CostolioGE refrigerators error codes
5 refrigerator error codes for GE refrigerators, what each one means and what to try, paraphrased from GE's own source. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your own manual.
All codes
- FF Check frozen food for thawing: the temperature is rising too high.
- PF Power was interrupted.
- dE The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours.
- CC The refrigerator temperature is off; check the temperature controls.
- tC / tF Normal: TurboCool or TurboFreeze is on.
FF
What it means: Check frozen food for thawing: the temperature is rising too high. This one often needs a licensed technician.
What to try
- Check frozen food for thawing.
- Disconnect power to the refrigerator for a minute or two to reset the control panel; schedule a repair if service is required.
PF
What it means: Power was interrupted. You can usually fix this yourself.
What to try
- Disconnect power to the refrigerator for a minute or two to reset the control panel; schedule a repair if service is required.
dE
What it means: The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. This one often needs a licensed technician.
What to try
- Disconnect power to the refrigerator for a minute or two to reset the control panel; schedule a repair if service is required.
CC
What it means: The refrigerator temperature is off; check the temperature controls. You can usually fix this yourself.
What to try
- Check the temperature controls.
- Disconnect power to the refrigerator for a minute or two to reset the control panel; schedule a repair if service is required.
tC / tF
What it means: Normal: TurboCool or TurboFreeze is on. You can usually fix this yourself.
What to try
- No action needed.
Source
- Refrigerator error codes (GE Appliances support) (checked 2026-11-02)
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