GE FCM5 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 10

Before you call for service...
Passible Causes What To Do
Foods defrosting Temperature control • Move the control to a temperature setting.
in OFF position.
Freezer is unplugged. • Pushthe plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Replacefuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Door/lid left open. • Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Freezer temperature Temperature control • See About the operation of your freezer.
too cold set too cold.
Fast Freeze switch is in the . See About the operation of your freezer.
ON position or has run for too
long (on some models}.
Moisture forms on Not unusual during . Wipe surface dry.
outside of cabinet periods of high humidity.
interior light No power at outlet. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
does not work
(on some models) Freezer is unplugged. • Pushthe plug completely into the outlet.
Light bulb burned out. . Replace bulb.
Door/lid won't fully Package holding door/lid open.
close by itself
Slow starting time Built-in overload protection.
after being off
Excessive frost Door/lid left open. • Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
buildup Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Not unusual during
periods of high humidity.
NOTE: Do not return the freezer to the store where you purchased it. The freezer is eligible for in-home service.
For warranty service, contact us at GEAppliances.com, or coil 800.GE.CARES(U.S.), o r ff.800.56ff.5544 (Canada).
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