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GE Dishwasher

GE Dishwasher 999 Error Code

What it means

GE says 999 can indicate a Floor Protect leak condition on equipped models; on other models it may be cleared by resetting the control.

Try this first

  1. If the dishwasher has Floor Protect and a leak is indicated, do not start another cycle; schedule service.
  2. For models where 999 is a control-state message rather than a leak alert, use the GE control-reset procedure.
Can I keep using it?⚠ GE says 999 can indicate a Floor Protect leak condition on equipped models; on other models it may be cleared by resetting the control.
Repair usually required?⚠ Follow only the manufacturer-backed checks listed on this page before replacing parts.

If the error keeps returning

Use the linked official manufacturer support source for additional model-specific guidance.

Official source

Troubleshooting information verified against manufacturer support documentation.

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GE Dishwasher 999: Quick Answer

What it means: GE says 999 can indicate a Floor Protect leak condition on equipped models; on other models it may be cleared by resetting the control.

First thing to check

If the dishwasher has Floor Protect and a leak is indicated, do not start another cycle; schedule service.

Can I keep using it?

GE says 999 can indicate a Floor Protect leak condition on equipped models; on other models it may be cleared by resetting the control.

Repair outlook

Follow only the manufacturer-backed checks listed on this page before replacing parts.

If the code remains

Use the linked official manufacturer support source for additional model-specific guidance.

Model note: Error-code meanings and procedures can vary by model and model year. Confirm the code against the documentation for your exact appliance before replacing parts.

Manufacturer reference: products.geappliances.com

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