Normal Operatingcharacteristics - GE 49-60518 Owner's Manual

Normal operatingcharacteristics, gecom
These things are normal and
do not indicate a need for service.
::Ji:: A wam_ cabinet exterior as the refl_igerafion system transfe_ heat ti'on_ the inside to the outside through
the exterior cabinet walls.
;;Ji:: 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.
What To Do
• Mo_e the control to a temperature settino
Possible Causes
Freezer does not Temperature control
operate or Power-On in OFFposition.
Light
is not on
Freezer is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Replace else or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Freezerstarts/stops
Door/lid left open. • Check to see if l)ackage, is holding, door/lid open.
too frequeotly
Too frequent or too long
door/lid ope_fings.
Temperature
control * See About the operation of your 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 openhzgs.
Temperature
control • See About the operation of your freezer.
set too cold.
hmdequate air circulation • See
Preparingto install the
freezer.
space around cabinet.
Fast Freeze switch is in the • See
About the operation of your freezer.
ON position (on some models)
Noisy operation Floor may be weak, causing • Placing 2 X 4's (51 mm X 102 ram) under the length of
or
cabinetvibrates
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 shims fi)r
solidly on floor, uneven floor.
Freezer temperature Door/lid leo open. • (_he(k to see if l)a(kage, is holding, door/lid open.
too warm
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openhzgs.
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