Washer Diagnostics

GE Washer
Error Codes

Meanings, severity levels, safe checks you can perform, and when to call a technician.

Enter the code shown on your washer display

Is it safe to keep using it?

Depends on code severity. Low/Medium codes often allow continued use, High severity requires immediate stop.

Can error codes be reset?

Some codes clear after power cycle. Persistent codes indicate underlying issues needing repair.

When should I stop using it?

Stop immediately for water leak codes, burning smell, or any High severity error.

Most Common Codes

E22 E23 E30 E42 E60 E1 DE E5 UE E4B

All Codes

DE E1 E4B E5 E22 E23 E30 E42 E60 UE

Error Code Directory

Click any code for detailed troubleshooting steps

Low Medium High

Code Meaning Severity Common Symptom

DE Lid/door open detected Low The washer stops agitating or spinning and shows dE on the display. The code flashes for approximately 30 seconds, after which the cycle is cancelled if the lid is not closed. View E1 Water inlet error / no fill Medium The washer powers on normally but halts within the first minute of a cycle, showing E1. No water enters the drum and the agitator or impeller never begins moving. View E4B Motor temperature fault High The washer is running normally, typically during a high-speed spin, when the cycle abruptly stops and E4B appears. The motor has overheated and the thermal protection circuit cut power to the drive. View E5 Water level sensor error Medium The code appears while the tub is filling or during agitation, indicating the pressure sensor sent a reading outside the expected range for the selected cycle and load size. View E22 Water fill timeout Medium The drum begins filling but the cycle halts before the tub reaches the set water level. E22 flashes on the display and a fault tone sounds. View E23 Flood protection drain active High The error appears without a cycle running, because the board continuously monitors the water level even when the machine is at rest and detected unintended water accumulation. View E30 Drain pump not responding High The washer stops mid-cycle with a tub full of water and flashes E30. The drum will not spin because water has not been removed, and the door remains locked for safety. View E42 Motor inverter overload Medium The drum slows or stops during the spin phase and E42 appears on the display. The cycle cannot complete because the inverter detected excessive motor current draw. View E60 Door lock failure High Pressing Start causes E60 to appear immediately because the control board safety circuit requires door lock confirmation before allowing water to enter the drum. View UE Unbalanced load detected Low The drum accelerates into spin and begins banging loudly against the cabinet walls as the unbalanced load causes the drum to wobble. The control stops spin to protect the machine and displays UE. View

GE WasherError Codes