GE FCM5 Manuel de service

ge.com

Safety Information

How to Connect Electricity ...... 4

Proper Disposal ................ 3

Safety Precautions ............. 2

Use of Extension Cords ......... 3

Operating Instru,_tions

Care and Cleaning ............ 8, 9

Deflosfing Instructions .......... 7

Features .................... 5, 6

Starting the Freezer. ............ 5

Installation Instru_tions

Preparing to Install the Freezer . . 10

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You (',all For Service . . .11, 12

Normal Operating

Characteristics ................ 11

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

Production Registration ..... 13, 14

V(ariantv .................... ] 5

Chest--Manual

OefrostModels:

FCM5

FCM7

FCM9

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

You can lind them on a plate on the

top-center on the back of the unit.

197D3355PO04 49-60442 11-05Jfl

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.

READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be foflowed, including the following:

i_::This fl'eezer must be properly installed and

located in accordance with tile Installation

Instructions before it is used.

i)::Do not allow children to climb, st;rod or hang

on the shelves in the ti'eeze_: They could damage

tile fl'eezer and seriously iqiure thelnselves.

::__Mtei"your ti'eezei" is in operation, do not touch

the cold suHi_ces, particularly when hands are

damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely

cold sun'aces.

_'_Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

\:q)o_s and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

i)::Unph,g tile fl'eezer before cleaning, making

repairs or changing the light bulb.

NOTE: We stronglyrecommendthat anyservicingbe

performedbyaquaddedindMdua/.

::_¢Turning tile control to tile OFFposifion does

not remove power to the light circuit on models

with interior light.

i)::Do not refi'eeze fl'ozen foods which have

thawed complemly:

i)::The maximum amount of food your fl'eezer is

designed to ti'eeze at one time is approximately

3 pounds (1.5 kg) per cubic foot (ff fl'eezer

capaci£:. In no_mal position, your freezer's

temperature control will maintain sttflidentlv

low temperatures in tile ti'eezer to ti'eeze

recommended quantities of food.

::__(;aution should be used when removing tile door

ofa fl'eeze_: Particular caution should be used

when removing the lid of a Chest freeze_; as most

Chest fl'eezer lids are under spring tension.

Contact tile manuli_cturer's representative for

a m eth od of sali_ removal.

ge.com

DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEFREEZER

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

Child entraplnent and suffocation are not

problems of the past..Junked or abandoned

refi_igerato_ and ffeeze_ are still dangerous...even

if they will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting

rid of vom" old refrigerator or fl'eeze_; please tbll_w

the instructions below to hel I) prevent accidents.

Before YouThrowAway YourOld

Refrigeratoror Freezer:

::Ji::Take off the dome.

Refrigerants

M1 refi_igeration products contain refi_igerants,

which under federal law Illtlst be relnoved pFior to

product disposal. If vou are getting rid ot an old

refrigeration product, check with the company

handling the disposal about what to do.

iJi::I,eave the shelves in place so that children may

not easiE climb inside.

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS

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 absolutel) necessm T that it be a IUI,-listed (in the United

States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3 "

• -\wre ,gr°tmdim",_ _'pe appliance extension cord havim,,_ a ,gr°tmding,

_])e plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 xolts.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

Do not, under anv circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

For personal safe_ this appliance must be properlv 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 ha/;u'd

fl'om this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked bv a

qualNed electrician to make sure the outlet is

propedy grounded,

If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it

is your personal responsibility and obligation to

have it replaced with a propedy grounded 3-prong

wall outlet.

The fl'eezer should always be I)lugged,, into its own

individual electrical outlet which has a _oltaoe

rating that matches the rating plate.

This provides the best peHo_mance and also

I_rments o_erloading, house wiring, circuits which

could cause a fire hazard fl'om oxerheated wires.

Never tmphlg your fl'eezer by pulling on the power

cord. _Mways grip [)ltl(*_fimfl) and pull straight ()tit

ti'om the outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords that

have become ti'ayed or otherwise damaged. Do not

rise a cord that shows ci'_lcks oi" }lbi'_lsion dail/age

ahmg its length or at either end.

X_]mn moving the fl'eezer away fl'om the wall, be

careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe operationofyourfreezer, ge.com

StartingtheFreezer

_] Clean the inside of the fi'eezer with a mild solution of baking soda and water (see Care and Cleaning).

] (_onnect cord to power Otlt]et.

_]On models with a Temperature Monitor or High-Temp Mam_ Switch, set the switch to the OFFposition.

[_ Make sure the temperature control is set at 4.

_] Nlow fl'eezer to operate for at least four hom_ before placing food inside.

On models with a Temperature Monitor or High-Temp Mam_ Switch, set the switch to the 0Nposition.

Temperature Control

Freezing temperature selection is made by

setting the control from /to 7(coldest).

If you W:lIlt colder or W;IF/I/eI" [ei/ipei':ltui'es_

a(!iust the control one step at a time.

Mlow several hours after each one-step

a(!iustment tot the freezer temperature to

stabilize.

Tm'ning the control to the OFFposifion

st()I_S the cooling, process but does not

shut off power to the fl'eeze_:

Aboutthe operationofyourfreezer.

Power-On Light (onsomemodels)

The Powe>On IJght indicates that the

fl'eezer is properly connected to the

electrical power:

The light glows even when the temperature

control is turned ofl_

Key-Ejecting Lock(onsomemodels)

The key for the spring-loaded lock is

automatically ejected--key will not

remain in lock in either the open or

closed position.

Keepthekeyoutofreachofchildrenandawayfrom

thefreezer

Defrostinginstructions, gecom

In most climates, defl'osting will be

necessai'v oil]_ _lbo//t [_vice _1_eaI:

Tohaveyourfreezeroperatemostefficiently,

donotpermitmorethanI/2" (13mm)of

frosttoaccumulateontheshelves.

To remove fl'ost, scrape with a plastic or

wood spatula or SCI'}lpeI;

Do not usean ice pick or sharp-edged

instrument as it may damageorscratch the freezer

Do not useany electrical device in defrosting

your freezer.

For Complete Defrosting

[_] Turn tile temperature control to tile

OfFposition and unplug tile fl'eezei:

[] ]_.elnox e all toed and place it in

corrugated boxes, insulated bags,

picnic coolei_, etc. Use towels and

newspapeI_ tor insulation as needed.

_] _&'itl/tile door/lid open, use p_lns of

hot water to speed loosening of ti'ost.

Remove lmge pieces beiore they melt.

Chest models have a (leii'ost water drain

at tile ti'ont.

NOIE:Watermaydripfromthe backflangeof

the lidcoverduringdefrosting.This/snormal.

Icebuildsupinthelid insulationwhenthelid/s

openforaddingorremovingfood,andmelts

duringthedefrostingoperation.

S )onoe excess water ][i'Oill tile bottoil/

[] o{ th;_'fl'eezer as it collects to prexent

(1_,erflowing.

_] _Mier defl'osting, clean tile inside of tile

fl'eezer (see Care and Cleaning).

@Replace tile drain plug inside tile

cabinet and tile cap on tile defl'ost

drain. Fold ()xer and (h_' tile gasket

on tile hinge side of tile lid.

Phlo 111 tl_ 1"

V_ g _,,e H'eezei: ]_.eturn tile

temperature control to its previous

position and return toed to tile fl'eezei:

Careand cleaning ofthe freezer.

Cleaning YourFreezer

::Ji::Outside.Protect the paint finish. The

finish on the outside ot the fl'eezer is a

high quality, baked-on paint finish.

X'_]th proper care, it Mll stay nm_qooking

and rust-flee tor veai_. Apply a coat ot

appliance polish wax when the freezer

is new and then at least twice a veax:

Appliance polish wax also works well to

relnove tape residue fl'om fl'eezer

S/lI'tilces,

Keep the finish clean. '_,_]peMth a clean

cloth lightly dampened Mth appliance

polish wax or mild liquid dishwashing

detergent. Dry and polish with a clean,

soft cloth. Do not wipe the fl'eezer with a

soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel.

Do not use scouring pads, powdered

cleane_, bleach, or cleane_ containing

bleach.

CAUTION: CareshouMbe takenin mowng the

freezeraway from the waft.Aft typesof floor

coveringscanbe damaged,particularlycushioned

coveringsand thosewith embossedsurfaces.

::Ji::Inside. Clean the inside {ff wmr fl'eezer at

least once a veax: We recommend that the

ti'eezer be m_plugged 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 w;mn water and baking soda

solution--about a tablespoon of baking

soda to a quart of water: Rinse thoroughly

with water and wipe d_w: Do not use

cleaning powde_ or other abrasive

cleaners.

An open box of baking soda in the

fl'eezer will absorb stale fl'eezer odm_.

Change the box eve_T three months.

gacom

In Case of Extended Power Failure

::Ji::Keep fl'eezer door/lid closed. Your

fl'eezer will keep fl)od fl'ozen fi)r 24 horns

provided wam_ air is not admitted.

::Ji::If fl'eezer is out of operation for 24 horns

or inore, add (h T ice. i,eave ice in large

pieces. Add more ice as required.

WARNING: Handlingofdry ice cancause freezing

of thehands--gloves or other protection is

recommendet

::Ji::If dry ice is not awfilable, move tk)od to

a fl'ozen food locker temporarily--tmfil

power is restored.

Preparing to Move

L)is(om_ect the power cord plug fl'om the

wall outlet. ReIllove fi)ods, defl'ost and

clean the ti'eeze_:

Secure all loose items such as grille and

shelves by taping them securely in place

to prevent damage.

Be sm'e fl'eezer stays in uptight position

dining actual moving and in van. The

freezer must be secured in van to prevent

movement. Protect outside of fl'eezer with

blanket.

Preparing for Vacation

To maintain fl'eezer in operation during

\:_cations, be sure your house power is not

turned off'. For sure protection of fl'eezer

contents, you may want to ask a neighbor

to check the power supply and fl'eezer

operation every 48 hotlI'S.

For extended V}lC}l[i()ns oi" absences, yo/i

I/l}ly l)I'eler to II/OVe VOllr frozen ti)ods to a

storage locker temporarily. If p)ur fl'eezer is

to be left empty, disc(mnect power cord

plug ti'om wall outlet. To prevent fimnation

of odm_, place open box of baking soda in

fl'eezer and leave fl'eezer door/lid open.

When the fl'eezer is not operating, it can be

left in an tmheated house or room without

damage to cabinet or mechanism.

Preparingtoinstall the freezer.

Read these instructionscompletely and carefully.

FreezerLocation

Your fl'eezer should be conveniendv located tbr

day-to-day use in a dry, well-ventilated room.

Do not inst;dl the fl'eezer where the temperature

will go below 0 ° F or above 1 ] 0 ° K because it will

not maintain proper temperatm'es.

Be sure to install yore" fl'eezer on a floor strong

enough to support it when it is flfllv loaded.

The fl'eezer must be solidly positioned on the floor

if it is to flmcfion at its best. Shims may be used to

accomplish this wherever the floor is too uneven.

If the place selected tot the fl'eezer is damp or

moist, place 2 X 4's (51 mm X 102 ram) trader its

entire length to assm'e adequate support.

Clearances

On all .....

models, allow 3 (76 ram) on top, back

and sides for proper air circulation.

Autres manuels pour FCM5

Ce manuel convient aux modèles suivants

Table des matières

Manuels Congélateur populaires d'autres marques

Siemens

Siemens GU..D SERIES Manuel utilisateur

Omcan

Omcan FR-CN-0155 Manuel utilisateur

Beko

Beko FNE290E24W Manuel utilisateur

Electrolux

Electrolux ARCTIS G 8 60 50-6I Manuel utilisateur

Electrolux

Electrolux EUF2042AOX Manuel utilisateur

Dometic

Dometic CoolFreeze CFX95DZ Manuel utilisateur

Electrolux

Electrolux EUF7000W1 Manuel utilisateur

Polar Electro

Polar Electro CT330 Manuel utilisateur

MPM

MPM MPM-145-SK Series Manuel utilisateur

SAF

SAF PRESTOTIG 200AC/DC Guide rapide

Zanussi

Zanussi ZFT11407WA Manuel utilisateur

AEG

AEG A63190GT Manuel utilisateur

AEG

AEG A81000TNW0 Manuel utilisateur

Matsui

Matsui MUC50S15E Manuel utilisateur

NEFF

NEFF G4344X8 Manuel utilisateur

Frigidaire

Frigidaire FV 1246 H Manuel utilisateur

Frigidaire

Frigidaire FFC13K1AW Manuel utilisateur

Electrolux

Electrolux EU 2400C Manuel utilisateur