GE Profile 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 controls may be unresponsive.
Control Panel Self-Test / Display Error
CC
Display shows CC and refrigerator or freezer temperature is too warm.
Compressor or Cooling Capacity Error
CF
Display shows CF and cooling performance is poor or intermittent.
Communication Failure Between Main Control and User Interface
CI
Display shows CI and ice production stops or is very low.
Ice Maker Communication or Current Error
dE
Display shows dE and refrigerator may not cool properly or may run continuously.
Defrost System Error
dH
Display shows dH and refrigerator may show warm temperatures or excessive frost in freezer.
Defrost Heater Overrun / Long Defrost Time
door
Display shows DOOR or door icon; alarm beeps and interior lights may stay on.
Door Ajar or Door Switch Fault
F1
Service mode or display shows F1; refrigerator may not cool correctly.
Fresh Food Thermistor Circuit Fault
F2
Service mode or display shows F2; freezer temperature control is inaccurate.
Freezer Thermistor Circuit Fault
F3
Service mode shows F3; defrost operation is erratic.
Defrost Thermistor Fault
F4
Service mode shows F4; defrost cycle does not terminate correctly.
Defrost Heater or Defrost Circuit Fault
F5
Service mode shows F5; fresh food fan operation is abnormal.
Fresh Food Evaporator Fan Circuit Fault
F6
Service mode shows F6; condenser fan does not operate correctly.
Condenser Fan Circuit Fault
F7
Service mode shows F7; damper operation between freezer and fresh food is abnormal.
Air Damper Control Fault
F8
Service mode shows F8; ice maker fan or compartment cooling is abnormal.
Ice Maker Compartment Fan Fault
F9
Service mode shows F9; water dispensing or filter monitoring is abnormal.
Water Valve or Flow Meter Fault
FF
Refrigerator display shows FF and fresh food section is warm while freezer may still be cold.
Fresh Food Compartment Fan Failure
FF (temperature alarm)
Display flashes FF and beeps; fresh food temperature is too high.
Fresh Food High Temperature Alarm
Filter
Display shows REPLACE FILTER or filter icon stays on; water flow may be reduced.
Water Filter End-of-Life Indicator
FZ
Display shows FZ and freezer temperature is incorrect or fluctuating.
Freezer Temperature Sensor or Control Error
FZ (temperature alarm)
Display flashes FZ and beeps; freezer temperature is too high and food may be soft.
Freezer High Temperature Alarm
HRS
Display shows HRS and refrigerator may be stuck in a default or warm temperature mode.
Control Board Reset / Hardware Reset State
ICE
Display shows ICE or ice symbol with error; ice production is stopped.
Ice Maker System Fault
LOC
Display shows LOC or Control Lock icon; buttons do not respond.
Control Panel Locked
PF
Display shows PF and beeps after power is restored; temperatures may be normal.
Power Failure Event Detected
tC
Display shows tC or tF and temperatures may not match setpoints.
Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Error
Symptom
Clicking sound and refrigerator not cooling properly.
Compressor Start Relay Cycling
Symptom
Condensation or moisture on exterior of refrigerator or around door seals.
Excessive Condensation / Mullion Heater Issue
Symptom
Doors not closing properly or popping open.
Door Alignment and Seal Issue
Symptom
Freezer burns food quickly or temperature seems too low.
Freezer Overcooling
Symptom
Freezer cold but fresh food section warm; ice buildup on back wall of freezer.
Evaporator Frost Blockage / Defrost Failure
Symptom
Ice and water dispenser not working at all; lights may still work.
Dispenser Control or Door Switch Fault
Symptom
Ice cubes are hollow, small, or clumped together.
Low Water Fill or Slow Harvest
Symptom
Ice maker not making ice but water dispenser works.
Ice Maker Fill or Harvest Failure
Symptom
Ice or frost buildup on back wall of freezer or around door opening.
Air Leak or Defrost System Issue
Symptom
Loud buzzing or humming noise from back of refrigerator.
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise
Symptom
Mold or mildew smell from refrigerator or around door gaskets.
Biological Growth on Gaskets and Drain Areas
Symptom
Rattling or vibrating noise, especially when compressor runs.
Cabinet Vibration or Loose Components
Symptom
Refrigerator and/or freezer temperature too warm but compressor and fans are running.
Insufficient Heat Exchange / Airflow Restriction
Symptom
Refrigerator lights not working but unit cools normally.
Lighting Circuit Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator not cooling at all (both fresh food and freezer warm, interior lights work).
Compressor Not Running
Symptom
Refrigerator runs constantly and is too cold or freezing food in fresh food section.
Temperature Control or Thermistor Miscalibration
Symptom
Refrigerator will not start after being moved or transported.
Oil Migration / Start Protection
Symptom
Strong chemical or plastic odor inside refrigerator.
Odor Contamination / Poor Air Circulation
Symptom
Water dispenser not working but ice maker still produces ice.
Dispenser Water Flow Restriction
Symptom
Water leaking inside fresh food compartment, often under crisper drawers.
Blocked Fresh Food Defrost Drain
Symptom
Water leaking onto floor from front or under refrigerator.
Drainage or Water System Leak
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 |
Display shows 88 or all 8s and controls may be unresponsive.
|
Control Panel Self-Test / Display Error | View Details |
| CC |
Display shows CC and refrigerator or freezer temperature is too warm.
|
Compressor or Cooling Capacity Error | View Details |
| CF |
Display shows CF and cooling performance is poor or intermittent.
|
Communication Failure Between Main Control and User Interface | View Details |
| CI |
Display shows CI and ice production stops or is very low.
|
Ice Maker Communication or Current Error | View Details |
| dE |
Display shows dE and refrigerator may not cool properly or may run continuously.
|
Defrost System Error | View Details |
| dH |
Display shows dH and refrigerator may show warm temperatures or excessive frost in freezer.
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Defrost Heater Overrun / Long Defrost Time | View Details |
| door |
Display shows DOOR or door icon; alarm beeps and interior lights may stay on.
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Door Ajar or Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| F1 |
Service mode or display shows F1; refrigerator may not cool correctly.
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Fresh Food Thermistor Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
Service mode or display shows F2; freezer temperature control is inaccurate.
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Freezer Thermistor Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F3 |
Service mode shows F3; defrost operation is erratic.
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Defrost Thermistor Fault | View Details |
| F4 |
Service mode shows F4; defrost cycle does not terminate correctly.
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Defrost Heater or Defrost Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F5 |
Service mode shows F5; fresh food fan operation is abnormal.
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Fresh Food Evaporator Fan Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F6 |
Service mode shows F6; condenser fan does not operate correctly.
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Condenser Fan Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F7 |
Service mode shows F7; damper operation between freezer and fresh food is abnormal.
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Air Damper Control Fault | View Details |
| F8 |
Service mode shows F8; ice maker fan or compartment cooling is abnormal.
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Ice Maker Compartment Fan Fault | View Details |
| F9 |
Service mode shows F9; water dispensing or filter monitoring is abnormal.
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Water Valve or Flow Meter Fault | View Details |
| FF |
Refrigerator display shows FF and fresh food section is warm while freezer may still be cold.
|
Fresh Food Compartment Fan Failure | View Details |
| FF (temperature alarm) |
Display flashes FF and beeps; fresh food temperature is too high.
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Fresh Food High Temperature Alarm | View Details |
| Filter |
Display shows REPLACE FILTER or filter icon stays on; water flow may be reduced.
|
Water Filter End-of-Life Indicator | View Details |
| FZ |
Display shows FZ and freezer temperature is incorrect or fluctuating.
|
Freezer Temperature Sensor or Control Error | View Details |
| FZ (temperature alarm) |
Display flashes FZ and beeps; freezer temperature is too high and food may be soft.
|
Freezer High Temperature Alarm | View Details |
| HRS |
Display shows HRS and refrigerator may be stuck in a default or warm temperature mode.
|
Control Board Reset / Hardware Reset State | View Details |
| ICE |
Display shows ICE or ice symbol with error; ice production is stopped.
|
Ice Maker System Fault | View Details |
| LOC |
Display shows LOC or Control Lock icon; buttons do not respond.
|
Control Panel Locked | View Details |
| PF |
Display shows PF and beeps after power is restored; temperatures may be normal.
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Power Failure Event Detected | View Details |
| tC |
Display shows tC or tF and temperatures may not match setpoints.
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Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Error | View Details |
| – |
Clicking sound and refrigerator not cooling properly.
|
Compressor Start Relay Cycling | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or moisture on exterior of refrigerator or around door seals.
|
Excessive Condensation / Mullion Heater Issue | View Details |
| – |
Doors not closing properly or popping open.
|
Door Alignment and Seal Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer burns food quickly or temperature seems too low.
|
Freezer Overcooling | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cold but fresh food section warm; ice buildup on back wall of freezer.
|
Evaporator Frost Blockage / Defrost Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice and water dispenser not working at all; lights may still work.
|
Dispenser Control or Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes are hollow, small, or clumped together.
|
Low Water Fill or Slow Harvest | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker not making ice but water dispenser works.
|
Ice Maker Fill or Harvest Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice or frost buildup on back wall of freezer or around door opening.
|
Air Leak or Defrost System Issue | View Details |
| – |
Loud buzzing or humming noise from back of refrigerator.
|
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Mold or mildew smell from refrigerator or around door gaskets.
|
Biological Growth on Gaskets and Drain Areas | View Details |
| – |
Rattling or vibrating noise, especially when compressor runs.
|
Cabinet Vibration or Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator and/or freezer temperature too warm but compressor and fans are running.
|
Insufficient Heat Exchange / Airflow Restriction | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator lights not working but unit cools normally.
|
Lighting Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator not cooling at all (both fresh food and freezer warm, interior lights work).
|
Compressor Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator runs constantly and is too cold or freezing food in fresh food section.
|
Temperature Control or Thermistor Miscalibration | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator will not start after being moved or transported.
|
Oil Migration / Start Protection | View Details |
| – |
Strong chemical or plastic odor inside refrigerator.
|
Odor Contamination / Poor Air Circulation | View Details |
| – |
Water dispenser not working but ice maker still produces ice.
|
Dispenser Water Flow Restriction | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking inside fresh food compartment, often under crisper drawers.
|
Blocked Fresh Food Defrost Drain | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking onto floor from front or under refrigerator.
|
Drainage or Water System Leak | View Details |
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