GE Appliances documents FTD or F56 as failure to drain and says to check the drain hose, air gap, and disposer.
- Source
- GE Appliances (A)
- Section
- Dishwasher - Error, Fault or Function Codes
- Last checked
- 2026-07-27
Model symptom
GE dishwasher shows FTD or F56 and does not drain
GE Appliances documents FTD or F56 as a no-drain condition, with first checks around drain hose, air gap and disposer.
Applies to
Samsung Dishwasher; United States. This page is not a brand-wide diagnosis.
What this symptom can indicate
The dishwasher may show FTD or F56, leave water in the tub, or fail to complete the drain portion of a cycle.
Checks that do not require disassembly
- Confirm the display reads FTD or F56.
- Check the drain hose for visible kinks or obstruction.
- Check the air gap if installed.
- Check the disposer connection if the dishwasher drains through a disposer.
Related error codes
- FTD-F56-NO-DRAIN
Signs of a safety issue
Stop if standing water remains, leakage appears, or the code returns after accessible checks.
Information to collect before calling a technician
Record model label, exact code, water level, drain path, air gap, disposer connection, and whether the pump runs.
Why this scope matters
This symptom page is attached to Samsung Dishwasher. It is not a brand-wide diagnosis.