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Error Code

GE Dishwasher C5 Error Code

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Error code C5
Appliance Dishwasher

C5 explained

The dishwasher reports that its pump-out time ran too short.

Owner steps, in order

  1. Verify that the water supply to the dishwasher is on.
  2. Start the same cycle over again.
  3. Give the float cover a tap in case the float is stuck. The cover sits in the front left corner of the tub floor and is shaped like an upside-down cup.

When C5 returns anyway, service is the next move.

Compare these codes

  • C3: no draining.
  • C4: a double fill following a power failure.
  • C6: incoming water too cool.

Dishwasher service in the Bay Area

If C5 will not go away, call (415) 729-2045 to arrange GE dishwasher service in San Francisco. Be prepared to give the model number and to say whether the water supply and float were checked.

Model compatibility: GE reuses codes across series and model years, so C5 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 pump-out time is too short.

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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