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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 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

  1. Make sure both supply valves are turned on.
  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. Clean the pump filter.

Source: GE Profile UltraFast Combo Washer/Dryer - Fault & Error Codes and Status Messages (GE Appliances Support) (checked 2026-11-02)

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