The WR03F04448 is the genuine OEM door switch paddle assembly for GE, GE Profile, and GE Café French door refrigerators. The door switch paddle is a spring-loaded actuator mounted in the refrigerator door frame. When the door closes, the door presses the paddle inward, triggering the internal switch to cut the interior light, silence the door-open alarm, and deactivate the evaporator fan (on models where the fan stops when the door opens). When the paddle breaks, sticks, or the switch fails, the light may stay on continuously, the door alarm may sound even with the door closed, or the fan may run with the door open. This OEM replacement restores correct door-sensing function.

✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages

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The WR03F04448 paddle assembly snaps into a mounting pocket in the door frame liner and is held by plastic retention clips. The paddle arm extends outward and is depressed by the door panel when the door closes. The most common failure mode is a cracked or broken paddle arm that no longer depresses fully, leaving the switch in the open (door-open) state even when the door is closed. A secondary failure mode is a failed internal switch that no longer changes state when the paddle is depressed. Both failures result in the same symptoms: light on, alarm active, or fan running with the door closed.

✓ Common Symptoms Fixed

Refrigerator interior light stays on with door closed | Door-open alarm beeping with door closed | Evaporator fan running with door open | Door alarm not sounding when door is open | Light not turning on when door is opened | Door switch paddle visibly cracked or broken

✓ Key Features & Specifications

Genuine GE OEM door switch paddle assembly – guaranteed fit | Spring-loaded paddle actuator with integrated switch | Snap-in mounting – no tools required for installation | Replaces WR14X25057 and 225D9310G001 | Compatible with GE, GE Profile, and GE Café French door refrigerator models

✓ Buying Options

New / OEM: The WR03F04448 is the current genuine GE OEM door switch paddle assembly. Recommended for all repairs requiring correct door-sensing function and reliable light and alarm operation.

✓ Replacement Part Numbers

WR03F04448 (current OEM) | WR14X25057 (superseded) | 225D9310G001 (superseded)

✓ Installation Tips

No power disconnect required for this repair (though disconnecting power is always recommended when working inside the refrigerator). Repair difficulty: 1/5. Estimated time: 5–10 minutes. The paddle assembly is located in the door frame liner, typically on the hinge side of the fresh food compartment door opening. To remove: use a flat tool to gently pry the retention clips and pull the assembly straight out of its mounting pocket. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the switch. Install the new assembly by connecting the harness first, then pressing the paddle assembly firmly into the mounting pocket until the clips snap into place. Test by opening and closing the door — the light should turn off and the alarm should silence when the door is fully closed.

✓ Compatible Models

CFE24SSKBKSS, CFE24SSKFKSS, CFE24SSKGKSS, CFE26KP2NBS1, CFE26KP2NKS1, CFE26KP2NNS1, DFE24JSNAKSS, DFE24JSNNKSS, GFE24JGKFFBB, GFE24JGKFFWW, GFE24JGKNFBB, GFE24JGKNFWW, GFE24JMKFFES, GFE24JMKNFES, GFE26JBMAFTS, GFE26JBMKFTS, GFE26JEMAFDS, GFE26JEMKFDS, GFE26JEMNFDS, GFE26JGMNFBB, GFE26JGMNFWW, GFE26JMMAFES, GFE26JMMKFES, GFE26JMMNFES, GFE26JMMPFES, GFE26JSMAFSS, GFE26JSMKFSS, GFE26JSMNFSS, GFE26JYMNFF, GYE18JBLAFTS, GYE18JBLKFTS, GYE18JEMKFDS, GYE18JMLAFES, GYE18JMLKFES, GYE18JSLAFSS, GYE18JSLKFSS, MFO26JSPAFFS, MFO26JSPAFWW, PFE24HBMAKTS, PFE24HBMLKTS, PFE24HGLAKWW, PFE24HGLGKWW, PFE24HGLJKWW, PFE24HGLLKWW, PFE24HGLNKWW, PFE24HMLAKES, PFE24HMLGKES, PFE24HMLJKES, PFE24HMLLKES, PFE24HMLNKES, PFE24HSLAKSS, PFE24HSLGKSS, PFE24HSLLKSS, PFE24HSLNKSS, PFE24JGKAKBB, PFE24JGKAKWW, PFE24JGKBKWW, PFE24JGKFKWW, PFE24JMKAKES, PFE24JMKBKES, PFE24JMKFKES, PFE24JSKAKSS, PFE24JSKBKSS, PFE24JSKFKSS, PFM25HSLACSS, PFM25HSLJCSS, PFM25JSKACSS, PFM25JSKBCSS, PFM25JSLACSS, PFM25JSLJCSS, PFM25LBMACKB, PFM25LENACDS, PFM25LSKACPS, PFM25LSKACSS, PFM25LSKBCSS, PFM25LSKJCSS, PFM27JSMAFSS, PFM27JSMKFSS, PYE18HBLAKTS, PYE18HBLGKTS, PYE18HBLKKTS, PYE18HEMAKDS, PYE18HMLAKES, PYE18HMLGKES, PYE18HMLKKES, PYE18HMLNKES, PYE18HSLAKSS, PYE18HSLGKSS, PYE18HSLKKSS, PYE18HSLNKSS, PYM18HSLAFSS, PYM18HSLKFSS, XFE26JSMKFSS

✓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if the door switch paddle is the problem? Open the refrigerator door and manually press the paddle inward with your finger. If the interior light turns off and the alarm silences when you press it, the switch is working but the paddle is not being depressed by the door — check the door alignment or look for a broken paddle arm. If pressing the paddle has no effect, the switch itself has failed. Contact us if you need help diagnosing the issue.

Will a failed door switch cause my refrigerator to not cool properly? Indirectly, yes. If the switch fails in the open (door-open) position, the evaporator fan may stop running on models where the fan deactivates when the door opens. This reduces airflow and can cause the refrigerator to warm up over time. See our Refrigerator Not Cooling guide for a full diagnostic walkthrough.

Is this a difficult repair? Rated 1/5 difficulty. The paddle assembly snaps in and out of its mounting pocket with no tools required. The entire repair takes under 10 minutes. Contact us if you need help locating the switch on your specific model.

Does WR03F04448 replace WR14X25057? Yes — WR03F04448 is the current OEM part that supersedes WR14X25057 and 225D9310G001. All are the same paddle switch assembly; order WR03F04448 for the current version.