GE FCM7DKAWW, FCM7CKACD, FCM5SKAWW, FCM7SKAWW Owner’s Manual
SAFETY INFORMATION
How to Connect Electricity. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Proper Disposal .......................2
Safety Precautions .................... 2
Use of Extension Cords ................ 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Care and Cleaning .....................6
Defrosting Instructions .................5
Features ..............................4
Starting the Freezer ....................4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .
Preparing to Install the Freezer ......... 8
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS .......9
WARRANTY ...................... 11
CONSUMER SUPPORT ..........12
ATTENTION:
Defrosting—Do not use sharp, pointed
objects to remove frost or ice from
surfaces of the freezer compartment.
Doing so could puncture the cooling
coil, causing the unit to lose its ability
to maintain cold temperatures and
voiding the warranty. See the Care and
Cleaning section for instructions on
defrosting the freezer compartment.
OWNER’S MANUAL
& INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Chest—Manual
Defrost Models:
FCM5
FCM7
FCM11
ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/
ESPAÑOL
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.
Food Freezers
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
GE Appliances Website
For more information on your refrigerator’s operation, visit www.GEAppliances.com or
call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). In Canada visit GEAppliances.ca or
call 800.561.3344.
FREEZER SAFETY INFORMATION
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All
safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”. These words are
defined as:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your
freezer follow these basic safety precautions:
This freezer must be properly installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
Unplug the freezer before cleaning and making repairs.
NOTE: Repairs must be performed by a qualified Service
Professional.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
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 absolutely
necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United States) or a CSA
certified (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension
cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the
electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120
volts.
To prevent suffocation and entrapment hazards to children,
Remove the fresh food and freezer doors from any freezer before
disposing of it or discontinuing its use.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Power to the freezer cannot be disconnected by any setting
on the control panel, freezer must be unplugged to remove
power.
Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the door
handles or the shelves in the freezer. They could seriously injure
themselves.
In freezers with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the
moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating
element that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands
on the automatic ice making mechanism while the freezer is
plugged in.
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they
are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden
temperature changes or impact, such as bumping or dropping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pieces if it
breaks.
Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; clearances between
the doors and between the doors and cabinet are necessarily
small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.
Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when
hands are damp or wet, skin may stick to these extremely cold
surfaces.
Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely.
Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the freezer should be
unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A
burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.)
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WARNING
Explosion Hazard.
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from freezer. Failure to do so can result
in fire, explosion, or death.
CONNECTING ELECTRICITY
WARNING
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove the ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
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-prong
(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.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Do not use an adapter.
The freezer should always be plugged into its own individual
electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the
rating plate.
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
A 115 Volt AC, 60 Hz, 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical
supply is required. This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a
fire hazard from overheated wires.
Never unplug your freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always
grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have
become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either
end.
When moving the freezer away from the wall, be careful not to
roll over or damage the power cord.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD FREEZER
WARNING
Remove freezer doors prior to disposal. Failure to do so can result in child entrapment which can lead
to death or brain damage.
IMPORTANT:
Suffocation and child entrapment hazard.
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are
still dangerous even if they will sit for “just a few
days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator,
please follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old
Refrigerator or Freezer:
Take off the fresh food and freezer doors.
Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be removed 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.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the operation of your freezer.
Starting the Freezer
Clean the inside of the freezer with a mild solution of baking soda and water (see Care and Cleaning).
1
Connect cord to power outlet.
2
Make sure the temperature control is set at 4.
3
Allow freezer to operate for at least four hours before placing food inside.
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Temperature Control
MAX
OFF
POWER
POWER
MIN
Freezing temperature selection is made by
setting the control from 1 to 7 (coldest).
If you want colder or warmer temperatures,
adjust the control one step at a time.
Power-On Light (on some models)
The Power-On Light indicates that the freezer is
properly connected to the electrical power.
Key-Ejecting Lock (on some models)
The key for the spring-loaded lock is
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lock in either the open or closed position.
Allow several hours 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 freezer.
The light glows even when the temperature
control is turned off.
To prevent a child from being entrapped, keep
the key out of reach of children and away from
the freezer.
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