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GE Appliance Error Codes: Meanings and Fixes

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Short answerGE, GE Profile, Café and Hotpoint use the same GE Appliances controls, so the codes below apply to all four. GE says codes vary by model and its pages cover only the most common ones — check your Owner's Manual if your code isn't listed. Most GE oven F-codes clear by pressing CLEAR/OFF and letting the oven cool for an hour.

How to clear a GE code

  • Oven: press CLEAR/OFF, let the oven cool for 1 hour, then use it again. If the code repeats, switch off power and call for service.
  • Dishwasher: breaker off about 30 seconds, then reset.
  • Washer: shut off the breaker or unplug for 2 minutes. Top-load lid lock: press Start/Pause, then unplug for 1 minute.
  • Refrigerator: unplug for 30 seconds — this also exits diagnostic mode after a service visit.

↔ Tip: swipe the code tables sideways to see all columns

Range and oven codes

Code Meaning What to try Likely part Pro?
F3 / F4 Oven sensor usually needs replacing Power cycle Oven temperature sensor DIY possible
F2 / F20 Oven temperature went above the limit CLEAR/OFF, cool 1 h, retry Oven sensor, control board Yes
F0 / F1 / F6 / F7 Keypanel problem (F7 = stuck key) Breaker off 30 s; check for a stuck key Keypanel / touchpad Yes
F5 / F8 / FF Electronic control usually needs replacing Power cycle Oven control board Yes
F9 / FC Door lock circuit component failed Power cycle; see door unlock steps Door lock assembly Yes
FD Probe or probe socket Reseat the probe; try without it Meat probe / receptacle DIY (probe)
Bad Line Unit wired incorrectly Have an electrician fix the wiring — Electrician
LOC / ⊃ / ERR / OFF Lockout, Sabbath mode, invalid entry, too hot to self-clean — not faults See manual — No
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Door won't unlock after self-clean: disconnect power for 30 seconds. If still locked and the oven is empty, run Self-Clean 1–2 hours, let it cool about 30 minutes and try again. Don't force the latch.

Dishwasher codes

Code Meaning What to try Likely part Pro?
C1 Pump-out took over 2 minutes Clean the air gap, check the hose, run the disposal Drain pump, hose Sometimes
C2 Total pump-out over 7 minutes Press RESET Drain path Sometimes
C3 Won't drain Breaker off 30 s, reset Drain pump Sometimes
FTD / F56 Failure to drain Check the hose, air gap and disposal Drain pump, hose Sometimes
C4 Float switch stuck; clogged sump Tap the float cover (front-left of the tub); clear the sump Float switch, sump/filter Sometimes
C6 Water not hot enough Make sure inlet water is at least 120°F; run the faucet hot first Heating element (if water is hot) No
C7 Water temperature sensor Breaker off 30 s Thermistor Yes
H2O Low water Check the inlet hose for kinks Inlet valve, pressure sensor Often
PrS Pressure sensor signal invalid Service Pressure sensor, harness Yes
LEAK DETECTED / 999 Possible leak Contact service Leak sensor, leaking part Yes

Washer codes

Code / message Meaning What to try Likely part Pro?
H2O SUPPLY / IE Water not entering; 4-minute lockout Open both valves, wait 4 min, restart Inlet valve, pressure sensor If it persists
Spin light blinking / bAlAnCING Out of balance Spread the load, run Drain & Spin Suspension (if chronic) No
UE Unbalanced load Spread laundry, level the washer — No
FE Water at a critical level Turn off water and power, call service Inlet valve, pressure sensor Yes
CAnCELEd Stopped itself or paused over 24 h Wait 4 min, run Drain & Spin Depends on cause If it persists
dE / E2 Lid open Close the lid, press Start Lid switch No
18 (UltraFast Combo) Pump filter needs cleaning Clean the filter; don't push the hose too deep Pump filter No

Dryer alerts

Message Meaning What to try Pro?
Check Vent / VENT BLOCKED Low exhaust airflow — a safety risk Unplug, disconnect and vacuum the duct, check the wall-cap damper. Clean the vent at least once a year No
SENSE Normal — estimating cycle time — No

GE publishes no official numeric code list for standalone dryers.

Refrigerator codes

Code Meaning What to try Likely part Pro?
FF Temperature too high; check frozen food Check doors and settings Evaporator fan, defrost parts Often
dE Defrost system didn't work in the last 24 h Call service Defrost heater, thermostat, control Yes
DE Demo mode — cooling off Unplug 1–2 min — Contact GE if it stays
CI Check the ice maker Ice maker reset (Off 15 s, On, push the paddle 3 times) Ice maker assembly Sometimes
CC Fridge temperature incorrect Check set points, allow time Thermistor, damper, fan If it persists
tC / tF TurboCool / TurboFreeze — not errors — — No

Microwave codes

Code Meaning
F1 / F2 Thermal sensor
F3 Touch pad shorted
F4 / F5 Humidity sensor
F6 Temperature probe

Let it cool and power cycle; call service if it repeats.

Find your model number

GE and GE Profile model numbers always begin and end with a letter. Oven: behind the door on the front frame. Dishwasher: left or right front inside edge of the tub, or right edge of the door. Fridge: fresh-food walls near the top. Top-load washer: under the lid near the right hinge. → Model Number Locator.

FAQ

What does F3 mean on a GE oven?
The oven temperature sensor usually needs replacing.
What does C1 mean on a GE dishwasher?
Pump-out during drain took more than 2 minutes. Clean the air gap and check the hose.
Why does my GE fridge show dE?
The defrost system hasn't worked properly in the last 24 hours — call service.
How do I clear an F-code on a GE oven?
Press CLEAR/OFF, let the oven cool for an hour and try again. If it repeats, call for service.
Do Café and Hotpoint use the same codes?
Yes. They use GE Appliances controls and the same code meanings.

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Based on GE Appliances official support pages. Last reviewed: September 2026.