GE FCM9DMEWH, FCM7DSBWH, FCM7DMFWH, FCM7DRBWH, FCM5DRBWH Owner’s Manual
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Safety Information
How to Connect Electricity ...... 4
Proper Disposal ................ 3
Safety Precautions ............. 9
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 tile Freezer . . 10
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call For Service . . .11, 19
Normal Operating
Characteristics ................ 11
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Chest--Manual
OefrostModels:
FCM5
FCM7
FCM9
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Production Registrauon ..... 13, 14
_'ariantv .................... ] 5
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 trait.
197D3355PO03 49-60378 OgO5Jfl
IMPORTANTSAFETgINFORMATION.
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 followed, including the following:
This fl'eezer must be i}roperl_ installed and
located in accordance with the Installation
hlstrucfions befi)re it is used.
Do not allow chiMren to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the fl'eeze_: They could damage
the fl'eezer and seriously iqim'e themselves.
_Mter yore" fl'eezer is in operation, do not touch
the cold surfi_ces, particularly when hands are
damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extrenlelv
cold Stlib{;ices.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
\:q)ms and liqtfids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
Uni)lug the fl'eezer before cleaning, making
repairs or changing the light bulb.
NOTE: We stronglyrecommendthatanyservicingbe
performedby a quafified individual.
Turning the control to the OFFposifion does
not remove power to the light circuit on models
with interior light.
Do not reti'eeze fl'ozen foods which have
thawed complemly:
The maximum amotmt of t0od yore" fl'eezer is
designed to ti'eeze at one time is appro_mately
3 potmds (1.5 kg) per cubic foot _fffl'eezer
capaci_:. In nomml position, yore" freezer's
temperatm'e control will maim;fin suflidentlv
low temperatm'es in the fl'eezer to ti'eeze
recommended quantities of tood.
Caution should be used when removing the door
ofa fl'eeze_: Particular caution should be used
when removing the lid of a Chest fl'eeze_; as most
Chest freezer lids are trader spring tension.
Contact the manufl_ctm'er's representative for
a m eth od of sale removal,
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DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEFREEZER
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
(_hild entrapment and suffocation are not
l)rol_lems of the past.,]unked or abandoned
refi_gerato_ and ffeeze_ are still dangerous...even
if they will sit for "just a few day_." If you are getting
rid of vom" old refrigerator or fl'eeze_; please fl)ll_w
the instructions below to hel I) prevent accidents.
Refrigerants
M1 refl_igeration products contain refi_igerants,
which tinder federal law Inust be rei/loved l)Yior U)
product disposal. If you are getting rid of an old
refrigeration product, check with the company
handling the disposal about what to do.
Before YouThrowAway YourOld
RefrigeratororFreezer:
Take off the clom_.
I,eave the shelves in place so that children max'
not easilx climb inside,
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
Because ofpotential 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 UIAisted (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.
• -\_ n'e ,gr°tmdin°_ Dpe appliance extension cord haxino_ 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 possibili_' of electric shock ha/m'd
fl'om this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked bv a
qualNed electrician to make sure the outlet is
propedy grounded,
11the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it
is your personal responsibili_, 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 pe_l'o_mance and also
I_rexents oxerloading, 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 [)lt/_r_fimfl) and pull straight ()tit
fl'om the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become fl'ayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
rise a cord that shows CI'IICkS Of" abi'asion daIl/age
ahmg its length or at either end.
_,_]_en moving the ti'eezer away fi'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).
[_ Connect cord to power outlet.
[_]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.
_] Mlow fl'eezer to operate for at least fimr l_otu_ befin'e placing food inside.
_]On models with a Temperature Monitor or High-Temp Maxm Switch, set the switch to the O/I/position.
Temperature Control
Freezing temperature selection is made by
setting the control fl'om Ito 7 (coldest).
If you want colder or _;llIl/eI" telill)ei'attli'es ,
a(!iust the control one step at a time.
Mlow several l_otus after each one-step
a(!iustment tot the freezer temperature to
stabilize.
Turning the control to the OFFposifion
stoI)S the cooling, process but does not
shut off power to the fl'eeze_:
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