GE Refrigerator Error Codes: Full List & Meanings
Every GE refrigerator error code we have verified against GE's own support pages, with its official meaning. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your owner's manual. Support: GE Appliances support (products.geappliances.com).
Codes by system
All GE refrigerator error codes
Codes marked "Reset only" or "Service" have no separate page because the manufacturer publishes no owner fix beyond a reset or a service call.
| Code | Official meaning | System | Owner action |
|---|---|---|---|
| FF | The temperature is rising too high. Check frozen food for thawing. | Heating | Service |
| PF | Power to the refrigerator was interrupted. | Power supply | Service |
| CI | Check the icemaker is working properly. | Dispenser | Service |
| DE | Demo mode: lights work but cooling is off. Unplug for 1–2 minutes. If DE remains, contact GE. | Status / reminder | Service |
| dE | The defrost system hasn't worked properly in the last 24 hours. Technician repair. | Heating | Service |
| CC | The refrigerator temperature is incorrect. Check the temperature controls. | Heating | Service |
| tC | TurboCool indicator. It's not an error. | Status / reminder | Service |
| tF | TurboFreeze indicator. It's not an error. | Status / reminder | Service |
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Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with GE.