GE dishwasher error codes
These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your GE model dishwasher. For DIY repair how-to help, visit the PartsDirect repair help section, which includes repair help for dishwashers, other major appliances, lawn and garden equipment, garage door openers, vacuum cleaners and more. Search for your model number to find a complete list of replacement parts for your dishwasher.
Communication failure between the user interface control and the electronic control board
Shut off the power to the dishwasher and check the wiring for the user interface control and the electronic control board. Replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wiring connections are okay, replace the user interface control. If the problem continues, replace the electronic control board.
Inverter control board configuration error
Shut off the power to the dishwasher and check the wiring on the inverter control board. Reconnect any loose wires. Replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wiring is okay, replace the inverter control board.
Inverter control board communication failure
Shut off the power to the dishwasher and check the wire harness connections on the inverter control board and the electronic control board. Reconnect any loose wires. Replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wiring is okay, replace the inverter control board. If the problem continues, replace the electronic control board.
High water temperature
Shut off power to the dishwasher and check the wiring connections on the temperature sensor, which is located on the flood switch. Check the resistance of the temperature sensor. It should measure about 11,000 ohms at room temperature. Replace the flood switch if the temperature sensor is defective.
Door switch failure
Shut off power to the dishwasher and check the door switch wiring. Replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wiring is okay, replace the door switch.
Water leak detected
Shut off power to the dishwasher check the hoses and pumps for leaks. Tighten any loose hose connections. Replace any leaking components.
Diverter feedback error
Shut off power to the dishwasher and check the diverter wiring. Reconnect any loose wires. Replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wiring is okay, replace the diverter.
Turbidity sensor failure
Shut off power to the dishwasher and check the turbidity sensor wiring. If the wiring is okay, replace the turbidity sensor.
Temperature sensor failure
Shut off power to the dishwasher and check the wiring connections on the temperature sensor, which is located on the flood switch. Check the resistance of the temperature sensor. It should measure about 11,000 ohms at room temperature. Replace the flood switch if the temperature sensor is defective.
Invertor error
Shut off power to the dishwasher and check the wire harness connections on the inverter control board and the electronic control board. Reconnect any loose wires. Replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wiring is okay, replace the inverter control board.
No water detected by the inverter control board
If the dishwasher didn't fill, make sure that your water supply cut-off valve is open. Replace the water inlet valve if defective. If the dishwasher did fill, shut off power to the dishwasher and check inverter control board wiring. Reconnect any loose wires. Replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wiring is okay, replace the inverter control board.
No water detected by the turbidity sensor
If the dishwasher didn't fill, make sure that your water supply cut-off valve is open. Replace the water inlet valve if defective. If the dishwasher did fill, shut off power to the dishwasher and check the turbidity sensor wiring. Reconnect any loose wires. Replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wiring is okay, replace the turbidity sensor.
Heater failure
Shut off power to the dishwasher and check the heating element wiring. Reconnect any loose wires. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Check the resistance of the heating element. It should measure between 11 and 24 ohms. Replace the heating element if defective.
Not draining
Shut off power to the dishwasher and then shut off water. Check the drain path for an obstruction. If the drain path is clear, check the wiring on the drain pump. Reconnect any loose wires. Replace the wire harness if damaged. The drain pump wire harness has an internal thermal cut-off fuse. Replace the wire harness if the thermal cut-off fuse is blown. If the wiring is intact, replace the drain pump.
Minimum wash temperature not met
Shut off power to the dishwasher and check the heating element wiring. Reconnect any loose wires. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Check the resistance of the heating element. It should measure between 11 and 24 ohms. Replace the heating element if defective. If the heating element works, check the temperature sensor, which is located on the flood switch. Shut off power to the dishwasher and check the wiring connections on the temperature sensor. Check the resistance of the temperature sensor. It should measure about 11,000 ohms at room temperature. Replace the flood switch if the temperature sensor is defective.
Stuck key pad button
Push and release each button to identify which one is stuck. If you're not able to free the stuck button, shut off power to the dishwasher and replace the user interface control.
Low rinse agent level
Fill the rinse agent dispenser.
Inverter control board failure
Shut off power to the dishwasher and replace the invertor control board.
Inverter control board not getting AC power
Shut off power to the dishwasher and check the inverter control board wiring. Reconnect any loose wires. Replace the wire harness if damaged. The inverter control board power wire harness has an internal thermal cut-off fuse. Check the continuity of the wire harness. If the thermal cut-off fuse is blown, replace the wire harness. If the inverter control board is getting AC power, replace the inverter control board.
Circulation pump failure
Shut off power to the dishwasher and check the circulation pump wiring. Reconnect any loose wires. Replace the wire harness if damaged. The circulation pump wire harness has an internal thermal cut-off fuse. Replace the wire harness if the thermal cut-off fuse is blown. If the wiring is okay, replace the circulation pump.
Drain pump failure
Shut off power to the dishwasher and check the wiring on the drain pump. Reconnect any loose wires. Replace the wire harness if damaged. The drain pump wire harness has an internal thermal cut-off fuse. Replace the wire harness if the thermal cut-off fuse is blown. If the wiring is intact, replace the drain pump.
Wire harness thermal cut-off fuse is blown
The drain pump and circulation pump wire harnesses contain thermal cut-off fuses. Shut off power to the dishwasher and check the continuity of the drain pump and circulation pump wire harnesses. Replace the wire harness and associated pump if the thermal cut-off fuse is blown.
Inverter control board wire harness failure
The inverter control board power wire harness contains a thermal cut-off fuse. Shut off power to the dishwasher and check the continuity of the power wire harness. If the wire harness and harness connections are okay, replace the invertor control board.
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