GE Appliances · Dishwasher
1H / 2H error-code guide
The dishwasher is showing a delayed-start time rather than a repair fault.
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Published GE Appliances dishwasher guides
This hub contains 6 published guides for select GE Appliances dishwasher error codes. Coverage is intentionally limited and does not include all codes or models.
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C1 error-code guide
The pump-out during drain exceeded the documented time.
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C2 error-code guide
The total pump-out time exceeded the documented limit.
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C3 error-code guide
The dishwasher reports that it will not drain.
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FTD / F56 error-code guide
The dishwasher reports a failure to drain.
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LEAK DETECTED error-code guide
The dishwasher reports that a possible leak has been detected.
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Homeowner observations remain separate from disassembly, electrical work, internal testing, and other work that belongs with a qualified professional.
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