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Safety Information ............ 2-4

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning ............... 10-12

Defrosting Instructions

(for Manual Defrost Models) ........... 9

Features ............................... 8

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

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install the Freezer ...... 13

Troubleshooting Tips ........ 14-16

Normal Operating

Characteristics ....................... 14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ......... Back Cover

Production Registration for

Customers in Canada ............ 19, 20

Production Registration for

Customers in the U.S............. 17, 18

Warrantg ............................ 24

Upright--Manual Defrost

Models:

FUM15, FUM14, FUM17,

FUM21

Upright--No-Frost Models:

FUF12, FUF12S, FUF14,

FUF14S, FUF17, FUF17C,

FUF17S, FUF20, FUF20S,

FUF21, FUF21S

Chest-lVlonuol Defrost Models:

FCM5, FCM7, FCM9, FCM15,

FCM20, FCM25

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d'aliments

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Model number:

Serial number:

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).

297252000 162D9627P010 49-60567-1 09-08JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

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 followed, including the following:

_This freezer must be properly installed and located

in accordance with the Installation Instructions

before it isused.

Donot allow children to climb, stand or hang

on the shelvesinthe freezer.They could damage

the freezer and seriouslyinjurethemselves.

_After your freezer isinoperation, do nottouch the

cold surfaces,particularly when hands aredamp

or wet. Skinmay stickto these extremely cold

surfaces.

Donot storeor usegasoline 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:Westrongly recommend that any servidng

be performed bg a qualified individual.

_Turning the control to the OFFposition does not

remove power to the light circuit on models with

interior light.

Donot refreezefrozenfoods which have

thawed completely.

_The maximum amount of food your freezer is

designedto freezeat onetime isapproximately

3 pounds(1.5kg)per cubic foot of freezer capacity.

Innormal position,your freezer'stemperature

control will maintain sufficiently

low temperatures in the freezer to freeze

recommended quantities offood.

_Caution should be usedwhen removing the door of

a freezer.Particular caution should be usedwhen

removing the lid of a Chestfreezer,as most Chest

freezer lidsare under springtension. Contact the

manufacturer's representativefor a method of safe

removal.

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ENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSAL OF THE FREEZER

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

Childentrapment and suffocation are not problems

of the past.Junked or abandoned refrigerators and

freezersare still dangerous...evenif theu will sit for

'_justa few daus."If Uouare getting rid of uour old

refrigerator or freezer,pleasefollow the instructions

below to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old

Refrigerator or Freezer:

Take off the doors.

Refrigerants

All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which

under federal law must be removed prior to product

disposal.If gou are getting rid of an old refrigeration

product, check with the compang handling the

disposal about what to do.

Leavethe shelvesin place sothat children may not

easily climb inside.

USEOF EXTENSION CORDS

Because of potential safetg hazards under certain conditions, we stronglbl recommend against the use

of an extension cord.

However,if you must usean extension cord, it isabsolutely necessarythat it bea UL-listed(inthe United

States)or a CSA-listed(inCanada),3-wire grounding type appliance extensioncord having a grounding type

plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15amperes (minimum)and 120 volts.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORPIAT/ON.

READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

HOW TOCONNECT ELECTRICITY

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

For personol sofety, this opplionce must be properly grounded.

Thepower cord ofthis appliance isequipped with

a 3-prong (grounding)plug which mates with a

standard 3-prong (grounding)wall outlet to minimize

the possibilitu of electricshock hazard from this

appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked bu a qualified

electrician to make surethe outlet isproperly

grounded.

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

uour personal responsibilituand obligation to have

it replaced with a properlu grounded 3-prong wall

outlet.

Thefreezershould alw%s be pluggedinto itsown

individualelectrical outlet which has a voltage rating

that matches the rating plate.

Thisprovides the best performance and alsoprevents

overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a

fire hazardfrom overheated wires.

Never unplug your freezer by pulling on the power

cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out

from the outlet.

Repairor replace immediately all power cords that

have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not

usea 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.

READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Starting the Freezer

[] Cleanthe insideof the freezerwith a mild solution of bakingsoda and water (seeCareond Cleoning).

I-_--]Connectcord to power outlet.

F3-]on models with a Temperature Monitor or High-TempAlarm Switch,set the switch to the OFFposition.

E_] Make surethe temperature control isset at 4.

[] Allow freezerto operate for at least four hours before placing food inside.

_lOn models with a Temperature Monitor or High-TempAlarm Switch,set the switch to the ONposition.

Temperature Control

Forsafe food storage,allow 4 hoursfor the

freezerto cool down completely. Thefreezer

will run continuously for the first several

hours. Foodsthat are already frozen may be

placed in the freezer after the first few hours

of operation. Unfrozenfood should NOTbe

placed in the freezer until it hasoperated for

/4hours,Allow severalhoursafter each one-

step adjustment for the freezer temperature

to stabilize.

When loading the freezer,freeze only

] poundsof fresh food per cubic foot of

space at a time. Distribute packages evenly

throughout the freezer.It isnot necessary to

turn the control knob to a colder setting while

freezing food.

Turningthe control to OFFstopsthe cooling

processbut doesnot shut off power to the

freezer.

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Electromechanical Temperature Control (Chestand someUprightmodels)

Theelectromechanical temperature control

ispreset to give satisfactory food storage

temperatures. It isadjustable to providea

range oftemperatures. Allowseveral hours

for the temperature to stabilizebetween

adjustments.

The electromechanical temperature control is

on the outside left on the chest models and

insidethe freezer on upright models.

Hi Tem[

Door Open

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Alarm

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to Lock Conbo s

Electronic Temperature Control (someUpright Frost-Free models)

Thiselectronictemperaturecontrolislocatedon

thefrontofthefreezerdoor.Thetemperatureis

factory-presetto providesatisfactoryfood

storagetemperatures.Toadjustthetemperature

setting,pressColdertodecreasetemperatures

and Warmerto increasetemperatures.Allow

severalhoursforthetemperatureto stabilize

betweenadjustments.

Toturnthefreezeroff,pressWarmer untilthe

displayreads"0J'Toturnthefreezeron,press

Calderuntilthedisplayshows"4"orthedesired

setting.

Tolockthecontrols,pressAlarmResetfor

] seconds.Thedisplaywillread"U'Tounlock

thecontrols,pressAlarm Resetfor ] seconds.

Thedisplaywill read"U"andthendisplay

thecurrenttemperature.

This electronic control hasa temperature

alarm feature. Ifthe insidetemperature

exceeds23°K Analarm will sound if the

freezertemperature reaches unsafe levels.

The alarm operates on householdelectricity.

If the power fails,the alarm will not perform.

When the freezer isinitially plugged in,the

red Hi Templight will come on and a buzzer

will sound.The indicator light will stag on until

the freezer temperature reaches 23°F or

below.Tosilencethe buzzer,push Alarm

Reset.Ifthe temperature in the freezer goes

above 25°Ffor any reason,the Hi Tamplight

will come on and the buzzerwill sound every

hour until the temperature isbelow 25°KTo

silencethe buzzer,pushAlarm Reset.

If an "E"appears on the display,contact your

authorized servicetechnician for repair.The

freezerwill continue to run until serviced.

About the operation ofgour freezer.

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Convertible Freezer/Refrigerator (some Upright Frost-Free models)

Theconvertible model con operote os either o Thetemperoture on this model is preset.To

refrigerotor or o freezer.The selectionismode odjustthe temperoture, pushthe UPbutton

using the switch ot the bock of the unit

morked Fond R.With the switch in the F

position,the freezer controls below this switch

ond to the left become octive.With the switch

in the Rposition,the refrigerotor controls

below this switch ond to the right become

octive. Plocingthe switch in the middle

position will turn off the unit completely ond

will disobleoil cooling functions.

for wormer ond the DOWN button for cooler

temperotures. Allow severol hoursfor the

temperoture to stobilizebetween

odjustments.

When inthe refrigerotor mode,the Freeze

Control Feoturemointoins proper interior

refrigerotor temperoture evenif plocedin on

oreo wherethe temperoture is 10°F(-12°C).

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H,GH-TEMPi!i ii i

ALARMSW,TOHi i

Locoted on bock of tid.

_ ,4 Ikndicat°ri ights

"_\ OnlOff

Switch

High-Tamp Alarm Switch (onsomemodels)

An olorm will sound ifthe freezer

temperoture reoches unsofe levels.The

olorm operotes on householdelectricitg. If

the power foils,the olorm will not perform.

An ON/OFFswitch ollows the temperoture

olorm to be deoctivoted if desired.The freezer

isshippedwith the switch in the OFFposition.

After the freezer hos run long enough to

lower the temperoture, gou mog set the

switch to the ON position.

CAUTION:Adding more thon 3 pounds

(1.5kg) of worm food per cubic foot of

freezer copocitg con trigger the olorm.

To activate the alarm, set the switch to the

ON position.

To deactivate the alarm, set the switch to

the OFF position.

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Power Temp Alarm

Electronic Temperature Alarm (someElectronic Chest models)

Thisfeature isdesignedto providea warning

if the insidetemperature reachesan unsafe

level.TheTempAlarmfeature operates on

householdelectricity. It will notfunction if

householdelectricitUisinterrupted.

When the freezer isinitiolly plugged in,the

red Temp Alorm indicotor light blinks.The

indicotor light will continue to blinkuntil the

freezer hos reochedo sofe freezing

temperoture. If o molfunction couseson

unsofe temperoture insidethe freezer,the

red light will blinkond the buzzerwill sound.

To silencethe buzzer,pressthe ALARMOFF

button. Theindicotor lightwill continue to

blink until o sofe freezing temperoture is

ogoin reoched. If the problem isnot solved

within twelve (12)hours,the buzzerwill turn

on ogoin. Ifthe ALARMOFFbutton isnot

pressed,the buzzerwill turn itselfoff

outomoticolly ofter 48 hours,but the red

Temp Alorm lightwill continue to blink.

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Power-On Light (onsomemodels)

The Power-OnLight indicatesthat the freezer

isproperlu connected to the electrical power.

Thelight glows evenwhen the temperature

control isturned off.

Key-EJecting Lock (onsomemodels)

The keufor the spring-loaded lock is

automatically ejected-keg will not remain in

lock in either the open or closed position.

Keep the keg out of reoch of children ond

owo_l from the freezer.

Freezer Shelves (onsome models)

Thespacers (onsome models)are used to

securethe shelvesduring shipping. Remove

and discard the spacers.

Smoll objects ore o choke hozord to

children.

Tilt-Out Shelf (someUpright models)

Thisshelf islocated inside on the freezer door

and providesadditional storage space.To

accessan item,tilt the top of the "basket"

shelf down.

Slide-Out Basket (someUpright models)

A slide-out basket provides separate storage

space for items that are difficult to store on

shelves.Itis located at the bottom of the

freezer.To removethis basket, pull out and

lift up.

UprightModels

Interior Light

The interior light comes on when the freezer

door isopened.To replacethe bulb,set the

temperature control to OFFand unplug

the electricalcord. Replacethe bulb bg

unscrewing it from the fixture. Replace

with the same size and wattage.

Wire Shelf PlacementHoles

AdJustable Shelves (Upright models)

Theadjustable shelvescan be moved to

different levelswithin the freezer.To move the

shelf,grasp the shelf and push to either the

right or the left to disengagethe endsof the

shelffrom placement holesin the freezer.Tilt

the shelfto releasethe other side.Toinstall

the shelf,reversethesedirections.

Somemodels will have glass shelvesand

some models will have wire shelves.

GlassShelf PlacementHois

About the operation ofgour freezer.

Adjustable Door Bins (some Upright models)

The adjustable door bins provideflexible

storage space.Thenumber of binsvaries bg

model.

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Crispers (some Upright models)

Thecrispers are designedfor storing fruits,

vegetables and other fresh produce. Items

should bewashed and drained well before

placing in the crisper drawers.

Oneof the crisper drawers comesequipped

with a Humiditg Control.This ollows gou to

control the humiditg within that crisper.This

con extend the lifeof fresh vegetables that

keepbest in high humiditg.

Soft Freeze Zone (someUpright models)

TheSoft FreezeZoneisspecificallg for foods

such as icecream. It isdesigned to maintain

a higher temperature than the rest of the

freezer.

Basket Divider (some Upright models)

Organizegour freezer basket bg using

the basket dividerssupplied.Tochange

the location, rotate the divider in a

counterclockwise direction and pull up until it

isfreefrom the basket. Align the center of the

divider with the center of the line inthe

bottom of the basket as shown inthe figure.

Rotatethe divider clockwiseuntil itsnaps into

place.

Wire Shelf Bookend (someUpright models)

Usethese handg bookendsto keepvarious

boxed items stored neatlg in gour freezer.

Toadjust the location, simplg unsnapthe

bookend from the wire shelf and snap into

the next desired location.

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Defrosting instructions.Ifor Manual Defrost models) ge.com

In most climates, defrosting will be necessary

only about twice a year.

Tohave your freezer operate most

efficiently, do not permit more than 1/2 "

(13 mm) of frost to accumulate on the

shelves.

Toremove 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.

0o not use ang electrical device in

defrosting gour freezer.

For Complete Defrosting

FTITurn the temperature control to OFFand

unplug the freezer.

Removeall food and place it in

corrugated boxes,insulated bogs, picnic

coolers,etc. Usetowels and newspapers

for insulation as needed.

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With the door/lid open,use pans of

hot water to speed looseningof frost.

Removelarge pieces beforethey melt.

On models without a defrost drain, place

towels or newspapers on the freezer

bottom to catch the frost. Thefrost will

loosenand fall. Removetowels and/or

newspapers.

a. SomeUpright models hove a hose

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adapter and a drain hosebehind the

bosegrille which carry the defrost

water out from the freezer.Remove

the bosegrille;then remove the drain

plug and let the defrost water drain

into a pan.

b. SomeChestmodels hove a defrost

water drain at the front and a hose

adapter that ispackaged in a bog in

the bottom of the freezer.Remove

the drain cap on the front of the

freezer,insert the hoseconnector

and attach the hose. Removethe

drain plug insidethe cabinet.

NOTE:Water may drip from the

back flange of the lid cover during

defrosting.This isnormal. Icebuilds

up in the lidinsulation when the lidis

open for adding or removing food,

and melts during the defrosting

operation.

rs-1sponge excesswater from the bottom

of the freezer as itcollects to prevent

overflowing.

I_1 After defrosting, cleon the insideofthe

freezer (seeCoreand Cleaning).

-_a.

On Upright models,be sureto replace

the drain plug and return the drain

tube to its position.Replacethe

bosegrille.

b.

On Chestmodels, replacethe drain

plug insidethe cabinet and the cap

on the defrost drain. Foldover and

dry the gasketon the hinge sideof

the lid.

r_-]Plugin the freezer.Returnthe

temperature control to its previous

position and return food to the freezer.

Toremove the bosegrille (on some

models),remove the two Phillips-head

screws and pull the grille away from

the freezer.

Careand cleaning of the freezer.

Cleaning Your Freezer

Outside. Protectthe paint finish.Thefinish

on the outside of the freezer isa 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 isnew and then at

leasttwice a year.Appliance polishwax

also works well to remove tape residue

from freezer surfaces.

Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean

cloth lightly dampened with appliance

polishwax or mild liquid dishwashing

detergent. Dry and polishwith 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:Core should be token in moving

the freezer away from the wall. Alltypes of

floor coverings con be damaged,

particularly cushioned coverings and those

with embossed surfaces.

Inside. Cleanthe insideof your freezerat

least once a year.We recommend that the

freezer be unplugged before cleaning. Ifthis

isnot practical,wring excess moisture out

of sponge or cloth when cleaning in the

vicinity of switches, lights or controls.

Usewarm water and baking soda

solution-about a tablespoon of baking

sodato a quart of water. Rinsethoroughly

with water and wipe dry. Donot use

cleaning powders or other abrasive

cleaners.DONOTwash removable parts in

a dishwasher.

Anopen box of baking soda inthe freezer

will absorb stale freezer odors.Changethe

box every three months.

CAUTION:Damp objects stick to cold metal

surfaces. DO NOTtouch interior metal

surfaces with wet or damp hands.

CAUTION:Freezer must be unplugged to

ovoid electrical hazard from power source

when defrosting unit.

Someupright freezersare frost-free and

defrost automatically, but should be

cleanedoccasionally.

No Defrosting (on No-Frost models)

You never have to defrost your new No-Frost

freezer. Ithas been pre-set at the factory to

defrost itselfautomatically.

Packagelabelsalways remain clearly legible,

and packages will remain easy to separate

and remove.

During defrosting, a slight noisemay be

noticed ifthe door isopened while the freezer

isin the automatic defrosting cycle.

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PlasticHinge

Cover._....._) Hinge

_dp..Z Screws

%"'_ _Top Hnge

(on some models)

To Remove the Freezer Door (onNon-Electronic Control Upright models)

p-1 Removethe plastichinge cover by either

lifting it off or folding it back (depending

on model).

I-_---1Removethe screws holding the hinge

to the top of the cabinet usinga

screwdriver,5/16" socket driver or wrench

(depending on model).

Toreploce the doors, reversethe order of the

above instructions.

CAUTION:It isverdiimportont thot oll hinge

screws ore securelgtightened to ensureo

secureossemblgond preventhinge slippoga

[3-] Removethe top hinge from the cabinet

and lift the door up and off the lower

hinge pin.Setthe door aside.

I-_ Removethe two screwsfrom the bottom

hinge.

To Remove the Freezer Door (onElectronic Control Upright models)

The hinge screws are tamperproof.

Pleasehave an authorized service

technician remove the door.

Lid Removal (on Chestmodels)

Seelid removal instructions on either the

back of the cabinet or the hinge label.

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Careand cleaning ofthe freezer.

In Case of Extended Power Failure

Keepfreezer door/lid closed.Yourfreezer

will keepfood frozen for 24 hours provided

worm air isnot admitted.

If freezer isout of operation for 24 hours or

more, odd dry ice. Leaveicein large pieces.

Add more ice asrequired.

WARNING:Handling of dry icecan cause

freezingof the hands-gloves or other

protection isrecommended.

If dry iceis not available, move food to a

frozen food lockertemporarily-until power

isrestored.

Preparing to Move

Disconnectthe power cord plug from the wall

outlet. Removefoods,defrost (on Manual

Defrost models)and cleanthe freezer.

Secureall looseitems such asgrille and

shelvesby taping them securely in place

to prevent damage.

Besurefreezer stays in upright position

during actual moving and in van.The

freezer must be secured in van to prevent

movement. Protect outside of freezerwith

blanket.

Preparing for Vacation

Tomaintain freezer in operation during

vacations, be sure your house power isnot

turned off. Forsureprotection of freezer

contents, you may want to ask a neighbor

to checkthe power supply and freezer

operation every 48 hours.

Forextended vacations or absences,you

may preferto move your frozen foods to a

storage lockertemporarily. If your freezer is

to be left empty, disconnect power cord plug

from wall outlet. Toprevent formation of

odors, placeopen box of baking soda in

freezer and leavefreezer door/lid open.

When the freezer isnot operating, it can be

left inan unheated house or room without

damage to cabinet or mechanism.

! Thefreezer should

be located in the

coolest area ofthe

room, away from

heat-producing

opplioncesor

heotingducts,ond

outofdirectsunlight.

Lethot foods coolto room temperature

beforeplacing in the freezer.Overloading

the freezer forcesthe compressor to run

longer.Foodsthat freezetoo slowly may

losequality or spoil.

Besureto wrop foods properly, ond wipe

contoiners dry before plocingthem in the

freezer.Thiscuts down on frost buildup

insidethe freezer.

Freezershelvesshould not be linedwith

aluminum foil, wax paper or paper

toweling. Linersinterfere with cold air

circulation, making the freezer less

efficient.

Organizeand label food to reduce door

openingsand extended searches.Remove

asmany items as needed at one time, and

closethe door as soonas possible.

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Preparing to install the freezer, ge.com

Read these instructions completelg and carefullg.

Freezer Location

Yourfreezer should be convenientlg located for

dag-to-dag usein a dry, well-ventilated room.

Donot installthe freezerwhere the temperature will

go below 0°For above ll0°F, because it will not

maintain proper temperatures.

Besureto install gour freezer on a floor strong

enough to support it when it isfullg loaded.

Thefreezer must be solidlgpositioned on the floor

if it isto function at its best. Shims mag be usedto

accomplish this wherever the floor istoo uneven.

If the place selectedfor the freezer is damp or moist,

place 2 X4's(51 mm X 102 mm) under its entire

length to ensure adequate support.

Clearances

On all models,allow S" (76ram) on top, back and

sidesfor proper air circulation.

Turnright Turnleft

tc lower to raise

Adjustable Legs (on Upright models)

Legsat the front corners of the freezer should

be set so the freezer isfirmlg positioned on

the floor,and the front israisedjust enough

sothe door closeseasilgwhen opened about

halfwag,

Level Freezer

Upright Models:

Discardcrate screws and wood base.Use

a carpenter's levelto levelthe freezer from

back to front. Adjust the plastic levelingfeet

in front 1/2 bubble higher so the door closes

easilgwhen left open.

ChestModels:

If needed,add metal or wood shims between

foot pads and floor.

Unit Loading (onUpright models)

CAUTION:Toallow the door to closeand seal

properlg,DONOTletfood packagesextend

past the front of theshelves.

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Normal operating characteristics.

These things are normal and

do not indicate a need for service.

A warm cabinet exterior asthe refrigeration sgstem transfers heat from the insideto the outside through the

exterior cabinet walls.

Thesound of the high-efficiencg compressor motor.

On No-Frost models,the sound of water dripping as it melts from the evaporator and escapesto the drain pan

during defrost cgcle.

On No-Frost models,the sound of the fan circulating air within the interior of the cabinet providing a consistent

temperature throughout.

Before gou call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and moneg! Review the charts on the foflowing

pages first and gou m%l not need to call for service.

Possible Causes

Freezerdoesnot Temperature control

operate or Power-On in OFFposition.

Light isnot on

Freezer is unplugged. • Pushthe plug completelg into the outlet.

Thefuse is blown/circuit • Replacefuseor reset the breaker.

breaker istripped.

Freezerstarts/stops Door/lid left open. ° Checkto see ifpackage is holding door/lid open.

too frequentlg Toofrequent or too long

door/lid openings.

Temperature control • SeeAbout the operationof your freezer,

set too cold.

Freezeroperates Door/lid left open. • Checkto see ifpackage is holding door/lid open.

too long Toofrequent or too long

door/lid openings.

Temperature control • SeeAbout the operationof your freezer,

set too cold.

Inadequate air circulation * SeePreparing to install thefreezer.

space around cabinet.

Room or outside weather ishot. * It'snormal for the freezer to work harder under these

conditions.

Freezer has been disconnected * Ittakes/4 hours for the freezerto cool down completely.

recentlg for a period of time.

What To Do

• Movethe control to o temperature setting,

Large amounts of warm or hot

food have been stored recentlg.

• Warm food will causethe freezer to run more untilthe

desiredtemperature isreached.

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Possible Causes What To Do

• Placing2 X4's (51 mm X 102 mm) under the length of

the freezer will help support it and may reduce vibration.

Noisgoperation Floormay be weak, causing

or cabinet vibrates freezer to vibrate when

compressor ison.

Cabinet isnot positioned • Adjust legs(onUpright models).SeePreparing to

solidly on floor, install the freezer.Oruse shimsfor uneven floor.

Freezer istouching the wall. • Levelfreezeror move slightly. SeeLevelFreezers.

Freezertemperature Door/lid left open. • Checkto see ifpackage is holding door/lid open.

tOO warm

Toofrequent or too long

door/lid openings.

Temperature controlis set ,Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several hoursfor

too warm. the temperature to stabilize.

Large amounts of water or hot food • Wait until the freezerhas had a chance to reach its

mag have been storedrecentlg, selectedtemperature.

Freezer has been disconnected • Freezerrequires4 hoursto cool down completely.

recentlg.

Foods defrosting Temperature control • Movethe control to a temperature setting.

in OFFposition.

Freezer is unplugged. • Pushthe plug completely into the outlet.

Thefuse is blown/circuit • Replacefuseor reset the breaker.

breaker istripped.

Door/lid left open. • Checkto see ifpackage is holding door/lid open.

Toofrequent or too long

door/lid openings.

Freezertemperature Temperature control • SeeAbout the operationof gout freezer.

too cold set too cold.

Noisture forms on Not unusual during • Wipe surface drg.

outside of cabinet periods of high humiditg.

Door mall not be seating properlll, • See Preparing to install the freezer.

causing cold air from inside the

freezer to meet warm moist air

from the outside.

Interior light does No power at outlet. • Replacefuseor reset the breaker.

not work

Freezer is unplugged. • Pushthe plug completely into the outlet.

(onsome models)

Light bulb burned out. • Replacebulb.

Door/lid won't fullg Legs need adjusting. • SeePreparing to install thefreezer.

close bg itseff

Packageholdingdoor/lid open.

Slowstarting time Built-inoverloadprotection.

after being off

Excessivefrost Door/lid left open. • Checkto see ifpackage is holding door/lid open.

buildup Toofrequent or too long

door/lid openings.

Not unusual during

periods of high humiditll.

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Before you call for service...

Freezerexternalsurface

temperatureis warm......

Possible Causes

The externel freezer wells con be

es much es 30°F wormer then

room temperature.

What To Do

• Thisis normal while the compressor works to transfer

heot from insidethe freezer cobinet.

Louder sound levels Hodern freezers hoveincreased ,This is normGI,When the surrounding noiselevelislow,

whenever freezer ison storagecepecitgend more stable gou might hear the compressor running while it cools

the interior.

temperatures. Theg requiree

high-efficiencg compressor.

Longer sound levels Freezer operates at higher • Thisis normal. Sound will leveloff or disappear as

when compressor pressures during the start of freezer continues to run.

comeson the ONcgcle.

Poppingorcrockingsound Metal parts undergoexpansionand * Thisis normal. Sound will leveloff or disappear as

whencompressorcomeson contraction,as in hot water pipes, freezer continues to run.

Bubbling or gurgling Refrigerant (usedto coolfreezer)is * Thisis normal.

sound, likeboiling water circulatingthroughout the sgstem.

Moisture forms oninside Weather is hot end humid, which * Thisis normal.

freezer walls increases internel rate offrost

buildup.

Door meg not be seatingproperlg. • SeePreparing to install thefreezer.

Door is kept open too long, or is • Openthe door lessoften.

opened too frequentlg.

Odors in freezer Interior needs to becleened. • Cleaninterior with sponge,warm water and bakingsodG.

Foods with strong odors ere in • Coverthe food tightly.

the freezer.

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FreezerWarranty.

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,

or on authorized Customer Core®technician. Toschedule service,

on-line, contact us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES(U.S.),

1.800.561.3344 (Canada). Please have serial number and model

number available when calling for service.

Staple Four receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

dote is needed to obtain service

under the warrant F.

Fromthe dateof the

original purchase

GE Will Replace:

Any part ofthe freezerwhich foilsdue to o defect in materiuls or workmanship. Duringthis

limited one-year warranty, GEwill also provide,free of charge, all labor and related serviceto

replacethe defective part.

Service trips to gour home to teach gou how to use

the product.

Improper installation, deliverg or maintenance.

Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for

other than the intended purpose or used commerciallg.

Food spoilage caused bg:

a) Power interruptionfrom the utilitg.

b) Blown fuse, open circuit breaker or other power

disconnection on the owner's premises.

c) Freezer not operating because of abnormallg low

electric power voltage or inadequate house wiring.

Damage caused after deliverg.

Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

Damage to the product caused bg accident, fire, floods

or acts of God.

Incidental or consequential damage caused bg possible

defectswith this appliance.

Product not accessible to provide required service.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Vour sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in

this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or

fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home

use within the USA and Canada. If the product is located in on area where service by o GE Authorized Servicer

is not available, you may be responsible for o trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to on

Authorized GE Service location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service coils

to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty

gives you specific legal rights, and you may also hove other rights which vary from state to state. To know

what your legal rights ore, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.

Warrantor"

General Electric Company. Louisville, KV40225

Mabe Canada Inc., Burlington, ON L7R 5B6

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