GE · Dishwasher Moderate

End / Clean (blinking) — GE Dishwasher Clean Light Blinking — Stored Fault Code

A blinking 'Clean' or 'End' light at idle on older GE Profile/Triton dishwashers indicates a stored fault. The blink count (or 'Heated Dry + Start' diagnostic entry) reveals the specific code.

Keep using it?
Yes, with caution
DIY difficulty
Moderate
Verified against
geappliances.com ↗

How to fix it

  1. Count the blinks and pause pattern; cross-reference with the GE tech sheet (often inside the bottom kick plate).
  2. To enter service diagnostics on most GE models, press 'Heated Dry → Start → Heated Dry → Start' within 5 seconds.
  3. Address the underlying fault per the matching code (fill / drain / heat / sensor).
  4. Clear by running a complete cycle once the fault is resolved, or by powering off at the breaker for 5 minutes.

Why it happens

Typical signs: Clean light blinks repeatedly at idle · Cycle aborted mid-run · Dishes wet/dirty

  • Stored heater, fill, or drain fault Previous cycle logged a heat/fill/drain problem and the LED is the only display.
  • Touchpad stuck closed Pad shorted on; control logs a fault and blinks Clean.
  • Failed motor or thermistor Same root causes as C2/C4/C5 — just reported via blink code on display-less models.

More GE dishwasher codes

1h 1h — Delay Start Active 888 888 — Display Self-Test / Demo C1 C1 Error — Slow Drain (Over 2 Minutes) C2 C2 Error — Drain Cycle Too Long (Over 7 Minutes) C4 C4 — Overfill / Filled Twice After Power Loss C5 C5 — Underfill / Short Drain Time

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Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician. Verified against manufacturer documentation: geappliances.com.