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GE Washing Machine E003 Error Code
Motor overcurrent detected
What this error means
E003 means excessive current on the drive motor—often overload, jam, or failing motor inverter.
Common causes
- Overloaded drum
- Foreign object in tub
- Failing motor windings
- MCU not regulating current
Step-by-step fixes
- 1Remove heavy items
- 2Spin drum by hand when empty
- 3Unplug 15 minutes to cool inverter
- 4Retry small load
When to call a technician
E003 on light loads after reset needs motor or MCU service.
Affected models
- GE GFW550SSNWW
- GE GFW850SPNRS
- GE GFW650SSNWW
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