GE Error Codes
& Diagnostics

999 Dishwasher Water accumulation detected in the base tray beneath the tub, triggering the Floor Protect leak sensor. All wash functions lock out until the leak is resolved. Seen on newer GE Profile and GDT models. High View details → C1 Dishwasher The drain pump ran continuously for more than 2 minutes during a single drain event without successfully emptying the tub. Seen on GE Profile (PDT/GDP), GDT, and GDF models. Medium View details → C2 Dishwasher The cumulative drain pump run time across all drain events in one wash cycle exceeded 7 minutes, indicating a persistent or recurring drain restriction. Common on GE Profile and GDT series. Medium View details → C3 Dishwasher The control board detected that the dishwasher failed to drain entirely — no water movement was registered during the drain phase. Applies to GE Profile, GDF, GDT, and Hotpoint HDA series dishwashers. High View details → C4 Dishwasher The water level in the tub exceeded the safe maximum during the fill phase. The control board detected overfill via the water level sensor or float switch. Seen on GE Profile, GDT, and GDF series. High View details → C6 Dishwasher The dishwasher's thermistor measured water temperature below the minimum threshold required for the current wash cycle. Common on GE Profile, GDT, and Café CDT series with heated wash options. Medium View details → C7 Dishwasher The control board detected an open or short circuit in the water temperature sensor (thermistor) wiring. The dishwasher cannot measure water temperature and will not run a heated cycle safely. Applies to GE Profile and GDT series. High View details → C8 Dishwasher The dishwasher's detergent dispenser door failed to open fully during the wash cycle. The control board detected the dispenser did not actuate as expected, resulting in detergent not being released. Common on GDT and GDF series. Low View details → H2O Dishwasher The dishwasher did not receive adequate water during the fill phase. The tub failed to reach the minimum required water level within the allowed fill time. Common on GE Profile PDT series and GDF/GDT models. Medium View details → PF Dishwasher The dishwasher detected a power interruption during an active wash cycle. The control board logged the event and is notifying the user that the cycle did not complete normally. Appears on all GE, GE Profile, Café, and Monogram dishwasher models. Low View details →