GE Dishwasher Error Codes – Electronic Models – How To Diagnose Fault Codes?

GE dishwasher displaying an error code? Newer style GE dishwashers have built in diagnostic systems. If your dishwasher detects a fault or error in the system, it will show an error or fault code. The error code will display where the usual numbers are on the display screen. When an error code is displayed, your dishwasher is telling you a specific fault. You can also search YouTube for GE dishwasher fix, or get advice from GE for troubleshooting your GE dishwasher when your GE dishwasher is showing an error code or not working properly. See below for the error codes your GE dishwasher may show and how to clear them.

GE Dishwasher Error Codes

GE Dishwasher Error Code PF
Error Condition = Power Fail
Repair or Check = Power fail to the dishwasher. Power to your home may have gone out. Restart the dishwasher and try a wash cycle.

GE Dishwasher Error Code C1
Error Condition = Draining Time Has Gone Past 2 Minutes
Repair or Check = Remove any clogs from the sinks drain. Remove power to the dishwasher. Remove clogs from the dishwasher’s draining hose. Be sure the draining hose is not damaged and if so replace it with new. Examine the drain pump for any blockage. Clear any blockage if found. If you find the drain pump to be damaged then replace it with new.
Replacement Parts = Drain Hose and/or Drain Pump

GE Dishwasher Error Code C2
Error Condition = Draining Time Has Gone Past 7 Minutes
Repair or Check = Remove any clogs from the sinks drain. Remove power to the dishwasher. Remove clogs from the dishwasher’s draining hose. Be sure the draining hose is not damaged and if so replace it with new. Examine the drain pump for any blockage. Clear any blockage if found. If you find the drain pump to be damaged then replace it with new. Press RESET to stop the beep.
Replacement Parts = Drain Hose and/or Drain Pump

GE Dishwasher Error Code C3
Error Condition = Dishwasher Will Not Drain
Repair or Check = Remove any clogs from the sinks drain. Remove power to the dishwasher. Remove clogs from the dishwasher’s draining hose. Be sure the draining hose is not damaged and if so replace it with new. Examine the drain pump for any blockage. Clear any blockage if found. If you find the drain pump to be damaged then replace it with new.
Replacement Parts = Drain Hose and/or Drain Pump

GE Dishwasher Error Code C4
Error Condition = Dishwasher Has Over Filled
Repair or Check = Cancel the wash cycle. If the dishwasher will not drain after cancelling… Troubleshoot using the C3 error code above. If the dishwasher does drain after cancelling the wash cycle then check for somethign lodged underneath the overfill float. If nothing is lodged under the overfill float then remove power to the dishwasher and examine the overfill float switch for proper operation. If the overfill float switch is damaged then replace it with new.
Replacement Parts = Drain Pump and/or Drain Hose and/or Overfill Float Switch

GE Dishwasher Error Code C5
Error Condition = Dishwasher Is Not Filled With Enough Water (Drain Time Is Short)
Repair or Check = Be sure the water supply valve to the dishwasher is completely open. Be sure the overfill float switch is not stuck in the up position as this will prevent the dishwasher from filling with water. Remove the dishwasher from power and turn off the water supply valve. Remove the water fill line and check the water inlet valve. If the inlet screen is blocked or has clogs then replace the water inlet valve as only cleaning the screens is not enough and can cause flooding. Check the wiring harness on the water inlet valve to be sure there are no loose wires. If you find that the water inlet valve does not open when power is applied then replace it.
Replacement Parts = Overfill Float Switch and/or Water Inlet Valve

GE Dishwasher Error Code C6
Error Condition = The Water Temperature Is Too Low (Water Not Hot Enough)
Repair or Check = Turn the hot water on for the sink and run for 2 minutes. If the temperature of the water is under 120F then you may need to adjust the water heater thermostst. If the water supply to the dishwasher is over 120F then the temp sensor or electronic control board may be defective.
Replacement Parts = Water Temperature Sensor and/or Electronic Control Board

GE Dishwasher Error Code C7
Error Condition = Water Temp Sensor Faulty
Repair or Check = Remove power to the dishwasher for 5 minutes. Removing power is to try and reset the electronic control board. Plug the dishwasher back into power and see if the error code C7 reappears. If so, remove power to the dishwasher and check for any loose wire connections on the water temp sensor. If the wiring harness is secure then replace the water temp sensor. If the error comes back then replace the electronic control board.
Replacement Parts = Water Temperature Sensor and/or Electronic Control Board

GE Dishwasher Error Code C8
Error Condition = Detergent Dispenser Cover Blocked
Repair or Check = Remove what is blocking the dispenser cover. Shut the dispenser cover and restart a wash cycle on the dishwasher. After 20-30 seconds into the wash cycle check to see if the cover opened. If the detergent dispenser cover will not open as it should or the detergent dispenser itself is broken or has damage then remove and replace it.
Replacement Parts = Detergent Dispenser Assembly

CUP OPEN
The detergent cup has not been closed
Add detergent and latch the cup. When the problem occurs, the cycle will not start. You can override this by pressing the start pad again without opening the door.

LEAK DETECTED
Possible leak is detected
The cycle will be cancelled on models with leak detection.

NOTE: Disconnecting power to the dishwasher for 30 seconds may clear the fault, error or function code. Unplug your dishwasher for 30 seconds to 5 minutes to try and reset the control board. This may clear the error and reset the dishwasher.

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Do you have additional GE dishwasher error codes we have not mentioned? Are you having additional trouble with your GE dishwasher? Please leave a question or comment below and we can further assist you with troubleshooting your dishwasher problem. OR, please contact GE Consumer Service at 1-800-432-2737.

Written by Keith Schneerer

Certified Appliance Tech · Founder, RemoveAndReplace.com

Keith has spent 30+ years repairing machines, starting as a military mechanic and later maintaining food processing equipment before moving into appliance repair. He founded RemoveAndReplace.com to share field-tested repair advice.

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