GE Dishwasher Error Codes
15 error codes with causes and fixes
- C1Drain exceeded 2 minutesC1 means pump-out during drain exceeded two minutes per GE factory definition.
- C2Total drain cycle exceeded 7 minutesC2 indicates total pump-out exceeded seven minutes—more severe than C1.
- C3Dishwasher will not drainC3 means the dishwasher will not drain after reset sequence per GE support.
- C4Float switch stuck or double fill after outageC4 appears when machine filled twice after power failure or float switch stuck—GE official definition.
- C5Pump-out time too shortC5 means pump-out completed faster than expected—often pressure or float sensor anomaly.
- C6Incoming water temperature too lowC6 means water temperature below GE minimum—dishwashers need at least 120°F for proper wash.
- C7Water temperature sensor inoperativeC7 means the water temperature sensor circuit failed per GE fault table.
- C8Detergent cup blocked from openingC8 indicates the detergent cup could not open fully—GE official definition.
- C9Electronic control communication faultC9 maps to distributed board communication failures on GE dishwasher platforms.
- C10Wash pump or motor circuit faultC10 indicates wash motor failed to start or report feedback.
- C11Heating element circuit faultC11 means dishwasher could not heat water to required temperature.
- C12Inlet water fill timeoutC12 indicates inadequate water entered within fill window—related to H2O low water codes.
- C13Door latch switch faultC13 means door switch circuit failed—washer won't start fill until latched.
- C14Turbidity or pressure sensor invalid signalC14 maps to pressure or turbidity sensor sending invalid data—similar to GE PrS code family.
- C15Main control EEPROM or memory faultC15 indicates main control memory or processor fault on extended GE diagnostic list.