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GE Appliances Dishwasher Error Codes

16 error codes with causes and step-by-step fixes

Your GE Appliances dishwasher uses 16 distinct error codes to flag faults before they turn into a full breakdown. The most common cluster around drainage (4), sensor (2), temperature (2). Of these, about 16 can usually be cleared at home without a technician, while 7 point to more serious faults that may warrant a professional. Typical repair costs on this appliance run from $0 for simple DIY fixes up to $520 for professional component replacement.

Find your code in the table below for its exact meaning, the most likely causes ranked by how often they're the culprit, a step-by-step fix, the parts you may need, and a clear call on when it's worth phoning a repair pro.

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Code	Meaning	Severity	DIY	Est. Cost
C5	Drain failure — dishwasher not draining	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$0–$100
FL	Flood switch activated — water in base tray	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$0–$100
C4	Wash motor failure — circulation pump not running	⚠ High Severity	hard	$100–$250
PF	Power failure — cycle interrupted by power outage	✓ Low Severity	easy	$0–$0
OE	Drain error — not draining properly	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$0–$100
C3	Control board failure	⚠ High Severity	hard	$120–$300
C7	OWI sensor failure — optical water indicator fault	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$30–$80
HO	Water not hot enough — incoming water temperature too low	⚠ Medium Severity	easy	$0–$40
PrS	Pressure sensor fault — water level sensing issue	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$25–$60
C1	Slow drain — pump-out during drain exceeded ~2 minutes	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$0–$100
C2	Drain failure — total pump-out cycle exceeded ~7 minutes	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$0–$120
C6	Incoming water temperature too low	⚠ Medium Severity	easy	$0–$40
C8	Detergent dispenser cup blocked from opening fully	✓ Low Severity	easy	$0–$80
LE	Long fill — dishwasher not filling within the expected time	⚠ Medium Severity	easy	$0–$70
HE	Heater circuit failure — no continuity through the heating element	⚠ High Severity	hard	$40–$110
IE	Water inlet error — inlet valve not operating correctly	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$30–$70