How to Access GE Washing Machine Error Code Mode

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Steps:

  1. Unplug the washing machine for about five minutes and then reconnect power.
  2. Ensure the display is blank and no cycle is running before proceeding.
  3. Press and hold the Start/Pause button for 10 seconds until the display lights up.
  4. Release the button when the first stored code appears.
  5. Press Start/Pause again to cycle through each stored error code.
  6. Two horizontal lines on the display mean you have reached the end of the list.
  7. Press any button on the right side of the control panel except Start or Power.
  8. Confirm the display shuts down and the washer exits error code mode.
  9. Compare the code on the display with GE's fault list.
  10. Use that code to focus your troubleshooting before replacing parts.
  11. Press and hold the Start button while rotating the selector knob 180 degrees counterclockwise.
  12. Release Start when the display begins flashing.
  13. If you overshoot slightly, return the knob to its starting position and try again.
  14. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the test number or counterclockwise to decrease it.
  15. Press Start once to begin the selected test.
  16. Test 1 returns to the stored error code mode from the earlier steps.
  17. Press and hold Start/Pause for 10 seconds to reset the washer.
  18. Confirm the display returns to normal operation afterward.
  19. Check for alerts such as H2O Supply when water flow is restricted or turned off.
  20. Watch for a door alert if the washer does not sense a closed or locked lid.
  21. If the spin light blinks, rebalance the load and inspect for out-of-balance conditions.
  22. If the display shows Cancelled, close the lid and try again, or power-cycle the washer if needed.
  23. Record the stored codes and any service-test results before making repairs.
  24. Future models may add more test numbers, but the basic entry steps are usually the same.
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