GE FUF17DLRWW Repair

Reading the display on a 17.3 cu ft upright

Many electronic upright freezers show a short message when the control finds something wrong, written as the letter E and a digit. The FUF17DLRWW is a GE upright frost-free freezer of 17.3 cu ft, and the control may flash one of these when a button sticks or a temperature sensor fails. Knowing which is which saves time on the phone.

A thermistor is the temperature sensor the control reads. If it fails, the freezer may cool too little or run when it should not, so a code that comes back after a reset is a reason to book rather than wait.

No code, but something is wrong

Often a freezer without any display message is the one with a seal or load problem. Look for ice around the gasket, packages leaning on the door, or a heavy layer of frost near the back. The article on ice and frost inside a freezer sorts the usual causes. A frost-free model is meant to keep the walls clear, so thick frost is itself a sign worth reporting.

Safe steps while you wait

• Check the plug and breaker; test the outlet with a lamp if you like.
• Close the door firmly and see that the unit is level.
• Keep food packed together, which helps hold cold, and avoid opening the door.
• Leave rear and base covers alone.

The visit

The label with the model number is inside the cabinet. When you call, give us the digits you see on the display and how long they have shown. In Bay Area homes, freezers like this live in kitchens, laundry rooms and garages; each place has its own clearance issues, so say which. A diagnosis comes first, then the estimate in writing, then your decision. See GE Freezer Repair for the complete service outline, GE Freezers for the product groups, or compare the larger GE FUF22DZRWW and the smaller GE FUF14DZRWW.