GE Appliances Refrigerators Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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88
Display shows 88 or all 8s and the control panel is unresponsive or stuck.
Control Panel Self-Test / Display Failure
CC
Display shows CC and refrigerator or freezer temperature is too warm.
Compressor Run Time / High Temperature Condition
CC1
Display shows CC1 and the fresh food compartment is too warm.
Fresh Food Compartment High Temperature
CC2
Display shows CC2 and the freezer compartment is too warm.
Freezer Compartment High Temperature
CI
Display shows CI and ice production is very low or no ice is being made.
Ice Maker Fill or Ice Production Fault
CIr
Display shows CIr and the refrigerator indicates an ice maker-related error, often with no ice production.
Ice Maker Communication or Motor Error
dE
Display shows dE and the ice dispenser or ice maker does not operate correctly.
Defrost System Error / Defrost Circuit Fault
dH
Display shows dH and refrigerator may have cooling issues or excessive frost in freezer.
Defrost Heater Overrun / Long Defrost Time
E0
Service mode or display shows E0 indicating no error or normal operation.
No Fault / Normal Condition Indicator
E1
Diagnostic mode shows E1 and fresh food temperature control is erratic or inaccurate.
Fresh Food Thermistor Error
E2
Diagnostic mode shows E2 and freezer temperature control is erratic or inaccurate.
Freezer Thermistor Error
E3
Diagnostic mode shows E3 and defrost cycles are irregular, with either heavy frost or excessive defrosting.
Defrost Thermistor / Evaporator Sensor Error
E4
Diagnostic mode shows E4 and the fresh food compartment may be too cold or too warm.
Fresh Food Evaporator Fan or Sensor Error
E5
Diagnostic mode shows E5 and the ice maker or ice room temperature is incorrect.
Ice Room / Ice Maker Thermistor Error
E6
Diagnostic mode shows E6 and the dispenser or door controls may not function correctly.
Communication Error Between Main Board and User Interface
E7
Diagnostic mode shows E7 and the condenser fan or compressor operation is abnormal.
Condenser Fan or Ambient Sensor Error
E8
Diagnostic mode shows E8 and the damper or airflow between freezer and fresh food is abnormal.
Damper Control Error
E9
Diagnostic mode shows E9 and the ice maker or ice room fan may not be working.
Ice Room Fan Error
FF
Refrigerator display shows FF and fresh food section is warm while freezer may still be cold.
Fresh Food Evaporator Fan Failure
HRS
Display shows HRS and refrigerator may not cool properly; controls may be locked in a default state.
Control Board Reset / EEPROM Error
PF
Display shows PF and refrigerator seems to have reset; temperatures may be back to default settings.
Power Failure Event
tC
Display shows tC or tF and the refrigerator may not cool correctly or may be in test mode.
TurboCool / Test Mode Indication or Temperature Sensor Error
tF
Display shows tF and freezer temperature is not stable or unit behaves oddly.
Freezer TurboFreeze / Test Mode or Freezer Sensor Error
Symptom
Clicking sound every few minutes and refrigerator not cooling properly.
Compressor Start Failure
Symptom
Condensation or moisture forming on the outside of the refrigerator or around door gaskets.
Excessive Condensation / Mullion Heater or Gasket Issue
Symptom
Door alarm beeping even when doors appear closed.
Door Switch or Alignment Problem
Symptom
Excessive frost or ice buildup around the freezer door or on food packages.
Air Infiltration / Door Seal Problem
Symptom
Exterior of refrigerator or door handles feel very hot.
Condenser Heat Transfer / Overheating Condition
Symptom
Freezer cold but fresh food section warm or not cold enough.
Airflow Imbalance / Damper or Fan Problem
Symptom
Freezer not freezing properly but fresh food section seems okay.
Partial Cooling / Freezer Performance Issue
Symptom
Ice cubes are hollow, small, or clumped together.
Poor Ice Quality / Low Fill Volume
Symptom
Ice maker not making ice, but water dispenser works normally.
Ice Maker Production Failure
Symptom
Ice or frost buildup on the back wall of the freezer.
Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator and freezer temperatures are too warm, but compressor and fans are running.
Inefficient Cooling / Airflow or Sealed System Problem
Symptom
Refrigerator has a strong, unpleasant odor that does not go away after cleaning.
Odor Contamination / Drain or Airflow Issue
Symptom
Refrigerator interior lights not working but unit cools normally.
Lighting Circuit Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator leaking water onto the floor from the front or underneath.
Drainage or Water System Leak
Symptom
Refrigerator making loud buzzing, humming, or rattling noises.
Mechanical Noise / Vibration Issue
Symptom
Refrigerator not cooling at all (both fresh food and freezer warm, lights on, fans may or may not run).
No Cooling / Compressor Not Running
Symptom
Refrigerator runs constantly and is too cold or freezing food in the fresh food section.
Overcooling / Temperature Control Fault
Symptom
Refrigerator will not start at all (no lights, no display, no sounds).
No Power / Electrical Supply Issue
Symptom
Water dispenser not working but ice maker still produces ice.
Dispenser Water Flow Restriction
Symptom
Water leaking inside the fresh food section, often under the crisper drawers.
Clogged Defrost Drain / Internal Leak
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 |
Display shows 88 or all 8s and the control panel is unresponsive or stuck.
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Control Panel Self-Test / Display Failure | View Details |
| CC |
Display shows CC and refrigerator or freezer temperature is too warm.
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Compressor Run Time / High Temperature Condition | View Details |
| CC1 |
Display shows CC1 and the fresh food compartment is too warm.
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Fresh Food Compartment High Temperature | View Details |
| CC2 |
Display shows CC2 and the freezer compartment is too warm.
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Freezer Compartment High Temperature | View Details |
| CI |
Display shows CI and ice production is very low or no ice is being made.
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Ice Maker Fill or Ice Production Fault | View Details |
| CIr |
Display shows CIr and the refrigerator indicates an ice maker-related error, often with no ice production.
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Ice Maker Communication or Motor Error | View Details |
| dE |
Display shows dE and the ice dispenser or ice maker does not operate correctly.
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Defrost System Error / Defrost Circuit Fault | View Details |
| dH |
Display shows dH and refrigerator may have cooling issues or excessive frost in freezer.
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Defrost Heater Overrun / Long Defrost Time | View Details |
| E0 |
Service mode or display shows E0 indicating no error or normal operation.
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No Fault / Normal Condition Indicator | View Details |
| E1 |
Diagnostic mode shows E1 and fresh food temperature control is erratic or inaccurate.
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Fresh Food Thermistor Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Diagnostic mode shows E2 and freezer temperature control is erratic or inaccurate.
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Freezer Thermistor Error | View Details |
| E3 |
Diagnostic mode shows E3 and defrost cycles are irregular, with either heavy frost or excessive defrosting.
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Defrost Thermistor / Evaporator Sensor Error | View Details |
| E4 |
Diagnostic mode shows E4 and the fresh food compartment may be too cold or too warm.
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Fresh Food Evaporator Fan or Sensor Error | View Details |
| E5 |
Diagnostic mode shows E5 and the ice maker or ice room temperature is incorrect.
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Ice Room / Ice Maker Thermistor Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Diagnostic mode shows E6 and the dispenser or door controls may not function correctly.
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Communication Error Between Main Board and User Interface | View Details |
| E7 |
Diagnostic mode shows E7 and the condenser fan or compressor operation is abnormal.
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Condenser Fan or Ambient Sensor Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Diagnostic mode shows E8 and the damper or airflow between freezer and fresh food is abnormal.
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Damper Control Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Diagnostic mode shows E9 and the ice maker or ice room fan may not be working.
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Ice Room Fan Error | View Details |
| FF |
Refrigerator display shows FF and fresh food section is warm while freezer may still be cold.
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Fresh Food Evaporator Fan Failure | View Details |
| HRS |
Display shows HRS and refrigerator may not cool properly; controls may be locked in a default state.
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Control Board Reset / EEPROM Error | View Details |
| PF |
Display shows PF and refrigerator seems to have reset; temperatures may be back to default settings.
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Power Failure Event | View Details |
| tC |
Display shows tC or tF and the refrigerator may not cool correctly or may be in test mode.
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TurboCool / Test Mode Indication or Temperature Sensor Error | View Details |
| tF |
Display shows tF and freezer temperature is not stable or unit behaves oddly.
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Freezer TurboFreeze / Test Mode or Freezer Sensor Error | View Details |
| – |
Clicking sound every few minutes and refrigerator not cooling properly.
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Compressor Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or moisture forming on the outside of the refrigerator or around door gaskets.
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Excessive Condensation / Mullion Heater or Gasket Issue | View Details |
| – |
Door alarm beeping even when doors appear closed.
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Door Switch or Alignment Problem | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost or ice buildup around the freezer door or on food packages.
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Air Infiltration / Door Seal Problem | View Details |
| – |
Exterior of refrigerator or door handles feel very hot.
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Condenser Heat Transfer / Overheating Condition | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cold but fresh food section warm or not cold enough.
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Airflow Imbalance / Damper or Fan Problem | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not freezing properly but fresh food section seems okay.
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Partial Cooling / Freezer Performance Issue | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes are hollow, small, or clumped together.
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Poor Ice Quality / Low Fill Volume | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker not making ice, but water dispenser works normally.
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Ice Maker Production Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice or frost buildup on the back wall of the freezer.
|
Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator and freezer temperatures are too warm, but compressor and fans are running.
|
Inefficient Cooling / Airflow or Sealed System Problem | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator has a strong, unpleasant odor that does not go away after cleaning.
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Odor Contamination / Drain or Airflow Issue | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator interior lights not working but unit cools normally.
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Lighting Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator leaking water onto the floor from the front or underneath.
|
Drainage or Water System Leak | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator making loud buzzing, humming, or rattling noises.
|
Mechanical Noise / Vibration Issue | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator not cooling at all (both fresh food and freezer warm, lights on, fans may or may not run).
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No Cooling / Compressor Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator runs constantly and is too cold or freezing food in the fresh food section.
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Overcooling / Temperature Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator will not start at all (no lights, no display, no sounds).
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No Power / Electrical Supply Issue | View Details |
| – |
Water dispenser not working but ice maker still produces ice.
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Dispenser Water Flow Restriction | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking inside the fresh food section, often under the crisper drawers.
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Clogged Defrost Drain / Internal Leak | View Details |
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