Normal operating characteristics | GE FUM5, FCM7, FCM15, FCM25

Normal operating characteristics.

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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.

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	Possible Causes	What To Do

Freezer does not	Temperature control	• Move the control to a temperature setting.
operate or Power-On	in 0 (off) position.
Light is not on
Light is not on	Freezer is unplugged.	• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
	Freezer is unplugged.	• Push the plug completely into the outlet.

	The fuse is blown/circuit	•Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
	breaker is tripped.

Freezer starts/stops	Door/lid left open.	• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
too frequently
too frequently	Too frequent or too long
	Too frequent or too long
	door/lid openings.

	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 long	Too frequent or too long
	Too frequent or too long
	door/lid openings.

	Temperature control	• See About the operation of your freezer.
	set too cold.

	Inadequate air circulation	•See Preparing to install the freezer.
	space around cabinet.

Noisy operation	Floor may be weak, causing	• Placing 2 X 4’s (51 mm X 102 mm) under the length of
or cabinet vibrates	freezer to vibrate when	the freezer will help support it and may reduce vibration.
	compressor is on.

	Cabinet is not positioned	•Adjust legs (on Upright models). See Preparing to
	solidly on floor.	install the freezer. Or use shims for uneven floor.

Freezer temperature	Door/lid left open.	• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
too warm
too warm	Too frequent or too long
	Too frequent or too long
	door/lid openings.

Freezer exterior	Refrigeration system	•This is normal.
feels warm	transferring heat from
	the inside to the outside
	through the exterior
	cabinet walls.
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