C1 on a GE dishwasher shows the drain pump-out exceeded 2 minutes; the air gap, hose and disposer are the places to look.
Model compatibility: GE reuses codes across series and model years, so C1 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
The pump-out during drain ran longer than 2 minutes.
C1 tells you the pump-out during the drain portion of the cycle has gone past 2 minutes. Not all codes are found on all models, so check what your own display shows.
What the manual says to do
Clean the air gap.
Replace the drain hose or change its position.
Run the disposer to clean it out.
If C1 keeps coming back after those steps, contact service.
Related drain codes
C2, when the whole pump-out cycle runs past 7 minutes
A C1 that stays after the air gap, hose and disposer are dealt with can go to GE dishwasher repair in Los Angeles. Phone (310) 620-9683 and mention the code, your model number and which of the three checks you completed.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
Seeing this code on your GE appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
