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GE Dishwasher Error Codes

GE dishwashers use C3, E1, and flood float codes on GDT, GDF, and PDT series with Leak Shield on newer models.

General troubleshooting

Try these checks before opening a specific error code page—they resolve many GE dishwasher faults without parts.

  1. 1Clean filter and check drain hose
  2. 2Dry flood pan if Leak Shield triggered
  3. 3Verify supply valve fully open
  4. 4Run sanitize cycle empty
  5. 5Check door spring tension on built-in models

Common symptoms

Owners often search for a code after noticing one of these issues on their GE dishwasher:

  • C3 drain fault on GDT630PGMWW
  • Flood detected in pan
  • E1 or fill timeout
  • Dishes not dry—heat fault
  • Humming but no wash action

All GE dishwasher error codes

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

15 codes documented with causes, fixes, and affected models.

← All GE error codes