Code lookup
DE appliance error code
The same visible code can mean different things depending on brand, appliance type, and model family. Choose the closest match before taking action.
Compare source-backed meanings
| Brand and appliance | Meaning | Use guidance | Source status | Open record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE Washer dEAliases E2GE identifies dE and E2 as alternate lid-open displays on space-saving top-load washers; the same characters on another washer family may have a different meaning. | Usually indicates that the washer paused because its lid was opened. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial GE support; verified 2026-07-30 | Exact record |
| LG Dryer dELG's dedicated dE article notes that bulky laundry, trapped items, and a new door gasket can affect closure; dE alone does not identify a failed latch. | LG documents dE as a warning that the dryer door is open or not closing as expected. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial LG support; verified 2026-07-30 | Exact record |
| LG Washer dEAliases dE1 · dE2 · DELG front-load models may display dE, dE1, or dE2. | Commonly logged when the washer door is not locking or closing as expected. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial LG support; verified 2026-06-24 | Exact record |
| Samsung Dryer dCAliases dE · dF · do · d0 · 1 DC · 1 dFSamsung groups dC, dE, dF, DO, d0, 1 DC, and 1 dF as dryer door-related errors. | Most Samsung sources describe dC as a dryer door, latch, or door-sensor problem. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial Samsung support; verified 2026-06-24 | Exact record |
Coverage context
This page compares covered records for the same visible code. Use it as a starting point, then open the exact brand and appliance record before taking action.
Current coverage
Why context matters
A visible code is not a diagnosis by itself. The current DE comparison covers 3 brands and 2 appliance types. Brand, appliance type, and model family decide which record applies.
Use the exact record links below before trying reset steps or deciding whether the appliance can be used.
Current contexts
Reads similar on the display
dE, DE, dC, d0, and DO can look similar on segmented displays. Compare nearby door-code pages before choosing a record.
Missing your brand or appliance?
Do not assume DE has the same meaning on a different brand, appliance type, or model family. Open search with this code to use the coverage request draft when no exact match exists.
Safety reminder
Stop and use qualified service for water near electrical parts, burning smells, gas odor, miswired range warnings, unsafe refrigerator temperatures, or repeated failed resets.
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