Troubleshooting Tips - GE GVS04 Owner's Manual And Installation

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Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem
Appliance does not operate
and the display is blank
Vibration or rattling (slight
vibration is normal)
Motor operates for long
periods or cycles
Appliance too warm
Appliance does not operate,
but the display is lit and
functioning temperature.
Possible Causes
Appliance is unplugged.
The home circuit breaker is
tripped/the fuse is blown.
Appliance is on an uneven
surface.
Normal when appliance is
first plugged in.
Often occurs when large
amounts of wine are placed
in appliance.
Door left open.
Hot weather or frequent
door openings.
Temperature control set at
the coldest setting.
Appliance is too close to
the wall.
Normal when appliance is
first plugged in.
Often occurs when large
amounts of wine are placed
in appliance.
Temperature control not
set cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
door openings.
Appliance is too close to
the wall.
Door left open.
Setting is above room
temperature.
What To Do
Push the plug completely into the outlet.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
See the Leveling Legs section.
Wait 12 hours for the appliance to completely cool
down.
This is normal.
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.
This is normal.
See About the control and settings.
See the Installation Guidelines section for the correct
clearances.
Wait 12 hours for the appliance to completely cool
down.
This is normal.
See About the control and settings.
Set the temperature control one step colder.
See About the control and settings.
See the Installation Guidelines section for the correct
clearances.
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.
This is normal. If wine and/or beverages are too warm,
change the temperature setting to a lower
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