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GE Dishwasher Error Code E5

Not enough water is entering the dishwasher, or the drain pump is temporarily blocked (usually by food particles).

SourceGE Built-in Dishwashers - Training Manual: Generation-II E4/E5 Controlsp. 11

Diagnostic procedure

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First diagnostic step

Unlatch door; if no water in bottom, check water supply is turned on and adequate; if standing water, relatch door, touch START then immediately touch RESET to run pump.

SourceGE Built-in Dishwashers - Training Manual: Generation-II E4/E5 Controlsp. 11

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