GE · Dishwasher Minor

PF — Power Failure

PF means the dishwasher lost AC power mid-cycle and is alerting you that the run was interrupted. The dishwasher is fine; it just wants acknowledgment.

Keep using it?
Yes — fix when convenient
DIY difficulty
Easy
Verified against
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How to fix it

  1. Press Start/Reset to clear PF.
  2. Re-select the cycle and press Start; verify it runs to completion.
  3. If PF returns with no known outage, check the breaker and any shared outlet (often shares with disposal).
  4. Kill power at the breaker and inspect the under-sink junction box for loose wire nuts or burned conductors.
  5. If recurring on a clean circuit, install a UPS-quality surge protector rated for the appliance.

Why it happens

Typical signs: PF flashing on display after a storm or breaker trip · Cycle did not complete · Display reset to clock or blank

  • Power outage or brownout Utility interruption or voltage sag while a cycle was running.
  • Tripped breaker / GFCI Branch circuit tripped from another load on the same circuit.
  • Loose junction-box connection Wire nuts at the dishwasher junction box backed off and momentarily lost contact.

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.