C3 on a GE dishwasher says the unit will not drain; the manual calls for a breaker power cut and a reset.
Model compatibility: GE reuses codes across series and model years, so C3 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 dishwasher will not drain.
A C3 on the display of a GE dishwasher says the water is not draining out.
Reset sequence from the manual
Disconnect the power at the circuit breaker for about 30 seconds.
Restore power.
Reset the dishwasher.
Should C3 persist after that, contact service.
Drain-related alternatives
Compare it with C1, where the drain pump-out ran past 2 minutes, and C2, where the whole pump-out cycle exceeds 7 minutes. For a water temperature sensor circuit problem, the reset for C7 is the same breaker routine.
Dishwasher repair in Los Angeles
Dishwasher stays full of water after the reset? Telephone (310) 620-9683 and ask for GE dishwasher repair in Los Angeles. We will ask for the model number and whether the breaker reset was tried.
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.
