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GE refrigerator code CC: meaning and exact next steps

CC means GE states: check the temperature controls because the temperature for the refrigerator is incorrect. This answer applies only to GE refrigerators with electronic dispenser controls. GE notes these codes appear as a flashing green display on the control panel. Availability varies by model.

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GE refrigerator code CI: meaning and exact next steps

CI means GE states: check the icemaker for proper operation. This answer applies only to GE refrigerators with electronic dispenser controls. GE notes these codes appear as a flashing green display on the control panel. Availability varies by model.

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GE refrigerator code dE: meaning and exact next steps

dE means GE states the defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. NOTE: lower-case dE is a DIFFERENT code from upper-case DE (demo mode) — read the display carefully. This answer applies only to GE refrigerators with electronic dispenser controls. GE notes these codes appear as a flashing green display on the control panel. Availability varies by model.

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GE refrigerator code DE: meaning and exact next steps

DE means GE states this is Demo mode — normal light and control functionality with the COOLING SYSTEM DISABLED. A fridge in demo mode is not cooling at all. This answer applies only to GE refrigerators with electronic dispenser controls. GE notes these codes appear as a flashing green display on the control panel. Availability varies by model.

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GE refrigerator code FF: meaning and exact next steps

FF means GE states: check frozen food for thawing because the temperature is rising too high. This answer applies only to GE refrigerators with electronic dispenser controls. GE notes these codes appear as a flashing green display on the control panel. Availability varies by model.

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GE refrigerator code PF: meaning and exact next steps

PF means GE states the power to the refrigerator has been interrupted. This answer applies only to GE refrigerators with electronic dispenser controls. GE notes these codes appear as a flashing green display on the control panel. Availability varies by model.

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GE refrigerator code tC: meaning and exact next steps

tC means GE states this is NOT an error code: tC is the TurboCool setting indicator, shown while the feature is running. GE notes it can look like an EC or an upside-down F with a C. This answer applies only to GE refrigerators with electronic dispenser controls. GE notes these codes appear as a flashing green display on the control panel. Availability varies by model.

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GE refrigerator code tF: meaning and exact next steps

tF means GE states this is NOT an error code: tF is the TurboFreeze setting indicator, shown while the feature is running. GE notes it can look like an EF or an upside-down F with an F. This answer applies only to GE refrigerators with electronic dispenser controls. GE notes these codes appear as a flashing green display on the control panel. Availability varies by model.

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