20 Most Recent GE 19.7 cu. ft. / 558 liter Chest Freezer FCM20DPWH Questions & Answers

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Please check : - Your door ( gasket /seals, small air leaks) - Refrigerant level - Temperature sensor for failed
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Yes, the freezer / refrigerator is a heat pump, it transfers heat from the inside to the outside. Heat transfer effitiance is reduced if the outside is at hight temperature, so it is sudgested to allow free air flow for the back of the cooling device (where the radiator is )

Was it very iced up? That can cause bad temperature registration. Also turning it off for an extended period resets the electronics. Monitor it for a week, then order the beef.

Great question but I cannot answer it. GE makes several models of chest freezers and they are not all wired the same. My eyesight is not to good and I cannot see your freezer so I cannot answer your question. You might try our friend google and look for the make and model of your freezer with the prefix schematic.

loose wire connection or motor defective

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The 6 or7 may be a setting number or a degree readout, which is a little on the warm side, should be around a -10 to-15. Consult your users manual for details ,.Does not sound like an emergency, but keep monitoring it' https://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/Freezer-Repair-Help This site may be of help. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/david_dc2f9e0a44104720

It sounds like this is a a non DIY issue. there is really not much you personally can do. Contact an authorized servicer fir best results Good luck! I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/david_dc2f9e0a44104720

Gaskets can cause this, along with internal fans getting bad or iced over. Other answers might indicate a leak of freon.

the users manual does not cover this particular issue as to the temperature swing. I have seen some thermostats that are the "constant on" type that you are describing. No way of telling from the vague manual. As long as you are not storing ice cream for a long period of time, 0 degrees is usually fine for most home applications. Sorry I can not give you more info.

Make sure the electricity is connected. Check the start capacitor - check for the compressor running.

Have you tested the wall socket for power, do that first.

They are usually for extra ddehumidification based on the area you live in. If your freezer is working correctly, I would just leave them where they are at