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GE BAD LINE: Operational cycle fault detected during Oven / Microwave program execution.
Component fatigue, sensor feedback out of tolerance, wiring harness connector discontinuity, or electronic control board glitch.
This code displays when power is applied to the unit but it has not been wired correctly. Contact an installer or electrician to correct the mis-wire.
Temperature check required.
Defective defrost bi-metal thermostat, open-circuit defrost heater rod, blocked condensate drain tube, or compressor start relay failure.
The temperature in the fridge has been too high. Check cooling system. PRO TIP: If your fridge is showing any 'E' code and it's under 5 years old, always try a hard reset (unplug 10 minutes) before calling. 60% of the time it clears temporary glitches.
GE CI: Operational cycle fault detected during Refrigerator / Freezer program execution.
Component fatigue, sensor feedback out of tolerance, wiring harness connector discontinuity, or electronic control board glitch.
Verify water supply, water valve, and ice maker temperature. PRO TIP: If your fridge is showing any 'E' code and it's under 5 years old, always try a hard reset (unplug 10 minutes) before calling. 60% of the time it clears temporary glitches.
GE DE: Operational cycle fault detected during Refrigerator / Freezer program execution.
Component fatigue, sensor feedback out of tolerance, wiring harness connector discontinuity, or electronic control board glitch.
Check door switch continuity. PRO TIP: If your fridge is showing any 'E' code and it's under 5 years old, always try a hard reset (unplug 10 minutes) before calling. 60% of the time it clears temporary glitches.
GE E22: Water inlet / filling timeout in Washing Machine; appliance fails to fill to minimum operational level.
Defective Solenoid Valve Coil / Aquastop Pneumatic Valve, open/short circuit in the wiring harness, or faulty connector on the water inlet valve, aquastop & flowmeter.
Clean water valve inlet screens and verify water is turned on. PRO TIP: We see more clogged pump filters than any other single issue. Takes 5 minutes to clean and saves a $149 service call.
GE E23: Water drainage failure detected in Washing Machine; drain pump cannot evacuate water within safety time limit.
Defective Drain Pump Motor Stator Coils, open/short circuit in the wiring harness, or faulty connector on the drainage system & drain pump.
Clean the pump filter or clear drain hose. PRO TIP: We see more clogged pump filters than any other single issue. Takes 5 minutes to clean and saves a $149 service call.
GE E30: Water level pressure sensor/switch frequency anomaly detected in Washing Machine.
Defective Mechanical Pressure Switch Contacts / Inductive Frequency Sensor, open/short circuit in the wiring harness, or faulty connector on the water level pressure switch & air dome.
Check water level pressure switch and inlet valve. PRO TIP: We see more clogged pump filters than any other single issue. Takes 5 minutes to clean and saves a $149 service call.
GE E61: Water inlet / filling timeout in Washing Machine; appliance fails to fill to minimum operational level.
Defective PTC Heater Pellet / Pulse Solenoid / Microswitch Contacts, open/short circuit in the wiring harness, or faulty connector on the door lock mechanism & safety interlock.
Check door lock mechanism and wiring harness. PRO TIP: We see more clogged pump filters than any other single issue. Takes 5 minutes to clean and saves a $149 service call.
GE ERR: Operational cycle fault detected during Oven / Microwave program execution.
Component fatigue, sensor feedback out of tolerance, wiring harness connector discontinuity, or electronic control board glitch.
ERR means that there has been an invalid entry when setting the oven controls. Clear the display and try setting the function again.
GE F0: Operational cycle fault detected during Oven / Microwave program execution.
Component fatigue, sensor feedback out of tolerance, wiring harness connector discontinuity, or electronic control board glitch.
This code usually means that there is a problem with the keypanel. Many times, it means the keypanel needs to be replaced.
GE F1: Operational cycle fault detected during Oven / Microwave program execution.
Component fatigue, sensor feedback out of tolerance, wiring harness connector discontinuity, or electronic control board glitch.
This code usually means that there is a problem with the keypanel. Many times, it means the keypanel needs to be replaced.
Oven temperature exceeded
Component fatigue, sensor feedback out of tolerance, wiring harness connector discontinuity, or electronic control board glitch.
For an unknown reason, the oven temperature has exceeded a preset threshold.
GE F3: Operational cycle fault detected during Oven / Microwave program execution.
Component fatigue, sensor feedback out of tolerance, wiring harness connector discontinuity, or electronic control board glitch.
This code usually means that the oven sensor needs to be replaced.
GE F4: Operational cycle fault detected during Oven / Microwave program execution.
Component fatigue, sensor feedback out of tolerance, wiring harness connector discontinuity, or electronic control board glitch.
This code usually means that the oven sensor needs to be replaced.
Electronic control failure
Component fatigue, sensor feedback out of tolerance, wiring harness connector discontinuity, or electronic control board glitch.
This code usually means that the electronic control needs to be replaced.
GE F6: Operational cycle fault detected during Oven / Microwave program execution.
Component fatigue, sensor feedback out of tolerance, wiring harness connector discontinuity, or electronic control board glitch.
This code usually means that there is a problem with the keypanel. Many times, it means the keypanel needs to be replaced.
GE F7: Operational cycle fault detected during Oven / Microwave program execution.
Component fatigue, sensor feedback out of tolerance, wiring harness connector discontinuity, or electronic control board glitch.
This code usually means that there is a problem with the keypanel. Many times, it means the keypanel needs to be replaced.
Internal component failure
Component fatigue, sensor feedback out of tolerance, wiring harness connector discontinuity, or electronic control board glitch.
This code usually means that an internal component needs to be replaced.
Electronic control failure
Component fatigue, sensor feedback out of tolerance, wiring harness connector discontinuity, or electronic control board glitch.
This code usually means that the electronic control needs to be replaced.
Door lock circuit failure
Defective PTC Heater Pellet / Pulse Solenoid / Microswitch Contacts, open/short circuit in the wiring harness, or faulty connector on the door lock mechanism & safety interlock.
This code usually means that a component has failed somewhere in the door lock circuit.
Oven temperature exceeded
Component fatigue, sensor feedback out of tolerance, wiring harness connector discontinuity, or electronic control board glitch.
For an unknown reason, the oven temperature has exceeded a preset threshold.
Internal component failure
Component fatigue, sensor feedback out of tolerance, wiring harness connector discontinuity, or electronic control board glitch.
This code usually means that an internal component needs to be replaced.
Internal component failure
Component fatigue, sensor feedback out of tolerance, wiring harness connector discontinuity, or electronic control board glitch.
This code usually means that an internal component needs to be replaced.
GE F350: Operational cycle fault detected during Oven / Microwave program execution.
Component fatigue, sensor feedback out of tolerance, wiring harness connector discontinuity, or electronic control board glitch.
This code usually means that there is an issue with the upper cooling fan circuit or there is an obstruction in the cooling fan.
Door lock circuit failure
Defective PTC Heater Pellet / Pulse Solenoid / Microswitch Contacts, open/short circuit in the wiring harness, or faulty connector on the door lock mechanism & safety interlock.
This code usually means that a component has failed somewhere in the door lock circuit.
Probe or receptacle failure
Component fatigue, sensor feedback out of tolerance, wiring harness connector discontinuity, or electronic control board glitch.
This code usually means that either the probe or the receptacle may need to be replaced.
Electronic control failure
Component fatigue, sensor feedback out of tolerance, wiring harness connector discontinuity, or electronic control board glitch.
This code usually means that the electronic control needs to be replaced.
GE LOC: Water inlet / filling timeout in Oven / Microwave; appliance fails to fill to minimum operational level.
Defective PTC Heater Pellet / Pulse Solenoid / Microswitch Contacts, open/short circuit in the wiring harness, or faulty connector on the door lock mechanism & safety interlock.
Child Lockout is a feature that prevents the oven from being turned on accidentally. Press and hold the Lock button to deactivate.
GE LOC DOOR: Water inlet / filling timeout in Oven / Microwave; appliance fails to fill to minimum operational level.
Defective PTC Heater Pellet / Pulse Solenoid / Microswitch Contacts, open/short circuit in the wiring harness, or faulty connector on the door lock mechanism & safety interlock.
If this code is flashing and the self-clean cycle has not been selected, reset the controls by turning off the breaker for 5 minutes.
GE PF: Operational cycle fault detected during Refrigerator / Freezer program execution.
Component fatigue, sensor feedback out of tolerance, wiring harness connector discontinuity, or electronic control board glitch.
Press clear/reset to resume operation. PRO TIP: If your fridge is showing any 'E' code and it's under 5 years old, always try a hard reset (unplug 10 minutes) before calling. 60% of the time it clears temporary glitches.