GE Café™ Series ENERGY STAR® 27.8 Cu. Ft. French-Door Refrigerator with Hot Water Dispenser

CFE28TSHSS

CFE28TSHSS is rated 4.1 out of 5 by 534.

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Approx. Product Dimensions (WxHxD) (in.)

35 3/4 in x 69 7/8 in x 36 1/4 in

About this Product

Hot water dispenser

Lets you choose your own temperature or from one of the 4 pre-programmed settings to simplify hot food and drink preparation

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Precise Fill setting

Dispenses filtered water in accurate measurements for easy food and drink preparation
Full-width, electronic temperature-controlled drawer with LED lights

3 accurate settings deliver the optimal temperature for your favorite foods
TwinChill™ evaporators

Separate climates in the fresh food and freezer sections help keep foods fresh

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Features

Showcase LED lighting
Positioned throughout the interior and under fresh food doors to spotlight foods inside the refrigerator and in the freezer
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Stainless steel Café™ dispenser with pullout tray
Offers professional style and an extra-tall dispenser to easily fill large containers
Drop-down tray
Allows for extra door storage when you need it and tucks away when you don’t
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Color LCD screen with photo upload
Add a personal touch when you upload photos to the color LCD display from your flash drive
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Advanced water filtration uses RPWFE replacement filter
Reduces trace pharmaceuticals from water and ice* (* Removes 98% of ibuprofen, atenolol, fluoxetine, progesterone and trimethoprim. These pharmaceuticals are not necessarily in all users’ water)
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Claims & Certifications

ADA Compliant
Designed to be accessible and easy to open
ENERGY STAR® Qualified
Made In America
70 to 90% U.S. Content
Product details at
GEAppliances.com/USA

WiFi Connect*

Connect to WiFi* for real-time feedback, optimized performance, alerts and more.

Works With

*Requires a Connect Plus WiFi module, sold separately.

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GE Café™ Series ENERGY STAR® 27.8 Cu. Ft. French-Door Refrigerator with Hot Water Dispenser - CFE28TSHSS

Specs & Details

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FEATURES

FEATURES	Print Specs
Configuration	French Door
WiFi Connect	Optional (Requires part no. PBX10W00Y0)
Connected Capabilities	Amazon Alexa IFTTT The Google Assistant
Temperature Management Features	Turbo Cool setting
Temperature Management System	TwinChill™ Evaporators
Defrost Type	Frost Guard
Control Type	External Touch Color LCD
Dispenser	Cubes, Crushed Ice and Water Large Stainless Steel
Dispenser Features	Door Alarm Hot Water LCD Screen Controls LED Dispenser Light Precise Fill Water Filter Indicator Light
Icemaker	Space Saving Ice
Water Filtration	Advanced Filtration System (RPWFE) Removes Pharmaceuticals Water Filter Indicator Light
Filter Location	Left wall
Fresh Food Cabinet Drawers	1 Full-Width, Adjustable Temperature Drawer 2 Adjustable Humidity Drawers 3 Total Electronic Temperature Control w/ LED Lighting
Fresh Food Cabinet Shelves	1 Quick Space Shelf 3 Spill Proof 4 Split Adjustable; 1 Full-Width 5 Total - Glass with Silver Trim
Fresh Food Door Bins	2 Adjustable with Gallon Storage 6 Total
Fresh Food Door Features	Dairy Compartment Drop Down Tray
Fresh Food Features
Freezer Storage Baskets	2 Full-Width
Freezer Features	Interior Lighting - Showcase LED (2) Turbo Freeze
Exterior Style	Free-Standing
Leveling System	2 Front Leveling Legs
Performance Features	Easily Removable Door Gaskets Sabbath Mode Capable

CAPACITY

CAPACITY
Total Capacity (cubic feet)	27.8 cu ft
Fresh Food Capacity	18.64 cu ft
Freezer Capacity	9.17 cu ft

APPEARANCE

APPEARANCE
Color Appearance	Stainless Steel
Dispenser Color	Stainless Steel
Door Stops	Yes
Door Swing	Hinges on Left & Right
Exterior Design	Flat Doors
Handle	Café™
Handle Color	Stainless Steel
Hidden Door Hinge(s)	Yes
Textured Steel Case	Case Only - Dark Gray

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
Approximate Shipping Weight	423 lb
Net Weight	388 lb
Overall Depth	36 1/4 in
Overall Height	69 7/8 in
Overall Width	35 3/4 in
Case Depth Without Door	29 3/8 in
Depth with Door Open 90°	48 3/8 in
Depth Without Handle	35 1/4 in
Height to Top of Case	69 in
Width w/Door Open 90 Degrees Incl. Handle	44 3/4 in
Back Air Clearances	2 in
Side Air Clearances	0 1/8 in
Top Air Clearances	1 in

POWER / RATINGS

POWER / RATINGS
Volts/Hertz/Amps	120v; 60Hz; 15A

CLAIMS & CERTIFICATIONS

CLAIMS & CERTIFICATIONS
ADA Compliant
ENERGY STAR® Qualified
MADE IN AMERICA: 70 to 90% U.S. Content
California Prop 65

WARRANTY

WARRANTY
Parts Warranty	Limited 1-year entire appliance Limited 5-year sealed refrigerating system
Labor Warranty	Limited 1-year entire appliance Limited 5-year sealed refrigerating system
Warranty Notes	See written warranty for full details

GE Café™ Series ENERGY STAR® 27.8 Cu. Ft. French-Door Refrigerator with Hot Water Dispenser- CFE28TSHSS

Ratings and Q&A

Rated 3 out of 5 by MSWb from Frustrating Bought this a month ago. I like the features but when it came there was a dent on the front panel and chip from black paint in side. Panel changed by GE but not that smooth. 1. First scheduled appointment -repairman proceeds to ask me if I ordered a part. Not sure why this would be my responsibility on a brand new appliance. He had to reschedule and order Front door panel. Ten days later after my initial appointment was canceled -repairman came back to replace front panel but inadvertently cracked plastic face for ice maker. Also informed GE doesn’t make paint to cover scratches or dings on the black so Repairman whipped out his sharpie marker. High quality for my brand new appliance!! So now I have to wait and Install my plastic cover for ice dispenser and decide if I want to find paint to cover the scratch .

Date published: 2019-08-17

Rated 1 out of 5 by Lana from poor quality I bought a new refrigerator approximately 8 months ago, just after GE launched their new CAFE line. Since the beginning refrigerator was giving me issues, occasionally spoiling my food. To help solve this issue I would lower the temperature further. Occasionally I would get a notification on my GE application stating again that there was a temperature increase. Roughly one month ago I woke up to a not working ice maker and leaking fridge with melted food inside, I called GE and they scheduled a technician to come to my house. The technician changed the motor, during the visit the technician was making comments such as, that an ice maker is considered a luxury, as well as, that we live in an area where it is hard to find parking so he no longer wants to come here and will never come again because my refrigerator caused him such a headache. Exactly two days later my ice maker AGAIN stopped producing ice, I called GE again, and now they ordered a new ice maker and set up an appointment with a technician to come install it. Technician NEVER showed up to the previously confirmed visit and even texted me that he is on his way. Then after me sitting and waiting at home ALL day, taking a day off of work, I got a message stating that technician left because there was nobody home and he even tried to ring the doorbell multiple times, I checked my buildings camera footage and no technician ever showed up. I called to reschedule and it is happened AGAIN the following day. I wasted two day off from work while my patients are depending on me to come. When I finally decided that enough is enough, I complained about this technician to GE. They scheduled another technician to come to my house, after he finished he ran some tests, stating that the temperature in my refrigerator is 68 degrees and his computer is showing that I keep my refrigerator door open for more than 20 minutes at the time, after I stated that this is absurd (it is nearly impossible to leave door open in this smart fridge considering it would beep endlessly and close on its own) The technician stated that we probably don't notice that it is open and I stated again that it's impossible because of the magnet that pulls the doors shut, I asked him to demonstrate how I could possibly leave this fridge open, he got angry and bursted out telling me to relax, in Russian. He left and wrote a note that customer yelled at him and to order MORE parts. During that time I called GE endlessly, spoke with countless supervisors/managers, everyone keep telling me that unit has to be labeled as unrepairable in order to exchange the unit . As a customer I have a right to buy PROPERLY working products and not be given defective units who from the get go need to be repaired. This unit was from a new collection, not on sale, not floor sample, very expensive, I feel my rights were violated, I have expensive food loss, GE provided me with a check for $100 and stated that I can go to Walmart and temporarily buy a portable fridge until they fix this one. I have already had two part replacements, FOUR times a technician has come to my house and GE scheduled ANOTHER visit next week where they plan to replace the thermostat. I AGAIN have to take a day off of work to wait for a technician that may or may not show up with no reimbursement for my profit lost. GE has no limit for the amount of visits until they admit that unit is not repairable. This is basically stating that if you are not lucky enough to buy a good unit that they are going to service this unit until the warranty expires and later you are on your own. This is a violation of my customer rights and I feel that such a company as GE has to take a responsibility and stop torturing their customers. I have to continue to open my house to strangers who force me to spend entire days at home, I feel extremely uncomfortable seeing another stranger in my house as as single female. I spent endless hours with helpless representatives on the phone, I feel as though sometimes they put me on mute, no one is listening. I am living a nightmare, I don't understand why I have to repair a defective unit. I will not purchase GE again, none of my friends will purchase GE, none of their friends will purchase GE. I don't understand why such a huge company would put me through such a nightmare. I spent a lot of money and was hoping to enjoy my new fridge instead I don't have an opportunity to even store food for my family and dog and must buy ice from my local store, they should be embarrassed.

Date published: 2019-08-17

Rated 5 out of 5 by Golfer from substantial and well planned We had to replace another refrigerator that was just over 6 years old and decided to pay a little more for this refrigerator. Beautiful appearance and substantial stainless with well planned shelves and drawers to maximize storage. We really like the twin chill evaporators feature plus how vacuum sealed the refrigerator seems. Love the LED lighting and clear drawer fronts. The hot water dispenser was not a priority for us and it takes a ridiculous amount of time to heat so not likely to be used by us. Otherwise we are totally thrilled.

Date published: 2019-08-16

Rated 5 out of 5 by Tina 63 from So big, just started using! Retired and just moved into our new home. Kitchen renovations are not quite done so I can't send picture but fridge started right up and cooled to temp. So big inside!

Date published: 2019-08-15

Rated 4 out of 5 by Nickname_47 from It’s a nice fridge I do like the fridge, the Keurig is a great feature, the use of space inside is great BUT... I don’t love that the plastic front of the freezer drawer freezes ice to it or that whenever I use the water dispenser it drips into the pan after I walk away. There is always something to cleanup. It’s not fingerprint resistant, they don’t show as bad as some but still leaves a mark or 2 behind.

Date published: 2019-08-14