Troubleshooting Tips; Before You Call For Service; Characteristics - GE FCM5 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Normal operating characteristics.
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These things are normal and
do not indicate a need for service.
A warm cabinet exterior us the refrigeration system transfers
heat from the inside to the outside through the exterior
cabinet walls.
The sound of the high-efficiency compressor motor.
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 What To Do
Freezer does not Temperature control • Hove the control to a temperature setting.
operate or Power-On in OFF position.
Light is not on Freezer is unplugged. • Pushthe plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit , Replacefuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Freezerstarts/stops Door/lid left open. • Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
too frequently Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Temperature control , SeeAbout the operation ofyour 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 openings.
Temperature control • See About the operation of your freezer.
set too cold.
Inadequate air circulation • See Preparing to install the freezer.
space around cabinet.
Fast Freeze switch is in the , SeeAbout the operation ofyour freezer.
ON position (on some models}.
Noisy operation Floor may be weak, causing • Placing 2 X 4's (51 mm X 102 mm) under the length of
or cabinet vibrates freezer to vibrate when the freezer will help support it and may reduce vibration.
compressor is on.
Cabinet is not positioned , See Preparing to install the freezer.Or use shims for
solidly on floor, uneven floor.
Freezer temperature Door/lid left open. • Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
too warm
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.