Before you call for service – GE FUM5 User Manual

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Consumer Support

Troubleshooting T

ips

Installation Instructions

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Before you call for service…

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Foods defrosting

Temperature control

• Move the control to a temperature setting.

in 0 (off) position.

Freezer is unplugged.

• Push the plug completely into the outlet.

The fuse is blown/circuit

• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.

breaker is tripped.

Door/lid left open.

• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.

Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.

Freezer temperature

Temperature control

•See About the operation of your freezer.

too cold

set too cold.

Moisture forms on

Not unusual during

•Wipe surface dry.

outside of cabinet

periods of high humidity.

Interior light does

No power at outlet.

• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.

not work

Freezer is unplugged.

• Push the plug completely into the outlet.

(on some models)

Light bulb burned out.

•Replace bulb.

Door/lid won’t fully

Legs need adjusting.

• See Preparing to install the freezer.

close by itself

Package holding door/lid open.

Slow starting time

Built-in overload protection.

after being off

Excessive frost

Door/lid left open.

• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.

buildup

Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.

Not unusual during
periods of high humidity.

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