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GE · Dishwasher · C1

Diagnostic overview

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

Diagnostic nodeC1DIAGNOSIS
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GUIDANCE

Diagnostic overview for error C1

Use the sequence meaning → symptoms → accessible checks → stop conditions. For C1, the current manufacturer-sourced summary is: 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.

Safe sequence

  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.

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