GE FCM25SUWW Use and Care Manual - Page 14

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Normal operating characteristics. These things are normal and do not indicate a need for service. s A warm cabinet exterior as the refrigeration system transfers heat from the inside to the outside through the exterior cabinet walls. s The sound of the high-efficiency compressor motor. s On No-Frost models, the sound of water dripping as it melts from the evaporator and escapes to the drain pan during defrost cycle. s 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 Freezer does not operate or Power-On Light is not on Freezer starts/stops too frequently Freezer operates too long Possible Causes Temperature control in OFF position. Freezer is unplugged. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. What To Do • Move the control to a temperature setting. • Push the plug completely into the outlet. •Replace fuse or reset the breaker. Door/lid left open. Too frequent or too long door/lid openings. Temperature control set too cold. • Check to see if package is holding door/lid open. •See About the operation of your freezer. Door/lid left open. Too frequent or too long door/lid openings. Temperature control set too cold. Inadequate air circulation space around cabinet. • Check to see if package is holding door/lid open. • See About the operation of your freezer. •See Preparing to install the freezer. Room or outside weather is hot. •It's normal for the freezer to work harder under these conditions. Freezer has been disconnected •It takes 4 hours for the freezer to cool down completely. recently for a period of time. Large amounts of warm or hot •Warm food will cause the freezer to run more until the food have been stored recently. desired temperature is reached. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 14