GE dishwashers fault codes
Every GE dishwashers fault code we have documented, with what it means. Pick yours to see causes, checks and the parts involved.
● 30 codes documented
GE uses 30 fault codes on its dishwashers, shown on the display when the machine stops — among them C2, C3, C4, CL, Clean. Each one points to a specific part: on this page you find them all, with what they mean.
How to read the code on the display
On most GE appliances the code appears on the display when the cycle stops, or is spelled out by a sequence of blinking lights.
Write the code down before switching off: many machines clear it when unplugged, and without the code the fault has to be found from scratch.
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All GE codes
30 codes, in order. Click one to open its page.
| CODE | WHAT IT MEANS |
|---|---|
| C2 | Stuck drain valve. The drain solenoid isn't responding |
| C3 | Pump Pressure Switch Error |
| C4 | Fill timeout. The dishwasher didn't fill to the required level within 5 minutes |
| CL | Control lock activated — buttons are locked to prevent accidental operation |
| Clean | Turbidity Sensor |
| F128 | Low Rinse Aid |
| F16 | High Water Temperature |
| F2 | Communication Failed |
| F3 | Configuration error ( Inverter not found ) |
| F33 | Door Switch Error |
| F34 | Leak Pan Detected Error |
| F35 | Diverter Feedback Error |
| F48 | Turbidity Sensor High |
| F49 | Turbidity Sensor Low |
| F5 | Inverter Found On Incorrect MC Personality |
| F50 | Temperature Sensor High |
| F51 | Temperature Sensor Low |
| F52 | Turbidity Sensor Calibration Failure |
| F6 | Wireless Module ( on some models ) |
| F64 | Inverter Error Received |
| F65 | Inverter No Water Detected |
| F80 | Absent Water Flow ( turbidity based ) |
| F96 | No Water In Tub ( turbidity based ) |
| F97 | Absent Heat Source |
| F99 | Minimum Wash Temp Not Met |
| FL | Flood protection activated — water detected in the base pan |
| HE | Heater circuit failure — no continuity through heating element |
| IE | Water inlet error — inlet valve not operating correctly |
| Lock | Always Illuminated |
| Start | Communications Failure |