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GE Dryer Error Code LID SWITCH FAILURE
Critical failure: lid switch has failed, washer is disabled.
SourceGE Dryer - Tech Sheet: GUD27ESSJ1WWCritical Fail Mode Table
Diagnostic procedure
The full LID SWITCH FAILURE procedure
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First diagnostic step
Enter service mode to reestablish the washer.
SourceGE Dryer - Tech Sheet: GUD27ESSJ1WWCritical Fail Mode Table
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Where this code is documented
1 manual in the MyPros+ library documents this code for GE dryer.
Models covered by the manuals that document this code
- GUD27ESSJ1WW
- WE12M29
- WE12M8
- WE25X46
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