Ice Maker Diagnostics

GE Ice Maker
Error Codes

Meanings, severity levels, safe checks you can perform, and when to call a technician.

Enter the code shown on your ice maker display

Is it safe to keep using it?

Depends on code severity. Low/Medium codes often allow continued use, High severity requires immediate stop.

Can error codes be reset?

Some codes clear after power cycle. Persistent codes indicate underlying issues needing repair.

When should I stop using it?

Stop immediately for water leak codes, burning smell, or any High severity error.

Most Common Codes

ADD-WATER NO-ICE CLEAN ICE-JAM UNIT-HOT

All Codes

ADD-WATER CLEAN ICE-JAM NO-ICE UNIT-HOT

Error Code Directory

Click any code for detailed troubleshooting steps

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Code Meaning Severity Common Symptom

ADD-WATER Reservoir water level low Low The unit halts the ice-making cycle and the "Add Water" indicator (yellow or red LED depending on model) illuminates. No ice is produced until water is added and sensed. View CLEAN Self-clean cycle required Low Mineral scale or biofilm buildup in the water path imparts a stale, metallic, or musty taste to ice even after the reservoir is refilled with fresh filtered water. View ICE-JAM Ice auger or chute blocked Medium Opening the unit reveals a solid ice mass bridging the chute or bin inlet — individual nuggets or cubes have fused together into a block that the auger cannot break up or push through. View NO-ICE No ice produced after cycle Medium The ice maker has been running — pump and fan audible — but the bin is empty or contains only a few partial pieces after what should have been multiple completed ice cycles. View UNIT-HOT Compressor overheating High The exterior panels near the compressor — typically the rear or lower side of the unit — are noticeably hotter than ambient temperature, indicating the condenser cannot dissipate heat effectively. View