Haier FCM5DTWHC User Manual
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Owner’s Manual
Chest - Manual
Defrost Models:
FCM5
Food Freezers
350A4502P509
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Operating Instructions
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Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the GE Family
Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our
quality products and we are committed to providing
dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use
Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly
voices of our customer service department.
Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time
you use your freezer. That’s important, because
your new freezer will be part of your family for
many years. And we hope you will be part of ours
for a long time to come.
We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your
purchase, and hope you will continue to rely on us
whenever you need quality appliances for your home.
GE & You, A Service Partnership.
Safety Information
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . .3
Use of Extension Cords . . . . . .3
How to Connect Electricity . . . .4
Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . .4
Operating Instructions
Starting the Freezer . . . . . . . . .5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 6
Defrosting Instructions . . . . .6, 7
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .8, 9
Installation Instructions
Preparing to
Install the Freezer . . . . . . . . . .10
Troubleshooting Tips
Normal Operating
Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Before You
Call For Service . . . . . . . . .11, 12
Customer Service
Product Registration For
Customers in the U.S. . . . . . . .13
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Product Registration For
Customers in Canada . . . . . . .17
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
#
#
You can find them on a plate either on the upper left wall inside the
freezer (Upright models) or on the left exterior wall (Chest models).
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain
your freezer properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can
save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your freezer.
You’ll find many answers to common problems in the
Before You
Call For Service
section. If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips
first, you may not need to call for service at all.
READ THIS MANUAL
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone
call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in
the back section. Or,
in the U.S.,
you can always call the GE Answer
Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In Canada,
call 1-800-361-3400.
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IMPORT ANT!
Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that
is packed with this product. If you cannot find it, please send in the
duplicate card printed in the back of this manual.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
■
■This freezer must be properly installed and
located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
■
■Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the freezer. They could damage
the freezer and seriously injure themselves.
■
■After your freezer is in operation, do not touch
the cold surfaces, particularly when hands are
damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely
cold surfaces.
■
■Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
■
■Unplug the freezer before cleaning, making
repairs or changing the light bulb.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed
by a qualified individual.
■
■Turning the control to the
OFF
position does
not remove power to the light circuit on models
with interior light.
■
■Do not refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely.
■
■The maximum amount of food your freezer is
designed to freeze at one time is approximately
3 pounds (1.5 kg) per cubic foot of freezer
capacity. In normal position, your freezer’s
temperature control will maintain sufficiently
low temperatures in the freezer to freeze
recommended quantities of food.
■
■Caution should be used when removing the door
of a freezer. Particular caution should be 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.
IMPORTANT: PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE FREEZER
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators and
freezers are still dangerous…even if they will sit for
“just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old
refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator
or Freezer:
■Take off the doors.
■Leave the shelves in place so that children may
not easily climb inside.
CFC Disposal
Your old freezer has a cooling system that used
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to
harm stratospheric ozone.
If you are throwing away your old freezer, make sure
the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal
by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally release
this CFC refrigerant you can be subject to fines and
imprisonment under provisions of the Federal
Clean Air Act.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential 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 UL-listed (in the United
States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
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.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it
is your personal responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong
wall outlet.
The freezer should always be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating
that matches the rating plate.
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.
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS
(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you must use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a
temporary connection
may be made
to a properly grounded 2-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.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter in place with one
hand while pulling the power cord plug with the
other hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks,
DO NOT USE
the freezer until a proper ground has been
established.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall
outlet is grounded through the house wiring. You should
have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make
sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
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About the operation of your freezer.
Sta
rting the Freezer
Clean the inside of the freezer 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 Alarm Switch, set the
switch
to the
OFF
position.
Make sure the temperature control is set at mid-range,
4.
Allow freezer to operate for at least four hours before placing food inside.
On models with a Temperature Monitor or High-Temp Alarm Switch, set the
switch
to the ONposition.
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5
4
3
2
1
5
(on some models)
An alarm will sound if the freezer
temperature
reaches unsafe levels. The
alarm
operates on household electricity. If
the
power fails, the alarm will not perform.
An
ON/OFF
switch allows the temperature
alarm
to be deactivated if desired. The
freezer
is shipped with the switch in the
OFF
position. After the freezer has run long
enough
to lower the temperature, you
may
set the switch to the ONposition.
CAUTION: Adding more than 3 pounds
of
warm food per cubic foot
eezer
capacity
can
trigger the alarm.
To activate the alarm,
set the switch to the
ON
position.
To deactivate the alarm,
set the switch to
OFF
position.
Temperature Control
Freezing temperature selection is made by
setting
the control from 1to 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
OFF
stops the cooling
process
but does not shut off power to the
freezer
.
ON OFF
HIGH-TEMP
ALARM SWITCH
Located on front of freezer.
Located on back of lid.
(For some models, the mid-range setting is “II”).
For some models, temperature selection
is made by setting the control
from “I” to “III” (coldest).
Temperature Monitor/High-Temp Alarm Switch
(1.5 kg)
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About the operation of your freezer.
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Freezer Shelves
The spacers (on some models) are used to
secure the shelves during shipping. Remove
and discard the spacers.
Small objects are a choke hazard to children.
Refrigerated Cabinet Shelves
(on some models)
These shelves contain cooling coils to freeze
foods quickly and allow cold air to
constantly circulate throughout the freezer.
Key-Ejecting Lock
(on some models)
The key for the spring-loaded lock is
automatically ejected—key will not remain
in lock in either the open or closed
position.
Keep the key out of reach of children and away
from the freezer.
Power-On Light
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.
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Defrosting instructions
(for Manual Defrost models).
In most climates, defrosting will be
necessary only about twice a year.
To have your freezer operate most efficiently,
do not permit more than 1/2² (13 mm) of
frost to accumulate on the shelves.
To remove frost, scrape with a plastic or
wood spatula or scraper.
Do not use an ice pick or sharp-edged
instrument as it may damage or scratch the
freezer.
Do not use any electrical device in
defrosting your freezer.
For Complete Defrosting
Turn the temperature control to
OFF
and unplug the freezer.
Remove all food and place it in
corrugated boxes, insulated bags, picnic
coolers, etc. Use towels and newspapers
for insulation as needed.
With the door/lid open, use pans of
hot water to speed loosening of frost.
Remove large pieces before they melt.
On models without a defrost drain,
place towels or newspapers on the
freezer bottom to catch the frost. The
frost will loosen and fall. Remove towels
and/or newspapers.
a.
Some Upright models have a hose
adapter and a drain hose behind the
base grille which carry the defrost
water out from the freezer. Remove
the base grille; then remove the drain
plug and let the defrost water drain
into a pan.
T o remove the base grille
(on some
models), remove the two screws from
the front of the grille and pull outward.
b.
Some Chest models have a defrost
water drain at the front and a hose
adapter that is packaged in a bag in
the bottom of the freezer. Remove
the drain cap on the front of the
freezer, insert the hose connector and
attach the hose. Remove the drain
plug inside the cabinet.
NOTE:
Water may drip from the back
flange of the lid cover during
defrosting. This is normal. Ice builds
up in the lid insulation when the lid is
open for adding or removing food,
and melts during the defrosting
operation.
Sponge excess water from the bottom of
the freezer as it collects to prevent
overflowing.
After defrosting, clean the inside of the
freezer (see
Care and Cleaning
).
a.
On Upright models, be sure to
replace the drain plug and return the
drain tube to its position. Replace the
base grille.
b.
On Chest models, replace the drain
plug inside the cabinet and the cap
on the defrost drain. Fold over and
dry the gasket on the hinge side of
the lid.
Plug in the freezer. Return the
temperature control to its previous
position and return food to the freezer.
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5
4
3
2
1
Drain Hose
Remove screws
and pull outward
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Care and cleaning of the freezer.
Cleaning Your Freezer
■
Outside.
Protect the paint finish. The
finish on the outside of the freezer is a
high quality, baked-on paint finish. With
proper care, it will stay new-looking and
rust-free for years. Apply a coat of
appliance polish wax when the freezer is
new and then at least twice a year.
Appliance polish wax also works well to
remove tape residue from freezer
surfaces.
Keep the finish clean.
Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with appliance
polish wax or mild liquid dishwashing
detergent. Dry and polish with a clean,
soft cloth. Do not wipe the freezer with a
soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel.
Do not use scouring pads, powdered
cleaners, bleach, or cleaners containing
bleach.
CAUTION: Care should be taken in moving the
freezer away from the wall. All types of floor
coverings can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those with embossed
surfaces.
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Inside.
Clean the inside of your freezer at
least once a year. We recommend that the
freezer be unplugged before cleaning. If
this is not practical, wring excess moisture
out of sponge or cloth when cleaning in
the vicinity of switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda
solution—about a tablespoon of baking
soda to a quart of water. Rinse thoroughly
with water and wipe dry. Do not use
cleaning powders or other abrasive
cleaners.
An open box of baking soda in the freezer
will absorb stale freezer odors. Change
the box every three months.
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No Defrosting
(on No-Frost models)
You never have to defrost your new NoFrost freezer. It has been pre-set at the
factory to defrost itself automatically.
Package labels always remain clearly legible,
and packages will remain easy to separate
and remove.
During defrosting, a slight noise may be
noticed if the door is opened while the
freezer is in the automatic defrosting cycle.
To Remove the Freezer Door
(on Upright models)
Lift up the plastic hinge cover and fold it
back. It is very important that a screwdriver
be used both to loosen and retighten the
flat head screws on the top hinge, to insure
a secure assembly and prevent hinge
slippage.
Remove the top hinge from the cabinet,
then lift the door off the lower hinge pin.
After the door is removed from the freezer,
remove the two screws from the bottom
hinge.
To replace the door, reverse the order of
the above instructions.
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Preparing for Vacation
To maintain freezer in operation during
vacations, be sure your house power is not
turned off. For sure protection of freezer
contents, you may want to ask a neighbor to
check the power supply and freezer
operation every 48 hours.
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, 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.
When the freezer is not operating, it can be
left in an unheated house or room without
damage to cabinet or mechanism.
Preparing to Move
Disconnect the power cord plug from the
wall outlet. Remove foods, defrost (on
Manual Defrost models) and clean the
freezer.
Secure all loose items such as grille 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.
In Case of Extended Power Failure
■Keep freezer door/lid closed. Your
freezer will keep food frozen for 24 hours
provided warm air is not admitted.
■If freezer is out of operation for 24 hours
or more, add dry ice. Leave ice in large
pieces. Add more ice as required.
WARNING: Handling of dry ice can cause
freezing of the hands—gloves or other protection
is recommended.
■If dry ice is not available, move food to a
frozen food locker temporarily—until
power is restored.
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Preparing to install the freezer.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Freezer Location
Your freezer should be conveniently located for
day-to-day use in a dry, well-ventilated room.
Be sure to install your freezer on a floor strong
enough to support it when it is fully loaded.
The freezer must be solidly positioned on the floor if
it is to function at its best. Shims may be used to
accomplish this 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.
Clearances
On all models, allow 3² (76 mm) on top, back and
sides for proper air circulation.
Adjustable Legs
(on Upright models)
Legs at the front corners of the freezer
should be set so the freezer is firmly
positioned on the floor, and the front is
raised just enough so the door closes easily
when opened about halfway.
Turn right
to lower
Turn left
to raise
Normal operating characteristics.
These things are normal and
do not indicate a need for service.
■A warm cabinet exterior as the refrigeration system transfers heat from the inside to the
outside through the exterior cabinet walls.
■The sound of the high-efficiency compressor motor.
■On No-Frost models, the sound of water dripping as it melts from the evaporator and
escapes to the drain pan during defrost cycle.
■On No-Frost models, the sound of the fan circulating air within the interior of the cabinet
providing a consistent temperature throughout.
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