How to Turn Off the GE58HR Refrigerator for Winter Storage

Published 11/06/2026

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GE Profile RV Refrigerator with Top Freezer - 8.3 Cu. Ft. - 12V - Stainless Steel - Reversible

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Question:

How can I turn this refrigerator off completely for winter storage. RV will stay connected to shore power but light still comes on I refrigerator when I leave doors open. Can’t find a fuse dedicated to this unit in power panel. Unit installed in 2023 Dutchman Atlas 2202rb and sits on a slide along with theater sits across from fireplace and kitchen. I have turned the control knob inside unit to “off” and compressor shuts down. But light still comes on when door is open. I want to keep unit plugged into shore power at my house during winter to keep four 100 ah lithium batteries charged and maintained. Please advise on best way to cut all power to the refrigerator.

asked by: Stephen D

Expert Reply:

Hey Stephen.

I went through the owner manual of the # GE58HR fridge and found what we're looking for. What you're going to want to find is a small rocker switch on the same interior control housing at the temperature knob. I'm seeing on page 8 (see picture) that you'll want to switch the main power switch to off and then check to see if the light is still coming on with the doors open.

Were you able to take some cool trips this year?

expert reply by: Trent G

extended storage direction for GE fridge.
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Stephen D.

11/6/2026

Hi Trent. I appreciate the quick response. Unfortunately I must have a different version of the refrigerator control unit. The unit in my drug looks exactly like the picture you sent from the manual except no rocker switch in that location or anywhere else on the control module. I don’t know if GE eliminated that because of accidentally turning the unit off. Or if it was added after my model was built. The serial number for my drug is HT577939 if that helps in any way. If not, I guess I will just keep trying to locate the fuse in the 12volt panel that turns off the frig and probably several other outlets on the same circuit. Thanks for trying. You guys are great and will keep buying anything I need from e-trailer as long as you carry it.

Trent G.

11/6/2026

@StephenD Ahh, yes. It does seem like you have an older model with that serial number. What I'm finding for this is instructions to "disconnect the main DC power supply wires at back of the unit or remove refrigerator circuit fuse or turn off circuit breaker in DC voltage distribution panel". I'm unfortunately not finding more specific instructions. Hopefully this helps a bit. If you have any more questions, feel free to reach out :)

Stephen D.

11/6/2026

That seems to be the case. Thanks again for your effort here. We bought this trailer last Spring to replace a smaller Jayco unit. We only had a chance to go on 3 outings with the Atlas this season bc of previous scheduled travel. But we really enjoyed the times we got to camp. It came with 1000 watts of solar panels and a 3000 w inverter/converter. I added two 100 amp lithium batteries to the two that were already installed. So I believe we are set up to try some boondocking next season. Again e-trailer has been helpful with power cord extensions and dog bone adapters I needed and I also purchased one of your covers for winter storage. Everything I have bought has been high quality, fast delivery and outstanding support if needed. So I am a loyal customer. Have a great weekend.

Trent G.

11/6/2026

@StephenD You too Mr. Stephen !