Ge Dishwasher Error Codes

All Ge dishwasher error codes with step-by-step troubleshooting, multimeter specs, and OEM part numbers.

37 error codes

Code	Meaning	Severity	Difficulty
1H	The high-limit thermostat tripped because water temperature inside the tub exceeded the safe maximum threshold highintermediate	high	intermediate
888	The main control board has detected an internal fault or suffered an unrecoverable error state highadvanced	high	advanced
ADORA	Overview of the GE Adora dishwasher product line including model numbers, distinguishing features, and most common repair issues lowbeginner	low	beginner
BUTTONS-NOT-WORKING	On GE dishwashers, unresponsive buttons almost always trace back to the touchpad membrane rather than the control board itself. The ribbon cable connecting the membrane panel to the board corrodes or delaminates, breaking the circuit path for individual keys or entire rows. Older GE Adora models are especially prone to this because the membrane was bonded with a single-sided adhesive that dries out over time. mediumintermediate	medium	intermediate
CAFE-TROUBLESHOOT	GE Cafe dishwashers are GE's premium tier with stainless interiors, bottle jets, and a digital display that shows error codes directly - unlike basic GE models that only blink LEDs. When a GE Cafe dishwasher malfunctions, the display will show a specific error code (such as PF, C2, or a numeric code) alongside an audible alert, giving you a more precise starting point than lower-tier GE units. mediumintermediate	medium	intermediate
CFE	The main control board lost communication with the user interface (UI) board highadvanced	high	advanced
DIAG-MODE	How to enter GE dishwasher service diagnostic mode to retrieve stored fault codes and run component tests lowintermediate	low	intermediate
ERROR-CODES	Complete reference listing every known GE dishwasher error code with meaning, severity, and fix direction moderatebeginner	moderate	beginner
FAULT-353	Fault code 353 is a specific internal control board diagnostic code on select GE dishwasher models indicating a board-level hardware fault highadvanced	high	advanced
FED	The drain cycle completed its timed run but the water level sensor did not confirm the tub was empty moderatebeginner	moderate	beginner
FILLS-NO-WASH	The dishwasher successfully fills with water but the wash cycle does not begin - no spray arm rotation and no washing action highintermediate	high	intermediate
FTD	The dishwasher detected that water did not drain from the tub within the expected drain cycle time moderatebeginner	moderate	beginner
GREEN-LIGHT	A green indicator light on the GE dishwasher is on solid, flashing, or behaving unexpectedly lowbeginner	low	beginner
H2O	The dishwasher did not detect sufficient water entering the tub within the expected fill time moderatebeginner	moderate	beginner
HOW-TO-START	Basic operation guide for starting a wash cycle on GE Adora, Profile, Cafe, and Monogram dishwashers lowbeginner	low	beginner
HUB	Hub page covering all GE dishwasher error codes including H2O, FTD, IH, FED, 1H, 888, CFE, PR5, and NE moderatebeginner	moderate	beginner
HUMS-NO-WATER	The dishwasher activates and hums as if trying to fill but no water enters the tub moderatebeginner	moderate	beginner
IH	The inlet heater circuit failed to reach or maintain the target temperature during the wash fill phase highintermediate	high	intermediate
KEEPS-OFF	The dishwasher repeatedly stops and loses power or exits cycle mode during operation highintermediate	high	intermediate
LEAKING	A Ge dishwasher leaking has specific causes related to Ge's design and component choices. mediumintermediate	medium	intermediate
LOCK-CONTROLS	How to activate and deactivate the control lock (child lock) feature on GE dishwashers lowbeginner	low	beginner
MONOGRAM-REPAIR	GE Monogram dishwashers are built on a fully custom platform - not shared with GE Adora or GE Profile - and use a hidden control panel integrated into the top of the door. When a GE Monogram dishwasher stops working, the fault often cannot be diagnosed with standard GE diagnostic sequences, as the Monogram line uses its own service mode accessed through the integrated top-panel controls rather than the Heated Dry button. highadvanced	high	advanced
NE	The control board detected a loss of power or an electrical circuit fault preventing normal operation highbeginner	high	beginner
NOISE	Causes and Fixes mediumintermediate	medium	intermediate
NOT-CLEANING	The dishwasher completes a full cycle but dishes come out dirty, greasy, or with food residue lowbeginner	low	beginner
NOT-DRAINING	A Ge dishwasher not draining has specific causes related to Ge's design and component choices. mediumintermediate	medium	intermediate
NOT-DRYING	Dishes come out wet after a completed cycle even with Heated Dry selected lowbeginner	low	beginner
NOT-DRYING	GE Dishwasher Not Drying Dishes: Heated Dry, Piranha, and Rinse Aid Guide mediumintermediate	medium	intermediate
ORANGE-LIGHT	An orange or amber indicator light on the GE dishwasher control panel is flashing or solid lowbeginner	low	beginner
PR5	The pressure switch circuit detected an out-of-range reading or failed to send a valid signal to the control board moderateintermediate	moderate	intermediate
QUIET-POWER	Guide to GE's Quiet Power technology noise rating tiers and how to diagnose a GE dishwasher that has suddenly become louder lowbeginner	low	beginner
RESET	Procedure to clear error codes, cancel a cycle, or restore the control board to its default state on GE dishwashers lowbeginner	low	beginner
SMELLS	A Ge dishwasher smells bad has specific causes related to Ge's design and component choices. mediumintermediate	medium	intermediate
TROUBLESHOOT	Comprehensive troubleshooting guide for GE dishwasher problems in order of frequency moderatebeginner	moderate	beginner
TURN-ON-OFF	How to power on, start, pause, cancel, and power off a GE dishwasher correctly lowbeginner	low	beginner
WONT-START	The dishwasher has power and the display works but pressing Start does not begin a wash cycle moderatebeginner	moderate	beginner
WONT-TURN-ON	The dishwasher has no power, display is dark, no buttons respond, and no sounds are made when any button is pressed highbeginner	high	beginner