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Spin and Rinse lights blinking

Spin and Rinse lights blinking — Out-of-balance condition detected

GE Appliances · Washing Machines

What does Spin and Rinse lights blinking mean?

The washer has detected that the load is not balanced. The lights will blink during the rest of the cycle and stay on briefly after completion. The washer will try to fix the balance itself.

Common Causes

  • Load is unevenly distributed in the wash basket

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Let the cycle finish. If clothes are wetter than normal, redistribute the load evenly.

  2. 2

    Run a Drain & Spin cycle to rebalance the load.

  3. 3

    Ensure the machine is on a level surface.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

Related Faults

Back and forth swoosh or light clickingBack and forth swoosh or light clicking sound — Normal motor operationBasket seems looseBasket seems loose — Basket moves or rotates freely, normal operationBlinking Spin light or Spin light on at end of cycleBlinking Spin light or Spin light on at end of cycle — Out-of-balance condition detected
Source: GE Appliances Washing Machines
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