GE HCM4SMWW Owner's manual

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model # _________________

Serial # _________________

You can find the rating label on the

back side of the freezer above the

machine compartment cover.

OWNER’S MANUAL

AND INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

49-60816 Rev. 2 08-20 GEA

Manual Defrost - HCM4SMWW,

HCM5SMWW, HCM7SMWW,

HCM5QMWW, HCM7QMSEWW,

HHM5SMWW, HHM7SMWW

ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/

ESPAÑOL

SAFETY INFORMATION .........2

USING THE FREEZER

Operation .............................4

Features ..............................4

Defrosting Instructions .................6

CARE AND CLEANING ...........7

INSTALLATION ...................9

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ......10

Normal Operating Characteristics .......12

LIMITED WARRANTY ...........15

CONSUMER SUPPORT ..........16

CHEST FREEZERS

2 49-60816 Rev. 2

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of injury when using your freezer, follow these basic safety precautions.

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these basic safety precautions:

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accordance with the Installation Instructions before it

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable Refrigerant

This appliance contains isobutane refrigerant,

R600a, a natural gas with high environmental

compatibility. However, it is also combustible.

Adhere to the warnings below to reduce the risk of

injury or property damage.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

INSTALLATION

WARNING

EXPLOSION HAZARD

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accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Freezer:

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PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD APPLIANCE

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.

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grounded.

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disposal of your appliance.

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Starting the Freezer

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2. Connect cord to power outlet.

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Operation

Features

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adding food.

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Controls

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Models:

HHM5SMWW

HHM7SMWW

Models:

HCM4SMWW

HCM5SMWW

HCM7SMWW

HCM5QMWW

HCM7QMWW

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Features

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unloading the food below it.

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basket, lower basket back into place.

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properly connected to electrical power.

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when Cooling is turned Off, the Power Indicator will

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Defrosting Instructions

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twice a year.

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scraper.

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Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your

freezer.

For Complete Defrosting

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and unplug the freezer.

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newspapers for insulation as needed.

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drain plug clockwise until the arrow is pointed down.

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drain plug. This allows the water to flow out into the

tray.

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the freezer during defrosting will drain into the tray.

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8. Plug in the freezer. Return

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food to the freezer.

WARNING

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unit.

Drain hole

Arrow

Interior

Drain plug

49-60816 Rev. 2 

CARE AND CLEANING

Care And Cleaning

Cleaning Your Freezer

ŶOutside. Protect the paint finish. The finish on the

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Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth

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VRLOHGGLVKZDVKLQJFORWKRUZHWWRZHO'RQRWXVH

scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach, or cleaners

containing bleach.

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ŶInside. Clean the inside of your freezer at least once

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CAUTION

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VXUIDFHV'2127WRXFKLQWHULRUPHWDOVXUIDFHVZLWK

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In Case of Extended Power Failure

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CAUTION

Handling of dry ice can cause

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Ŷ,IGU\LFHLVQRWDYDLODEOHPRYHIRRGWRDIUR]HQIRRG

ORFNHUWHPSRUDULO\²XQWLOSRZHULVUHVWRUHG

Preparing to Move

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SRZHUFRUGSOXJIURPWKHZDOORXWOHW5HPRYHIRRGV

GHIURVWRQ0DQXDO'HIURVWPRGHOVDQGFOHDQWKH

freezer.

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Protect outside of freezer with blanket.

8 49-60816 Rev. 2

CARE AND CLEANING

Care And Cleaning

Preparing for Vacation

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a neighbor to check the power supply and freezer

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SODFHRSHQER[RIEDNLQJVRGDLQIUHH]HUDQGOHDYH

freezer lid open.

Save Money and Energy

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appliances or heating ducts,

and out of direct sunlight.

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GU\EHIRUHSODFLQJWKHPLQWKHIUHH]HU7KLVFXWVGRZQ

on frost buildup inside the freezer.

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IRLOZD[SDSHURUSDSHUWRZHOV/LQHUVLQWHUIHUHZLWK

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QHHGHGDWRQHWLPHDQGFORVHWKHOLGDVVRRQDV

possible.

49-60816 Rev. 2 

INSTALLATION

Preparing of Installation

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Freezer Location

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'RQRWLQVWDOOWKHIUHH]HUZKHUHWKHWHPSHUDWXUHZLOOJR

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QRWPDLQWDLQSURSHUWHPSHUDWXUHV

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water or direct sunlight.

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to support it when it is fully loaded.

Level Freezer

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freezer if necessary.

NOTE: ,WVKRXOGQRWEHQHFHVVDU\WRUHPRYHWKHOLG

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Clearances and Ventilation

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open the lid.

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DZD\IURPIUHH]HU

'RQRWFRYHUWKHIUHH]HUZLWKLWHPVVXFKDVEODQNHWV

sheets, tablecloths, etc. This reduces air circulation.

Lid Removal

CAUTION

LIFTING HAZARD

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lifting.

CAUTION

HINGE SPRING UNDER TENSION

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4. Raise/lift the lid until the screws align with the larger

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hinge is still attached to the lid with 4 screws.

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KLQJHVFUHZVEXWDYRLGRYHUWLJKWHQLQJWRSUHYHQW

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Lower Hinge

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Hinge screws to

be loosened

Hinge screws

to be loosened

10 49-60816 Rev. 2

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Troubleshooting Tips... %HIRUH\RXFDOOIRUVHUYLFH

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Freezer does not

operate

Temperature control set to OFF

position.

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DQG

Freezer is unplugged. 3XVKWKHSOXJFRPSOHWHO\LQWRWKHRXWOHW

The fuse is blown/circuit breaker

is tripped.

Replace fuse or reset the breaker.

Freezer starts/stops

too frequently

Lid left open. Check to see if package is holding lid open.

Too frequent or too long lid

openings.

Open the lid less often.

Temperature control set too cold. See About the operation of your freezer.

Freezer operates too

long

Lid left open. Check to see if package is holding lid open.

Too frequent or too long lid

openings.

Open the lid less often.

Temperature control set too cold. See About the operation of your freezer.

Inadequate air circulation space

around cabinet.

See Preparing to install the freezer.

Room or outside weather is hot. ,W¶VQRUPDOIRUWKHIUHH]HUWRZRUNKDUGHUXQGHUWKHVH

conditions.

Freezer has been disconnected

recently for a period of time.

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Noisy operation or

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compressor is on.

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Freezer temperature

too warm

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Too frequent or too long lid

openings.

Open the lid less often.

Temperature control is set too

warm.

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Foods defrosting Temperature control set to OFF

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The fuse is blown/circuit breaker

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Too frequent or too long lid

openings.

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Freezer temperature

too cold

Temperature control set too cold. See About the operation of your freezer.

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Moisture forms on

outside of cabinet

Not unusual during periods of

high humidity.

Wipe surface dry.

Lid may not be seating properly,

causing cold air from inside the

freezer to meet warm moist air

from the outside.

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high humidity.

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Freezer external surface

temperature is warm

The external freezer walls can be

as much as 30°F (16.7° C) warmer

than room temperature.

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Louder sound levels

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efficiency compressor.

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ON cycle.

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baking soda.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

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Normal Operating Characteristics

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49-60816 Rev. 2 13

NOTES

Notes

14 49-60816 Rev. 2

NOTES

Notes

49-60816 Rev. 2 15

Ŷ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use

the product.

Ŷ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

Ŷ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or

used for other than the intended purpose or used

commercially.

Ŷ Loss of food due to spoilage.

Ŷ Damage caused after delivery.

Ŷ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

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floods or acts of God.

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possible defects with this appliance.

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to issue the consumer a certificate as a form of

product replacement.

What Hotpoint Will Not Cover:

Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase

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In Canada, call 800.661.1616.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Freezer Limited Warranty

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

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Louisville, KY 40225

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For the Period of: Hotpoint Appliances Will Replace

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Consumer Support

CONSUMER SUPPORT

Hotpoint Appliances Website

Visit www.hotpoint.com for all of your product and support needs.

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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing

generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper

servicing may cause unsafe operation.

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Inscrivez les numéros de modèle et

de série ici :

Numéro de modèle : ______

Numéro de série : _________

Vous trouverez l’étiquette

signalétique sur la face arrière

du congélateur au-dessus du

couvercle du compartiment

machine.

MANUEL

D’UTILISATION

ET D’INSTALLATION

Dégivrage non automatique :

HCM4SMWW, HCM5SMWW,

HCM7SMWW, HCM5QMWW,

HCM7QMWW, HHM5SMWW,

HHM7SMWW

FRANÇAIS

MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ .........2

UTILISATION DU CONGÉLATEUR

Fonctionnement .......................4

Fonctionnalités ........................4

Directives de dégivrage ................6

ENTRETIEN ET NETTOYAGE ....7

INSTALLATION ...................9

CONSEILS DE DÉPANNAGE ....10

Caractéristiques normales

de fonctionnement ....................12

GARANTIE LIMITÉE .............13

SOUTIEN

AU CONSOMMATEUR ...........14

CONGÉLATEURS

HORIZONTAUX

49-60816 Rev. 2 08-20 GEA

2 49-60816 Rev. 2

ATTENTION

Pour réduire le risque de blessures lorsque vous utilisez votre congélateur, veuillez suivre les consignes de

sécurité suivantes :

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INFORMATION DE SÉCURITÉ

RISQUE D’EXPLOSION Fluide frigorigène inflammable

Cet électroménager contient le réfrigérant isobutane,

R600a, un gaz naturel à compatibilité élevée avec

l’environnement. Il s’agit cependant d’un combustible.

Observez les consignes de sécurité ci-dessous afin

de réduire le risque de blessure ou de dommage à la

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LIRE ET CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS

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