FF
GE Café
Fresh Food Compartment Too Warm
Display shows FF and the fresh food compartment is too warm.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Evaporator fan not circulating air to fresh food section, Damper door stuck closed, Blocked air vents, Failed fresh food thermistor
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the refrigerator before removing interior panels or damper covers.
FF indicates the refrigerator section is not reaching the set temperature.
- Check door seals: Inspect fresh food door gaskets for gaps or tears. Ensure doors close fully and are not held open by items.
- Clear vents: Locate air vents between freezer and fresh food compartments and move food items away to allow airflow.
- Inspect damper: On many Café models, a motorized damper controls cold air flow. Remove the damper cover and check if the door is stuck closed by ice or debris. Defrost and clean as needed.
- Verify evaporator fan: Ensure the freezer evaporator fan is running; if not, see EF/EC fan-related steps.
- Thermistor check: Test the fresh food thermistor for proper resistance. Replace if faulty.
- Allow recovery time: After corrections, allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Fresh Food Air Damper Assembly
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