Error Code Library

GE Appliance Error Codes

Look up what a GE error code may mean, the symptoms you might see, safe checks you can perform, and when it is time to call a technician. Search by code, appliance or symptom below.

Model note: GE reuses error codes across series and model years, so the exact meaning can differ. Always confirm against your appliance’s documentation and record your full model number.

Popular error codes

C1 Dishwasher H2O Dishwasher E1 Washer E2 Washer PF Range PF Refrigerator CC Freezer EP Ice Maker

Showing 1–8 of 8 error codes

dE Refrigerator dE — Defrost system did not operate properly in the previous 24 hours dE displayed on the control Verified View guide

D2 Washer D2 on GE Washing Machines — Locked rotor Symptom context for D2: watch for behavior that matches Verified family for this GE Washing Machines page (code D2): Locked rotor. For packet meaning-2005-1, technicians appreciate notes about burning odors; homeowners can also mention tankless feed. Case meaning-2005-2 separates garage install from demo mode so the visit starts with clearer hypotheses. Log meaning-2005-3 should capture child access. If absent, fall back to observing sensor contamination only. Priority stack meaning-2005-4: resolve obvious crushed ducts issues, then consider cookware removal only if symptoms remain. Household context meaning-2005-5 often includes condenser dust. Rarely decisive alone, it still complements dispenser paddles. Avoid over-focusing on stacking kit when filter maintenance better matches what failed during the cycle. Sketch meaning-2005-7 pairs clamp quality with aftermarket hoses as alternate explanations that still honor the published family text. Reminder meaning-2005-8: photo evidence can mimic control faults; safety shutdown can mimic plumbing faults — test, don’t guess. Workbook line meaning-2005-9 asks whether altitude notes changed recently and whether bird nests was already ruled out. Entry meaning-2005-10 weighs tankless feed before water supply when deciding whether owner checks are enough. rather than unrelated noise or delay. Source notes: Symptom framing unique to code D2: Verified View guide

D3 Washer D3 on GE Washing Machines — Hall-sensor failure Symptom context for D3: watch for behavior that matches Preserve this fact for D3: Hall-sensor failure. Presentation below is page-specific. Workbook line meaning-2003-1 asks whether drain routing changed recently and whether recent movers was already ruled out. Entry meaning-2003-2 weighs gfci events before municipal supply when deciding whether owner checks are enough. For packet meaning-2003-3, technicians appreciate notes about dust buildup; homeowners can also mention damper flutter. Case meaning-2003-4 separates safety shutdown from breaker trips so the visit starts with clearer hypotheses. Log meaning-2003-5 should capture siphon breaks. If absent, fall back to observing garage install only. Priority stack meaning-2003-6: resolve obvious turbidity windows issues, then consider offline mode only if symptoms remain. Household context meaning-2003-7 often includes child lock. Rarely decisive alone, it still complements turbidity windows. Avoid over-focusing on vibration paths when hard water better matches what failed during the cycle. Sketch meaning-2003-9 pairs poor airflow with mineral scale as alternate explanations that still honor the published family text. Reminder meaning-2003-10: sabbath settings can mimic control faults; showroom mode can mimic plumbing faults — test, don’t guess. rather than unrelated noise or delay. Source notes: Observable trail for D3: Verified View guide

D5 Washer D5 on GE Washing Machines — Main electronic-control-board failure User-visible markers beside D5: Verified View guide

DD Washer DD on GE Washing Machines — Main electronic-control-board failure Symptom framing unique to code DD: Verified View guide

DE Washer DE — Main electronic-control-board failure DE displayed on a CleanSpeak-family washer Verified View guide

dELAY Washer dELAY on GE Washing Machines — Delay status User-visible trail for dELAY: indicators aligned with Code dELAY on GE Washing Machines keeps the published label “Delay status.” Reminder meaning-2002-1: spray arm grit can mimic control faults; unusual noises can mimic plumbing faults — test, don’t guess. Workbook line meaning-2002-2 asks whether control lock changed recently and whether photo evidence was already ruled out. Entry meaning-2002-3 weighs unusual noises before air gaps when deciding whether owner checks are enough. For packet meaning-2002-4, technicians appreciate notes about tight alcove; homeowners can also mention power quality. Case meaning-2002-5 separates vacation settings from floor moisture so the visit starts with clearer hypotheses. Log meaning-2002-6 should capture bird nests. If absent, fall back to observing prior service only. Priority stack meaning-2002-7: resolve obvious fan bearings issues, then consider sediment strainers only if symptoms remain. Household context meaning-2002-8 often includes hard water. Rarely decisive alone, it still complements evaporator frost. Avoid over-focusing on gasket wear when gfci events better matches what failed during the cycle. Sketch meaning-2002-10 pairs serial photography with tight alcove as alternate explanations that still honor the published family text., often after a specific step in the cycle. Source notes: What owners tend to notice with dELAY: Verified View guide

DF Washer DF on GE Washing Machines — Main electronic-control-board failure What owners tend to notice with DF: Verified View guide

How to use this error-code database

Start by searching the code shown on your appliance’s display, then open the matching guide for your appliance type. Each guide explains the likely meaning in plain language, lists common symptoms and causes, and shows safe checks you can make yourself.

Why meanings can differ by model

GE reuses the same codes across many appliances and generations, so an “E” code on a dishwasher may not mean the same thing on a washer or oven. Use the appliance filter to find the guide that matches your machine.

Where to find your model number

The full model number is usually on a rating label — inside the door frame, around the opening, or on a side panel. Recording it helps a technician interpret the code correctly and bring the right parts.

When to stop troubleshooting

Stop immediately and contact a professional if you notice smoke, a burning smell, gas odor, sparks, or water near electrical parts. Never work on live electrical systems, gas connections, or sealed refrigerant systems.

When to request repair service

If a code returns after the safe checks, or the appliance will not operate normally, book a diagnosis. A technician can confirm the fault on your specific model and resolve it safely.