GE FCM 7 Normal operating characteristics, Before you call for service…, Troubleshooting Tips

Normal operating characteristics. www.GEAppliances.com

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	Possible Causes	What To Do
Freezer does not	Temperature control	• Move the control to a temperature setting.
operate or Power-On	in OFF position.
Light is not on
	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 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 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 frequent or too long
	door/lid openings.
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