---
type: lookup
id: c3
asset: appliance-fault-error-codes
title: "C3 — Appliance fault and error codes"
sources:
  - https://www.partselect.com/justforfun/Fault-Codes.htm
source_quote: "Fault codes for a number of GE products, including dishwashers from late 1990's forward, microwaves, ovens, ranges, stoves and WSL model washers. Example, C3: Will Not Drain - This occurs when dishwasher is not able to switch to he drain mode. Call for in home service."
generated: true
harvested: 2026-08-05
stale_after: 2027-08-05
brand: "GE"
appliance_type: "dishwashers"
error_code: "C3"
meaning: "Will Not Drain - This occurs when dishwasher is not able to switch to he drain mode. Call for in home service."
verified: true
---
**Brand:** GE

**Appliance type:** dishwashers

**Error code:** C3

**Meaning:** Will Not Drain - This occurs when dishwasher is not able to switch to he drain mode. Call for in home service.

> Fault codes for a number of GE products, including dishwashers from late 1990's forward, microwaves, ovens, ranges, stoves and WSL model washers. Example, C3: Will Not Drain - This occurs when dishwasher is not able to switch to he drain mode. Call for in home service.

Source: <https://www.partselect.com/justforfun/Fault-Codes.htm>