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GE Appliances Dishwasher C2 Error Code

GE lists C2 as total pump-out exceeding seven minutes and directs owners to press Reset to stop the beep.

Applies to GE Appliances dishwasher

What the appliance detected

Detected condition

The total pump-out time exceeded the documented limit.

What may contribute

Possible causes

  • The dishwasher detected an extended drain pump-out.
  • The available GE table does not identify a homeowner component repair for C2.

Start conservatively

Safe preliminary checks

Work in order and stop whenever a step is not supported by the documentation for your model.

  1. Record the display

    • Write down C2 and the model number.
    • Note whether water remains in the dishwasher.

  2. Use the documented reset control

    • Press Reset to stop the beep as GE documents.
    • Do not repeatedly reset a returning code.

  3. Request help if it returns

    • If C2 returns or the dishwasher still will not drain, request service.
    • Do not open internal drain or electrical parts.

Actions not recommended

  • Do not access the drain pump or internal wiring.
  • Do not test live electrical parts.
  • Do not assume C2 proves a specific pump failure.

When to stop and request service

  • C2 returns after the documented Reset action.
  • Water remains and cannot be handled safely.
  • Internal drain diagnosis is needed.

Documented source

Official information reviewed

Our summary is based on manufacturer support material and stays within the limits of that material.

Source reviewed by Appliance Help HQ: August 17, 2026.

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