GE FUF12, FUF21 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support, Safety Instructions Operating Instructions

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Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
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 is touching the wall.	•Level freezer or move slightly. See Level Freezers.
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.
	Temperature control is set	•Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several hours for
	too warm.	the temperature to stabilize.
	Large amounts of water or hot food •Wait until the freezer has had a chance to reach its
	may have been stored recently.	selected temperature.
	Freezer has been disconnected	•Freezer requires 4 hours to cool down completely.
	recently.
Foods defrosting	Temperature control	•Move the control to a temperature setting.
	in 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.
	Door may not be seating properly, •See Preparing to install the freezer.
	causing cold air from inside the
	freezer to meet warm moist air
	from the outside.
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.	15

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