GE Profile Freezers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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88
All segments of the display show '88' or '88 88', and controls are unresponsive after power is restored.
Control Panel Power-On Self-Test Display
AL
Display shows AL or 'Alarm' and beeps continuously; this may accompany HI or LO temperature indications.
General Alarm Condition
CL
Display shows CL, and buttons do not change settings.
Control Lock Activated
dE
Display shows dE or door error, and an alarm sounds even when the door appears closed.
Door Switch or Door Status Error
dF
Display shows dF or a defrost error; frost buildup may be visible on the evaporator cover or back wall.
Defrost System Failure
Er
Display shows Er or Err, and controls may be unresponsive; the temperature may not adjust.
General Control Error
F1
Display shows F1; the freezer may not respond correctly to temperature changes.
Freezer Temperature Sensor Error
F2
Display shows F2; the freezer may cycle erratically or show an incorrect temperature.
Freezer Temperature Sensor Open Circuit
F3
Display shows F3; defrost cycles may be abnormal, and frost may build up.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Error
F4
Display shows F4; the unit may not defrost or may defrost too frequently.
Defrost Circuit Error
F5
Display shows F5; compressor or fans may not run as expected.
Compressor/Relay Control Error
F6
Display shows F6; interior fan may not run or airflow is poor.
Evaporator Fan Motor Error
F7
Display shows F7; condenser fan may not run, and the compressor may overheat or shut off.
Condenser Fan Motor Error
F8
Display shows F8; the unit may not cool properly and may not enter defrost.
Main Control Board Communication or Logic Error
F9
Display shows F9; the freezer may not respond to keypad inputs or settings changes.
User Interface Keypad Error
HI
Display shows 'HI' or 'High Temp' and an audible alarm sounds; the freezer interior is too warm.
High Temperature Alarm Condition
LO
Display shows 'LO' or 'Low Temp'; the interior may be colder than the setpoint, and some items may be excessively hard or frosted.
Low Temperature Alarm or Sensor Reading
OF
Display shows OF or OFF, and the freezer is not cooling; the interior light may still work.
Freezer in Demo/Showroom or Sabbath Mode
PF
Display shows 'PF' or flashes to indicate a recent power failure; temperatures may be warmer than normal.
Power Failure Event
t1
Display shows t1 or a similar sensor code; the freezer may run erratically or not maintain the set temperature.
Freezer Compartment Thermistor Fault
t2
Display shows t2 or similar; the unit may not defrost properly or may overcool.
Evaporator Thermistor Fault
Symptom
Buttons on the freezer control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
Keypad or Touch Control Failure
Symptom
Freezer cabinet sides feel very hot to the touch.
High Cabinet Temperature – Condenser Loop Heating
Symptom
Freezer display is blank, but the unit is cooling normally.
User Interface Display Failure
Symptom
Freezer door is difficult to open right after closing; it feels like it is stuck.
Normal Vacuum Seal or Gasket Adhesion
Symptom
Freezer door will not stay closed or pops open.
Door Alignment or Gasket Failure
Symptom
Freezer has a strong chemical or burning plastic smell.
Electrical Overheating or Refrigerant Leak Odor
Symptom
Freezer interior has a strong musty or moldy odor.
Odor Contamination – Organic Growth
Symptom
Freezer interior light does not work, but cooling is normal.
Interior Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Freezer interior temperature fluctuates widely; some items are soft, while others are very hard.
Inconsistent Temperature Distribution
Symptom
Freezer is too cold; food is excessively hard or frosted even at normal settings.
Overcooling – Temperature Control Fault
Symptom
Freezer leaking water onto the floor at the front or rear.
Drainage or Defrost Water Leak
Symptom
Freezer makes a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside.
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Wear
Symptom
Freezer makes a loud rattling or clanking noise during operation.
Mechanical Vibration or Loose Components
Symptom
Freezer makes gurgling or hissing sounds periodically.
Normal Refrigerant Flow Noise
Symptom
Freezer making a loud humming or buzzing noise from the rear.
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise
Symptom
Freezer not cooling at all; the interior is warm, and the compressor is not running.
No Cooling – Compressor Not Operating
Symptom
Freezer not running at all; no lights, no display, completely dead.
No Power to Freezer
Symptom
Freezer runs but does not get cold enough; the temperature is higher than the setpoint.
Insufficient Cooling – Long Run Time
Symptom
Freezer runs constantly and rarely shuts off.
Continuous Run – High Duty Cycle
Symptom
Freezer trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet.
Electrical Overload or Ground Fault
Symptom
Heavy frost buildup on food and shelves; frost on the door gasket area.
Excessive Frost – Air Infiltration
Symptom
Ice buildup on the bottom of the freezer compartment.
Defrost Drain Frozen or Blocked
Symptom
Thick ice sheet on the back wall or behind the interior panel.
Defrost System Failure – Evaporator Iced Over
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 |
All segments of the display show '88' or '88 88', and controls are unresponsive after power is restored.
|
Control Panel Power-On Self-Test Display | View Details |
| AL |
Display shows AL or 'Alarm' and beeps continuously; this may accompany HI or LO temperature indications.
|
General Alarm Condition | View Details |
| CL |
Display shows CL, and buttons do not change settings.
|
Control Lock Activated | View Details |
| dE |
Display shows dE or door error, and an alarm sounds even when the door appears closed.
|
Door Switch or Door Status Error | View Details |
| dF |
Display shows dF or a defrost error; frost buildup may be visible on the evaporator cover or back wall.
|
Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| Er |
Display shows Er or Err, and controls may be unresponsive; the temperature may not adjust.
|
General Control Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Display shows F1; the freezer may not respond correctly to temperature changes.
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Freezer Temperature Sensor Error | View Details |
| F2 |
Display shows F2; the freezer may cycle erratically or show an incorrect temperature.
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Freezer Temperature Sensor Open Circuit | View Details |
| F3 |
Display shows F3; defrost cycles may be abnormal, and frost may build up.
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Evaporator Temperature Sensor Error | View Details |
| F4 |
Display shows F4; the unit may not defrost or may defrost too frequently.
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Defrost Circuit Error | View Details |
| F5 |
Display shows F5; compressor or fans may not run as expected.
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Compressor/Relay Control Error | View Details |
| F6 |
Display shows F6; interior fan may not run or airflow is poor.
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Evaporator Fan Motor Error | View Details |
| F7 |
Display shows F7; condenser fan may not run, and the compressor may overheat or shut off.
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Condenser Fan Motor Error | View Details |
| F8 |
Display shows F8; the unit may not cool properly and may not enter defrost.
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Main Control Board Communication or Logic Error | View Details |
| F9 |
Display shows F9; the freezer may not respond to keypad inputs or settings changes.
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User Interface Keypad Error | View Details |
| HI |
Display shows 'HI' or 'High Temp' and an audible alarm sounds; the freezer interior is too warm.
|
High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| LO |
Display shows 'LO' or 'Low Temp'; the interior may be colder than the setpoint, and some items may be excessively hard or frosted.
|
Low Temperature Alarm or Sensor Reading | View Details |
| OF |
Display shows OF or OFF, and the freezer is not cooling; the interior light may still work.
|
Freezer in Demo/Showroom or Sabbath Mode | View Details |
| PF |
Display shows 'PF' or flashes to indicate a recent power failure; temperatures may be warmer than normal.
|
Power Failure Event | View Details |
| t1 |
Display shows t1 or a similar sensor code; the freezer may run erratically or not maintain the set temperature.
|
Freezer Compartment Thermistor Fault | View Details |
| t2 |
Display shows t2 or similar; the unit may not defrost properly or may overcool.
|
Evaporator Thermistor Fault | View Details |
| – |
Buttons on the freezer control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
Keypad or Touch Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cabinet sides feel very hot to the touch.
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High Cabinet Temperature – Condenser Loop Heating | View Details |
| – |
Freezer display is blank, but the unit is cooling normally.
|
User Interface Display Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door is difficult to open right after closing; it feels like it is stuck.
|
Normal Vacuum Seal or Gasket Adhesion | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door will not stay closed or pops open.
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Door Alignment or Gasket Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer has a strong chemical or burning plastic smell.
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Electrical Overheating or Refrigerant Leak Odor | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior has a strong musty or moldy odor.
|
Odor Contamination – Organic Growth | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior light does not work, but cooling is normal.
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Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior temperature fluctuates widely; some items are soft, while others are very hard.
|
Inconsistent Temperature Distribution | View Details |
| – |
Freezer is too cold; food is excessively hard or frosted even at normal settings.
|
Overcooling – Temperature Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Freezer leaking water onto the floor at the front or rear.
|
Drainage or Defrost Water Leak | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside.
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Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes a loud rattling or clanking noise during operation.
|
Mechanical Vibration or Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes gurgling or hissing sounds periodically.
|
Normal Refrigerant Flow Noise | View Details |
| – |
Freezer making a loud humming or buzzing noise from the rear.
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Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not cooling at all; the interior is warm, and the compressor is not running.
|
No Cooling – Compressor Not Operating | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not running at all; no lights, no display, completely dead.
|
No Power to Freezer | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs but does not get cold enough; the temperature is higher than the setpoint.
|
Insufficient Cooling – Long Run Time | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs constantly and rarely shuts off.
|
Continuous Run – High Duty Cycle | View Details |
| – |
Freezer trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet.
|
Electrical Overload or Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Heavy frost buildup on food and shelves; frost on the door gasket area.
|
Excessive Frost – Air Infiltration | View Details |
| – |
Ice buildup on the bottom of the freezer compartment.
|
Defrost Drain Frozen or Blocked | View Details |
| – |
Thick ice sheet on the back wall or behind the interior panel.
|
Defrost System Failure – Evaporator Iced Over | View Details |
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