GE FCM7SHBWW, FCM5SUCWW, FCM5SUBWW, FCM11PHBWW, FCM7CJBCD Owner’s Manual
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Safety Information
How to Connect Electricity .......... 5
Proper Disposal ..................... 2
Safety Precautions ................. 2
Use of Extension Cords ............. 2
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning ................ 6, 7
Defrosting Instructions .............. 5
Features ............................ 4
Starting the Freezer ................. 4
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install the Freezer ..... 8
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call For Service ...... 9, 10
Normal Operating
Characteristics ...................... 9
Chest-Manual
Defrost Models:
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Consumer Support ....... Back Cover
Warranty ......................... 11
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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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:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
_ Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your
freezer follow these basic safety precautions:
Thisfreezer must be properly installedand located inaccordance
with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
Unplug the freezer before cleaning and making repairs.
NOTE:Repairsmust be performed by a qualified Service
Professional.
Replaceallparts and panels before operating.
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the useof an extension cord.
However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely
necessarythat it be a UL-listed (inthe United States)or a CSA
certified (inCanada),5-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.
Toprevent suffocation and entrapment hazardsto children,
Removethe fresh food and freezer doors from any freezer before
disposing of it or discontinuing its use.
Donot storeorusegasolineorotherflammablevaporsandliquids
inthevicinityofthis oranyotherappliance.
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 inthefreezer. Theycould seriouslyinjure
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 shelvesor covers with warm water when they
are cold. Glassshelves and covers may break ifexposed to sudden
temperature changes or impact, such as bumping or dropping.
Tempered glass is designedto shatter into many small pieces if it
breaks.
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Keepfingers out of the "pinch point" areas;clearances between
the doors and between the doors and cabinet are necessarily
small. Becareful closing doors when children are in the area.
Do not touch the cold surfaces in thefreezer compartment when
hands are damp or wet, skin may stick to these extremely cold
surfaces.
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Do not refreezefrozen foods which have thawed completely.
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Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the freezer should be
unplugged in order to avoid contact with a livewire filament. (A
burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.)
Installation Instructions
_ 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
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove the ground prong.
lDo 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.
Thepower cord of this appliance is equipped with a 5-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with a standard 5-prong
(grounding)wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.
Havethe 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 isyour
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 5-prong wall outlet. Do not use an adapter.
Thefreezer should always be plugged into itsown individual
electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the
rating plate.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
A115Volt AC,60 Hz, 15-or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical
supply isrequired. Thisprovidesthe 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.
Repairor 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
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:
Childentrapment 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,
pleasefollow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old
Refrigerator or Freezer.
, Take off the fresh food and freezerdoors.
, Leavethe shelvesinplace so that children may not
easilyclimb 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.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
About the operation of your freezer.
Starting the Freezer
F17Cleanthe inside ofthe freezer with a mild solution of baking soda and water (seeCareand Cleaning).
-2-7Connect cord to power outlet.
F3-7Plake sure the temperature control issetat 4.
[] Allowfreezer to operate for at leastfour hours before placing food inside.
Temperature Control
Freezing temperature selection is made by
setting the control from 1 to 7 (coldest).
Ifyou want colder or warmer temperatures,
adjust the control one step at a time.
Power-On Light (onsome models)
The Power-OnLight indicatesthat the freezer is
properly connected to the electrical power.
Key-Ejecting Lock (on some models)
Thekey for the spring-loaded lock is
automatically ejected-key will not remain in
lock ineither the open or closed position.
Allow several hours after each one-step
adjustment for the freezer temperature to
stabilize.
Turningthe control to the OFFposition stops
the cooling processbut does not shut off power
to the freezer.
The light glows even when the temperature
control is turned off.
Toprevent a child from being entrapped, keep
the key out of reach of children and away from
the freezer.
Defrosting instructions. GEAppliances.com
In most climates, defrosting will be necessary
only about twice a year.
Tohaveyour freezer operatemost efficiently,do
not permit more than ;l/2" (13mm) of frost to
accumulate on the shelves.
For Complete Defrosting
r_ Turn the temperature control to the OFF [_
position and unplug the freezer.
[] Removeall food and place it in corrugated
boxes,insulated bags, picnic coolers,etc. r_
usetowels and newspapers for insulation
as needed, r_
[] With the door/lid open, usepans of hot
water to speed loosening of frost. Remove
large piecesbefore they melt.
Chestmodels have a defrost water drain at
the front.
NOTE:Water may drip from the back flange
of the lid cover duringdefrosting.Thisis
normal. Icebuildsup in the lid insulation
when thelid is open for adding or removing
food, andmelts during thedefrosting
operation.
Toremove frost, scrape with a plastic or wood
spatula or scraper.
Do not use an ice pick or sharp-edged
instrument as itmay damage or scratch the
freezer.
Do not use any electrical device in defrosting
your freezer.
Sponge excesswater from the bottom of
the freezer as it collects to prevent
overflowing.
After defrosting, cleanthe insideof the
freezer (seeCareandCleaning).
Replacethe drain plug insidethe cabinet
and the cap on the defrost drain. Fold over
and dry the gasket on the hinge sideof the
lid.
Plugin the freezer.Returnthe temperature
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control to its previous position and return
food to the freezer.
Care and cleaning of the freezer.
Cleoning Your Freezer
Outside. Protectthe paint finish.The finish
on the outside of the freezer isa high quality,
baked-on paint finish.With proper care,it
will stay new-looking and rust-free for years.
Apply a coat of appliance polishwax when
the freezer is new and then at least twice a
year. Appliance polishwax also works well to
remove tape residue from freezer surfaces.
Keep the finish clean. Wipewith a clean cloth
lightly dampened with appliance polishwax
or mild liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry and
polishwith a clean,soft cloth. Donot wipe the
freezer with a soileddishwashing cloth or wet
towel. Donot use scouring pads,powdered
cleaners,bleach or cleaners containing
bleach.
NOTICE:Careshould be taken in moving
thefreezerawayfromthewall,Alltypes of
floor coveringscan be damaged, particularly
cushioned coveringsand those with
embossedsurfaces.
Inside. Cleanthe insideof your freezer at
least once a year. We recommend that the
freezer be unplugged before cleaning. Ifthis
isnot practical, wring excessmoisture out of
sponge or cloth when cleaning in the vicinity
of switches, lights or controls.
Usewarm water and baking soda solution-
about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart
ofwater. Rinsethoroughly with water and
wipe dry. Do not usecleaning powders or
other abrasive cleaners.
An open box of baking soda in the freezer will
absorb stale freezer odors. Changethe box
every three months.
In Case of Extended Power Failure
, Keepfreezer door/lid closed.Yourfreezerwill
keepfood frozen for 24 hours provided warm
air isnot admitted.
, Iffreezer isout of operation for 2/4hours or
more, add dry ice.Leaveice in large pieces.
Add more ice as required.
Preparing to Move
Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall
outlet. Removefoods,defrost and clean the
freezer.
Secureall loose items such as grille and shelves
by taping them securely in place to prevent
damage.
Preparing for Vacation
Tomaintain freezer in operation during
vacations, be sureyour house power isnot
turned off. Forsureprotection of freezer
contents,you may want to ask a neighbor to
check the power supply and freezer operation
every/48 hours.
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Handling ofdry icecan
causefreezing of the hands-gloves or other
protection isrecommended.
, If dry ice is not available, move food to a
frozen food locker temporarily-until power is
restored.
Besure freezer stays in upright position during
actual moving and invan. Thefreezer must be
secured invan to prevent movement. Protect
outside of freezerwith blanket.
When the freezer isnot operating, it can be left
in an unheated house or room without damage
to cabinet or mechanism.
Forextended vacations or absences,you may
prefer to move your frozen foods to a storage
locker temporarily. Ifyour freezer is to be left
empty, disconnect power cord plug from wall
outlet.To prevent formation of odors, place
open box of baking soda in freezer and leave
freezer door/lid open.
Preparing to install the freezer.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
FreezerLocation
Your freezer should be conveniently located for day-to-day
use in a dry, well-ventilated room.
Do not install the freezer where the temperature will go
below 0°F or above 110°F,because it will not maintain
proper temperatures.
Be sure to install your freezer on a floor strong enough to
support it when it isfully loaded.
Clearances
On all models, allow 3" (76 mm) on top, back and sides for
proper air circulation.
The freezer must be solidly positioned on the floor if it is
to function at its best. Your freezer has adjustable leveling
legs that can be turned to be solidly positioned wherever
the floor is too uneven. If the place selected for the freezer
is damp or moist, place 2 X 4's (51 mm X 102 mm) under its
entire length to assure adequate support.
Normal operating characteristics. GEAppliances.com
These things are normal and
do not indicate a need for service.
A warm cabinet exterior us the refrigeration systemtransfers
heat from the inside to the outside through the exterior
cabinet walls.
Thesound of the high-efficiency compressor motor.
Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Possible Causes What To Do
Freezerdoes not Temperature control • Hove the control to a temperature setting.
operate or Power-On in OFFposition.
Light is not on Freezer is unplugged. • Pushthe plug completely into the outlet.
Thefuse is blown/circuit , Replacefuse or reset the breaker.
breaker istripped.
Freezerstarts/stops Door/lid left open. • Checkto see if package is holding door/lid open.
too frequently Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Temperature control , SeeAbout the operation ofyour freezer.
set too cold.
Freezeroperates Door/lid left open. • Checkto seeif package isholding door/lid open.
too long Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Temperature control • See About the operation of your freezer.
set too cold.
Inadequate air circulation • SeePreparing to install the freezer.
space around cabinet.
Fast Freezeswitch is in the , SeeAbout the operation ofyour freezer.
ON position (on some models}.
Noisy operation Floor may be weak, causing • Placing 2 X4's(51mm X 102 mm) under the length of
or cabinet vibrates freezer to vibrate when the freezer will help support it and may reduce vibration.
compressor is on.
Cabinet is not positioned , SeePreparing to install the freezer.Or useshims for
solidly on floor, unevenfloor.
Freezertemperature Door/lid left open. • Checkto seeif package isholding door/lid open.
too warm
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Before you call for service...
Passible Causes What To Do
Foods defrosting Temperature control • Movethe control to a temperature setting.
in OFFposition.
Freezer is unplugged. • Pushthe plug completely into the outlet.
Thefuse is blown/circuit • Replacefuse or reset the breaker.
breaker istripped.
Door/lid left open. • Checkto see if package is holding door/lid open.
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Freezer temperature Temperature control • See About the operation ofyour freezer.
too cold set too cold.
Fast Freeze switch is in the . See About the operation ofyour freezer.
ON position or has run for too
long (on some models}.
Moisture forms on Not unusual during . Wipe surface dry.
outside of cabinet periods of high humidity.
interior light No power at outlet. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
does not work
(on somemodels) Freezer is unplugged. • Pushthe plug completely into the outlet.
Light bulb burned out. . Replacebulb.
Door/lid won't fully Package holding door/lid open.
close by itself
Slow starting time Built-in overload protection.
after being off
Excessive frost Door/lid left open. • Check to see ifpackage is holding door/lid open.
buildup Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Not unusual during
periods of high humidity.
NOTE: Do not return the freezer to the store where you purchased it. The freezer is eligible for in-home service.
For warranty service, contact us at GEAppliances.com, or coil 800.GE.CARES(U.S.),or ff.800.56ff.5544 (Canada).
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Freezer Warranty.
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care®technician. To schedule service,
on-line, contact us at GEAppfiances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES(U.&),
1.800.561.3344 (Canada). Please have serial number
and model number available when calling for service.
GE Will Replace:
one Year
From the date Ofthe
origina!
, Service trips to your home to teach you how to use
the product.
, Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
, Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for
other than the intended purpose or usedcommercially.
, Loss of food due to spoilage.
, Damage caused after delivery.
Any pert of the freezer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this
limited one-veer warranty, GEwillalso provide, free of charge, all labor and related service
to replace the defective part.
Stapleyour receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date isneeded to obtain service
under the warranty.
Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
Incidental or consequential damage causedby possible
defects with this appliance.
Product not accessible to provide required service.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided
in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use
within the USA and Canada. If the product is located in an area where service by a GEAuthorized Servicer is not
available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to on Authorized
GE Service location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service coils to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your
legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
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