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GE dishwasher error codes

GE and GE Profile dishwashers. GE notes that not every code appears on every model.

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Water supply and filling

C6: Incoming water too cool

The water arriving at the dishwasher isn’t hot enough.

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H2O: Low water

The dishwasher detected a low-water condition.

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C5: Pump-out time too short

Make sure the water supply is on, tap the float cover and run the cycle again.

Fixable with care

Draining and overfilling

C1: Pump-out took too long

Draining took longer than 2 minutes during a drain.

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C3: Won’t drain

The dishwasher can’t drain.

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FTD: Failure to drain

The dishwasher couldn’t drain.

Also shown as F56
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C4: Filled twice after a power failure

After a power cut the dishwasher filled twice. The float may be stuck, or the drain or sump may be clogged.

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C2: Total pump-out took over 7 minutes

Press Reset to stop the beeping, then check the drain hose, air gap and disposal.

Fixable with care

Leaks

999: Leak detected, or control needs a reset

On models with Floor Protect with Alert, 999 means a possible leak and the dishwasher won’t start. On other models, 999 means the control needs a reset. LEAK DETECTED means the cycle was cancelled because a leak was sensed.

Also shown as LEAK DETECTED
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Detergent and suds

C8: Detergent cup blocked or open

C8: something stopped the detergent cup opening fully. Cup Open: the cup wasn’t closed before the cycle.

Also shown as Cup Open
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Parts and sensors

C7: Water temperature sensor fault

Switch off at the breaker for about 30 seconds, then press Reset. Call for service if it persists.

Usually needs a technician

PrS: Pressure sensor fault

The cycle can’t start. GE recommends service.

Usually needs a technician

Notices, not faults

PF: Power failure occurred

Choose your cycle and options again, then press Start.

Not a fault

1H: Delay Start is on

Not a fault. The number is the hours left before the cycle begins.

Also shown as 2H 3H
Not a fault

Resetting a GE dishwasher

GE says switching the power off for a minute or two can clear a fault. For several codes it suggests turning the breaker off for about 30 seconds, then pressing Reset. If that doesn’t work, the dishwasher may need service.

Sources

  1. Dishwasher: Error, Fault or Function Codes, GE Appliances Support
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