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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

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 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 C7 C7 — Water Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Fault

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Frequently asked questions

What does the End / Clean (blinking) code mean on a GE dishwasher?

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.

What causes the End / Clean (blinking) code on a GE dishwasher?

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.

Is it safe to keep using a GE dishwasher with a End / Clean (blinking) error?

Yes, with caution. This is rated a moderate-severity fault.

How do I fix End / Clean (blinking) on a GE dishwasher?

Count the blinks and pause pattern; cross-reference with the GE tech sheet (often inside the bottom kick plate). To enter service diagnostics on most GE models, press 'Heated Dry → Start → Heated Dry → Start' within 5 seconds. Address the underlying fault per the matching code (fill / drain / heat / sensor).

Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.