How to Reset a GE Dishwasher: All Methods
Updated · from manufacturer service documentation
A reset clears a displayed fault and gives the control a fresh start — useful once you've already addressed (or ruled out) the underlying cause. On GE's platform, most fault displays actually clear themselves automatically once the fault condition is no longer present, rather than needing a manual reset.
Viewing Stored Faults: 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, the control reports the door status for 10 seconds (LEDs solid if the door is detected closed, flashing if open), then displays any currently active fault. Consumer Error Mode times out automatically after 5 minutes.
Automatic Fault Clearing
Per GE's documentation, most fault displays "cannot be cleared manually; they will be automatically cleared by the control when the fault condition is no longer present." In other words, fixing the actual cause (a door left open, water not reaching temperature, etc.) clears the display on its own — there's no separate manual reset button for these.
CSM (Current Sense Module) Reset
The CSM is a protective device that trips if current leakage to ground is detected. The CSM is reset when Service Mode is entered — but the dishwasher must first be in Consumer Error Mode before Service Mode can be accessed. Resetting the CSM without fixing the underlying cause of the trip will likely result in a repeat trip.
If the Code Comes Back
If a fault keeps reappearing, resist the urge to keep resetting — GE's own documentation warns that resetting the CSM without fixing the underlying issue "will likely result in a repeat call." Track down the actual cause (often water leaking onto a live component, or a wiring harness fault) before considering the board itself at fault.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check what error my GE dishwasher is showing?
Enter Consumer Error Mode: with the dishwasher in standby, press and hold Cycle Select and Start together for 5 seconds. It will report the door status, then any active fault, and times out after 5 minutes.
Can I manually clear a GE dishwasher error code?
Usually not directly — per GE's documentation, most fault displays clear automatically once the underlying condition is no longer present, rather than through a manual reset button.
What is the CSM, and how do I reset it?
The Current Sense Module is a safety device that trips on current leakage to ground. It resets automatically when Service Mode is entered, but you should find and fix the actual cause of the trip first — otherwise it's likely to trip again.
Why does my dishwasher keep tripping the same fault?
Per GE's guidance, don't just keep resetting — a repeat trip usually means the real cause (a leak reaching a live component, a bad wiring harness) hasn't been fixed yet.
Based on the GE GDT-series dishwasher service guide. Last updated: .