Troubleshooting Tips; Normal Operating Ch Aracteiistics - GE FUM9 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Normal operatingcharacteristics, www.GEAppliances.co
These things are normal and
do not indicate a need for service.
A wam_ cabinet exterior as the refl_igerafion systen_ transfe_ heat fl'on_ the inside to the
outside
throtlgh
the exterior cabinet walls.
The sound of the high-efficiency compressor moto_:
On No-Frost models, the sotmd at water dripping as it melts fl'om the e\:q)orator and escapes to the drain
pan during defl'ost cycle.
On No-Frost models, the SOtlnd of the tim circulating air within the interior at the cabinet providing
a consistent temperature throughout.
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 carl for service.
Possible Causes
Freezer does not
Temperature control
operate or Power-On in OFFposition.
Light is not on Freezer is unplugged. * Push the l_lu"_ completely, into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/cirettit * Replace ti/se or reset the bl'eakel _.
breaker is tripped.
Freezer starts/stops Door/lid left open. * Check to see it package is h_)lding (_h)_)r/lid open.
too frequently Too frequent or too long
door/lid ope_fings.
Temperature control * See About the operation of your freezer
set too cold.
Freezer operates Door/lid left open. * Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
too long
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openh_gs.
Temperature control
* See About the operation of your freezer
set too cold.
Inadequate air circulation
* See Preparing to install the freezer
space around cabinet.
• 2 X 4 _ (51 mm X 102 ram)
under the length of Noisy operation Floor may be weak, causing Placing ' _ 's
or cabinet vibrates freezer to vibrate when the ti'eezer will help Sul)port it and may reduce vibration.
compressor is on.
Cabinet is not positioned
• A(!just legs (on Upright
models). See
Preparing
to
solidly On
floor, install the freezer Or t/se shims tar t/seven ileal:
Freezer temperature Door/lid left open. • Check to see it package is holding door/lid open.
too warm
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openh_gs.
What To Do
• Moxe the control to a teml)erature setting,.
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