Locating the Temperature Controls. First and foremost, you need to locate the temperature controls on your GE Profile refrigerator. The exact location may vary depending on the model, but most GE Profile refrigerators have the temperature controls either on the inside of the refrigerator or on the front panel.. To set the temperature on a GE refrigerator, you have to consider the model first. One of the good features of GE refrigerators is that there are close similarities in their mode of operations, irrespective of the model. The older models have analog temperature controls. They are built in such a way that there are some with two different.
However, use the downward arrow to reset the refrigerator to its factory temperature setting (37℉ for fridge, and 0℉ for freezer). The refrigerator will take 24 hours to normalize after it comes back on. Note: The cooling system is different from the temperature setting of a GE Profile refrigerator. The work of the "cooling system off.. The ideal temperature for a GE refrigerator should be set at 37°F (2.8°C) for the fresh food compartment and 0°F (-18°C) for the freezer compartment. These settings can be adjusted via the control panel on the front of your refrigerator.