GE Refrigerator Error Code P

P stands for Pass. It appears during GE refrigerator diagnostic mode and indicates that the component or communication circuit being tested at that moment is functioning correctly. It is not an error or fault code. No repair is needed when you see P.

To exit the diagnostic or service mode on most GE refrigerators, press and hold the same button combination used to enter the mode, or simply unplug the refrigerator for 30 seconds and plug it back in. Refer to your specific model's service sheet, which is usually found taped inside the refrigerator compartment, for the exact exit procedure.

There is no repair cost associated with a P code because it indicates a passing result, not a failure. If you are seeing P, the component under diagnostic test is working correctly. If you have a separate underlying concern that prompted you to run diagnostics, the cost of repair depends on any fault codes that appear alongside or after the P result during the full diagnostic cycle.

Yes. P is a pass result from the diagnostic system, meaning the tested component checked out as healthy. Your refrigerator is operating normally. If you entered diagnostic mode to investigate another issue and P is the only code that appeared, the system found no fault in the tested circuit.

If P is cycling through repeatedly, the refrigerator is likely still running its full diagnostic sequence and displaying a pass result for each component it tests. This is normal behavior during the self-test routine. Once the sequence completes, the display should return to normal operation or show any actual fault codes that need attention.