GE FUF14DHRWW Use and Care Manual - Page 14

Before you call for service... 7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ7LSV 6DYHWLPHDQGPRQH\5HYLHZWKHFKDUWVRQWKHIROORZLQJ SDJHVILUVWDQG\RXPD\QRWQHHGWRFDOOIRUVHUYLFH Problem Freezer temperature too warm Foods defrosting Freezer temperature too cold Moisture forms on outside of cabinet Interior light does not work (on some models) Door 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 Possible Causes Door left open. Too frequent or too long door 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 position. Freezer is unplugged. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Door left open. Too frequent or too long door openings. Temperature control set too cold. Not unusual during periods of high humidity. Door 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. Legs need adjusting. Package holding door open. Built-in overload protection. Door left open. Too frequent or too long door 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. What To Do Check to see if package is holding door open. Open the door 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 4 hours to cool down completely. 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 open. Open the door less often. See $ERXWWKHRSHUDWLRQRI\RXUIUHH]HU Wipe surface dry. See 3UHSDULQJWRLQVWDOOWKHIUHH]HU Replace fuse or reset the breaker. Push the plug completely into the outlet. Replace bulb. See 3UHSDULQJWRLQVWDOOWKHIUHH]HU. Move package to a different location. This is normal after being off. Check to see if package is holding door open. Open the door 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. 14