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GE · Dishwasher · FTD

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The dishwasher failed to drain.

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

GUIDANCE

Related error codes for error FTD

Compare this entry with nearby GE and dishwasher codes, but never substitute one code definition for another. The exact display and model family control the diagnosis.

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