# GE refrigerators error codes | Costolio

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Updated: 2026-11-02

# GE 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](https://costolio.com#ff) Check frozen food for thawing: the temperature is rising too high.
- [PF](https://costolio.com#pf) Power was interrupted.
- [dE](https://costolio.com#de) The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours.
- [CC](https://costolio.com#cc) The refrigerator temperature is off; check the temperature controls.
- [tC / tF](https://costolio.com#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)](https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=16912) (checked 2026-11-02)

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