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GE Dishwasher Error Code C5

C5 on a GE dishwasher usually means: The pump-out time was too short. On a GE Dishwasher, code C5 points to the drain system.

Fix it fast: Manufacturer troubleshooting steps. Full ranked steps below.

Likely part
drain system
Fault type
drainage
Manufacturer source Updated Oct 17, 2026 View source

How to fix C5 — ranked steps

Try these in order. Stop when the code clears.

  1. 1 Manufacturer troubleshooting steps

    DIY
    • Make sure that the water supply is turned on.
    • Try the same cycle again.
    • Tap on the float cover to un-stick the float.
    • This is the plastic cover that looks like an upside down cup in the front left corner of the floor of the dishwasher.

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