Food Freezers
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.
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.
OWNER’S MANUAL & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Chest—Manual
Defrost Models:
FCM5
FCM7
FCM11
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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:
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Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. |
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WARNING |
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. |
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CAUTION |
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. |
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS |
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To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your |
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freezer follow these basic safety precautions: |
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This freezer must be properly installed and located in accordance |
In freezers with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the |
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with the Installation Instructions before it is used. |
moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating |
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Unplug the freezer before cleaning and making repairs. |
element that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands |
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on the automatic ice making mechanism while the freezer is |
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NOTE: Repairs must be performed by a qualified Service |
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plugged in. |
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Professional. |
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Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they |
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Replace all parts and panels before operating. |
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are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden |
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Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, |
temperature changes or impact, such as bumping or dropping. |
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we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. |
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pieces if it |
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However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely |
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necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United States) or a CSA |
Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; clearances between |
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certified (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension |
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the doors and between the doors and cabinet are necessarily |
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cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the |
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small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area. |
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electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 |
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Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when |
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volts. |
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To prevent suffocation and entrapment hazards to children, |
hands are damp or wet, skin may stick to these extremely cold |
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surfaces. |
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Remove the fresh food and freezer doors from any freezer before |
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Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely. |
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disposing of it or discontinuing its use. |
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids |
Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the freezer should be |
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in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. |
unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A |
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Power to the freezer cannot be disconnected by any setting |
burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.) |
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on the control panel, freezer must be unplugged to remove |
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power. |
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Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the door |
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handles or the shelves in the freezer. They could seriously injure |
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themselves. |
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Installation Instructions |
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WARNING |
Explosion Hazard. |
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Keep flammable |
materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from freezer. Failure to do so can result |
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in fire, explosion, or death. |
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CONNECTING ELECTRICITY
WARNING 
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not remove the ground prong. Do not use an adapter.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
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.
A 115 Volt AC, 60 Hz, 15or 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 Suffocation and child entrapment hazard.
Remove freezer doors prior to disposal. Failure to do so can result in child entrapment which can lead to death or brain damage.
IMPORTANT: 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
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Clean the inside of the freezer with a mild solution of baking soda and water (see Care and Cleaning). |
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Connect cord to power outlet. |
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Make sure the temperature control is set at 4. |
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Allow freezer to operate for at least four hours before placing food inside. |
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Temperature Control
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.
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.
Power-On Light (on some models)
POWER
The Power-On Light indicates that the freezer is properly connected to the electrical power.
The light glows even when the temperature control is turned off.
Key-Ejecting Lock (on some models)
The key for the spring-loaded lock is
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To prevent a child from being entrapped, keep the key out of reach of children and away from the freezer.
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