The C5 code on a GE dishwasher means pump-out time is too short. The support page lists simple owner checks.
Model compatibility: GE reuses codes across series and model years, so C5 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 time is too short.
C5 on a GE dishwasher display means the pump-out time is too short.
What GE’s support page says to check
Make sure the water supply is turned on.
Run the same cycle again.
Tap the float cover to free a stuck float. It is the plastic cover shaped like an upside-down cup in the front left corner of the tub floor.
If the code returns after those checks, the next step is service.
If C5 persists, GE dishwasher service in Los Angeles is a call to (310) 620-9683 away. Keep the code, the model number and the checks you already made handy. The dishwasher repair page has more.
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.
