GE Café 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 may be frozen or unresponsive.
Control Panel Self-Test / Display Error
CC
Display shows CC and refrigerator or freezer temperatures are too warm.
Compressor/Condenser Cooling Fault
CF
Refrigerator display shows CF and cooling performance may be erratic.
Main Control Board Communication Fault
CH
Display shows CH and refrigerator may not cool correctly.
High Temperature / Compressor Overheat Condition
CI
Refrigerator display shows CI and ice production stops or is very slow.
Ice Maker Communication Error
dE
Display shows dE and the dispenser or door functions may be limited.
Door Switch / Door Status Error
DF
Display shows DF and the freezer may not defrost properly, leading to frost buildup.
Defrost Circuit Failure
dH
Display shows dH and there may be excessive frost or long defrost times.
Defrost Heater Overrun / Long Defrost Error
dS
Display shows dS and defrost performance is abnormal (either too much frost or excessive defrosting).
Defrost Sensor (Thermistor) Error
EC
Display shows EC and the refrigerator may not cool properly.
Evaporator Fan / Evaporator Circuit Error
EF
Display shows EF and the evaporator fan may not be running, causing warm temperatures or uneven cooling.
Evaporator Fan Failure
EL
Display shows EL and the refrigerator may not respond correctly to temperature settings.
Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Error
EP
Display shows EP and the refrigerator may not cool or may behave erratically.
EEPROM / Control Board Programming Error
ER
Display shows ER and the control panel may be unresponsive or partially functional.
User Interface / Control Panel Error
ES
Display shows ES and temperature readings may be inaccurate or missing.
Sensor Circuit Error
EU
Display shows EU and the refrigerator may not maintain correct temperatures.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Error
FF
Display shows FF and the fresh food compartment is too warm.
Fresh Food Compartment Too Warm
FZ
Display shows FZ and the freezer temperature is too warm.
Freezer Compartment Too Warm
HRS
Display shows HRS and the refrigerator may be stuck in a default or showroom mode.
Control Board Reset / Hardware Reset State
LC
Display shows LC and the ice maker or dispenser may be disabled.
Locked Controls / Child Lock Active
PF
Display shows PF and the refrigerator may beep after power is restored.
Power Failure Indication
rS
Display shows rS and the refrigerator section temperature is not being read correctly.
Refrigerator Section Sensor Error
tC
Display shows tC and the turbo cool feature may not operate correctly.
Turbo Cool Function Error
Symptom
Excessive frost buildup on freezer shelves and food, snow-like frost everywhere.
Air Infiltration / Door Seal Leak
Symptom
Freezer cold but fresh food section warm, ice cream is solid but milk spoils quickly.
Airflow Restriction to Fresh Food Compartment
Symptom
Freezer warm but refrigerator section still somewhat cool, ice cream soft or melted.
Freezer Evaporator Frosted Over / Defrost Failure
Symptom
Fresh food or freezer door does not close properly or pops open.
Door Alignment / Gasket Seal Issue
Symptom
Frost buildup only on back wall of freezer near top or around ice maker area.
Localized Air Leak / Ice Maker Fill Tube Frost
Symptom
Ice maker makes ice but does not dispense, auger motor does not turn when paddle is pressed.
Ice Dispenser Drive Failure
Symptom
Ice maker not making ice, ice bin empty, no error code displayed.
Ice Maker No Production
Symptom
Interior lights stay on when door is closed, or lights flicker.
Door Switch or LED Module Fault
Symptom
Refrigerator display and controls are unresponsive, but interior lights still work.
User Interface Lockup / Control Panel Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator has a chemical or burning plastic smell.
Overheating Electrical Component
Symptom
Refrigerator has a strong musty or sour odor inside.
Internal Odor / Bacterial Growth
Symptom
Refrigerator makes a loud banging or thumping noise when the compressor starts or stops.
Refrigerant Line or Compressor Mount Vibration
Symptom
Refrigerator making loud buzzing or humming noise from the back.
Noisy Compressor or Condenser Fan
Symptom
Refrigerator making loud rattling or knocking noise from inside the freezer.
Evaporator Fan or Ice Buildup Noise
Symptom
Refrigerator not cooling at all, both fresh food and freezer are warm, interior lights work but no cooling.
Compressor Not Running / Start Device Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator not running at all, no lights, no display, completely dead.
No Power to Refrigerator
Symptom
Refrigerator randomly beeps or alarm sounds without obvious reason.
Door Alarm or Temperature Alarm Nuisance Trigger
Symptom
Refrigerator runs constantly and never cycles off, but temperatures are near normal.
Extended Run Time / Poor Efficiency
Symptom
Refrigerator vibrates excessively or rattles against cabinets or floor.
Leveling and Installation Vibration
Symptom
Water dispenser not working, no water flow from the door, but ice maker may still work.
Water Dispenser Flow Failure
Symptom
Water leaking from the front of the refrigerator, puddles on the floor near the doors.
Defrost Drain Clog / Drain Pan Overflow
Symptom
Water leaking from under the refrigerator near the back.
Water Line or Valve Leak
Symptom
Water leaking inside the fresh food compartment, water pooling under crisper drawers.
Clogged Refrigerator Drain / Air Duct Condensation
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 |
Display shows 88 or all 8s and the control panel may be frozen or unresponsive.
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Control Panel Self-Test / Display Error | View Details |
| CC |
Display shows CC and refrigerator or freezer temperatures are too warm.
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Compressor/Condenser Cooling Fault | View Details |
| CF |
Refrigerator display shows CF and cooling performance may be erratic.
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Main Control Board Communication Fault | View Details |
| CH |
Display shows CH and refrigerator may not cool correctly.
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High Temperature / Compressor Overheat Condition | View Details |
| CI |
Refrigerator display shows CI and ice production stops or is very slow.
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Ice Maker Communication Error | View Details |
| dE |
Display shows dE and the dispenser or door functions may be limited.
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Door Switch / Door Status Error | View Details |
| DF |
Display shows DF and the freezer may not defrost properly, leading to frost buildup.
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Defrost Circuit Failure | View Details |
| dH |
Display shows dH and there may be excessive frost or long defrost times.
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Defrost Heater Overrun / Long Defrost Error | View Details |
| dS |
Display shows dS and defrost performance is abnormal (either too much frost or excessive defrosting).
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Defrost Sensor (Thermistor) Error | View Details |
| EC |
Display shows EC and the refrigerator may not cool properly.
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Evaporator Fan / Evaporator Circuit Error | View Details |
| EF |
Display shows EF and the evaporator fan may not be running, causing warm temperatures or uneven cooling.
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Evaporator Fan Failure | View Details |
| EL |
Display shows EL and the refrigerator may not respond correctly to temperature settings.
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Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Error | View Details |
| EP |
Display shows EP and the refrigerator may not cool or may behave erratically.
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EEPROM / Control Board Programming Error | View Details |
| ER |
Display shows ER and the control panel may be unresponsive or partially functional.
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User Interface / Control Panel Error | View Details |
| ES |
Display shows ES and temperature readings may be inaccurate or missing.
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Sensor Circuit Error | View Details |
| EU |
Display shows EU and the refrigerator may not maintain correct temperatures.
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Evaporator Temperature Sensor Error | View Details |
| FF |
Display shows FF and the fresh food compartment is too warm.
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Fresh Food Compartment Too Warm | View Details |
| FZ |
Display shows FZ and the freezer temperature is too warm.
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Freezer Compartment Too Warm | View Details |
| HRS |
Display shows HRS and the refrigerator may be stuck in a default or showroom mode.
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Control Board Reset / Hardware Reset State | View Details |
| LC |
Display shows LC and the ice maker or dispenser may be disabled.
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Locked Controls / Child Lock Active | View Details |
| PF |
Display shows PF and the refrigerator may beep after power is restored.
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Power Failure Indication | View Details |
| rS |
Display shows rS and the refrigerator section temperature is not being read correctly.
|
Refrigerator Section Sensor Error | View Details |
| tC |
Display shows tC and the turbo cool feature may not operate correctly.
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Turbo Cool Function Error | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost buildup on freezer shelves and food, snow-like frost everywhere.
|
Air Infiltration / Door Seal Leak | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cold but fresh food section warm, ice cream is solid but milk spoils quickly.
|
Airflow Restriction to Fresh Food Compartment | View Details |
| – |
Freezer warm but refrigerator section still somewhat cool, ice cream soft or melted.
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Freezer Evaporator Frosted Over / Defrost Failure | View Details |
| – |
Fresh food or freezer door does not close properly or pops open.
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Door Alignment / Gasket Seal Issue | View Details |
| – |
Frost buildup only on back wall of freezer near top or around ice maker area.
|
Localized Air Leak / Ice Maker Fill Tube Frost | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker makes ice but does not dispense, auger motor does not turn when paddle is pressed.
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Ice Dispenser Drive Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker not making ice, ice bin empty, no error code displayed.
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Ice Maker No Production | View Details |
| – |
Interior lights stay on when door is closed, or lights flicker.
|
Door Switch or LED Module Fault | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator display and controls are unresponsive, but interior lights still work.
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User Interface Lockup / Control Panel Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator has a chemical or burning plastic smell.
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Overheating Electrical Component | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator has a strong musty or sour odor inside.
|
Internal Odor / Bacterial Growth | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator makes a loud banging or thumping noise when the compressor starts or stops.
|
Refrigerant Line or Compressor Mount Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator making loud buzzing or humming noise from the back.
|
Noisy Compressor or Condenser Fan | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator making loud rattling or knocking noise from inside the freezer.
|
Evaporator Fan or Ice Buildup Noise | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator not cooling at all, both fresh food and freezer are warm, interior lights work but no cooling.
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Compressor Not Running / Start Device Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator not running at all, no lights, no display, completely dead.
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No Power to Refrigerator | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator randomly beeps or alarm sounds without obvious reason.
|
Door Alarm or Temperature Alarm Nuisance Trigger | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator runs constantly and never cycles off, but temperatures are near normal.
|
Extended Run Time / Poor Efficiency | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator vibrates excessively or rattles against cabinets or floor.
|
Leveling and Installation Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Water dispenser not working, no water flow from the door, but ice maker may still work.
|
Water Dispenser Flow Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking from the front of the refrigerator, puddles on the floor near the doors.
|
Defrost Drain Clog / Drain Pan Overflow | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking from under the refrigerator near the back.
|
Water Line or Valve Leak | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking inside the fresh food compartment, water pooling under crisper drawers.
|
Clogged Refrigerator Drain / Air Duct Condensation | View Details |
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