GE FCM5SUWW Use and Care Manual - Page 9

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Normal operating characteristics. ge.com 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. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 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 Noisy operation or cabinet vibrates Freezer temperature too warm 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. Fast Freeze switch is in the ON position (on some models). Floor may be weak, causing freezer to vibrate when compressor is on. Cabinet is not positioned solidly on floor. Door/lid left open. Too frequent or too long door/lid openings. 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. • See About the operation of your freezer. • Placing 2 X 4's (51 mm X 102 mm) under the length of the freezer will help support it and may reduce vibration. • See Preparing to install the freezer. Or use shims for uneven floor. • Check to see if package is holding door/lid open. 9