GE Electronic-controlled Refrigerator Error Codes

: June 5, 2024
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GE Electronic-controlled Refrigerator Error Codes

Error Codes

These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your GE refrigerator with a digital display on the dispenser control panel.

Error codes appear on the dispenser control panel display when the electronic control board detects component failures. When an error code appears:

Match the error code on your refrigerator with the error code in the chart below.
Make sure that the condition listed with the error code is the same as the symptom(s) shown by your refrigerator.
Read the DIY advice to learn how to troubleshoot the issue and determine the problem part.
Follow repair guide instructions (if listed) to fix the broken part

Error Code	Condition	DIY Advice
FF	Check frozen foods for thawing

Check/Repair

Freezer temperature has been above normal for more than 2 hours. Make sure that the refrigerator and freezer doors are closed properly. Replace the door gaskets if damaged. Press the System Check button to clear the error code and check for other system failures. If the PF code appears, then the FF code was likely caused by a power failure. Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to allow the interior temperatures to recover.

PF| Power has been interrupted|

Check/Repair

Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the electrical outlet. Replace the power cord if damaged. Check the condition of food in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Discard any spoiled food. Press the System Check button to clear the error code and check for other failures.

CI| Ice maker not operating properly|

Check/Repair

Clear jammed ice cubes from the ice mold. If the ice mold isn’t filling with water, restore the water supply to the ice maker. If you turned off the water intentionally, also turn off the ice. Press the System Check button to clear the error code and check for other system failures. If the CI code reappears, replace the ice maker assembly.

dE| Defrost system error|

Check/Repair

The defrost cycle has not run for more than 48 hours. Unplug the refrigerator and reconnect any loose wires in the defrost system. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Replace the defrost heater if damaged. It may be normal for the refrigerator to operate without defrosting for more than 48 hours when operating in a space that’s below 55 degrees F. Reset the code by pressing the System Check button

CC| Freezer temperature is too warm|

Check/Repair

Freezer temperature has been above normal for more than 2 hours. Adjust the controls according to the instructions in your owner’s manual. Close the refrigerator and freezer doors completely. Replace the door gaskets if damaged. Press the System Check button to clear the error code and check for other system failures.

FAQ’S

What does upside down F and F mean on GE refrigerator?

Normal Operation Codes for Refrigerators
tF: If the temperature display shows a tF (could look like an EF, an upside down F with an F or something similar), this is not an error code, it is the Turbo Freeze (tF) setting indicator. For more information about this feature, visit: Refrigerator – TurboFreeze Setting.

How do I reset my GE refrigerator control panel?

Try resetting the control panel by turning off power to the refrigerator briefly. Unplug the refrigerator or turn it off at the circuit breaker for 30 seconds to reset the control. Replace the filter. Purchase a GE Appliance Part online.

How do you clear a GE refrigerator error?

Fix: Like the PF error code, try to clear the error code by pressing “System Check” or “Cancel,” and if that doesn’t work, unplug the refrigerator for a few minutes. If the error code remains, the control board should be inspected for signs of burning or other damage. A damaged control board will need to be replaced.

Why is my GE refrigerator light blinking?

If the GE refrigerator water dispenser light is blinking, then it could be a problem with the ice maker. GE Appliances recommends turning the ice maker to the off position for 15 seconds. Push the water dispenser paddle exactly three times during those 15 seconds before turning the ice maker back on.

How do you read a GE refrigerator Code?

Code problem the defrost. System has not operated properly in the last 24. Hours code cc problem check the temperature controls because the temperature for the refrigerator. Is incorrect.

What does the code EF mean on a GE refrigerator?

You will typically see ‘tF’ in the temperature display when the freezer is set to TurboFreeze.
The symbol may look like an ‘EF’, an upside down f with an F or something similar. This is not an error code, it is the TurboFreeze (tF) setting indicator.

Why does my fridge say 5Y EF?

The 5Y EF error code indicates an issue with or between the fan motor and the control board. I suggest check the wiring between evaporator fan and control board. Make sure everything is plugged in securely. You can also resent the appliance but cutting power off to the appliance for 5 mins to see if the code clears.

How do you fix Sy EF on a refrigerator?

To clear the SY EF error code, you must ensure that the freezer evaporator fan motor can work without issues. Once you do that, you can remove the code by resetting the appliance.

What causes evaporator fan to stop working?

In many cases the problem is do to the fact that the evaporator fan cannot operate freely due to an ice buildup on the fan blades. Sometimes one or more of the fan blades, in the case of fans equipped with metal blades, have become bent causing it to jam against the metal fan shroud.

How do I turn off the control lock on my GE Profile refrigerator?

Locate the lock button and hold it in for three seconds. This should remove the control lock feature.

My GE refrigerator has a digital display on the dispenser control panel. I can’t seem to clear an error code that appears on the display. What should I do?

Error codes appear on the dispenser control panel display when the electronic control board detects component failures. When an error code appears:
Match the error code on your refrigerator with the error code in the chart below.
Make sure that the condition listed with the error code is the same as the symptom(s) shown by your refrigerator.
Read the DIY advice to learn how to troubleshoot the issue and determine the problem part.
Follow repair guide instructions (if listed) to fix the broken part

What would cause a GE refrigerator to not be cold?

If the refrigerator is not cold enough the condenser coils may be dirty. The condenser is like a radiator and must stay clean in order to dissipate the heat which was removed from the inside of the refrigerator. As the coils get dirtier the refrigerator becomes less efficient, which makes it work harder to cool down.