GE Appliances Dishwashers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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C1
Dishwasher runs for a very long time, then stops and may beep; display shows C1.
Excessive Drain Time / Drain Error
C2
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and displays C2; water remains in the tub.
Drain Timeout / Incomplete Drain
C3
Dishwasher stops and displays C3; may attempt to drain continuously.
Drain Pump Running Too Long / Sump Not Emptying
C4
Dishwasher stops and displays C4; may not fill properly.
Fill Timeout / Water Level Not Reached
C5
Dishwasher displays C5; spray arms may not be turning and dishes remain dirty.
Circulation Pump / Spray Arm Pressure Fault
C6
Dishwasher displays C6; wash performance is poor and water may not be hot enough.
Water Temperature Too Low / Heating Fault
C7
Dishwasher displays C7; cycle may end early or not heat properly.
Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Error
C8
Dishwasher displays C8; may indicate a problem with detergent or rinse aid dispensing.
Detergent Dispenser / Rinse Aid Fault
C9
Dishwasher displays C9; may stop mid-cycle or not complete properly.
Control Configuration / Software Fault
E1
Dishwasher displays E1; may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
Water Inlet / Fill Error
E2
Dishwasher displays E2; may indicate a drain problem.
Drain Error
E3
Dishwasher displays E3; may not heat or dry properly.
Heating Error
E4
Dishwasher displays E4; may indicate a leak or overflow.
Leak / Overflow Error
E5
Dishwasher displays E5; may indicate a door or latch problem.
Door Switch / Latch Error
E6
Dishwasher displays E6; may indicate a sensor or communication fault.
Sensor / Communication Error
E7
Dishwasher displays E7; may indicate a flow or water level issue.
Flow / Water Level Sensor Error
E8
Dishwasher displays E8; may indicate a circulation or wash motor issue.
Circulation Motor Error
E9
Dishwasher displays E9; may indicate a control or configuration problem.
Control Board Error
F1
Dishwasher displays F1; may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
Water Supply / Fill Fault
F2
Dishwasher displays F2; may indicate a drain problem.
Drain Fault
F3
Dishwasher displays F3; cycle may stop during heating or drying.
Heating Circuit Fault
F4
Dishwasher displays F4; may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
Door Latch / Door Switch Fault
F5
Dishwasher displays F5; may indicate a circulation or motor fault.
Wash Motor / Circulation Fault
F6
Dishwasher displays F6; may relate to water temperature sensing.
Temperature Sensor / Thermistor Fault
F7
Dishwasher displays F7; may indicate a flow meter or water level sensing issue.
Flow Meter / Water Level Fault
F8
Dishwasher displays F8; may indicate a leak or overflow condition.
Overflow / Leak Detection Fault
F9
Dishwasher displays F9; may indicate a control or configuration error.
Control Board / Software Fault
H2O
Dishwasher displays H2O and may beep; unit may not fill with water.
Low or No Water Supply
LC
Dishwasher displays LC; may continuously run the drain pump.
Leak Detected in Base / Flood Switch Activated
LE
Dishwasher displays LE; may not start or may stop mid-cycle.
Leak Error / Flood Protection Activated
PF
Dishwasher display shows PF and cycle stops or resets unexpectedly.
Power Failure / Power Interruption
Symptom
Detergent pod or powder remains in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
Detergent Dispenser or Spray Coverage Issue
Symptom
Dishes are not getting clean; food remains on dishes after cycle completes.
Poor Wash Performance
Symptom
Dishes come out wet; poor drying performance even on heated dry.
Drying System Inefficiency
Symptom
Dishwasher does not drain; water remains in the bottom after cycle completes.
Drain System Blockage or Pump Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher door drops open quickly or will not stay in the desired position.
Door Spring / Cable Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher door will not latch or pops open during the cycle.
Door Latch / Strike Misalignment
Symptom
Dishwasher emits a burning smell during operation.
Overheating Electrical Component or Plastic Contact
Symptom
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; you hear a hum or silence and spray arms do not move.
Circulation Pump Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher has a bad odor even when empty.
Organic Buildup / Biofilm in Sump and Hoses
Symptom
Dishwasher has power but will not start cycle; lights respond but pressing Start does nothing or just beeps.
Start Inhibit / Door or Control Lock Condition
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from the front bottom of the door during the cycle.
Door Seal / Splash Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from underneath the unit onto the floor.
Under-Tub Leak / Component Seal Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher makes a high-pitched squealing or whining noise during operation.
Worn Pump Bearings or Motor
Symptom
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash.
Foreign Object in Pump or Spray System
Symptom
Dishwasher runs for an unusually long time or never seems to finish.
Extended Cycle Time / Heating or Sensor Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and will not resume until power is cycled.
Intermittent Control or Overheat Protection Trip
Symptom
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
Installation / Leveling Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
No Power / Dead Control
Symptom
Rinse aid is not dispensing; dishes have poor drying and spotting despite full reservoir.
Rinse Aid Dispenser Failure
Symptom
Top rack dishes are not getting clean while bottom rack is mostly fine.
Upper Spray Arm or Feed Tube Restriction
Symptom
White film or cloudy residue on dishes and glassware.
Hard Water Deposits / Detergent Residue
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 |
Dishwasher runs for a very long time, then stops and may beep; display shows C1.
|
Excessive Drain Time / Drain Error | View Details |
| C2 |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and displays C2; water remains in the tub.
|
Drain Timeout / Incomplete Drain | View Details |
| C3 |
Dishwasher stops and displays C3; may attempt to drain continuously.
|
Drain Pump Running Too Long / Sump Not Emptying | View Details |
| C4 |
Dishwasher stops and displays C4; may not fill properly.
|
Fill Timeout / Water Level Not Reached | View Details |
| C5 |
Dishwasher displays C5; spray arms may not be turning and dishes remain dirty.
|
Circulation Pump / Spray Arm Pressure Fault | View Details |
| C6 |
Dishwasher displays C6; wash performance is poor and water may not be hot enough.
|
Water Temperature Too Low / Heating Fault | View Details |
| C7 |
Dishwasher displays C7; cycle may end early or not heat properly.
|
Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Error | View Details |
| C8 |
Dishwasher displays C8; may indicate a problem with detergent or rinse aid dispensing.
|
Detergent Dispenser / Rinse Aid Fault | View Details |
| C9 |
Dishwasher displays C9; may stop mid-cycle or not complete properly.
|
Control Configuration / Software Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Dishwasher displays E1; may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
|
Water Inlet / Fill Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Dishwasher displays E2; may indicate a drain problem.
|
Drain Error | View Details |
| E3 |
Dishwasher displays E3; may not heat or dry properly.
|
Heating Error | View Details |
| E4 |
Dishwasher displays E4; may indicate a leak or overflow.
|
Leak / Overflow Error | View Details |
| E5 |
Dishwasher displays E5; may indicate a door or latch problem.
|
Door Switch / Latch Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Dishwasher displays E6; may indicate a sensor or communication fault.
|
Sensor / Communication Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Dishwasher displays E7; may indicate a flow or water level issue.
|
Flow / Water Level Sensor Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Dishwasher displays E8; may indicate a circulation or wash motor issue.
|
Circulation Motor Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Dishwasher displays E9; may indicate a control or configuration problem.
|
Control Board Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Dishwasher displays F1; may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
|
Water Supply / Fill Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
Dishwasher displays F2; may indicate a drain problem.
|
Drain Fault | View Details |
| F3 |
Dishwasher displays F3; cycle may stop during heating or drying.
|
Heating Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F4 |
Dishwasher displays F4; may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
|
Door Latch / Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| F5 |
Dishwasher displays F5; may indicate a circulation or motor fault.
|
Wash Motor / Circulation Fault | View Details |
| F6 |
Dishwasher displays F6; may relate to water temperature sensing.
|
Temperature Sensor / Thermistor Fault | View Details |
| F7 |
Dishwasher displays F7; may indicate a flow meter or water level sensing issue.
|
Flow Meter / Water Level Fault | View Details |
| F8 |
Dishwasher displays F8; may indicate a leak or overflow condition.
|
Overflow / Leak Detection Fault | View Details |
| F9 |
Dishwasher displays F9; may indicate a control or configuration error.
|
Control Board / Software Fault | View Details |
| H2O |
Dishwasher displays H2O and may beep; unit may not fill with water.
|
Low or No Water Supply | View Details |
| LC |
Dishwasher displays LC; may continuously run the drain pump.
|
Leak Detected in Base / Flood Switch Activated | View Details |
| LE |
Dishwasher displays LE; may not start or may stop mid-cycle.
|
Leak Error / Flood Protection Activated | View Details |
| PF |
Dishwasher display shows PF and cycle stops or resets unexpectedly.
|
Power Failure / Power Interruption | View Details |
| – |
Detergent pod or powder remains in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
|
Detergent Dispenser or Spray Coverage Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishes are not getting clean; food remains on dishes after cycle completes.
|
Poor Wash Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dishes come out wet; poor drying performance even on heated dry.
|
Drying System Inefficiency | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not drain; water remains in the bottom after cycle completes.
|
Drain System Blockage or Pump Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door drops open quickly or will not stay in the desired position.
|
Door Spring / Cable Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door will not latch or pops open during the cycle.
|
Door Latch / Strike Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher emits a burning smell during operation.
|
Overheating Electrical Component or Plastic Contact | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; you hear a hum or silence and spray arms do not move.
|
Circulation Pump Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher has a bad odor even when empty.
|
Organic Buildup / Biofilm in Sump and Hoses | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher has power but will not start cycle; lights respond but pressing Start does nothing or just beeps.
|
Start Inhibit / Door or Control Lock Condition | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from the front bottom of the door during the cycle.
|
Door Seal / Splash Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from underneath the unit onto the floor.
|
Under-Tub Leak / Component Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes a high-pitched squealing or whining noise during operation.
|
Worn Pump Bearings or Motor | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash.
|
Foreign Object in Pump or Spray System | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher runs for an unusually long time or never seems to finish.
|
Extended Cycle Time / Heating or Sensor Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and will not resume until power is cycled.
|
Intermittent Control or Overheat Protection Trip | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
|
Installation / Leveling Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
|
No Power / Dead Control | View Details |
| – |
Rinse aid is not dispensing; dishes have poor drying and spotting despite full reservoir.
|
Rinse Aid Dispenser Failure | View Details |
| – |
Top rack dishes are not getting clean while bottom rack is mostly fine.
|
Upper Spray Arm or Feed Tube Restriction | View Details |
| – |
White film or cloudy residue on dishes and glassware.
|
Hard Water Deposits / Detergent Residue | View Details |
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