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GE Dishwasher error C1

The pump-out portion of the drain cycle has exceeded two minutes.

Error codeC1
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Use cautionGE defines C1 as a drain pump-out time longer than two minutes and recommends checking the air gap, drain hose and disposer before requesting service.

Coverage: Selected GE electronic-control dishwashers; confirm the exact model manual.

What this code usually means

GE defines C1 as a drain pump-out time longer than two minutes and recommends checking the air gap, drain hose and disposer before requesting service.

BrandGE
ApplianceDishwasher
ConfidenceManufacturer sourced

Safe checks, in order

  1. 1Turn off power before inspecting drain connections.
  2. 2Clean the accessible air gap and confirm the drain hose is not kinked.
  3. 3Run the connected disposer and verify its dishwasher inlet is clear.

Common symptoms

  • Drain cycle takes unusually long
  • Water may remain in the tub
  • Cycle may stop and show C1

Possible causes

  • Restricted air gap
  • Kinked or poorly positioned drain hose
  • Blocked disposer or household drain connection

Stop and get qualified help when

  • Water is leaking near electrical parts
  • The code persists after accessible drain checks
Primary sourceGE Appliances — dishwasher fault codes ↗Verified 2026-07-17 · manufacturer