What's Happening

PF is an informational code that appears when the GE refrigerator detects a power interruption has occurred. It is not a malfunction indicator — the refrigerator is simply notifying you that power was lost, which may mean food temperatures rose during the outage. On many models, PF displays alongside the highest temperature reached during the outage so you can make a food safety assessment. The refrigerator resumes normal operation automatically once power is restored.

How to Fix It

Press System Check or any temperature button to clear the PF code. Check the temperature readings shown alongside PF to assess food safety. If PF appears frequently without a known power outage, inspect the power cord for damage, test the outlet with another device, and check the circuit breaker. Frequent PF codes with no power events can also indicate a failing main control board.

Frequently Asked Questions
What does PF mean on a GE refrigerator?
PF stands for Power Failure. It is an informational alert telling you that the refrigerator lost power at some point. Your refrigerator is working normally — press System Check to dismiss the code.
Is my food safe after a GE PF code?
Check the peak temperatures shown alongside PF. If the refrigerator section stayed below 40°F and the freezer below 0°F, food is generally safe. If temperatures rose significantly and the outage was long, follow standard food safety guidelines for extended power outages.
Why does my GE refrigerator keep showing PF?
Recurring PF without known power events can mean the outlet or power cord has an intermittent connection issue, or in rare cases the control board is logging phantom power events. Check the cord and outlet before assuming a board problem.