GE · Dishwasher error code

Cup OpenDetergent cup not closed

Single source Power off, standard tools

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Most cases are caked detergent on the latch or hinge. If the latch spring or the dispenser itself is broken, the dispenser assembly is replaced from inside the door.

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A wax motor is a slow thermal actuator: a small heater melts wax that pushes a plunger out over a minute or so. Test the heater resistance and watch it extend when powered.

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Check the setting and the cap first. Some models also have a rinse aid sensor that can report a fault.

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