GE GWS04HAESS - Manual (Page 9)

Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Appliance does not Appliance is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet.
operate and the display
The home circuit breaker • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
is blank
is tripped/the fuse is blown.
Vibration or rattling Appliance is on • See the Leveling Legs section.
(slight vibration an uneven surface.
is normal)
Motor operates for
Normal when appliance • Wait 12 hours for the appliance to completely
long periods or cycles is first plugged in. cool down.
Often occurs when large • This is normal.
amounts of wine are placed
in appliance.
Door left open. • Door is not self-closing. Always make sure that
the door is closed after opening.
• Check to see if a bottle is holding door open.
Hot weather or frequent • This is normal.
door openings.
Temperature control set • See About the control and settings.
at the coldest setting.
Appliance is too close • See the Installation Guidelines section
to the wall. for the correct clearances.
Appliance too warm Normal when appliance • Wait 12 hours for the appliance to completely
is first plugged in. cool down.
Often occurs when large • This is normal. Wait for the appliance to cool down.
amounts of wine are placed
in appliance.
Temperature control • See About the control and settings.
not set cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperature control one step colder.
door openings. See About the control and settings.
Appliance is too close • See the Installation Guidelines section
to the wall. for the correct clearances.
Door left open. • Door is not self-closing. Always make sure that
the door is closed after opening.
• Check to see if a bottle is holding door open.
Appliance does not Setting is above room • This is normal. If wine or beverages are too warm,
operate, but the display temperature. change the temperature setting to a lower temperature.
is lit and functioning
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