--- title: "GE dishwasher showing C3 | DishwasherRepair.center" description: "What C3 means on GE dishwashers, what to check before booking, and when it is not a failure at all." url: "https://dishwasherrepair.center/error-codes/ge-c3/" --- # GE dishwasher showing C3 The control could not get the water out of the tub at all. ## What C3 actually means. The control could not get the water out of the tub at all. It is a stronger version of the slow-drain warning. GE dishwasher display What to do when C3 shows on the dishwasher ### Kind of code Drain Water did not leave the tub in the time the control expects. A clogged filter, a kinked hose or a blocked disposal inlet are ruled out before the drain pump. ### Usually leads to Drain and pump repair Water left standing in the tub, cleared by finding where the drain path actually stops. ### Shows up as Dishwasher Not Draining Dirty water stays in the bottom of the tub after the cycle ends. ### Make GE Everyday built-in dishwashers from GE Appliances, found in a large share of American homes. ### Source GE Appliances support: dishwasher error and function codes Listed for GE dishwashers with electronic controls; GE says the list does not apply to every model. ## Before you book, in this order. Each step comes from GE's own guidance for C3 on its dishwashers. Follow it to the end: the last card says whether this is a visit. 01 Cut power at the circuit breaker for about 30 seconds, then restore it and reset the dishwasher. 02 Clear the filter and check the disposal connection before running another cycle. 03 When C3 returns after a power reset, book a visit to have the drain path and pump checked. ### Still there? It usually turns into [drain and pump repair](https://dishwasherrepair.center/services/drain-and-pump-repair/). Book with the code and the model number. ### What not to do Do not leave a tub of dirty water standing for days while you wait. Bail it out with a cup and towel so odors do not set in. ## What you may notice with it. The dishwasher problems C3 tends to arrive with. Answer these at the dishwasher before anyone is booked. [All problems](https://dishwasherrepair.center/problems/) Before you call ### [Dishwasher Not Draining](https://dishwasherrepair.center/problems/dishwasher-not-draining/) [All 6 causes, cheapest first](https://dishwasherrepair.center/problems/dishwasher-not-draining/) It also comes with - [**Dishwasher Smells Bad**](https://dishwasherrepair.center/problems/dishwasher-smells/) Problem ### Dishwasher Not Draining 6 causes, cheapest first Where C3 usually leads ## Drain and pump repair. **Drain pump or drain hose · low.** Book a visit [What the job involves](https://dishwasherrepair.center/services/drain-and-pump-repair/) ## Read these before the visit. Short guides that make the call quicker and the diagnosis cheaper. [All guides](https://dishwasherrepair.center/guides/) What it is trying to tell you ### Why dishwashers stop draining, from the filter to the sink Is it safe to run, and what about the floor ### The Dishwasher and Garbage Disposal Connection Error codes ### All 188 codes, by make ## GE dishwashers. Everyday built-in dishwashers from GE Appliances, found in a large share of American homes. 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Disconnect the power at the circuit breaker for about 30 seconds and then reset the dishwasher. [GE Appliances support: dishwasher error and function codes](https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=16673) Every code on this site is taken from the manufacturer's documentation, never from a forum or a parts listing. Listed for GE dishwashers with electronic controls; GE says the list does not apply to every model. ## GE C3 dishwasher repair, where we come out. The same visit in every metro below: the code, the model number, and a diagnosis before any part is ordered. 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Cut power at the circuit breaker for about 30 seconds, then restore it and reset the dishwasher. If it comes back, it needs a visit. ### How is GE C3 different from C1? C3 means the control could not drain the water at all, while C1 means it drained too slowly. C3 is the stronger version of the warning. ### How do I reset my GE for C3? Turn the dishwasher's breaker off for roughly half a minute, switch it back on, and reset the controls. If C3 returns, book a visit. --- **[Read on the site: GE dishwasher showing C3 | DishwasherRepair.center](https://dishwasherrepair.center/error-codes/ge-c3/)** **[Book a visit with DishwasherRepair.center](https://dishwasherrepair.center/schedule/)**