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All GE Refrigerator Error Codes
Every known GE refrigerator error code with plain-English explanations, difficulty ratings, and step-by-step DIY fix guides.
14 error codes
CC
The refrigerator fresh food compartment is not maintaining the correct temperature and is too warm.
Moderate Repair
20–60 minutes
CI
The refrigerator's ice maker is not producing ice or has detected a malfunction.
Easy Fix
15–30 minutes
dE
The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours.
Moderate Repair
30–60 minutes
dP
The refrigerator or freezer door has been left open for an extended period.
Easy Fix
5–15 minutes
dS
No current has been detected flowing through the defrost circuit in 48 hours.
Advanced Repair
45–90 minutes
EC
The temperature sensor on the evaporator coils is reading abnormally or has failed.
Moderate Repair
30–50 minutes
FC
The evaporator or condenser fan motor circuit has a fault, preventing the fan from running.
Moderate Repair
30–60 minutes
FF
The freezer compartment temperature has risen above the safe threshold, indicating possible food thawing.
Moderate Repair
20–60 minutes
PF
The refrigerator has detected a recent power outage or interruption.
Easy Fix
5–10 minutes
Sb
The refrigerator is in Sabbath mode, which disables lights, alarms, and display changes.
Easy Fix
1–2 minutes
tC
The Turbo Cool feature is active, rapidly cooling the refrigerator compartment.
Easy Fix
1–2 minutes
tF
The Turbo Freeze feature is active, rapidly freezing the freezer compartment to its lowest temperature.
Easy Fix
1–2 minutes
HRS
The refrigerator's sealed cooling system (compressor, condenser, evaporator) has a major malfunction.
Professional
2–4 hours (professional only)
88
The display is showing 88 or 89 after a power surge, indicating a possible control board failure.
Advanced
5 minutes to reset, 30–60 minutes if board replacement needed