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GE FCM16 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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USING THE FREEZER
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Defrosting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Normal Operating Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . .13
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # _________________
Serial # _________________
You can find the rating label on
the right hand side of the freezer
above the machine compartment
cover.
GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.
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OWNER'S MANUAL
AND INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Chest-Manual Defrost Models:
FCM16, FCM22
ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/
ESPAÑOL
49-60760-4 03-18 GEA

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Model # _________________ Serial # _________________ You can find the rating label on the right hand side of the freezer above the machine compartment cover. GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license. 49-60760-4 03-18 GEA...
  • Page 2 THANK YOU FOR MAKING GE APPLIANCES A PART OF YOUR HOME. Whether you grew up with GE Appliances, or this is your first, we’re happy to have you in the family. We take pride in the craftsmanship, innovation and design that goes into every GE Appliances product, and we think you will too.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your freezer, WARNING follow these basic safety precautions: accordance with the Installation Instructions before it children, remove the lid from any freezer before is used.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE CONNECTING ELECTRICITY WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not remove the ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

  • Page 5: Operation

    Operation Starting the Freezer 1. Clean the inside of the freezer with a mild solution of 3. Make sure the temperature control is set the midpoint baking soda and water (see Care and Cleaning). between Cold and Coldest. 2. Connect cord to power outlet. 4.
  • Page 6 Features Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your freezer be switch Do not use an extension cord. Sliding Basket Store small packages in the basket to avoid losing them in the bottom of the freezer.

  • Page 7: Defrosting Instructions

    Defrosting Instructions In most climates, defrosting will be necessary only about Do not use an ice pick, metal, or sharp-edged twice a year. instrument as it may damage or scratch the freezer. To have your freezer operate most efficiently, do not Do not use boiling water as it may damage the freezer.

  • Page 8: Care And Cleaning

    Care And Cleaning Cleaning Your Freezer Outside. Protect the paint finish. The finish on the Inside. Clean the inside of your freezer at least once outside of the freezer is a high quality, baked-on paint a year. We recommend that the freezer be unplugged finish.
  • Page 9 Care And Cleaning Preparing for Vacation To maintain freezer in operation during vacations, For extended vacations or absences, you may prefer to be sure your house power is not turned off. For sure move your frozen foods to a storage locker temporarily. protection of freezer contents, you may want to ask If your freezer is to be left empty, disconnect power cord a neighbor to check the power supply and freezer...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Preparing of Installation Read these instructions completely and carefully. Freezer Location Your freezer should be conveniently located for Do not install the freezer in a location exposed to rain day-to-day use in a dry, well-ventilated room. water or direct sunlight. Do not install the freezer where the temperature will go Be sure to install your freezer on a floor strong enough below 0°F (-18°C) or above 110°F (43°C), because it will...

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting Tips

    Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service 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 To Do Freezer does not Temperature control set to Cold Move the control to a colder temperature setting.
  • Page 12 Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service Problem Possible Causes What To Do Moisture forms on Not unusual during periods of Wipe surface dry. outside of cabinet high humidity. Lid may not be seating properly, See Preparing to install the freezer. causing cold air from inside the freezer to meet warm moist air from the outside.

  • Page 13: Normal Operating Characteristics

    Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service Normal Operating Characteristics These things are normal and do not indicate a need for service. transfers heat from the inside to the outside through the exterior cabinet walls. 49-60760-4...
  • Page 14 Notes 49-60760-4...

  • Page 15: Warranty

    Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Appliances Service location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

  • Page 16: Consumer Support

    Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! You can also shop for more great GE Appliances products and take advantage of all our on-line support GEAppliances.com In Canada: GEAppliances.ca...

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