Gfe28gynfs not cooling
Cause 1 of 2The cooling system is turned off. Source: Troubleshooting Tips, p. 46
First checkTurn the cooling system back on by pressing the Fridge or Freezer pad.
Causes and checks
The cooling system is turned off. Source: Troubleshooting Tips, p. 46
- Turn the cooling system back on by pressing the Fridge or Freezer pad. See Turn the cooling system off or on.
The refrigerator was just plugged in or power returned after an extended outage. The freezer cools while the refrigerator does not. Source: Troubleshooting Tips, p. 47
- Wait 24 hours for both compartments to reach the selected temperatures.
All 2 causes checked. Contact GE Appliances: 800.432.2737.
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact GE Appliances: 800.432.2737, geappliances.com/. United States. Canada: 800.561.3344. Source: Consumer Support: Schedule Service, p. 56
Other GFE28GYNFS problems
- No water or ice cube production5 causes in the manual. First: the icemaker is turned off.
- Water dispenser does not work4 causes in the manual. First: the water supply line is turned off or not connected.
- Water in the glass is warm2 causes in the manual. First: the refrigerator was just installed.
- AutoFill under-fills, does not fill or overfills2 causes in the manual. First: the container does not work with AutoFill. Not all containers do, and AutoFill both under-fills and overfills some.
- Water spurts from the dispenserA newly installed filter cartridge.
- Water leaks from the dispenserAir in the water line causes water to drip after being dispensed.
- Water has a poor taste or odorThe water dispenser has not been used for a long time.
- Water is not filteringA filter bypass is installed on Control Styles B and C.
Sources
- Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions, Refrigerators Bottom Freezer, GFE28, GFE26, GFD28, GFS26, GYE22, GYS22, PFE28K and related models. GE Appliances, a Haier company. Document 49-1000585, revision Rev 6, 168 pages, en-US. images.salsify.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Quick Specs, GFE28GMK/GEL/GYN 27.7 cu. ft. French-Door Refrigerator. GE Appliances. Document GFE28GMK/GEL/GYN, revision Specification revised 07/25, 2025-07, 2 pages, en-US. images.salsify.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Product page and specifications, GFE28GYNFS (water filtration). GE Appliances. Document GFE28GYNFS, revision Web page retrieved 2026-11-13, 1 pages, en-US. geappliances.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.