Troubleshooting Tips; Normal Operating Characteristics; Before You Call For Service - GE FUM14 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Normal operating characteristics.

These things are normal and
do not indicate a need for service.
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A warm cabinet exterior as the refrigeration system transfers heat from the inside to the outside through
the exterior cabinet walls.
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The sound of the high-efficiency compressor motor.
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On No-Frost models, the sound of water dripping as it melts from the evaporator and escapes to the drain
pan during defrost cycle.
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On No-Frost models, the sound of the fan 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.
Problem
Freezer does not
operate or Power-On
Light is not on
Freezer starts/stops
too frequently
Freezer operates
too long
Noisy operation
or cabinet vibrates
Freezer temperature
too warm
Possible Causes
Temperature control
in OFF position.
Freezer is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Door/lid left open.
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Temperature control
set too cold.
Door/lid left open.
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Temperature control
set too cold.
Inadequate air circulation
space around cabinet.
Floor may be weak, causing
freezer to vibrate when
compressor is on.
Cabinet is not positioned
solidly on floor.
Door/lid left open.
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
What To Do
• Move the control to a temperature setting.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
•Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
•See About the operation of your freezer.
• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
• See About the operation of your freezer.
•See Preparing to install the freezer.
• Placing 2 X 4's (51 mm X 102 mm) under the length of
the freezer will help support it and may reduce vibration.
•Adjust legs (on Upright models). See Preparing to
install the freezer. Or use shims for uneven floor.
• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
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