Troubleshooting Tips; Characteristics - GE FUM13 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'installation

Normal operating characteristics.
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

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pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem
Freezer does not
operate or Power-On
Light is not on
Freezer starts/stops
too frequently
Freezer operates
too long
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Possible Causes
Temperature control
in OFF position.
Freezer is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Door/lid left open.
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Temperature control
set too cold.
Door/lid left open.
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Temperature control
set too cold.
Inadequate air circulation
space around cabinet.
Room or outside weather is hot.
Freezer has been disconnected
recently for a period of time.
Large amounts of warm or hot
food have been stored recently.
What To Do
• Move the control to a temperature setting.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
•Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
•See About the operation of your freezer.
• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
• See About the operation of your freezer.
•See Preparing to install the freezer.
•It's normal for the freezer to work harder under these
conditions.
•It takes 4 hours for the freezer to cool down completely.
•Warm food will cause the freezer to run more until the
desired temperature is reached.