GE Profile 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 drain pump continuously and will not advance to wash; may stop and beep with C1 on display.
Extended Drain Time / Drain Error
C2
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and displays C2; unit may have standing water in the tub.
Drain Timeout / Incomplete Drain
C3
Dishwasher displays C3 and may run the drain pump continuously even when tub is empty.
Flood Condition / Water in Base Pan
C4
Dishwasher displays C4; cycle may stop early with little or no water in the tub.
Fill Timeout / No Water Fill
C5
Dishwasher displays C5; spray arms may not rotate and dishes remain dirty.
Low Circulation Pressure / Wash Pump Error
C6
Dishwasher displays C6; dishes may come out cloudy or not fully clean; water temperature may be low.
Water Temperature Too Low / Heater Performance Issue
C7
Dishwasher displays C7; may stop mid-cycle or skip heating and drying functions.
Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Error
C8
Dishwasher displays C8; often associated with detergent or rinse aid issues and poor cleaning.
Detergent Dispenser / Rinse Aid Error
C9
Dishwasher displays C9; may indicate abnormal drain or circulation behavior late in the cycle.
Circulation / Drain System Fault
DE
Display shows DE; dishwasher will not start and may beep when Start is pressed.
Door Error / Door Not Closed
E1
Dishwasher displays E1; unit may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
Door Not Closed / Door Latch Error
E2
Dishwasher displays E2; may not respond to touch controls or may behave erratically.
User Interface / Keypad Error
E3
Dishwasher displays E3; cycle may end prematurely with dishes still dirty.
Heating / Temperature Rise Error
E4
Dishwasher displays E4; may indicate overfill or leak condition with water in the base.
Overflow / Leak Detected
E5
Dishwasher displays E5; unit may not fill properly or may stop early in the cycle.
Water Level / Flow Meter Error
E6
Dishwasher displays E6; may not heat or may show sanitize not achieved.
Heater / Sanitize Temperature Error
E7
Dishwasher displays E7; may indicate a circulation pump or motor issue.
Circulation Motor Error
F1
Dishwasher displays F1; may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
Main Control Board Error
F2
Dishwasher displays F2; may indicate a water leak or overflow condition.
Leak / Flood Sensor Error
F3
Dishwasher displays F3; may not heat or may show sanitize not achieved.
Temperature Sensor / Heating Error
F4
Dishwasher displays F4; unit may not drain or may stop with water remaining in the tub.
Drain System Error
F5
Dishwasher displays F5; may indicate a door or latch-related fault.
Door Switch / Latch Error
F6
Dishwasher displays F6; may indicate a water inlet or fill problem.
Fill System Error
F7
Dishwasher displays F7; may indicate a flow meter or water level sensing issue.
Flow Meter / Water Level Error
F8
Dishwasher displays F8; may indicate a circulation pump or motor fault.
Wash Motor Error
F9
Dishwasher displays F9; may indicate a diverter or spray system fault.
Diverter Valve / Spray System Error
H2O
Display shows H2O; dishwasher beeps and may pause or stop; tub may not fill with enough water.
Low Water Supply / Fill Error
LC
Display shows LC; dishwasher may run drain pump and not start a wash cycle.
Leak / Containment Error
LE
Display shows LE; dishwasher may not start or may stop with beeping.
Leak Error / Water in Base
OE
Display shows OE; dishwasher may not drain properly or may stop with water in tub.
Overfill / Drain Error
PF
Display shows PF; dishwasher may stop mid-cycle and retain water.
Power Failure / Interruption
U1
Display shows U1; dishwasher may not fill correctly or may pause waiting for water.
Low Water Level / Fill Error
U2
Display shows U2; may indicate a problem with upper rack spray or diverter.
Upper Spray System / Diverter Error
U3
Display shows U3; may indicate a lower spray or circulation issue.
Lower Spray System Error
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 plates and glasses after cycle.
Poor Wash Performance
Symptom
Dishes come out wet; poor drying performance even on heated dry or sanitize cycles.
Drying System Inefficiency
Symptom
Dishwasher does not drain; standing water remains in the bottom after cycle completes.
Drainage Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher door drops open quickly or will not stay in the desired position.
Door Hinge / Spring Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher emits a burning smell or electrical odor during operation.
Overheating Component / Electrical Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; spray arms do not move and you only hear a hum or silence.
Circulation Pump Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher has a bad odor or smells like mildew or rotten food.
Odor / Biofilm Buildup
Symptom
Dishwasher has power but will not start cycle; Start button beeps or flashes and cycle does not begin.
Start Inhibit / Door or Control Lock Condition
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from the front bottom of the door during or after a cycle.
Door Seal / Splash Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from underneath the unit onto the floor.
Underbody Leak / Sump or Hose Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher makes a high-pitched squealing or whining noise during operation.
Worn Pump Bearings / Motor Noise
Symptom
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain.
Foreign Object in Pump / Mechanical Noise
Symptom
Dishwasher racks are difficult to slide or come off the tracks; rack may sag or drop.
Rack / Rail Wear
Symptom
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and will not resume until power is cycled.
Intermittent Control / Overheat Protection
Symptom
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or rattles the cabinets during operation.
Installation / Mounting Vibration
Symptom
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
No Power / Dead Control
Symptom
Rinse aid level never seems to decrease, or dishes show poor sheeting/drying despite rinse aid being filled.
Rinse Aid Dispenser Failure
Symptom
White film or cloudy residue on dishes and glassware after washing.
Hard Water Deposits / Detergent Residue
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 |
Dishwasher runs drain pump continuously and will not advance to wash; may stop and beep with C1 on display.
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Extended Drain Time / Drain Error | View Details |
| C2 |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and displays C2; unit may have standing water in the tub.
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Drain Timeout / Incomplete Drain | View Details |
| C3 |
Dishwasher displays C3 and may run the drain pump continuously even when tub is empty.
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Flood Condition / Water in Base Pan | View Details |
| C4 |
Dishwasher displays C4; cycle may stop early with little or no water in the tub.
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Fill Timeout / No Water Fill | View Details |
| C5 |
Dishwasher displays C5; spray arms may not rotate and dishes remain dirty.
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Low Circulation Pressure / Wash Pump Error | View Details |
| C6 |
Dishwasher displays C6; dishes may come out cloudy or not fully clean; water temperature may be low.
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Water Temperature Too Low / Heater Performance Issue | View Details |
| C7 |
Dishwasher displays C7; may stop mid-cycle or skip heating and drying functions.
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Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Error | View Details |
| C8 |
Dishwasher displays C8; often associated with detergent or rinse aid issues and poor cleaning.
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Detergent Dispenser / Rinse Aid Error | View Details |
| C9 |
Dishwasher displays C9; may indicate abnormal drain or circulation behavior late in the cycle.
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Circulation / Drain System Fault | View Details |
| DE |
Display shows DE; dishwasher will not start and may beep when Start is pressed.
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Door Error / Door Not Closed | View Details |
| E1 |
Dishwasher displays E1; unit may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
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Door Not Closed / Door Latch Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Dishwasher displays E2; may not respond to touch controls or may behave erratically.
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User Interface / Keypad Error | View Details |
| E3 |
Dishwasher displays E3; cycle may end prematurely with dishes still dirty.
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Heating / Temperature Rise Error | View Details |
| E4 |
Dishwasher displays E4; may indicate overfill or leak condition with water in the base.
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Overflow / Leak Detected | View Details |
| E5 |
Dishwasher displays E5; unit may not fill properly or may stop early in the cycle.
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Water Level / Flow Meter Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Dishwasher displays E6; may not heat or may show sanitize not achieved.
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Heater / Sanitize Temperature Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Dishwasher displays E7; may indicate a circulation pump or motor issue.
|
Circulation Motor Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Dishwasher displays F1; may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
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Main Control Board Error | View Details |
| F2 |
Dishwasher displays F2; may indicate a water leak or overflow condition.
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Leak / Flood Sensor Error | View Details |
| F3 |
Dishwasher displays F3; may not heat or may show sanitize not achieved.
|
Temperature Sensor / Heating Error | View Details |
| F4 |
Dishwasher displays F4; unit may not drain or may stop with water remaining in the tub.
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Drain System Error | View Details |
| F5 |
Dishwasher displays F5; may indicate a door or latch-related fault.
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Door Switch / Latch Error | View Details |
| F6 |
Dishwasher displays F6; may indicate a water inlet or fill problem.
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Fill System Error | View Details |
| F7 |
Dishwasher displays F7; may indicate a flow meter or water level sensing issue.
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Flow Meter / Water Level Error | View Details |
| F8 |
Dishwasher displays F8; may indicate a circulation pump or motor fault.
|
Wash Motor Error | View Details |
| F9 |
Dishwasher displays F9; may indicate a diverter or spray system fault.
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Diverter Valve / Spray System Error | View Details |
| H2O |
Display shows H2O; dishwasher beeps and may pause or stop; tub may not fill with enough water.
|
Low Water Supply / Fill Error | View Details |
| LC |
Display shows LC; dishwasher may run drain pump and not start a wash cycle.
|
Leak / Containment Error | View Details |
| LE |
Display shows LE; dishwasher may not start or may stop with beeping.
|
Leak Error / Water in Base | View Details |
| OE |
Display shows OE; dishwasher may not drain properly or may stop with water in tub.
|
Overfill / Drain Error | View Details |
| PF |
Display shows PF; dishwasher may stop mid-cycle and retain water.
|
Power Failure / Interruption | View Details |
| U1 |
Display shows U1; dishwasher may not fill correctly or may pause waiting for water.
|
Low Water Level / Fill Error | View Details |
| U2 |
Display shows U2; may indicate a problem with upper rack spray or diverter.
|
Upper Spray System / Diverter Error | View Details |
| U3 |
Display shows U3; may indicate a lower spray or circulation issue.
|
Lower Spray System Error | View Details |
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Detergent pod or powder remains in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
|
Detergent Dispenser / Spray Coverage Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishes are not getting clean; food remains on plates and glasses after cycle.
|
Poor Wash Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dishes come out wet; poor drying performance even on heated dry or sanitize cycles.
|
Drying System Inefficiency | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not drain; standing water remains in the bottom after cycle completes.
|
Drainage Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door drops open quickly or will not stay in the desired position.
|
Door Hinge / Spring Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher emits a burning smell or electrical odor during operation.
|
Overheating Component / Electrical Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; spray arms do not move and you only hear a hum or silence.
|
Circulation Pump Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher has a bad odor or smells like mildew or rotten food.
|
Odor / Biofilm Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher has power but will not start cycle; Start button beeps or flashes and cycle does not begin.
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Start Inhibit / Door or Control Lock Condition | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from the front bottom of the door during or after a cycle.
|
Door Seal / Splash Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from underneath the unit onto the floor.
|
Underbody Leak / Sump or Hose Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes a high-pitched squealing or whining noise during operation.
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Worn Pump Bearings / Motor Noise | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain.
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Foreign Object in Pump / Mechanical Noise | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher racks are difficult to slide or come off the tracks; rack may sag or drop.
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Rack / Rail Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and will not resume until power is cycled.
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Intermittent Control / Overheat Protection | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or rattles the cabinets during operation.
|
Installation / Mounting Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
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No Power / Dead Control | View Details |
| – |
Rinse aid level never seems to decrease, or dishes show poor sheeting/drying despite rinse aid being filled.
|
Rinse Aid Dispenser Failure | View Details |
| – |
White film or cloudy residue on dishes and glassware after washing.
|
Hard Water Deposits / Detergent Residue | View Details |
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