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GE · Dishwasher · C2

Dry-cycle diagnosis

The total pump-out cycle has exceeded seven minutes.

Diagnostic nodeC2DRY-CYCLE
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Coverage: Selected GE electronic-control dishwashers; not all models use C2.

GUIDANCE

Dry-cycle diagnosis for error C2

Dry-cycle diagnosis can help narrow the context of GE C2, but this page does not claim that the named system is the failed component. Begin with the manufacturer meaning — The total pump-out cycle has exceeded seven minutes. — then complete only accessible checks: Press the documented RESET control to stop the alert.; Turn off power and inspect the visible drain hose for kinks.; Confirm the air gap and disposer connection are clear..

Safe sequence

  1. 1Press the documented RESET control to stop the alert.
  2. 2Turn off power and inspect the visible drain hose for kinks.
  3. 3Confirm the air gap and disposer connection are clear.

Stop and get qualified help when

  • The dishwasher will not drain at all
  • The alert returns after accessible drain checks
Primary sourceGE Appliances — dishwasher fault codes ↗Verified 2026-07-17 · manufacturer