Normal operating characteristics.
A warm cabinet exterior as the refrigeration system transfers heat from the inside to the outside through the exterior
cabinet walls.
The sound of the high-efficiency compressor motor.
On No-Frost models, the sound of water dripping as it melts from the evaporator and escapes to the drain pan
during defrost cycle.
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...
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
Possible Causes
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.
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long door
openings.
Temperature control set too cold.
Inadequate air circulation space
around cabinet.
Room or outside weather is hot.
Freezer has been disconnected
recently for a period of time.
Large amounts of warm or hot food
have been stored recently.
Floor may be weak, causing freezer
to vibrate when compressor is on.
Cabinet is not positioned solidly on
floor.
Freezer is touching the wall.
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 open.
Open the door less often.
See
Check to see if package is holding door open.
Open the door less often.
See
See
It's normal for the freezer to work harder under these
conditions.
It takes 4 hours for the freezer to cool down completely.
Warm food will cause the freezer to run more until the
desired temperature is reached
Check to make sure freezer is located on solid floor and
adjust leveling legs as needed.
Adjust legs. See
for uneven floor.
Level freezer or move slightly. See
GEAppliances.com
Or use shims
.
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