GE Dishwasher Flashing Orange Light- Why and What To Do?

Ge dishwasher can reduce your hassles of cleaning unless you notice minor issues like the GE dishwasher flashing orange light. Different indicator lights are built into this dishwasher to send different notifications.

But when your dishwasher is constantly flashing orange light, it can mean that the door is not latched properly. Or, there can also be certain signal errors from the sensor. Sometimes, damaged central panels also show issues like this.

Today, our focus is on sharing all the possible reasons that cause the orange light to keep on flashing and what you can do to resolve this. Let’s figure it out!

GE Dishwasher Lights Meaning

Depending on the model, there might be different lights showing on your dishwasher. But, some lights are common in almost all the models. So, let’s know what they mean.

Light	Meaning
White/Green	Your wash cycle is complete
Amber	The wash cycle is running
Orange light blinking	Dishwasher door isn’t locked properly to start the cycle

GE Dishwasher Flashing Orange Light: Common Reasons and Solutions

There are a few potential causes for the orange light to be blinking on your GE dishwasher. Most commonly, this occurs when your door is not closed properly. But we have found some other issues and solutions that we will share now. 

The Latch Is Not Engaged During The Cycle

When the dishwasher door is not locked properly, the cycle can’t start. That’s because it doesn’t send a proper signal to the dishwasher to be ready to start a cycle. As a result, it may show an orange or amber-colored light indicating that.

First, you need to check whether you have properly latched the door or not. You have to make sure that you hear the latch engaging itself. Sometimes, the latch can be broken so check it thoroughly and replace it as needed.

Sensor Issues

If the door is properly locked, you need to look after the sensor. When we faced this problem, once the flashing orange light occurred and that was not due to the failure of closing the door properly.

Afterward, we found out that the sensor was faulty and it was sending a wrong signal although the door was properly locked.

In such a case, check the sensor for errors. If you think that your dishwasher sensor is faulty, you need to change it by a professional.

System Errors

Just like we previously mentioned, sometimes it can show errors all of a sudden which can be termed as sudden dishwasher system failure.

Due to the system error, the orange light blinking can occur.

At the same time, your dishwasher might also fail to start as it can’t get the right signal.

So, if you are facing the same, you can try disconnecting the dishwasher from the wall outlet. Then wait a few minutes, and reconnect the power. This should solve the error if it is not a permanent sensor error.

Improper Installation

When none of the above mentioned causes are not the problem, it can be due to an installation error.

Sometimes, if your dishwasher’s latch has been deformed from being fastened too tightly to the countertop, it can send wrong signals and you will get the orange lights blinking to let you know that something is wrong.

As the dishwasher’s sides are plastic, they can bow if you adjust them too high. When fitted improperly, particularly when pressing too closely to the surface, this can occur.

Make sure that you have installed the dishwasher properly and that it is just a short distance from the countertop. If you notice anything wrong, make necessary adjustments and call a professional if it seems tricky.

Control Panel Issues

If you think that the problem is not caused by either of the previously mentioned issues, it’s time to check the control panel.

The control panel sends a signal to your dishwasher to start or turn off. So, the orange light may occur when your dishwasher has a broken or damaged control panel as it can send wrong signals.

The display may also cause this if it’s not functioning properly. So, first, make sure the display is functional. If the screen appears to be functional, try the buttons on the control panel.

Also, if you notice that a few buttons are not working, repair your control panel because it’s most likely to be damaged.

Wiring Issues

Now let’s move into something more complicated when none of the aforementioned things are not the culprit.

The constant opening and closing of the dishwasher door often damage the wires. As a result, they send faulty signals to the control board and the orange lights start blinking.

Removing the dishwasher from its mount allows you to inspect the wiring connecting it to the control board for signs of wear and tear.

The control board for a dishwasher can be found under the tub, hidden from view by the kick panel if the wiring is fine.

FAQs

Many have complained about the orange light flashing/blinking issue in their GE dishwasher. To give a broad overview of the problem, here are a few more things that will help you.

Final Words

So far, the GE dishwasher flashing orange light doesn’t seem like a serious issue as you can easily fix this following our given solutions.

However, if you think that the problem is due to your control panel issues, it’s better to try to seek professional intervention.