Safety first: Disconnect power before removing interior light covers or control housings.

EL indicates a problem with one of the temperature sensors.

Identify affected compartment: Check if the fresh food or freezer temperature is inaccurate or if one section is not cooling properly.
Locate thermistors: In GE Café refrigerators, thermistors are usually behind small covers on the interior walls or clipped to the evaporator.
Visual inspection: Look for broken wires, loose connectors, or sensors that have come out of their holders.
Resistance test: Remove the thermistor and measure resistance at a known temperature (e.g., room temperature). Compare to GE specifications. Replace if readings are out of range or do not change with temperature.
Check harness to board: Ensure the thermistor harness is firmly connected at the main control board.
Board evaluation: If new thermistors do not resolve the EL error, the main control board may be defective and should be checked by a technician.

Display shows EL and the refrigerator may not respond correctly to temperature settings.

Possible Causes