Manual for GFD55ESSN

Manual for GFD55ESSN

Brand: GE

Category: Dryer

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:31 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2021-01-01

Warranty Information

Warranty information can be found on the GE Appliances website.

Quick Start
  1. Clean lint filter. Loosely add items. Close door.
  2. If the screen is dark, press the Power pad or turn the knob to "wake up" the display.
  3. Turn the knob to select the desired cycle.
  4. Press Start/Pause pad.
Wi-Fi Connect

The dryer is GE Appliances Wi-Fi Connect enabled. Visit geappliances.com/connect and enter the model number to show the proper steps to connect the appliance.

For assistance with the appliance or the ConnectPlus network connectivity, please call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Fault Code Description Trigger Condition Action
1 Inlet Thermistor Failure Thermistor readings are out of range. • Check harness and connections. If good, replace thermistor.
2 Outlet Thermistor Failure Thermistor readings are out of range. • Check harness and connections. If good, replace thermistor.
6 Stuck Button If a button is depressed for 1 minute, it will be logged as a stuck button. • Check and replace the user interface (UI) board if necessary.
7 Miss Wire L2/N are mis-wired. • L2 and N need to be rewired. The display will show "E7".
8 Door Latch Stuck If five cycles are run and the DOOR_LATCH_SIGNAL has not gone open, then this error is set. • Check and replace door switch and/or harness, if necessary.
9 Dry Load Detection Trip The dry load detection algorithm has been tripped. • Check and replace outlet/inlet thermistor, if necessary.
10 Empty Drum Detection Tripped. Empty drum detection algorithm has been tripped. • Check and replace sensor rods and/or harness, if necessary.
11 Blocked Vent The blocked vent algorithm has detected a blockage. • Check the vent and clear, if blocked.
13 Door Switch Signal Stuck Closed If five cycles are run and the DOOR_STATE signal in the hardware door switch detection circuit has not gone open, then this error is set. • Check and replace door switch, harness and/or main board, if necessary.
14 Door Latch Pulsing Error Malfunction of door switch detection circuit. • Check and replace door switch, harness and/or main board, if necessary.
15 Critical Flood Level by Gallons Malfunction of door switch detection circuit. • Check and replace door switch, harness and/or main board, if necessary.
19 Door Latch Lost In Run This can happen during normal operation when power brownout occurs. • If the issue is persistently happening, replace the main board.
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