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GE Dishwasher FILL — Fill Time Exceeded

GE Dishwasher · Error code FILL

What FILL Means

FILL (or 'h2O' / blinking 'Add Water') indicates the dishwasher did not fill to the expected level in the allotted time. Similar root cause to C2 on display models.

Symptoms

  • FILL or h2O on display
  • Long pause before cycle starts
  • Wash arms not spinning (insufficient water)

Common Causes

1
Supply valve closed or low pressure

Under-sink valve partially closed or house pressure below ~20 psi.

2
Clogged inlet valve screen

Sediment blocking the valve inlet filter.

3
Frozen or kinked supply line

Winter freeze on a cold exterior wall, or installer kinked the braided line.

4
Stuck-up float

Float jammed up by debris, telling the control the tub is already full.

How to Fix It

  1. Verify the under-sink supply valve is fully open.
  2. Shut off water, disconnect supply line, and inspect the inlet valve screen for grit.
  3. Inspect the supply hose for kinks behind the dishwasher.
  4. Confirm the float in the tub front-left moves freely and seats fully down.
  5. If fill is still slow with good pressure, replace the water inlet valve.

Parts You May Need

If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Common replacement GE dishwasher water inlet valve View on Amazon→

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 — Turbidity / Wash Pump Fault C5 C5 — Heater / Heat Fault

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Verified against manufacturer documentation: geappliances.com

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