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GE · Dishwasher · FTD

Diagnostic overview

The dishwasher failed to drain.

Diagnostic nodeFTDDIAGNOSIS
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Coverage: GE dishwashers that display FTD or F56; verify the model literature.

GUIDANCE

Diagnostic overview for error FTD

Use the sequence meaning → symptoms → accessible checks → stop conditions. For FTD, the current manufacturer-sourced summary is: GE lists FTD or F56 as a failure-to-drain condition and recommends checking the drain hose, air gap and disposer.

Safe sequence

  1. 1Disconnect electrical power before handling drain components.
  2. 2Inspect the visible drain hose and clean the accessible air gap.
  3. 3Run the disposer and confirm a new-disposal knockout plug was removed.

Stop and get qualified help when

  • Standing water cannot be removed safely
  • The drain pump requires panel removal or electrical testing
Primary sourceGE Appliances — dishwasher fault codes ↗Verified 2026-07-17 · manufacturer