GE FCM5 User Manual

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Safety Information

How to C^onnect Electricity .....................4

Proper Disposal..........................................3

Safety Precautions Use of Extension Cords

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

Defrosting Instructions ...............................7

Features..................................................5, 6

Starting the Freezer....................................5

Installation Instr uctions

Preparing to Install the Freezer . . 10

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Before You Call For Semce . . .II, 12 Normal Operating Ch aracteristics

Consumer Support

Consunte!' Support Production Registration

Warrantv

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Back Cover

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Owner's Manual &

Installation Instructions

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Chest—Manual Defrost Models:

FCM5 FCM7 FCM9

Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # Serial#

You can find them on a plate on the

top-center on the back of the unit.

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197D3355P004 49-60442 11-05 JH

IMPORTMm SAFETY MFORMATiON. READ ALL mSTRUCTiOm BEFORE USim

A WARNING!

Use this appliance only for its Intended purpose as described in this Owners Manual.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

This freezer must, be projrerly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instmctions before it is used.

Do not allow children to climb, stmd or hang on the shelves in the freezer. They could damage the freezer and seriously injure themselves.

.After your freezer is in operation, do not touch tlie cold suiiaces, paiticularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely cold suiiaces.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapoix and liquids in the \icinit)' of this or any other appliance.

i Unplug the freezer before cleaning, making

repaira or changing the light bulb.

NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

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Turning the control to the Offposition does not remove power to the light circuit on models with interior light.

I Do not refreeze frozen foods which have

thawed a impletely.

I The maximum amount of food your freezer is

designed to freeze at one time is ajrproximateh' S pounds (1 ..0 kg) per cubic foot of freezer capacit)'. In noimal position, your freezer’s temperature control will maintain sufficient!)' low temperatures in the freezer to freeze recommended cjuantities of food.

i Caution should be used when removing the door

of a freezer. Particular ca ution should be used when removing the lid of a Chest freezer, as most Chest freezer lids are under sjriing tension. Contact the manufacturer’s representative for

a method of safe removal.

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A DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE FREEZER_______________________

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

CJiild entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the jrast. Junked or abandoned refiigeratoi’s and ffeezer's are still dangerous...even if they will sit for “just a few' days." If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or fieezei; please follow' the instructions below' to lielp prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:

lake off the doors.

i.eave the shelves in place so that children may not easilv climb inside.

Refrigerants

.All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, w'hich under federal law' must be l emoved prior to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an old

refrigeration product, check with the company handling the disposal about what to do.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against die use of an extension cord.

How'ever, if you must tise an extension cord, it is absolutely necessaiy that it be a UL.-listed (in the United States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada) , 3-wire grounding t)pe appliance extension cord having a grounding ripe plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amjreres (minimum) and 120 volts.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

A WARNING!

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-j:>rong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is }'our personal responsibilitt’ and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

The freezer should ahvays be plugged into its owm individual electrical outlet wliich has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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This provides the best peifomiance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits wliich could cause a lire hazaixl from overheated wires.

Never unplug your freezer by pulling on the power cord. j'Uways grip plug fimily and pull straight out from the outlet.

Repair or' replace immediately all powder cords that have become fr ayed or' otherwise damaged. Do not

use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage

along its length or' at either end. \Mien moving the freezer' away from the wall, be

careful not to r'oll over or damage the pow’er cord.

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Starting the Freezer

C'lean the inside of die freezer with a mild solution of baking soda and water {see Care and Cleaning). (Connect cord to power' outlet,

121°" models with a Temperature Monitor or High-Temp ,AJami Switch, set the switch to the OfiFposition. gj Make sure the temperature control is set at 4.

jAJIow freezer to operate for at least timr hours befiire placing food inside.

On models with a Temperature Monitor or High-Temp Marni Switch, set the switch to the OA/position.

Temperature Control

Fr eezing temperature selection is made by setting the control from 1 to 7 (coldest).

If you want colder or wanner' temperatur es, adjust the control one step at a time.

Mlow several hour's after each one-step adjustment for' the freezer temperature to stabilize.

Turning the control to the Off position stops the cooling process but does not shut off power to the fr eezer.

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