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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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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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If
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
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North
Chicago, Illinois
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freezing, don’t forget to turn it
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read All Instructions Before Using This Appliance.
WARNING—When using this appliance,
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always exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
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Use
this appliance only for its intended purpose
as
described in this Use and Care Book.
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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.
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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
PIUg
or connector end.
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When moving your freezer be careful not to
Do not use a cord that shows cracks or
roll over the power cord.
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After your freezer is in operation, do not touch
the cold surfaces, particularly when hands are
damp or wet.
cold surfaces.
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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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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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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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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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
of
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
at
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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Quick-Freezing
For quick-freezing small amounts of food, place it in direct contact with any
refrigerated surface. For quick-freezing large amounts of food, turn the
control dial to
‘6MAX”
is completed.
Never freeze more than 3 pounds of food per cubic foot of freezer
capacity at one time.
and return it to the regular setting after freezing
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning Inside and Outside
Unplug and empty the freezer. Wash the inside with
warm water and baking soda solution—about two
tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water. Then
rinse and dry.
Don’t use cleansers such as soaps, detergents,
scouring powder or spray cleaners inside the
freezer—they may cause odors.
Wash ice trays, drip tray and shelves with mild
detergent solution and dry them with a soft cloth.
Wipe the outside of the freezer with a soft cloth
dampened with soapy water or Appliance Polish
Wax Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X216), available
from GE Appliance Service and Parts Centers.
Defrosting
Defrost whenever frost becomes
Never use a sharp or pointed instrument to
remove frost as it may damage the freezer.
Do not use any electrical device in defrosting
your freezer.
To defrost, remove food and ice trays. Be sure to
keep the drip tray in place. Then set the temperature
control dial to the “OFF” position and disconnect
power to the freezer.
l/L4°
thick.
Use only mild, soapy water to clean the door gasket.
Never use acids, chemical thinner, gasoline, benzene
or the like for cleaning any part of the freezer. Boiling
water and benzene may deform or damage plastic parts.
Do not wash any
plastic parts from your freezer in
your automatic dishwasher.
The condenser is located on the back of the freezer.
To maintain the freezer at peak performance, clean the
condenser at least twice a year, using a vacuum
cleaner with its dusting attachment.
Leave the freezer door open until defrosting is
completed. To speed up defrosting, place pans of hot
water on freezer shelves and wipe with warm towel or
sponge.
After defrosting, remove drip tray and dispose of
water. Clean the interior and return drip tray. Then
turn the temperature control back to the original
setting.
After operating temperature has been reached,
return food and ice trays to the freezer.
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food frozen for 24 hours provided warm air is not
admitted.
2. If freezer is out of operation for 24 hours or more,
add dry ice. Leave ice in large pieces. Add more ice
as required.
hands to freeze. Gloves or other protection is
recommended.
3. If dry ice is not available, move food to a frozen
food locker temporarily—until power is restored.
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Location
This freezer is designed for free-standing
installation only. It should not be recessed or built-in.
Be sure to install your freezer on a floor strong
enough to support it when it is fully loaded.
Also see Energy-Saving Tips regarding location.
When You Goon Vacation
To maintain freezer in operation during vacations, be
sure your house power is not turned off.
For extended vacations or absences, you may prefer to
move your frozen foods to a storage locker temporarily.
If your freezer is to be left empty, turn the temperature
control to OFF, disconnect power cord plug from wall
outlet, defrost, and clean the freezer. To prevent
formation of odors, place open box of baking soda in
freezer and leave freezer lid open.
When the freezer is not operating, it can be left in an
unheated house or room without damage to cabinet or
mechanism.
Clearance
Allow the following minimum clearance for proper
Top
4“
air circulation: Back 4“
Side W“.
When You Move
Turn the temperature control to OFF and disconnect
the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Remove
foods, defrost and clean the freezer.
Secure all loose items such as ice trays and shelves by
taping them securely in place to prevent damage.
Be sure freezer stays in upright position during actual
moving and in van. The freezer must be secured in
van to prevent movement. Protect outside of freezer
with blanket.
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
How to Connect Electricity
IMPORTANT. .. Please read carefully
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded.
‘l ’he power cord
this appliance is
equipped with a
three-prong
(grounding)
which mates with a
standard three-
prong (grounding)
wall outlet to
minimize the
possibility of electric shock
hazard from this appliance.
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Use of Adapter Plug
Because of
potential
hazards under
certain conditions,
we
recommend
against use of an
adapter plug.
However. if you
still elect to use an
adapter, where
local codes permit,
a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to
a properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by use
of a UL listed adapter available at most local
hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the
larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity
in the connection of the power cord.
safetj~
strongly
TEMPORARY METHOD
(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT
PERMlllED
PRONGS/SLOTS
IN CANADA)
ALIGN LARGE
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Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
outlet
electrician to make sure the
grounded.
Where a standard two-prong
encountered, it is your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong wall outlet.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND)
PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.
CAUTION: Attaching adapter ground terminal to
wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance
unless cover screw is metal. and not insulated, and
wall outlet is grounded through house wiring. You
should
have the circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If
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this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very
likely to break with repeated use.
Should the adapter ground terminal break, DO
NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has
been established.
is properly
wall
outlet is
Use of Extension Cords Electrical Requirements
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH The freezer should always be plugged into its own
THIS
APPLIANCE.
individual electrical outlet which has
that matches the rating plate. This is recommended for
best performance and to prevent overloading house
wiring circuits. which could cause a possible fire
hazard from overheating wires.
a
voltage rating
6
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USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
FREEZER DOES
NOT OPERATE
FREEZER STARTS
TOO FREQUENTLY
FREEZER OPERATES
TOO LONG
VIBRATION OR
NOISY OPERATION
FREEZER TEMPERATURE
TOOWARM
FOODS DEFROSTING
QUESTIONS?
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
● Temperature control is in OFF position.
● Freezer may not be plugged in. If plug is secure and the freezer still fails to
operate, plug a small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a
tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse.
● Package holding lid open, or lid opened too frequently or too long.
● Temperature control set too high.
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Door opened too frequently or too long.
● Package holding lid open, or lid opened too frequently or too long.
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Temperature control set too high.
● Inadequate air circulation space around cabinet.
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Freezer not on solid base.
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Cabinet not level.
. Package holding lid open, or lid opened too frequently or too long.
● Temperature control set too low.
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B1own
fuse or tripped circuit breaker.
. Not plugged in.
● Temperature control in OFF position.
● Package holding lid open, or lid opened too frequently or too
long.
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FREEZER TEMPERATURE
Temperature control set too high.
TOOCOLD
FOODSDRYINGOUT
MOISTURE COLLECTING
● Packages not properly wrapped or sealed.
● Extended hot, humid weather.
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● Package holding lid open, or lid opened too frequently or too long.
● Extended hot, humid weather.
If you need more help... call, toll free:
GE Answer Center’
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC FREEZER
WARRANTY
Staple sales slip or
cancelled
check
here. Proof of original purchase date
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace
part of
any
because of a manufacturing defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY
For five years from date or original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor
your home to repair or replace any
part of the sealed refrigerating
system
condenser, evaporator and all
connecting tubing) that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
You pay for the service’ trip to your
home and service labor charges.
the
freezer that fails
(the compressor,
in
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
● Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product please
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer
800.626.2000
consumer information service
. Improper installation.
Center~>
LIMITED WARRANTY,
FOOD SPOILAGE...
We will pay for food spoilage (not
to exceed the cumulative limit of
$100.00) that occurs because of
a manufacturing defect either in:
anypafl
a)
year from date or original purchase,
or b) anyparl of
refrigerating system within five years
from the date of original purchase.
Within 30 days after food spoilage
occurs, you must provide
satisfactory proof of the spoilage
to a Factory Service Center, an
authorized Customer
service or the dealer from whom
the freezer was purchased.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer. You
are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
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Food spoilage caused by:
a) Power interruption from the
utility.
b) Blown fuse, open circuit breaker
or other power disconnection on
the owner’s premises.
c) Freezer not operating because
of abnormally low electric power
voltage or inadequate house
wiring.
of
the
freezer within one
the sea/ed
Care@
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Alaska,
Hawaii and Washington,
Alaska the warranty is the same
except that it is LIMITED because
you must pay to ship the product to
the service shop or for the service
technician’s travel costs to your
home.
All warranty service will be
provided by our GE Appliance
Service and Parts Centers or by
our authorized Customer
servicers during normal working
hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
● Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
● Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended
purpose or used commercially.
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Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
FOR
D.C.
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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. 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 in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
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Pub No. 49-6733
12-92 CG
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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