears many one-off glitches without tools.
- Keep a towel and a shallow pan nearby. Many fixes involve water left in the drum or drain pump.