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GE Washing Machine E002 Error Code
Door lock circuit fault
What this error means
E002 maps to GE's door lock fault—the machine will not fill or spin until the door lock confirms closed.
How E002 is detected
When E002 appears on a GE washing machine, the control board has confirmed that water did not leave the machine within the programmed drain window. On GE GFW550SSNWW, GE GFW850SPNRS, and similar variants, the drain pump runs for a fixed interval—often three to seven minutes on washers and dishwashers—while a pressure switch or turbidity sensor verifies the tub or sump is empty. If water remains, the cycle stops to prevent spin with a full tub or overflow on the next fill.
Most E002 calls are resolved without parts: clear gasket fold and press door until click. Restricted drain paths mimic pump failure because the impeller spins against a blocked hose or filter. Document whether the pump hums audibly during the drain step; a humming pump with no water movement points to a clogged filter or kinked hose, while silence may indicate a failed pump motor or loose wiring at the harness.
After clearing blockages, run a short cycle and listen at the drain hose for steady water flow. If E002 returns on the next load with a clean filter and straight hose, measure resistance at the pump motor connector per the service manual for your model before ordering a replacement pump assembly.
Common causes
- Clothing in door gasket
- Broken door hook
- Failed lock motor
- Door harness wire broken
Step-by-step fixes
- 1Clear gasket fold and press door until click
- 2Inspect strike alignment
- 3Power-cycle two minutes
- 4Listen for buzz without lock engagement
When to call a technician
Door lock assembly when door closes flush but E002 persists.
Affected models
- GE GFW550SSNWW
- GE GFW850SPNRS
- GE GFW650SSNWW
Prevention & maintenance
- Clean drain filters and hose terminations monthly on high-use washing machines to prevent E002 from lint and food debris buildup.
- Record when E002 appears in the cycle and whether it clears after a 60-second power reset on your GE washing machine—that detail speeds diagnosis if you call service.
- Keep the model and serial number from the rating plate when ordering parts for E002; GE uses multiple revisions with different harness lengths and board firmware.
- Photograph wiring connector orientation before disconnecting any component while troubleshooting E002; reversed plugs on pumps and valves cause immediate repeat faults.