GE FUM21 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 14

Before you call for service...
Problem
Freezer temperature too
warm
Foods defrosting
Freezer temperature too cold
Moisture forms on outside of
cabinet
Interior light does not work
(on some models)
Door won't fully close by
itself
Slow starting time after
being off
Excessive frost buildup
Freezer external surface
temperature is warm
Louder sound levels
whenever freezer is on
Higher sound levels when
compressor comes on
Popping or cracking sound
when compressor comes on
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Possible Causes
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long door openings.
Temperature control is set too warm.
Large amounts of water or hot food may
have been stored recently.
Freezer has been disconnected recently.
Temperature control in OFF position.
Freezer is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is
tripped.
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long door openings.
Temperature control set too cold.
Not unusual during periods of high
humidity.
Door may not be seating properly,
causing cold air from inside the freezer
to meet warm moist air from the
outside.
No power at outlet.
Freezer is unplugged.
Light bulb burned out.
Legs need adjusting.
Package holding door open.
Built-in overload protection.
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long door openings.
Not unusual during periods of high
humidity.
The external freezer walls can be as
much as 30°F warmer than room
temperature.
Modern freezers have increased storage
capacity and more stable temperatures.
They require a high-efficiency
compressor.
Freezer operates at higher pressures
during the start of the ON cycle.
Metal parts undergo expansion and
contraction, as in hot water pipes.
What To Do
Check to see if package is holding door open.
Open the door less often.
Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Wait until the freezer has had a chance to reach
its selected temperature.
Freezer requires 4 hours to cool down completely.
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 open.
Open the door less often.
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Wipe surface dry.
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Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Push the plug completely into the outlet.
Replace bulb.
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Move package to a different location.
This is normal after being off.
Check to see if package is holding door open.
Open the door less often.
Wipe surface dry.
This is normal while the compressor works to
transfer heat from inside the freezer cabinet.
This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is
low, you might hear the compressor running while
it cools the interior.
This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
freezer continues to run.
This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
freezer continues to run.
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