Before You Call For Service - GE FCM5 Owner's Manual

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem
Freezer does not
operate or Power-On
Light is not on
Freezer starts
too frequently
Freezer operates
too long
Noisy operation
or cabinet vibrates
Freezer temperature
too warm
Foods defrosting
Possible Causes
Temperature control
in OFF position.
Freezer is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Door/lid left open.
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Temperature control
set too cold.
Door/lid left open.
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Temperature control
set too cold.
Inadequate air circulation
space around cabinet.
Floor may be weak, causing
freezer to vibrate when
compressor is on.
Cabinet is not positioned
solidly on floor.
Door/lid left open.
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Temperature control
in OFF position.
Freezer is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Door/lid left open.
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
What To Do
• Move the control to a temperature setting.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
•Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
•See About the operation of your freezer.
• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
• See About the operation of your freezer.
•See Preparing to install the freezer.
• Placing 2 X 4's (51 mm X 102 mm) under the length of
the freezer will help support it and may reduce vibration.
•Adjust legs. See Preparing to install the freezer. Or use
shims for uneven floor.
• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
• Move the control to a temperature setting.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
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