Problem Solver - GE FP9 Use And Care Manual

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
FREEZER DOES
NOT OPERATE
FREEZER STARTS
TOO FREQUENTLY
FREEZER OPERATES
TOO LONG
NOISY OPERATION
CABINET VIBRATES
OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
18
QUESTIONS?
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Temperature control is in OFF position.
. If interior light (on some models) is not on, freezer may not be plugged in.
. If the freezer still fails to operate, plug a small appfiance into
the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse.
. Package holding door open, or door opened too frequently or too long.
. Temperature control set on too high a number.
Package holding door open, or door opened too frequently or too long.
Temperature control set on too high a number.
Inadequate air circulation space around cabinet.
. The floor may be weak, causing the freezer to vibrate when the compressor is on.
Cabinet is not positioned solidly on floor. Adjust legs or use shims for uneven floor.
Weakness in room floor. Placing 2 X 4's under the length of the freezer will help
support it and may reduce vibration.
. Cabinet not positioned solidly on floor. Adjust legs or use shims for uneven floor.