GE · Dishwasher Serious

SR — Undocumented (Stuck Relay is C1)

SR is not documented in GE’s official dishwasher fault-code list; GE’s documented stuck-relay code is C1. If your GE dishwasher shows SR, verify the exact meaning against your model’s documentation — the stuck-relay condition is normally reported as C1.

Keep using it?
Limited use only
DIY difficulty
Hard

How to fix it

  1. Stop using the dishwasher and shut off the breaker — a stuck heater relay is a fire risk.
  2. Disconnect power for 5 minutes and restore; if SR returns immediately, do not run the unit.
  3. Ohm the heating element to chassis ground; any continuity to ground means the element is shorted — replace it.
  4. Replace the main control board.
  5. If the original failure was a shorted element, replace the element and the control together — running a new board into a shorted element will re-weld the relay.

Why it happens

Typical signs: SR on display · Excessive heat in tub · Cycle aborts · Burning plastic smell (severe cases)

  • Welded relay contacts on main control Overcurrent event or end-of-life relay welded closed.
  • Shorted heating element Shorted element drew enough current to weld the relay.

Parts you may need

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  • GE dishwasher main control board Common replacement
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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 SR code mean on a GE dishwasher?

SR is not documented in GE’s official dishwasher fault-code list; GE’s documented stuck-relay code is C1. If your GE dishwasher shows SR, verify the exact meaning against your model’s documentation — the stuck-relay condition is normally reported as C1.

What causes the SR code on a GE dishwasher?

Welded relay contacts on main control: Overcurrent event or end-of-life relay welded closed. Shorted heating element: Shorted element drew enough current to weld the relay.

Is it safe to keep using a GE dishwasher with a SR error?

Limited use only. This is rated a serious-severity fault.

How do I fix SR on a GE dishwasher?

Stop using the dishwasher and shut off the breaker — a stuck heater relay is a fire risk. Disconnect power for 5 minutes and restore; if SR returns immediately, do not run the unit. Ohm the heating element to chassis ground; any continuity to ground means the element is shorted — replace it.

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