GE Dishwasher Error Code E2: Meaning and Fix

E2
How E2 appears on a GE dishwasher display.
GE dishwasher E2: example drain / circulation pump (part WD26X10013), representative part photo for this code
AppliancePartsPros.com product photo, part WD26X10013

Reading the dishwasher display

A dishwasher reports its fault in the display window, or by blinking a cycle light a set number of times with a pause between groups. Count the blinks and pauses before opening the door. GE writes letters and numbers together with no space, so E22 is one code, not E2 and 2.

GE Appliances, now owned by Haier, mixes legacy GE boards with newer connected platforms. Washers and dryers tend to use E or D codes, ranges and microwaves use F codes, and refrigerators show Er codes. The codes apply to model numbers such as GDF630PSMSS, GDT665SSNSS and GTD65EBSJ0WS; check the label on your unit to confirm yours.

What causes E2

How to fix it

  1. Clean the filter.
  2. Check the drain hose and disposal knockout.
  3. Run a drain cycle.
  4. Replace the pump.

Parts you may need

PartPart no.Buy
Drain / circulation pumpWD26X10013Find part

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Questions

What does the E2 code mean on a GE dishwasher?

The tub did not empty.

Can I fix the E2 code myself?

Often yes. The most likely repair is the drain / circulation pump, a part most owners can swap with basic hand tools after unplugging the appliance, and it is usually quicker than a service visit.

How do I clear the E2 code?

Switch off the dishwasher breaker or hold Cancel/Drain, wait a few minutes and run a short rinse. If E2 comes back, the underlying fault is still there; start with this: clogged filter.

Other GE dishwasher codes

Sources

Part numbers are OEM references; confirm fit by your model number before ordering. Meanings compiled from manufacturer and parts-retailer documentation; see sources below. Unplug the appliance before opening it.

Applies to models including GDF630PSMSS, GDT665SSNSS, PDT715SYNFS.