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Marcus Delaney Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeC2
ApplianceDishwasher
C2 in brief
Meaning: adding up the whole cycle, the pump-out time is greater than 7 minutes.
What you do: press RESET and the beep stops. GE lists nothing further for this code.
Compare with other pump-out codes
C1 is about one drain pump-out that exceeded 2 minutes. C3 describes a dishwasher that will not drain, and FTD is the failure to drain message.
Dishwasher service in San Francisco
If C2 shows again, phone (415) 729-2045 and ask about dishwasher service in San Francisco or the surrounding Bay Area. Quote the code and your model number when you call.
Model compatibility: GE reuses codes across series and model years, so C2 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
The total pump-out cycle takes longer than 7 minutes.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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