Normal Operatingcharacteristics - GE FUM14 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Normal operatingcharacteristics, gecem
These things are normal and
do not indicate a need for service.
::Ji:: A wam_ cabinet exterior as the refl_igerafion system transfe_ heat ti'on_ the inside to the outside through
the exterior cabinet walls.
;;Ji:: The sound of the high-efficiency compressor motor.
_: On No-Frost models, the sound ot wamr dril)ping as it melts fl'om the evaporator and escapes to the drain
pan dtwing defl'ost wcle.
::Ji:: On No-Frost models, the sotmd of the tim ci_vulating air within the interior ot 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 call for service.
Possible Causes
Freezer does not Temperature control
operate or Power-On in OFFposition.
Light is
not on Freezer is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/drctfit * Replace fl/se or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Freezer Marts/stops
Door/lid left open. * (_he( k to sue if package is h()lding d()()r/lid ol)en.
too
frequeotly
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openhzgs.
Temperature
control
* See About the operation of your freezer
set too cold.
Freezer operates
Door/lid left open. • Check to see if l)a( kage is holding door/lid ol)en.
too long Too frequent or too long
door/lid openhzgs.
Temperature
control * See About the operation of your freezer
set too cold.
Inadequate
air circulation
* See Preparingto install the freezer
space around cabinet.
Noisy operation Floor may be weak, causing • Placing 2 X 4's (51 mm X 102 ram) trader the length of
or
cabinetvibrates
freezer to vibrate when the fl'eezer will hel I) SUl)port it and may reduce vibration.
compressor is on.
Cabinet is not positioned *
A@tst
logs (on Uptight models). Sue
Preparing
to
solidly Oil
floor,
install the freezer Or
t/se
shims fin"
t/neven _]oo1:
Freezer temperature
Door/lid left open. * Check to sue if package is holding door/lid el)ca.
too warm
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openh_gs.
What ToDo
• Mo_e the control to a teml)eratm'e settin,
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