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GE Appliances Dishwasher Error Codes

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

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

⚠️ Serious Errors — Act Quickly

Drain failure — dishwasher not draining

The GE dishwasher cannot drain water within the expected time. Standing water re…

Flood switch activated — water in base tray

The flood protection switch has detected water in the base of the dishwasher. Th…

Wash motor failure — circulation pump not running

The main circulation pump motor has failed or is drawing incorrect current. The …

Drain error — not draining properly

The GE dishwasher is unable to drain water within the expected time.…

Control board failure

The main control board has experienced an internal fault.…