GE Café Dishwashers Error Codes

C1

Dishwasher runs drain pump continuously and will not advance to wash; may display C1 on the control panel.

Extended Drain Time / Drain Error

C2

Dishwasher displays C2 and stops; unit may have water remaining in the tub or may have overflowed into the base pan.

Overfill / Excessive Drain Time

C3

Dishwasher displays C3 and stops; unit may attempt to drain repeatedly and not start a wash cycle.

Flood Protection / Leak Detected in Base Pan

C4

Dishwasher displays C4; unit may stop mid-cycle and drain, or may not fill properly.

Fill Error / Low Water Level

C5

Dishwasher displays C5; spray arms may not rotate properly and cleaning performance is poor.

Low Circulation Pressure / Pump Performance Issue

C6

Dishwasher displays C6; dishes come out dirty and water temperature seems low.

Water Temperature Too Low

C7

Dishwasher displays C7; unit may not heat water properly or may terminate cycles early.

Heater Circuit Error / Temperature Sensor Fault

C8

Dishwasher displays C8; unit may not dry dishes properly and may skip heated dry.

Drying System Error

C9

Dishwasher displays C9; unit may stop mid-cycle and beep, often related to rack or spray arm interference.

Rack or Spray Arm Obstruction / Motor Overload

E1

Dishwasher displays E1; unit may not fill or may abort the cycle early.

Fill Timeout / Water Inlet Error

E2

Dishwasher displays E2; unit may not heat or may show poor cleaning performance.

Heater / Temperature Error

E3

Dishwasher displays E3; unit may not drain or may stop with water in the tub.

Drain Error / Pump Fault

E4

Dishwasher displays E4; unit may leak or stop with a leak indication.

Leak Detected / Overflow

E5

Dishwasher displays E5; unit may not start or may stop unexpectedly.

Door Switch / Latch Error

E6

Dishwasher displays E6; unit may not circulate water properly.

Circulation Pump Error

E7

Dishwasher displays E7; unit may not heat or dry properly.

Heater Relay / Control Error

F1

Dishwasher displays F1; unit may not start or may stop shortly after starting.

Door Latch / Door Switch Error

F2

Dishwasher displays F2; unit may not respond to button presses or may behave erratically.

User Interface / Touch Control Error

F3

Dishwasher displays F3; unit may not heat or may terminate cycles prematurely.

Temperature Sensor / Thermistor Error

F4

Dishwasher displays F4; unit may not fill or may stop shortly after starting.

Fill Valve / Water Supply Error

F5

Dishwasher displays F5; unit may not drain or may leave water in the bottom of the tub.

Drain Pump / Drain Circuit Error

F6

Dishwasher displays F6; unit may stop mid-cycle and not resume.

Water Level / Float Switch Error

F7

Dishwasher displays F7; unit may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.

Power Supply / Control Board Error

F8

Dishwasher displays F8; unit may not circulate water or may be very noisy.

Circulation Pump / Motor Error

F9

Dishwasher displays F9; unit may overfill or leak from the door.

Overfill / Inlet Valve Stuck On

H2O

Dishwasher displays H2O; unit may pause or extend fill time and dishes may not be fully cleaned.

Low Water Supply / Fill Timeout

LC

Dishwasher displays LC; unit may not start and may indicate a leak condition.

Leak Sensor / Flood Switch Activated

LE

Dishwasher displays LE; unit may leak into the base pan and stop with a drain pump running.

Leak Error / Water in Base Pan

OE

Dishwasher displays OE; unit may not drain fully and may leave dirty water in the tub.

Drain Overflow / Drain Error

PF

Dishwasher displays PF; cycle stops and panel indicates a power failure.

Power Failure / Interruption

Symptom

Detergent pod or powder remains in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.

Detergent Dispenser / Spray Coverage Issue

Symptom

Dishes are not getting clean; food remains on dishes after a full cycle.

Poor Wash Performance

Symptom

Dishes are wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance.

Poor Drying / Condensation

Symptom

Dishwasher does not drain; standing water remains in the bottom after the cycle completes.

Poor Drainage / Standing Water

Symptom

Dishwasher door falls open quickly or will not stay in the desired position.

Door Hinge / Spring Failure

Symptom

Dishwasher door is hard to close or rubs against the cabinet.

Door Alignment / Installation Issue

Symptom

Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; you hear no spray action and dishes remain dirty.

Wash Circulation Failure

Symptom

Dishwasher has a burning smell or shows signs of melted plastic inside.

Overheating / Component or Item Contact with Heater

Symptom

Dishwasher is leaking from the bottom of the door during the wash cycle.

Door Seal / Overfill Leak

Symptom

Dishwasher leaks from underneath the unit; water appears on the floor under the cabinet.

Underbody Leak / Sump or Hose Failure

Symptom

Dishwasher makes a high-pitched squealing or whining noise during operation.

Pump or Motor Bearing Wear

Symptom

Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain.

Foreign Object in Pump / Mechanical Noise

Symptom

Dishwasher powers on but will not start a cycle; Start button beeps or flashes and cycle never begins.

Start Inhibit / Door or Control Lock Condition

Symptom

Dishwasher runs for a very long time or never seems to finish the cycle.

Extended Cycle Time / Heating or Sensor Issue

Symptom

Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and beeps, but no error code is displayed.

Intermittent Power or Door Interruption

Symptom

Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.

Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue

Symptom

Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or response from the control panel.

No Power / Dead Control

Symptom

Strong odor or bad smell coming from the dishwasher, especially when opening the door.

Odor / Biofilm Buildup

Symptom

Top rack dishes are not getting clean while lower rack dishes are mostly clean.

Upper Spray Arm / Diverter Issue

Symptom

White film or cloudy residue on dishes and glassware after washing.

Hard Water Deposits / Detergent Residue