Gss25gypfs not cooling
Cause 1 of 4The refrigerator is in showroom mode. Source: Troubleshooting Tips, p. 33
First checkTurn off showroom mode.
Causes and checks
The refrigerator is in showroom mode. Source: Troubleshooting Tips, p. 33
- Turn off showroom mode. See Turn off showroom mode.
The refrigerator is in a defrost cycle. Source: Troubleshooting Tips, p. 33
- Wait about 30 minutes for the defrost cycle to end.
The freezer control is in the OFF position. Source: Troubleshooting Tips, p. 33
- Move the freezer control to a lower temperature setting. See Turn the compressor off or on.
The refrigerator is unplugged, or the fuse is blown or the breaker tripped. Source: Troubleshooting Tips, p. 33
- Push the plug completely into the outlet, and replace the fuse or reset the breaker.
All 4 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. 40
Other GSS25GYPFS problems
- Refrigerator or freezer compartment too warm3 causes in the manual. First: the temperature control is not set cold enough, or the weather is warm or the doors are opened often.
- Automatic icemaker does not work8 causes in the manual. First: the icemaker power switch is in the OFF position.
- Water dispenser does not work5 causes in the manual. First: the dispenser is locked.
- Red or orange glow, steam or popping from the freezerThis is normal operation for glass defrost heater models. The heater clears frost from the evaporator and turns off when the frost is cleared.
Sources
- Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions, Refrigerators Side by Side, models 22, 23, 25 and 28. GE Appliances, a Haier company. Document 49-1000471, revision Rev 4, 2023-06, 120 pages, en-US. images.salsify.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Quick Specs, GSS25GGP/GYP/GMP 25.3 cu. ft. Side-By-Side Refrigerator. GE Appliances. Document GSS25GGP/GYP/GMP, revision Specification revised 1/24, 2024-01, 2 pages, en-US. images.salsify.com (PDF). 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.