GE FCM9DMCWH, FCM7DSAWH, FCM25DTBWH, FCM25DMFWH, FCM20DTBWH Owner’s Manual
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Safety Information
How to Connect Electricity ...... 4
Proper Disposal ................ 3
Safety Precautions ............. 2
Use of Extension Cords ......... 3
Operating Instru,_tions
Care and Cleaning ............ 8, 9
Deflosfing Instructions .......... 7
Features .................... 5, 6
Starting the Freezer. ............ 5
Installation Instru_tions
Preparing to Install the Freezer . . 10
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You (',all For Service . . .11, 12
Normal Operating
Characteristics ................ 11
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OefrostModels:
FCM5
FCM7
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Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Production Registration ..... 13, 14
V(ariantv .................... ] 5
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can lind them on a plate on the
top-center on the back of the unit.
197D3355PO04 49-60442 11-05Jfl
iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be foflowed, including the following:
i_::This fl'eezer must be properly installed and
located in accordance with tile Installation
Instructions before it is used.
i)::Do not allow children to climb, st;rod or hang
on the shelves in the ti'eeze_: They could damage
tile fl'eezer and seriously iqiure thelnselves.
::__Mtei"your ti'eezei" is in operation, do not touch
the cold suHi_ces, particularly when hands are
damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely
cold sun'aces.
_'_Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
\:q)o_s and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
i)::Unph,g tile fl'eezer before cleaning, making
repairs or changing the light bulb.
NOTE: We stronglyrecommendthatanyservicing be
performedby aquaddedindMdua/.
::_¢Turning tile control to tile OFFposifion does
not remove power to the light circuit on models
with interior light.
i)::Do not refi'eeze fl'ozen foods which have
thawed complemly:
i)::The maximum amount of food your fl'eezer is
designed to ti'eeze at one time is approximately
3 pounds (1.5 kg) per cubic foot (ff fl'eezer
capaci£:. In no_mal position, your freezer's
temperature control will maintain sttflidentlv
low temperatures in tile ti'eezer to ti'eeze
recommended quantities of food.
::__(;aution should be used when removing tile door
ofa fl'eeze_: Particular caution should be used
when removing the lid of a Chest freeze_; as most
Chest fl'eezer lids are under spring tension.
Contact tile manuli_cturer's representative for
a m eth od of sali_ removal.
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DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEFREEZER
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
Child entraplnent and suffocation are not
problems of the past..Junked or abandoned
refi_igerato_ and ffeeze_ are still dangerous...even
if they will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting
rid of vom" old refrigerator or fl'eeze_; please tbll_w
the instructions below to hel I) prevent accidents.
Refrigerants
M1 refi_igeration products contain refi_igerants,
which under federal law Illtlst be relnoved pFior to
product disposal. If vou are getting rid ot an old
refrigeration product, check with the company
handling the disposal about what to do.
Before YouThrowAway YourOld
RefrigeratororFreezer:
::Ji::Take off the dome.
iJi::I,eave the shelves in place so that children may
not easiE climb inside.
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an extension cord.
However; if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutel) necessm T that it be a IUI,-listed (in the United
States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3 "
_])e plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 xolts.
• -\wre ,gr°tmdim",_ _'pe appliance extension cord havim,,_ a ,gr°tmding,
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Do not, under anv circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safe_ this appliance must be properlv grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize the possibility of electric shock ha/;u'd
fl'om this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked bv a
qualNed electrician to make sure the outlet is
propedy grounded,
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it
is your personal responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a propedy grounded 3-prong
wall outlet.
The fl'eezer should always be I)lugged,, into its own
individual electrical outlet which has a _oltaoe
rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best peHo_mance and also
I_rments o_erloading, house wiring, circuits which
could cause a fire hazard fl'om oxerheated wires.
Never tmphlg your fl'eezer by pulling on the power
cord. _Mways grip [)ltl(*_fimfl) and pull straight ()tit
ti'om the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become ti'ayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
rise a cord that shows ci'_lcks oi" }lbi'_lsion dail/age
ahmg its length or at either end.
X_]mn moving the fl'eezer away fl'om the wall, be
careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthe operationofyourfreezer, ge.com
StartingtheFreezer
_] Clean the inside of the fi'eezer with a mild solution of baking soda and water (see Care and Cleaning).
] (_onnect cord to power Otlt]et.
_]On models with a Temperature Monitor or High-Temp Mam_ Switch, set the switch to the OFFposition.
[_ Make sure the temperature control is set at 4.
_] Nlow fl'eezer to operate for at least four hom_ before placing food inside.
On models with a Temperature Monitor or High-Temp Mam_ Switch, set the switch to the 0Nposition.
Temperature Control
Freezing temperature selection is made by
setting the control from /to 7 (coldest).
If you W:lIlt colder or W;IF/I/eI" [ei/ipei':ltui'es_
a(!iust the control one step at a time.
Mlow several hours after each one-step
a(!iustment tot the freezer temperature to
stabilize.
Tm'ning the control to the OFFposifion
st()I_S the cooling, process but does not
shut off power to the fl'eeze_:
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