That shows as a defrost problem,how old is this fridge?from what i see this is old,some parts are unavailable for it,if you send the full model number i can look up the parts for you,if this is an older machine open the fridge door,look down where the bottom hinge is and there should be a tag with the model number your missing a few letters after the F if not there look up on the top right hand wall or on the ceiling in the fridge section.then open the freezer,from the bottom up remove the second bin or draw from the bottom up,reach in and touch the back inside wall of the freezer,see if there's any frost or ice buildup on the wall.you might have to unplug the fridge,remove the food in freezer,remove the back inside wall,you'll see the evap coil,i think on this model the timer is on the bottom behind the kick panel,go here to see timer
https://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Defrost-Timer/WR9X482/2008
with the fridge running stick a screw driver into the timer and turn the timer until it clicks,the fans and compressor will shut off,now with the timer in defrost and the back freezer wall off see if the heater comes on.also check the wire connector on the timer it could have moved while you moved the fridge,if the heater comes on you have a bad timer,if not change out the heater and defrost thermostat located on top of the evap coil.go here to see heater assy.
https://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Defrost-Heater-Assembly/WR49X392/304720
also while you're in there change out the defrost thermostat go here to see part
https://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Defrost-Thermostat/WR50X55/3485
first before you do this make sure the coil is clean on the bottom and see if you see the timer down there,also open the freezer door,you should hear the fan blowing,usually it takes like 10 to 14 days for a defrost problem to show up but it says DE is a defrost issue,write back with the full model number but these parts should be the same,let me know if you found the timer and did the heater come on when you manually turn the timer to defrost.i'll be online for a little bit so if you're gonna check this out or you want help let me know.
SOURCE: GE SIDE X SIDE Dispenser problem
Sound like maybe a dispenser board short... you could try taking of the top hidge cap on the freezer side unplug the power to the board there for 30 minustes or so plug back in and see if it can reset to default and try that before u have to change board
SOURCE: GE GSS 25QF Side by side Refrigerator
Check to see if there is any frost buildup in
the back wall of the freezer. If so, it is not defrosting as it should.
If you don’t know what these are then unplug the machine and let the ice
melt in the freezer overnight with the door open. Then try it the next day, if
is cooling fine then you need to have a service person replace one of the above
items.
SOURCE: side by side wirlpool fridge freezer not cooling down
make sure the fan motors are running. there is one near the compressor in the bottom rear and one in the freezer area. also be sure the compressor is running. being it was in storage there could be rust on the motors or possibly a mouse could have chewed through some wires.
SOURCE: GE GSS25WGMCC, Ice Forming On Freezer Interior Surfaces
i had the same problem and i replaced the defrost heater and it worked fine for about one month but now having the same issue. Most of the time from what I have heard it is the defrost heater (about $60 part). I might have another issue going on with mine like a defrost thermostat. Your defrost heater is right under the panel on the inside of the freezer section. remove white panel on back side of freezer section and remove two screws and two wires and replace it and you should be fine.
SOURCE: GE Side by side refrigerator not working
THE FREEZER FAN BLOWS COLD AIR TO THE FRIDGE SIDE, TO ACCESS THIS FAN YOU NEED TO EMPTY THE FREEZER SIDE AND REMOVE THE REAR PANEL SOMETIMES A WHIRL OF IT WILL GET IT SPINNING AGAIN BUT YOU MAY AS WELL CHANGE IT
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