Troubleshooting Tips; Normal Operatingcharacteristics - 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 warm cabinet exterior as the refl_igerafion system transfb_ heat fl'on_ the iuside to the
outside
thi'otlgh
the exterior cabinet walls.
;_ The sound of the high-efficiency compressor motor.
:, On No-Frost models, tile sotmd ot water drii)ping as it melts fl'om the evaporator and escapes to the drain
pan during defl'ost cycle.
:_ On No-Frost models, the sotmd of the tan circulating air within the interior of 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.
What ToDo
• Moxe the control to a teml_eratm'e setting,.
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 blo_m/cireult • Replace fl/se or reset the breakel:
breaker is tripped.
Freezerstarts/stops Door/rid left open. • Check to see if l)ackage, is holding door/lid open.
too frequently Too frequent or too long
door/rid openhlgs.
Temperature
control • See About the operation of your freezer
set too cold.
Freezer operates Door/rid left open. '* Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
too long
Too frequent or too long
door/rid opelfings.
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 nun X 102 ram) t/nOel" the length of
Noisy operation
Floor may be weak, causing Placing ' 's
or cabinet vibrates
freezer to vibrate when the fl'eezer will hel l) SUl)port it and may reduce vibration.
compressor is on.
Cabinet is not positioned • A(!just legs (on Ul)right models). See
Preparing
to
softdly on floor, install the freezer Or use shims tot [/neven f]OOl'.
Freezer temperature Door/rid left open. • Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
too warm
Too frequent or too long
door/rid opelfings.
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