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GE GFE28GMKDES

Name: GE GFE28GMKDES
Brand: GE

Refrigerator

3 documents97 error codes12 service modes

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Service Manual

GE Appliances Technical Service Guide128 pg
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2012 Profile and GE French Door Refrigerators Service Manual91 pg
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Tech Tip

Articulating Mullion Not Engaging1 pg
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Fresh food cabinet thermistor (FF1) is

From Service Manual 156517, p.49:

1.Access service mode to confirm the active fault code and read stored error history.

2.Disconnect the sensor and measure resistance. Expected: 10 kΩ to 12 kΩ at 77°F (25°C).

3.Check the sensor harness for opens. A reading outside 5 kΩ to 50 kΩ indicates a failed sensor.

Part WR55X10025

Temperature sensor

Error codes (97)

CodeMeaning

F1Fresh food cabinet thermistor (FF1) is invalid (shorted, open, or out of normal…F10Freezer icemaker mold body thermistor is invalid (not on Café models).F100Freezer fan feedback missing when fan is running.F101Freezer fan feedback present when fan is off.F102Freezer fan cannot reach target RPM.F103Condenser fan feedback missing when fan is running.F104Condenser fan feedback present when fan is off.F105Condenser fan cannot reach target RPM.F106Fresh food fan feedback missing when fan is running.F107Fresh food fan feedback present when fan is off.F108Fresh food fan cannot reach target RPM.F109Ice box fan feedback missing when fan is running.F110Ice box fan feedback present when fan is off.F111Ice box fan cannot reach target RPM.F112Deli pan fan feedback missing when fan is running.F113Deli pan fan feedback present when fan is off.F114Deli pan fan cannot reach target RPM.F115Odor filter fan feedback missing when fan is running.F116Odor filter fan feedback present when fan is off.F117Odor filter fan cannot reach target RPM.F200Freezer defrost heater was on for max time (turned off based on time, not…F201Fresh food defrost heater was on for max time (turned off based on time, not…F2025 consecutive freezer abnormal defrosts have occurred.F2035 consecutive fresh food abnormal defrosts have occurred.F3Freezer cabinet thermistor is invalid (shorted, open, or out of normal…F301Compressor off for 3 hours with the cooling system turned on (may trigger a…F303Fresh food temperature exceeded 75°F; sets if defrost has not run for 1 hour…F304Freezer temperature exceeded 72.5°F; sets if defrost has not run for 1 hour…F3083-way valve position lost.F4Freezer evaporator thermistor is invalid

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F403Main board software failure.F404Main board hardware failure.F5Deli pan thermistor is invalid (shorted, open, or out of normal operating…F500Cannot reach target hot water temperature; hot water time limit expires and…F501Flow meter missing; no pulses/flow meter signal during dispense.F502Flow meter pulsing with no water dispensing; diagnostic test runs 1 minute…F503Ice/water stops dispensing based on 7-minute timeout.F504Cannot fill hot water tank; fill time expires without tripping the level sensor.F507Cold water paddle switch input missing.F508Cold water paddle switch input present (stuck).F509Hot water T&P switch input missing.F510Hot water T&P switch input present (stuck).F511Door board icemaker mold temperature invalid.F512Door board ice box thermistor invalid.F513Door board hot water thermistor 1 invalid; thermistor temperatures do not match.F514Door board hot water thermistor 2 invalid; thermistor temperatures do not match.F515Door board relay driver shorted.F516Hot water thermistor fault; thermistor values more than 10°F difference after…F517Hot water AD voltage reference voltage fault.F518Hot water low flow rate; hot water disabled due to slow or no water flow.F519Hot water heating when tank is not full.F520Maximum fill timeout; hot water disabled because tank not filled in 120 seconds.F521Maximum purge timeout; hot water disabled due to slow or no water flow.F522Hot water maximum purge timeout; hot water disabled due to slow or no water…F523Feature board communication error.F524Dispense nozzle movement error.F525Brew module not detected during brew.F526High flow during brewing.F527Low flow during brewing.F570Dispenser nozzle motor over current error.F571Air valves over current error.F572Air pump over current error.F573Feature board hardware fault.F6Fresh food evaporator thermistor is invalid F601Fresh food icemaker stuck in harvest fix mode after 10 minutes.F602Fresh food icemaker entered harvest fix mode 3 out of 10 harvests.F603Fresh food icemaker enters fault mode after entering harvest fault.F604Fresh food icemaker no water supply detected; icemaker cycling without filling.F605Fresh food icemaker continues to sense bucket full after ice dispense (feeler…F606Fresh food icemaker mold heater not heating; mold thermistor does not detect…F651Freezer icemaker stuck in harvest fix mode after 10 minutes.F652Freezer icemaker entered harvest fix mode 3 out of 10 harvests.F653Freezer icemaker enters fault mode after entering harvest fault.F654Freezer icemaker no water supply detected.F655Freezer icemaker mold heater not heating.F700Stuck keys on ICID/ACM (dispenser boards).F701Stuck keys on internal temperature board.F702Stuck keys on deli pan board.F703Key inputs detected on temperature board while door is closed.F704Key inputs detected on deli pan board while door is closed.F705Auto fill communication error; auto fill module not communicating properly.F706Auto fill wrong version; auto fill module version not compatible with ACM…F707ACM/Comm communication error; COM module not communicating properly.F708COM wrong version; COM version not compatible with ACM.F709Cold water cup switch input missing during dispense (ACM only).F710Cold water cup switch input present with no dispense message (ACM only).F711Hot water cup switch input missing during dispense requiring cup switch (ACM…F712Hot water cup switch input present with no dispense message (ACM only).F713Fresh food door open for 15 minutes without closing.F714Fresh food door open for 60 minutes in the last 24 hours.F71550 fresh food door openings in the last 24 hours.F716Freezer door open for 15 minutes without closing.F717Freezer door open for 60 minutes in the last 24 hours.F71850 freezer door openings in the last 24 hours.F722Display board error.F8Ambient temperature sensor is invalid.F9Ambient humidity sensor is invalid.

Service modes (12)

Auto Fill Sensor DiagnosticWake screen, then simultaneously press and hold Water, Cubed, and Precise Fill buttons for 5…
Auto Fill Sensor Diagnostic (PFE29)1. Wake the screen. 2. Simultaneously press and hold the Water, Cubed, and Precise Fill buttons for…
Dealer Demo Mode (Capacitance Touch UI)Touch and hold Freezer, Fridge, and Crushed pads for approximately 5 seconds
Dealer Demo Mode (GE/Adora LED Models)Press the Refrigerator and Freezer up arrow buttons simultaneously.
Dealer Demo Mode (LCD Models - PFE29)Press Lock Controls and Precise Fill pads simultaneously for 3 seconds
Dealer Demo Mode (LCD)Press Lock Controls and Precise Fill pads simultaneously for 3 seconds.
Sabbath Mode (Capacitance Touch UI)Touch and hold Lock and Light pads for approximately 5 seconds
Sabbath Mode (GE/Adora LED Models)Press and hold the Dispenser Light and Lock Controls buttons for 3 seconds.
Sabbath Mode (LCD Models - PFE29)Press and hold simultaneously the Lock Controls and Light buttons for 3 seconds.
Sabbath Mode (LCD)Press and hold Lock Controls and Light buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
Service Diagnostic ModePress the Water, Crushed, and Cubed buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. The display will show…
Status Display (Capacitance Touch UI)Touch and hold Freezer, Water, and Cubed pads for approximately 5 seconds to display current state…

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