GE OEFROST FCM5 - Manual (Page 11)

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Freezer does not
operate or Power-On Temperature control
in OfFposition. • Move the control to a temperature setting.
Light is not on
Freezer is unplugged. • Push the plug completel)' into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/ circuit
breaker is tripped. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Freezer startsfstops
too frequently Door/Kd left open. • Check to see if package is holding door/lid ojren.
Too frequent or too long
door/Ud openings.
Temperature control
set too cold. • See About the operation of your freezer.
Freezer operates
too long Door/Ud left open. • Check to see if package is holding door/lid ojren.
Too frequent or too long
door/Ud openings.
Temperature control
set too cold. • See About the operation of your freezer.
Inadequate air circulation
space around cabinet. • See Preparing to install the freezer.
Fast Freeze switch is in the
ON position (on some models)
• See About the operation of your freezer.
Noisy operation
or cabinet vibrates Floor may be weak, causing
freezer to vibrate when
compressor is on.
• Placing 2 X 4’s (.51 mm X 102 mm) under the length of
the freezer will help suppoit it and may r educe ribration.
Cabinet is not positioned
soUdly on floor. • See Preparing to install the freezer. Or use shims for
uneven flour.
Freezer temperature Door/Ud left open. • Check to see if package is holding door/lid ojren.
too warm
Too frequent or too long
door/Ud openings.
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