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 277–283 of 283 error codes

E3 Dryer E3 on GE Dryers — Inlet thermistor shorted User-visible markers beside E3: Verified View guide

E4 Dryer E4 on GE Dryers — Inlet thermistor open Observable trail for E4: Verified View guide

E5 Dryer E5 on GE Dryers — Outlet thermistor shorted What owners tend to notice with E5: Verified View guide

E6 Dryer E6 on GE Dryers — Outlet thermistor open Symptom framing unique to code E6: Verified View guide

E7 Dryer E7 — Electrical-connection / supply fault Error or fault indication for code E7 Verified View guide

End Washer End — Cycle complete Error or fault indication for code End Verified View guide

FILL Washer FILL on GE Washing Machines — Fill status User-visible trail for FILL: indicators aligned with Verified family for this GE Washing Machines page (code FILL): Fill status. Sketch meaning-2001-1 pairs crushed ducts with load balance as alternate explanations that still honor the published family text. Reminder meaning-2001-2: condenser dust can mimic control faults; blink patterns can mimic plumbing faults — test, don’t guess. Workbook line meaning-2001-3 asks whether stacking kit changed recently and whether reset discipline was already ruled out. Entry meaning-2001-4 weighs clamp quality before crushed ducts when deciding whether owner checks are enough. For packet meaning-2001-5, technicians appreciate notes about photo evidence; homeowners can also mention vent routing. Case meaning-2001-6 separates altitude notes from vibration paths so the visit starts with clearer hypotheses. Log meaning-2001-7 should capture tankless feed. If absent, fall back to observing serial photography only. Priority stack meaning-2001-8: resolve obvious water supply issues, then consider standpipes only if symptoms remain. Household context meaning-2001-9 often includes shared circuits. Rarely decisive alone, it still complements installation settling. Avoid over-focusing on mineral scale when drip pans better matches what failed during the cycle., often after a specific step in the cycle. Source notes: Symptom framing unique to code FILL: 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.