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After the door check, the control will display any
error codes that are currently detected by the
control.
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that a fault condition is present. These fault
displays cannot be cleared manually, they will be
automatically cleared by the control when the fault
condition is no longer present.
Fault Codes for LCD, Top Control Models are found
on next page.
Consumer Error Mode will time out after 5 minutes.
ANY KEY PRESSES OTHER THAN CYCLE SELECT
WILL EXIT THIS MODE.
LED
Error Type
Error Causes
Start
Communications
Failure
User Interface
control unable to
communicate with
machine control.
Heated
Dry
Wash
Temperature
Error
Minimum wash
temperature of 120°F
was not reached in
3 of the past 5 wash
cycles.
Wash
Boost
Thermistor Error Control detecting
short or open circuit
at thermistor.
Clean Turbidity Sensor
Error
Control detecting
short or open circuit
at turbidity sensor.
May also occur on
models without
turbidity sensor.
Lock
Always
Illuminated
Illuminates when
Error Code Display
Mode is active.
Electronic Controls
The Main Control Board is located under the
dishwasher. It is supplied 120 VAC from the
consumers home. Outputs include 120 VAC to
the heating element, wash and drain motors. The
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switches, turbidity sensor (some models), UI board
and detergent module in the door.
The main control has a CSM (Current Sense Module)
located on the control. If the CSM detects a ground
path, the dishwasher will be non-responsive.
CSM (Current Sense Module) Introduction: A CSM
is a protective device that is located on the main
control of GE Dishwashers. This device is designed
to trip if current leakage to ground is above 20mA
± 5mA, if detected. The CSM functions similar
to commercially available GFCIs. If tripped, the
dishwasher will be non-responsive.
NOTE: The dishwasher MUST be grounded and
never operated without a ground connection.
Consumer Error Mode
To Enter Consumer Error Mode: With the
dishwasher in Standby Mode (not running a cycle),
press and hold the Cycle Select and Start buttons
simultaneously for 5 seconds.
On entry into the Consumer Error Mode, the control
reports the door status for 10 seconds.
• All LEDs are solidly illuminated if the door is
detected as closed.
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open.
• The SSD (7-segment display) will indicate the UI
software version (without a decimal). Example:
Software version 8.08 will display as "808".
