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GEAppliances.com Problem Moisture forms on outside of cabinet Interior light does not work Lid won't fully close by itself Slow starting time after being off Excessive frost buildup Freezer external surface temperature is warm Louder sound levels whenever freezer is on Higher sound levels when compressor comes on Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on Bubbling or gurgling sound, like boiling water Moisture forms on inside freezer walls Odors in freezer Possible Causes Not unusual during periods of high humidity. Lid may not be seating properly, causing cold air from inside the freezer to meet warm moist air from the outside. No power at outlet. Freezer is unplugged. Light bulb burned out. Package holding lid open. Built-in overload protection. What To Do Wipe surface dry. See 3UHSDULQJWRLQVWDOOWKHIUHH]HU Replace fuse or reset the breaker. Push the plug completely into the outlet. Replace bulb. Move package to a different location. This is normal after being off. Lid left open. Too frequent or too long lid openings. Not unusual during periods of high humidity. The external freezer walls can be as much as 30°F warmer than room temperature. Modern freezers have increased storage capacity and more stable temperatures. They require a high-efficiency compressor. Freezer operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle. Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot water pipes. Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating throughout the system. Weather is hot and humid, which increases internal rate of frost buildup. Lid may not be seating properly. Lid is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently. Interior needs to be cleaned. Foods with strong odors are in the freezer. Check to see if package is holding lid open. Open the lid less often. Wipe surface dry. This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the freezer cabinet. This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is low, you might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior. This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as freezer continues to run. This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as freezer continues to run. This is normal. This is normal. See 3UHSDULQJWRLQVWDOOWKHIUHH]HU Open the lid less often. Clean interior with sponge, warm water and baking soda. Cover the food tightly. 11

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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Moisture forms on outside of
cabinet
Not unusual during periods of high
humidity.
Wipe surface dry.
Lid may not be seating properly,
causing cold air from inside the freezer
to meet warm moist air from the
outside.
See
Interior light does not work
No power at outlet.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Freezer is unplugged.
Push the plug completely into the outlet.
Light bulb burned out.
Replace bulb.
Lid won’t fully close by itself
Package holding lid open.
Move package to a different location.
Slow starting time after
being off
Built-in overload protection.
This is normal after being off.
Excessive frost buildup
Lid left open.
Check to see if package is holding lid open.
Too frequent or too long lid openings.
Open the lid less often.
Not unusual during periods of high
humidity.
Wipe surface dry.
Freezer external surface
temperature is warm
The external freezer walls can be as
much as 30°F warmer than room
temperature.
This is normal while the compressor works to
transfer heat from inside the freezer cabinet.
Louder sound levels
whenever freezer is on
Modern freezers have increased storage
capacity and more stable temperatures.
They require a high-efficiency
compressor.
This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is
low, you might hear the compressor running while
it cools the interior.
Higher sound levels when
compressor comes on
Freezer operates at higher pressures
during the start of the
ON
cycle.
This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
freezer continues to run.
Popping or cracking sound
when compressor comes on
Metal parts undergo expansion and
contraction, as in hot water pipes.
This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
freezer continues to run.
Bubbling or gurgling sound,
like boiling water
Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is
circulating throughout the system.
This is normal.
Moisture forms on inside
freezer walls
Weather is hot and humid, which
increases internal rate of frost buildup.
This is normal.
Lid may not be seating properly.
See
Lid is kept open too long, or is opened
too frequently.
Open the lid less often.
Odors in freezer
Interior needs to be cleaned.
Clean interior with sponge, warm water and
baking soda.
Foods with strong odors are in the
freezer.
Cover the food tightly.
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