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GE Washer 31 Error Code

Out Of Balance or Main Board Error

31

Washer is unable to reach terminal speed and the cycle was completed at a lower spin speed during the final spin due to an out of balance condition.
GFD85 GFD65 GFD55 GFV55 – MCU failed self-check. One fault over the checking process (ROM, RAM, CPU Registers, Stack, Clock, AD) triggers the fault. The self- checking is continuously performed by MCU.

GE Washer 31 Error Code Error Code Possible Causes

  • Uneven load distribution
  • Levelling legs out of adjustment

    • li>Defective suspension rods

  • Balance ring damage
  • Excessive basked runout.
  • Excessive basket friction

GFD85 GFD65 GFD55 GFV55 –

  • The door lock or switch is defective.
  • The temperature sensor is defective.
  • The main PCB is defective.
  • Loose wiring connection

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