GE Dishwasher · Code C8

GE Dishwasher C8 code: Detergent cup blocked

The detergent cup couldn't open all the way during the wash, so the detergent may not have been released.

Most common causes

  1. Tall dish, pan or utensil blocking the detergent cup door
  2. Dried detergent gumming up the cup latch
  3. Failed detergent dispenser

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Move or reload any item that sits in front of the detergent cup.
  2. Clean dried detergent from the cup and its latch.
  3. Close the door and wait about 30 seconds before starting again.

Unplug the appliance before moving or cleaning anything. Do not open panels, touch gas connections or bypass safety switches.

Checked against: products.geappliances.com. Meanings can vary by model; check your owner’s manual.

Quick answers

What does C8 mean on a GE Dishwasher?

The detergent cup couldn't open all the way during the wash, so the detergent may not have been released.

Can I clear the C8 code myself?

Try these first: Move or reload any item that sits in front of the detergent cup. Clean dried detergent from the cup and its latch. Close the door and wait about 30 seconds before starting again. Call a technician if nothing is blocking the cup and it still won't open.

How much does it cost to fix a C8 code?

It depends on the cause. At FixPro the diagnostic visit is $79.00 and is credited in full to the repair; you get a flat-rate quote before any work starts.

Other GE Dishwasher codes

C1 · Slow drainC2 · Drain blockedH2O · Low or no waterC3 · Will not drainC4 · Float switch stuckC5 · Pump-out time too shortC6 · Water too coldC7 · Temperature sensor circuit faultFTD · Failure to drainPF · Power failure

Still showing the code?

A FixPro technician will find the cause and give you a flat price. $79.00 diagnostic, credited toward the repair.

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