GE washers error codes
8 washer error codes for GE washers with electronic controls (2017 and newer), GE Profile UltraFast Combo washer/dryer, what each one means and what to try, paraphrased from GE's own sources. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your own manual.
All codes
- H2O SUPPLY / IE Water is not entering the washer.
- CAnCELEd The washer was paused over 24 hours or stopped itself early.
- Lid Three cycles were started without opening the lid.
- dE The lid is open.
- UE The load is unbalanced.
- FE Water has reached a critical level.
- 353 Usually a lint filter clogged with fabric softener residue.
- 18 The pump filter needs cleaning; loads may come out very wet.
H2O SUPPLY / IE on GE washers with electronic controls (2017 and newer)
What it means: Water is not entering the washer. You can usually fix this yourself.
What to try
- Make sure both supply valves are turned on.
- Wait out the 4-minute lockout (unplugging restarts the timer), then start again.
Source: Washer - Consumer Help Indicator (GE Appliances Support) (checked 2026-11-02)
CAnCELEd on GE washers with electronic controls (2017 and newer)
What it means: The washer was paused over 24 hours or stopped itself early. You can usually fix this yourself.
What to try
- Wait out the 4 minute lock-out period, then begin the cycle again; contact service if the problem persists.
Source: Washer - Consumer Help Indicator (GE Appliances Support) (checked 2026-11-02)
Lid on GE washers with electronic controls (2017 and newer)
What it means: Three cycles were started without opening the lid. You can usually fix this yourself.
What to try
- Open and close the lid, then start a new cycle.
Source: Washer - Consumer Help Indicator (GE Appliances Support) (checked 2026-11-02)
dE on GE washers with electronic controls (2017 and newer)
What it means: The lid is open. You can usually fix this yourself.
What to try
- Close the lid.
Source: Washer - Consumer Help Indicator (GE Appliances Support) (checked 2026-11-02)
UE on GE washers with electronic controls (2017 and newer)
What it means: The load is unbalanced. You can usually fix this yourself.
What to try
- Spread the laundry evenly and make sure the washer is level.
Source: Washer - Consumer Help Indicator (GE Appliances Support) (checked 2026-11-02)
FE on GE washers with electronic controls (2017 and newer)
What it means: Water has reached a critical level. This one often needs a licensed technician.
What to try
- Turn off the water and power to the washer and call service.
Source: Washer - Consumer Help Indicator (GE Appliances Support) (checked 2026-11-02)
353 on GE Profile UltraFast Combo washer/dryer
What it means: Usually a lint filter clogged with fabric softener residue. You can usually fix this yourself.
What to try
- Clean the lint filter.
Source: GE Profile UltraFast Combo Washer/Dryer - Fault & Error Codes and Status Messages (GE Appliances Support) (checked 2026-11-02)
18 on GE Profile UltraFast Combo washer/dryer
What it means: The pump filter needs cleaning; loads may come out very wet. You can usually fix this yourself.
What to try
- Clean the pump filter.
Source: GE Profile UltraFast Combo Washer/Dryer - Fault & Error Codes and Status Messages (GE Appliances Support) (checked 2026-11-02)
Sources
- Washer - Consumer Help Indicator (GE Appliances Support) (checked 2026-11-02)
- GE Profile UltraFast Combo Washer/Dryer - Fault & Error Codes and Status Messages (GE Appliances Support) (checked 2026-11-02)
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