GE Appliances error codes

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GE Appliances Dishwasher

C1

Check for a slow drain path, blocked filter area, or kinked drain hose before another cycle.

Drain problem

GE Appliances Dishwasher

C2

Cancel the cycle and inspect the drain hose, sink connection, and disposal inlet.

Drain problem

GE Appliances Dishwasher

C3

Check simple drain restrictions first and stop if water stays in the tub.

Drain problem

GE Appliances Dishwasher

C4

Let the dishwasher drain and stop if water enters or overfills again.

Overfill or water level fault

GE Appliances Dishwasher

C5

Confirm the water supply is open and the inlet path is not restricted.

Water fill problem

GE Appliances Dishwasher

C6

Check household hot water temperature and stop if heating issues repeat.

Heating or temperature fault

GE Appliances Dishwasher

C7

Power reset once and request service if C7 returns on a normal cycle.

Heating or temperature fault

GE Appliances Dishwasher

C8

Clear items blocking the detergent cup and run one short test cycle.

Sensor reading fault

GE Appliances Dishwasher

Cup Open

Move dishes away from the dispenser and confirm the detergent cup closes freely.

Door or lid lock

GE Appliances Dishwasher

FTD

Check the drain hose, disposer connection, and filter area before retrying.

Drain problem

GE Appliances Dishwasher

Leak Detected

Stop the cycle, turn off water if leaking is active, and inspect visible door or hose areas.

Leak or overflow detection

GE Appliances Dishwasher

PF

Reset the control once and confirm the breaker or outlet is stable.

Power supply or reset condition

GE Appliances Refrigerator

CC

Check that doors close, vents are clear, and cabinet temperature is safe before resetting.

Cooling or temperature fault

GE Appliances Refrigerator

CI

Check the ice bucket, water supply, and visible ice blockage before using model-specific reset steps.

Ice maker or water system fault

GE Appliances Refrigerator

dE

Look for heavy frost at visible vents and use service if the defrost warning returns after one reset.

Defrost system fault

GE Appliances Refrigerator

FF

Keep the door closed, check for blocked vents or a door left open, and protect frozen food if temperature rises.

Cooling or temperature fault

GE Appliances Refrigerator

PF

Confirm power is stable, acknowledge the display if needed, and avoid repeated breaker resets.

Power supply or reset condition

GE Appliances Refrigerator

tC

Let TurboCool finish or turn it off from the control panel if cooling behavior is otherwise normal.

Display or feature state

GE Appliances Refrigerator

tF

Let TurboFreeze finish or turn it off from the control panel if freezer temperature is otherwise safe.

Display or feature state