Error code

GE dishwasher error code C4

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Is C4 on a GE dishwasher an emergency?

Usually not an emergency. If it smells like burning, sparks, or trips the breaker, switch it off at the breaker and leave it off until it is checked.

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What C4 means

“Machine filled twice after a power failure.”

— GE Appliances, Dishwasher - Error, Fault or Function Codes. Codes vary by model: check your dishwasher’s own manual.

Where C4 fits

In plain words, C4 is about the water supply or level — too little water arrived, or the level sensor reads wrong.

GE gives 2 other water supply codes for this dishwasher: H2O (This indicates a low water situation), PrS (pressure sensor is sending an invalid signal to the control).

Next to C4 in GE’s table: C3 (The dishwasher will not drain) and C5 (The pump out time is too short).

What to try first

  • Touch Start then Cancel/Reset; tap the float cover in the front corner to un-stick the float.

Safety: If it smells like burning, sparks, or trips the breaker, switch it off at the breaker and leave it off until it is checked.

How urgent is it?

At least THIS WEEK. fixRAgent treats this code as a this-week repair: the appliance has reported a fault, but the code alone does not point at a safety hazard. This is fixRAgent’s reading, not the manufacturer’s. A photo can raise it — water near wiring, scorch marks, a gas smell — but a code never lowers what the photo shows.

Who to call

Appliance repair. Have the model and serial numbers from the label ready — a photo of the label works.

Recalls and manuals

Check whether your model is under a safety recall on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s site: cpsc.gov/Recalls. Your owner’s manual is on GE’s support site; search it with the model number from the label.