Troubleshooting Tips; Characteristics - GE FUM13 Manual Del Propietario Y Instalación

Normal operating characteristics.
These things are normal and
do not indicate a need for service.
A warm cabinet exterior as the refrigeration system transfers heat from the inside to the outside through the
exterior cabinet walls.
The sound of the high-efficiency compressor motor.
On No-Frost models, the sound of water dripping as it melts from the evaporator and escapes to the drain pan
during defrost cycle.
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
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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.
Room or outside weather is hot.
Freezer has been disconnected
recently for a period of time.
Large amounts of warm or hot
food have been stored recently.
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.
•It's normal for the freezer to work harder under these
conditions.
•It takes 4 hours for the freezer to cool down completely.
•Warm food will cause the freezer to run more until the
desired temperature is reached.