GE Refrigerator error code
GE Refrigerator Error DASHES-IN-DISPLAY
The temperature for a specific compartment is not available or the refrigerator is in
The temperature for a specific compartment is not available or the refrigerator is in a special mode.
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1First, try a simple power cycle by unplugging
First, try a simple power cycle by unplugging the refrigerator for 5 minutes and then plugging it back in.
- 2If the dashes persist, unplug the refrigerator again
If the dashes persist, unplug the refrigerator again and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
- 3Locate the main control board, usually found at
Locate the main control board, usually found at the back of the refrigerator behind an access panel.
A quick explanation
What does DASHES-IN-DISPLAY mean?
The temperature for a specific compartment is not available or the refrigerator is in a special mode.
The answer you came for
How to fix GE refrigerator error DASHES-IN-DISPLAY
Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.
- 1
First, try a simple power cycle by unplugging
First, try a simple power cycle by unplugging the refrigerator for 5 minutes and then plugging it back in.
- 2
If the dashes persist, unplug the refrigerator again
If the dashes persist, unplug the refrigerator again and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
- 3
Locate the main control board, usually found at
Locate the main control board, usually found at the back of the refrigerator behind an access panel.
- 4
Carefully inspect the control board for any visible
Carefully inspect the control board for any visible signs of damage, such as burn marks or loose connections.
- 5
Disconnect and then firmly reconnect all wire harnesses
Disconnect and then firmly reconnect all wire harnesses to the control board to ensure a secure connection.
- 6
If the issue is not resolved, the main
If the issue is not resolved, the main control board (Part Number: WPW10310240) may need to be replaced.
- 7
After any of these steps, plug the refrigerator
After any of these steps, plug the refrigerator back in and wait to see if the display returns to normal.
- 8
Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes,
Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
Read the additional checks from the current guide
How to Fix DASHES '--' IN DISPLAY Error (Step-by-Step) First, try a simple power cycle by unplugging the refrigerator for 5 minutes and then plugging it back in.If the dashes persist, unplug the refrigerator again and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Locate the main control board, usually found at the back of the refrigerator behind an access panel.Carefully inspect the control board for any visible signs of damage, such as burn marks or loose connections.Disconnect and then firmly reconnect all wire harnesses to the control board to ensure a secure connection.If the issue is not resolved, the main control board (Part Number: WPW10310240) may need to be replaced.After any of these steps, plug the refrigerator back in and wait to see if the display returns to normal.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
What to Check Next on This Amana Refrigerator Focused repair path: refrigerator door, airflow, thermistor, defrost, fan, compressor start, and control checks. Do not treat a returning fault as a reset-only problem; use the point in the cycle where the fault appears to choose the next check. Confirm the doors seal, the interior lights shut off, and vents are not blocked before replacing sensors or boards. Look for frost pattern clues, stalled fans, warm compartments, water or ice symptoms, and recent power interruptions. For temperature faults, inspect the evaporator fan, thermistor, defrost path, damper, condenser airflow, and board connectors. Use the complete Amana refrigerator model number before ordering sensors, fans, boards, dampers, valves, or start components. Check, inspect, clean, test, measure, remove, reconnect, clear, and replace parts only when the symptom supports that path. If these checks point toward a part, verify the complete Amana model number from the appliance tag before ordering. Similar error wording can use different valves, sensors, pumps, motors, heaters, locks, switches, fans, or control boards depending on the exact model. Verified Compatible Alternatives:WPW10310240WPW10384183
Recommended part
Recommended part for this error code
Part listed in the current guide
OEM candidate: W10397946
Price noted in the current guide: $220-$500
Why this part is shown: It is associated with GE Refrigerator error DASHES-IN-DISPLAY in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.
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Safety first
Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.
When to stop
- Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
- Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
- Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.
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