Affected model seriesconsumer dishwasher display-code family
Quick answer
Water temperature too low.
Model compatibility: GE reuses codes across series and model years, so C6 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
Water temperature too low.
Signs
Symptoms you may notice
The cycle may run longer while waiting for the expected wash temperature.
Washing or drying performance may be reduced.
The dishwasher may stop if the minimum temperature is not reached.
The fault may appear during the heating stage.
Why it happens
Possible causes
A heater or heater-control problem that prevents the target temperature from being reached.
A temperature sensor/thermistor that is reporting an incorrect value.
A control-board fault after water temperature, heater, and sensing are verified.
A wiring or connector fault in the temperature/heater circuit.
Incoming water that is below the expected temperature range.
Before you call
Safe checks you can make
These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.
Use one normal restart and note whether the code returns specifically during the heating stage.
Do not bypass the heater, thermostat, or temperature-sensing circuit.
Confirm the household hot-water supply is operating normally without changing it to an unsafe setting.
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.
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