GE FP5 Use and Care Manual

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Safety instructions .........................3

Operating Instructions, Tips

Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . .............................2

Temperature Control .....................................3

Quick Freezing . . . . . . . . . .

Starting Your Freezer . . . ..

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Useand Care Guide

Food Freezer

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Preparation

Clearance.uu..ww . . . . . . . . ............................5

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vacation and Moving

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Precautions.............5

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Careand Cleaning

Cleaning, Outside and inside.......................4

Defrosting....~

Power

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Faflure

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Installation

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Adapter Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......................6

Electrical Requirements .

Extension Cords . . . . . . . .

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....................6

Consumer Services

Model and Serial Numbers .............2

Repair Service . . . . . . . . ..

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........BackCover

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new freezer properly.

Keep it handy If you don’t understand something or need more help.

write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Keep proof of original purchase date (such as your sales slip or cancel led check) with this book to

establish the warranty period.

for

answers to your questions.

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on These numbers are also on the Consumer Product

OW nership

freezer. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

U-se these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your freezer.

If you received a damaged freezer, immediately contact the freezer.

Save time and money. Before you call for service,

check

operating problems that

Registration Card that came with your

dealer (or builder) that sold you the

the Problem Solver. It lists causes of minor

a label

on the back of the freezer.

yOLI

can correct yourself.

. Location of your freezer is important. Don t locate it

in a warm, unventilated laundry area or storage room. Avoid putting it next to your range, a heating vent or where the sun will shine directly on it.

● Try to arrange your frozen foods systematically so

you can find what you want in the freezer quickly.

. Don’t open the freezer lid more often than necessary

and close it as soon as possible, particularly in hot, humid weather.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

We’re proud of our service and want pleased. If service further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced appliance. Explain why cases, this will solve the problem.

for

some reason

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receive, here are three steps to follow for

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are not pleased. In most

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are not happy

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with

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When using

lid open. Always check to make sure the freezer lid is properly closed before leaving the house or retiring for the night.

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you

turn the temperature control to the coldest position back to the regular setting.

. Defrost the freezer whenever

1/4” thick.

NEXT, if detail s—inc]uding your phone number—to:

Manager. Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY,

Major Appliance

Consumer Action Panel

North

Chicago, Illinois

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for quick

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if yoLlr

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freezer, be careful not to

freezing, don’t forget to turn it

f“rost

becomes

still not pleased, write

problem is still not resolved, write:

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the

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read All Instructions Before Using This Appliance.

WARNING—When using this appliance,

always exercise basic safety precautions,

including the following:

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Use

this appliance only for its intended purpose

described in this Use and Care Book.

This freezer must be properly installed in

accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. See

this book.

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This freezer should not be recessed or built

it is designed for free-standing installation only.

Never unplug your freezer by pulling on the

power cord.

straight out from the outlet.

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Repair or replace immediately all electric service

Always grip plug firmly and pull

cords that have damaged.

abrasion damage along its length or at either the

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or connector end.

When moving your freezer be careful not to

Do not use a cord that shows cracks or

roll over the power cord.

After your freezer is in operation, do not touch

the cold surfaces, particularly when hands are damp or wet.

cold surfaces.

Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed

Skin may adhere to these extremely

completely. The United States Dept. of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

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.You

may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or are still cold—below

grounding instructions in

become

frayed or otherwise

40°F.

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they

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.Thawed

any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be dangerous to eat.

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.Even

the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible—they won’t keep as long as foods frozen only once, and the sooner they’re used, the better their eating will be.”

If your old freezer is still around the house but

not in use, be sure to remove the lid or door.

This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.

Caution should be used when removing the

door of a freezer.

used when removing the lid of a chest freezer, as most chest freezer lids are under spring tension. Contact the manufacturer’s representative for a method of safe removal.

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Unplug your

making any repairs. NOTE:

recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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Do not use any electrical device or any sharp

instrument in defrosting your freezer.

SAW

ground meats, poultry or fish that have

partial thawing and refreezing reduce

Particular caution should be

freezer

before

cleaning or

We strongly

THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Starting

1. Clean the inside of the

baking

soda and water (refer to Care

Cleaning section).

2. Connect cord to power outlet.

3. Set the temperature control dial at the midpoint and

allow

the freezer to operate

before placing food inside.

freezer

with a mild solution

for

least 24

and

hours

Temperature Control

Freezing temperature selection is made by setting the control from “MIN” (warmest) to

“MAX” (coldest). Normal cold

setting is at the midpoint. “OFF” position permits turning

freezer off without unplugging it, but does not disconnect power to the freezer.

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