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GEAppliances.com Upright – Manual Defrost Models: FUM5 Chest – Manual Defrost Models: FCM7 FCM15 FCM25 Owner’ s Manual & Installation Instructions Food Freezers 197D3356P002 49-60181 4-35827-001 Rev . 00 10-01 JR Safety Instr uctions How to Connect Electricity . . . . . . 4 Proper Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety Precautio[...]
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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! 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 [...]
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3 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 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 necessar y that it be a UL-liste[...]
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4 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! 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[...]
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Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the operation of your freezer . www .GEAppliances.com Starting 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. Make sure the temperature [...]
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Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the operation of your freezer . 6 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 . Do not touch cold shelves, [...]
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Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions In most climates, defrosting will be necessary only about twice a year . T o have your freezer operate most efficiently , do not permit more than 1/2 ″ (13 mm) of frost to accumulate on the shelves or walls. T o remove frost, scrape with a[...]
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Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and cleaning of the freezer . Cleaning Y our 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[...]
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www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 9 Preparing for V acation T o 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[...]
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Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Preparing to install the freezer . Read these instructions completely and carefully . Freezer Location Y our freezer should be conveniently located for day-to-day use in a dry , well-ventilated room. Be sure to install your freezer on a floo[...]
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Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 11 Before you call for service… T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Freezer does not T emperature control [...]
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Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Foods defrosting T emperature control • Move the control to a temperature setting. in 0 (off) position. Freezer is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet. [...]
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General Electric Company W ar ranty Registration Depar tment P .O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Ser vice Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability , offers you Ser vice Protection Plus ™ —comprehensive protection on all your appliances— No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: • Backed by GE [...]
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Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Important Mail T oday! General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky GEAppliances.com First Name Mr . ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Y ear Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Dear Customer: T[...]
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Freezer W arranty . For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Y ear Any part of the freezer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this From the date of the full one-year warranty , GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home ser vice to original purchase replace the defective part. Five Y ears Any part of the[...]
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Printed in the United States Consumer Support. GE Appliances W ebsite GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? T r y the GE Appliances W ebsite 24 hours a day , any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-l[...]