GE FCM16DJWW Use and Care Manual - Page 10

Before you call for service... 7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ7LSV 6DYHWLPHDQGPRQH\5HYLHZWKHFKDUWVRQWKHIROORZLQJ SDJHVILUVWDQG\RXPD\QRWQHHGWRFDOOIRUVHUYLFH Problem Freezer does not operate Freezer starts/stops too frequently Freezer operates too long Noisy operation or cabinet vibrates Freezer temperature too warm Foods defrosting Freezer temperature too cold 10 Possible Causes Temperature control in off or O position. Freezer is unplugged. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Lid left open. Too frequent or too long lid openings. Temperature control set too cold. Lid left open. Too frequent or too long 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. Floor may be weak, causing freezer to vibrate when compressor is on. Cabinet is not positioned solidly on floor. Freezer is touching the wall. Lid left open. Too frequent or too long lid openings. Temperature control is set too warm. Large amounts of water or hot food may have been stored recently. Freezer has been disconnected recently. Temperature control in off or O position. Freezer is unplugged. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Lid left open. Too frequent or too long lid openings. Temperature control set too cold. What To Do Move the control to a colder temperature setting. Push the plug completely into the outlet. Replace fuse or reset the breaker. Check to see if package is holding lid open. Open the lid less often. See $ERXWWKHRSHUDWLRQRI\RXUIUHH]HU Check to see if package is holding lid open. Open the lid less often. See $ERXWWKHRSHUDWLRQRI\RXUIUHH]HU See 3UHSDULQJWRLQVWDOOWKHIUHH]HU It's normal for the freezer to work harder under these conditions. It takes 6-8 hours for the freezer to cool down completely. Warm food will cause the freezer to run more until the desired temperature is reached Check to make sure freezer is located on solid floor and adjust leveling legs as needed. Adjust legs. See 3UHSDULQJWRLQVWDOOWKHIUHH]HUOr use shims for uneven floor. Level freezer or move slightly. See /HYHO)UHH]HUV. Check to see if package is holding lid open. Open the lid less often. Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. Wait until the freezer has had a chance to reach its selected temperature. Freezer requires 6-8 hours to cool down completely. Move the control to a colder temperature setting. Push the plug completely into the outlet. Replace fuse or reset the breaker. Check to see if package is holding lid open. Open the lid less often. See $ERXWWKHRSHUDWLRQRI\RXUIUHH]HU