Troubleshooting Tips; Before You Call For Service; Normal Operatingcharacteristics - GE 49-60378 Owner's Manual

Normal operatingcharacteristics, gecom
These things are normal and
do not indicate a need for service.
A wam_ cabinet exterior as the refl_ig-erafion system transfe_ heat ti'on_ the inside to the outside through
the exterior cabinet walls.
The sound of the high-efficiency compressor moto_:
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
Freezerdoesnot
Temperature control
operateor Power-On in OFFposition.
Light is
not on Freezer is unplugged. * Push the l)lu'"_ completely, into the outlet.
The fuse is blow.a/circuit * Replace fl/se or reset the breaker:
breaker is tripped.
if )acka-e is holding door/lid open. Freezer Marts/stops Door/rid leo open. * Che(k to see l
too frequently Too frequent or too long
door/lid openhags.
Temperature
control * See About the operation of your freezer.
set too cold.
Freezer operates
Door/lid left open. * (]he( k to see if package is holding door/lid open.
too
long
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openhags.
Temperature control * See About the operation of your freezer.
set too cold.
Inadequate
air circulation * See Preparingto install the freezer.
space aromad cabinet.
Fast Freeze switch is ha the * See
About the operation of your freezer.
ONposition (on
some models)
c ! 'N
Noisy operation Floor may be weak, causing • Placing 2 X 4 ,_ (51 mm X 102 ram) under the length of
orcabinet vibrates
freezer to vibrate when the fl'eezer will help support it and may reduce vibration.
compressor is on.
Cabinet is not positioned * See
Preparingto install the freezer.
Or use shilus fi)r
solidly on floor, uneven rio()r.
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.
What To Do
• Moxe the control to a temperature setting.
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