Affected model seriesFrench-door refrigerator service-diagnostic family
Quick answer
Odor-remover fan feedback present while off.
Model compatibility: GE reuses codes across series and model years, so 0116 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
Odor-remover fan feedback present while off.
Signs
Symptoms you may notice
The code may appear when the control commands the fan and does not see expected feedback.
Temperature performance can worsen if airflow is lost.
The fan may surge, stop, or make unusual noise.
Airflow may be weak or absent.
Why it happens
Possible causes
A control output/feedback-circuit problem.
A fan motor that cannot start or maintain target speed.
A blocked air path that changes the fan load.
Frost, debris, or a shifted part interfering with fan movement or airflow.
A damaged fan feedback wire or connector.
Before you call
Safe checks you can make
These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.
Do not chip ice away from hidden fan assemblies with tools; forced defrosting can damage liners, wiring, or refrigerant tubing.
Make sure user-accessible air vents are not blocked by food, lint, or stored items.
Listen for scraping, repeated starts, or a fan that never starts after the appliance is safely restarted.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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