GE dishwasher fault codes:

Reference Model: PDT855SFL3DS

ERROR MODE - When the dishwasher is in Standby Mode (Cycle Selection Mode), press and hold the Cycle Se-lect and Start pads simultaneously for 5 seconds. The LCD will display the software version.

LEDs Solid - Control is interpreting door as closed.

LEDs Flashing - Control is interpreting door as open.

Code Meaning Possible Cause
F2 Communication Failed User Interface control unable to communicate with machine control
F3 Configuration error ( Inverter not found ) Inverter not detected on inverter equipped model
F5 Inverter Found On Incorrect MC Personality MC Personality has not been configured correctly
F6 Wireless Module ( on some models ) Communication lost with wireless module
F16 High Water Temperature High water temperature detected.
F33 Door Switch Error The two inputs from the door latch do not match.( Failure in latch )
F34 Leak Pan Detected Error Water present or detected in the drain pan.
F35 Diverter Feedback Error Feedback communication from diverter is not present or not correct
F36 CSM Tripped CSM has tripped, see section on Current Sense Module
F48 Turbidity Sensor High Turbidity sensor reading high.( possible open on sensor )
F49 Turbidity Sensor Low Turbidity sensor reading low. ( possible short on sensor )
F50 Temperature Sensor High Temperature sensing or stuck at a high reading.
F51 Temperature Sensor Low Temperature sensing or stuck at a low reading.
F52 Turbidity Sensor Calibration Failure Turbidity sensor did not successfully calibrate.
F64 Inverter Error Received Inverter specific error detected
F65 Inverter No Water Detected Inverter did not detect water. Will not allow heater to turn on. (Failsafe)
F80 Absent Water Flow ( turbidity based ) Water flow not detected in the unit.
F96 No Water In Tub ( turbidity based ) Water not detected by turbidity sensor.
F97 Absent Heat Source Calrod (heater) not detected by machine control.
F98 Non-draining Sump ( turbidity based ) Unit not draining or not being detected by turbidity sensor.
F99 Minimum Wash Temp Not Met Minimum wash temperature of 120 degrees F was not reached in 3 of the past 5 wash cycles.
F112 Key Stuck Key detected as being stuck on the user interface.
F128 Low Rinse Aid Low Rinse aid is detected in the unit.

Extra info

After door check, control will enter mode to display any error codes currently detected by the control. Error displays cannot be cleared manually. They will be automatically cleared when error condition is no longer present. LCD will scroll any active failure codes. To exit the Error Code Display Mode, press any key.

Reference Model: PDT825SSJ0SS

ERROR MODE

When the dishwasher is in Standby Mode (Cycle Selection Mode), press and hold the Cycle Select and Start pads simultaneously for 5 seconds. If LCD is present , the LCD should remain off for the rest of this test.

LEDs Solid - Control is interpreting door as closed.

LEDs Flashing - Control is interpreting door as open.

Upon entry into error mode, the control reports the door status for 10 seconds.

Error Code Display Mode:

Code Meaning Possible Cause
Start Communications Failure User Interface control unable to communicate with machine control.
Heated Dry Wash Temperature Minimum wash temperature of 120 degrees F was not reached in 3 of the past 5 wash cycles.
Boost Thermistor Control detecting short or open circuit at thermistor.
Clean Turbidity Sensor 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
Lower Zone Water Level Sensor Failure in detection or operation of water level sensor.
Upper Zone Inverter Error Inverter not correctly actuating circulation pump. ( Inverter power or communication error. )

Extra Info

After door check, control will enter mode to display any error codes currently detected by the control. If above LED illuminates, it indicates error condition is present . Error displays cannot be cleared manually. They will be automatically cleared when error condition is no longer present . LCD will scroll any active failure codes.

Service Mode (can only be entered during Error Code Display Mode):

Press and hold the Cycle Select pad for 5 seconds.

Press: Cycle Select = Selects/Increments Test

Start = Starts/Stops Test

To exit the Error Code Display Mode, press any key.

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