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Dishwasher Not Draining (Dishwasher)

Standing water in the base of a dishwasher is a classic drain fault — filter, drain hose, or pump.

Error codes tied to this symptom

Bosch E22 Stops machine

This error code could be caused by a number of issues — please check the following:The dishwasher filter is blocked. On a Bosch Dishwasher, code E22 points to the drain pump.

Bosch E23 Stops machine

There is an issue with the drain pump. On a Bosch Dishwasher, code E23 points to the drain pump.

Bosch E24 Stops machine

This error code could be caused by a number of issues — please check the following:The drain pump is blocked or the drain pump cover is loose. On a Bosch Dishwasher, code E24 points to the drain pump.

Bosch E25 Stops machine

This error code could be caused by a number of issues — please check the following:The drain pump is blocked or the drain pump cover is loose. On a Bosch Dishwasher, code E25 points to the drain pump.

Frigidaire I20 Stops machine

The unit did not drain completely. On a Frigidaire Dishwasher, code I20 points to the drain pump.

GE C1 Degraded

The drain pump-out exceeded two minutes. On a GE Dishwasher, code C1 points to the drain pump.

GE C2 Degraded

The total pump-out cycle exceeded seven minutes. On a GE Dishwasher, code C2 points to the drain pump.

GE C3 Stops machine

The dishwasher will not drain. On a GE Dishwasher, code C3 points to the drain system.

GE C5 Degraded

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

GE F56 Stops machine

The dishwasher failed to drain. On a GE Dishwasher, code F56 points to the drain system.

LG OE Stops machine

The tub did not empty properly during the drain phase. On a LG Dishwasher, code OE points to the drain pump.

Samsung 3C Stops machine

A drain-pump operation fault was detected. On a Samsung Dishwasher, code 3C points to the drain pump.

Samsung 5C Stops machine

The dishwasher cannot drain. On a Samsung Dishwasher, code 5C points to the drain pump.

Bosch E6101 Stops machine

There is an issue with the drain pump. On a Bosch Dishwasher, code E6101 points to the drain pump.

Bosch E6102 Stops machine

This error code could be caused by a number of issues — please check the following:The drain pump is blocked or the drain pump cover is loose. On a Bosch Dishwasher, code E6102 points to the drain pump.

Bosch E6103 Stops machine

This error code could be caused by a number of issues — please check the following:The drain pump is blocked or the drain pump cover is loose. On a Bosch Dishwasher, code E6103 points to the drain pump.

Bosch E9240 Stops machine

This error code could be caused by a number of issues — please check the following:The dishwasher filter is blocked. On a Bosch Dishwasher, code E9240 points to the drain pump.

GE FTD Stops machine

Failure to drain. On a GE Dishwasher, code FTD points to the drain pump.

Whirlpool F9E1 Stops machine

Long Drain - Not Draining. On a Whirlpool Dishwasher, code F9E1 points to the drain pump.

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