GE Profile Ice Makers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E0
GE Profile undercounter ice maker displays E0 and stops making ice or will not start a cycle.
Control Board Communication Fault
E1
Ice maker shows E1 and stops mid-cycle or fails to harvest ice.
Evaporator Thermistor Failure
E10
E10 displayed; unit may not detect ice production correctly, stopping too early or running continuously.
Ice Thickness or Harvest Sensor Fault
E11
E11 error; unit may not respond to button presses or may behave erratically.
User Interface / Touch Control Fault
E12
E12 code; unit may not recognize door or bin position and may not start ice production.
Door Switch or Bin Switch Fault
E13
E13 error; unit may shut down due to internal over-temperature or fan issues.
Cabinet or Control Compartment Over-Temperature
E14
E14 displayed; unit may not defrost properly or may show irregular ice formation.
Hot Gas Valve / Defrost Valve Fault
E15
E15 error; unit may not recognize or control the condenser fan, leading to overheating.
Condenser Fan Feedback Fault
E16
E16 code; unit may not sense ice bin fullness correctly, causing overfilling or no production.
Ice Bin Full Sensor Fault
E17
E17 error; unit may indicate a general sensor bus or multiple sensor failure.
Sensor Communication Bus Fault
E18
E18 code; unit may not recognize or control the internal light or auxiliary components.
Accessory Output Fault (e.g., Internal Light Circuit)
E2
Display shows E2 and the unit stops making ice or shuts down shortly after starting.
Bin Thermistor or Ice Level Sensor Fault
E3
GE Profile ice maker displays E3 and will not complete a freeze cycle; may shut down shortly after starting.
High Temperature or Refrigeration System Fault
E4
Unit shows E4 and shuts down; may attempt to start then stop repeatedly.
Defrost or Evaporator Over-Temperature Fault
E5
E5 error appears and the ice maker stops; often associated with water filling or freeze time issues.
Water Fill or Freeze Time-Out Fault
E6
Display shows E6 and the unit may not circulate water over the evaporator; ice production stops.
Circulation Pump Failure
E7
E7 error appears; unit may overfill the reservoir or fail to sense water level correctly.
Water Level Sensor / Float Switch Fault
E8
E8 code displayed; ice maker may run but produce very little or no ice, or shut down intermittently.
Compressor or Start Device Fault
E9
E9 error; unit may stop mid-cycle and drain water unexpectedly or fail to hold water in the reservoir.
Drain Pump or Drain Sensor Fault
Symptom
Control panel buttons are unresponsive or respond intermittently.
Unresponsive Controls
Symptom
Exterior of the ice maker cabinet is hot to the touch, especially near the sides or top.
Cabinet Overheating
Symptom
Ice appears cloudy or white instead of clear (on clear ice models).
Cloudy Ice on Clear Ice Maker
Symptom
Ice cubes or nuggets are too small, thin, or hollow.
Small or Hollow Ice
Symptom
Ice has a bad taste or odor.
Contaminated Ice
Symptom
Ice is soft, wet, or melts quickly in the bin.
Soft or Wet Ice
Symptom
Ice maker bin is full of ice, but the unit continues to run and overfill.
Bin Full Detection Failure
Symptom
Ice maker cycles but ice sticks to the evaporator and does not drop into the bin.
Poor Ice Harvest
Symptom
Ice maker frequently freezes up internally, requiring manual defrost.
Internal Ice Buildup / Freeze-Up
Symptom
Ice maker interior or bin has visible mold, slime, or heavy mineral scale.
Heavy Biofilm or Scale Contamination
Symptom
Ice maker is leaking water onto the floor or inside the cabinet.
Water Leak
Symptom
Ice maker is making loud grinding, rattling, or squealing noises during operation.
Excessive Operational Noise
Symptom
Ice maker is on but will not start; no lights or response from controls.
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Ice maker makes ice but does not dispense it properly into the bin (nugget models).
Ice Dispense / Auger Feed Problem
Symptom
Ice maker overfills with water, causing splashing or leaks inside.
Overfilling Reservoir
Symptom
Ice maker produces ice, but ice output is very low compared to normal.
Reduced Ice Production
Symptom
Ice maker runs but produces no ice at all.
No Ice Production
Symptom
Ice maker trips the circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
Electrical Short or Ground Fault
Symptom
Ice maker turns on but shuts off after a short time without making ice.
Premature Shutdown
Symptom
Ice maker vibrates excessively or rattles against cabinetry.
Excessive Vibration
Symptom
Ice maker will not fill with water, but other functions seem normal.
No Water Fill
Symptom
Interior light does not turn on when the door is opened.
No Interior Light
Symptom
Nugget ice maker produces very small crumbs or powder instead of proper nuggets.
Poor Nugget Formation
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E0 |
GE Profile undercounter ice maker displays E0 and stops making ice or will not start a cycle.
|
Control Board Communication Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Ice maker shows E1 and stops mid-cycle or fails to harvest ice.
|
Evaporator Thermistor Failure | View Details |
| E10 |
E10 displayed; unit may not detect ice production correctly, stopping too early or running continuously.
|
Ice Thickness or Harvest Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
E11 error; unit may not respond to button presses or may behave erratically.
|
User Interface / Touch Control Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
E12 code; unit may not recognize door or bin position and may not start ice production.
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Door Switch or Bin Switch Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
E13 error; unit may shut down due to internal over-temperature or fan issues.
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Cabinet or Control Compartment Over-Temperature | View Details |
| E14 |
E14 displayed; unit may not defrost properly or may show irregular ice formation.
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Hot Gas Valve / Defrost Valve Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
E15 error; unit may not recognize or control the condenser fan, leading to overheating.
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Condenser Fan Feedback Fault | View Details |
| E16 |
E16 code; unit may not sense ice bin fullness correctly, causing overfilling or no production.
|
Ice Bin Full Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E17 |
E17 error; unit may indicate a general sensor bus or multiple sensor failure.
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Sensor Communication Bus Fault | View Details |
| E18 |
E18 code; unit may not recognize or control the internal light or auxiliary components.
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Accessory Output Fault (e.g., Internal Light Circuit) | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2 and the unit stops making ice or shuts down shortly after starting.
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Bin Thermistor or Ice Level Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
GE Profile ice maker displays E3 and will not complete a freeze cycle; may shut down shortly after starting.
|
High Temperature or Refrigeration System Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Unit shows E4 and shuts down; may attempt to start then stop repeatedly.
|
Defrost or Evaporator Over-Temperature Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 error appears and the ice maker stops; often associated with water filling or freeze time issues.
|
Water Fill or Freeze Time-Out Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6 and the unit may not circulate water over the evaporator; ice production stops.
|
Circulation Pump Failure | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 error appears; unit may overfill the reservoir or fail to sense water level correctly.
|
Water Level Sensor / Float Switch Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 code displayed; ice maker may run but produce very little or no ice, or shut down intermittently.
|
Compressor or Start Device Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 error; unit may stop mid-cycle and drain water unexpectedly or fail to hold water in the reservoir.
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Drain Pump or Drain Sensor Fault | View Details |
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Control panel buttons are unresponsive or respond intermittently.
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Unresponsive Controls | View Details |
| – |
Exterior of the ice maker cabinet is hot to the touch, especially near the sides or top.
|
Cabinet Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Ice appears cloudy or white instead of clear (on clear ice models).
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Cloudy Ice on Clear Ice Maker | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes or nuggets are too small, thin, or hollow.
|
Small or Hollow Ice | View Details |
| – |
Ice has a bad taste or odor.
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Contaminated Ice | View Details |
| – |
Ice is soft, wet, or melts quickly in the bin.
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Soft or Wet Ice | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker bin is full of ice, but the unit continues to run and overfill.
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Bin Full Detection Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker cycles but ice sticks to the evaporator and does not drop into the bin.
|
Poor Ice Harvest | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker frequently freezes up internally, requiring manual defrost.
|
Internal Ice Buildup / Freeze-Up | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker interior or bin has visible mold, slime, or heavy mineral scale.
|
Heavy Biofilm or Scale Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker is leaking water onto the floor or inside the cabinet.
|
Water Leak | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker is making loud grinding, rattling, or squealing noises during operation.
|
Excessive Operational Noise | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker is on but will not start; no lights or response from controls.
|
No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker makes ice but does not dispense it properly into the bin (nugget models).
|
Ice Dispense / Auger Feed Problem | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker overfills with water, causing splashing or leaks inside.
|
Overfilling Reservoir | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker produces ice, but ice output is very low compared to normal.
|
Reduced Ice Production | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker runs but produces no ice at all.
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No Ice Production | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker trips the circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
|
Electrical Short or Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker turns on but shuts off after a short time without making ice.
|
Premature Shutdown | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker vibrates excessively or rattles against cabinetry.
|
Excessive Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker will not fill with water, but other functions seem normal.
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No Water Fill | View Details |
| – |
Interior light does not turn on when the door is opened.
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No Interior Light | View Details |
| – |
Nugget ice maker produces very small crumbs or powder instead of proper nuggets.
|
Poor Nugget Formation | View Details |
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