GE FUF21DLRWW Use and Care Manual - Page 14

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service Problem Moisture forms on outside of cabinet Interior light does not work 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 Bubbling or gurgling sound, like boiling water Moisture forms on inside freezer walls Odors in freezer Possible Causes What to Do Not unusual during periods of high Wipe surface dry. humidity. Door may not be seating properly, causing cold air from inside the freezer to meet warm moist air from the outside. See Preparing to install the freezer. No power at outlet. Replace fuse or reset the breaker. Freezer is unplugged. Push the plug completely into the outlet. LED light burned out. 5HSODFHWKH/(' Legs need adjusting. See Preparing to install the freezer. Package holding door open. Move package to a different location. Built-in overload protection. This is normal after being off. Door left open. Check to see if package is holding door open. Too frequent or too long door openings. Open the door less often. Not unusual during periods of high Wipe surface dry. humidity. 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. Modern freezers have increased storage capacity and more stable temperatures. They require a highefficiency compressor. This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is low, you might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior. 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. Metal parts undergo expansion and This is normal. Sound will level off or contraction, as in hot water pipes. disappear as freezer continues to run. Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is This is normal. circulating throughout the system. Weather is hot and humid, which increases internal rate of frost buildup. This is normal. Door may not be seating properly. See Preparing to install the freezer. Door is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently. Open the door less often. Interior needs to be cleaned. Clean interior with sponge, warm water and baking soda. Foods with strong odors are in the Cover the food tightly. freezer. Normal Operating Characteristics Ŷ A warm cabinet exterior as the refrigeration system transfers heat from the inside to the outside through the exterior cabinet walls. Ŷ The sound of the high-efficiency compressor motor. Ŷ The sound of water dripping as it melts from the evaporator and escapes to the drain pan during defrost cycle. Ŷ The sound of the fan circulating air within the interior of the cabinet providing a consistent temperature throughout. 14 49-60763-1