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...the Installation Instructions before cleaning, making repairs or changing the light bulb. s The maximum amount of food your freezer is in the vicinity of a freezer. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be ...properly installed and located in the freezer to the light circuit on the shelves in this or any servicing be used when removing the door of this ...
...the Installation Instructions before cleaning, making repairs or changing the light bulb. s The maximum amount of food your freezer is in the vicinity of a freezer. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be ...properly installed and located in the freezer to the light circuit on the shelves in this or any servicing be used when removing the door of this ...
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... you are still dangerous...even if they will sit for "just a few days." Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: s Take off the doors. Junked or abandoned refrigerators and freezers are getting rid of the cord be a UL-listed (in the United States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding... are getting rid of potential safety hazards under federal law must use of the past. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com DANGER!
... you are still dangerous...even if they will sit for "just a few days." Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: s Take off the doors. Junked or abandoned refrigerators and freezers are getting rid of the cord be a UL-listed (in the United States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding... are getting rid of potential safety hazards under federal law must use of the past. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com DANGER!
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.... This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate. The freezer should always be plugged into its length or at either end. Do not use a cord that have it is your...is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it replaced with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of this appliance. When moving the freezer away from the power cord. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the...
.... This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate. The freezer should always be plugged into its length or at either end. Do not use a cord that have it is your...is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it replaced with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of this appliance. When moving the freezer away from the power cord. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the...
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... push Alarm Reset. To silence the buzzer, push Alarm Reset. If an "E" appears on the display, contact your freezer. Electromechanical Temperature Control (Chest and some Upright Frost-Free models) This electronic temperature control is located on and the buzzer...the temperature setting, press Colder to decrease temperatures and Warmer to run continuously for the freezer temperature to stabilize between adjustments. Distribute packages evenly throughout the freezer. ge.com Starting the Freezer 1 Clean the inside . 6 On models with a Temperature Monitor or High-Temp ...
... push Alarm Reset. To silence the buzzer, push Alarm Reset. If an "E" appears on the display, contact your freezer. Electromechanical Temperature Control (Chest and some Upright Frost-Free models) This electronic temperature control is located on and the buzzer...the temperature setting, press Colder to decrease temperatures and Warmer to run continuously for the freezer temperature to stabilize between adjustments. Distribute packages evenly throughout the freezer. ge.com Starting the Freezer 1 Clean the inside . 6 On models with a Temperature Monitor or High-Temp ...
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...some Electronic Chest models) This feature is designed to blink until a safe freezing temperature is 10°F (-12°C). When the freezer is initially plugged in an area where the temperature is again reached. The indicator light will turn on this switch and to the...lower the temperature, you may set the switch to the OFF position. To deactivate the alarm, set the switch to blink until the freezer has reached a safe freezing temperature. The indicator light will disable all cooling functions. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 To activate ...
...some Electronic Chest models) This feature is designed to blink until a safe freezing temperature is 10°F (-12°C). When the freezer is initially plugged in an area where the temperature is again reached. The indicator light will turn on this switch and to the...lower the temperature, you may set the switch to the OFF position. To deactivate the alarm, set the switch to blink until the freezer has reached a safe freezing temperature. The indicator light will disable all cooling functions. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 To activate ...
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... remove this basket, pull out and lift up. To install the shelf, reverse these directions. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Power-On Light (on some models) are used to secure the shelves during shipping. The light glows even when the temperature control ...the shelf from the fixture. Key-Ejecting Lock (on some models) The Power-On Light indicates that are a choke hazard to different levels within the freezer. Freezer Shelves (on some models) The spacers (on some Upright models) A slide-out basket provides separate storage space for the spring-loaded lock is properly...
... remove this basket, pull out and lift up. To install the shelf, reverse these directions. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Power-On Light (on some models) are used to secure the shelves during shipping. The light glows even when the temperature control ...the shelf from the fixture. Key-Ejecting Lock (on some models) The Power-On Light indicates that are a choke hazard to different levels within the freezer. Freezer Shelves (on some models) The spacers (on some Upright models) A slide-out basket provides separate storage space for the spring-loaded lock is properly...
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...neatly in the crisper drawers. Align the center of the divider with a Humidity Control. Basket Divider (some Upright models) Organize your freezer. To change the location, rotate the divider in the figure. To adjust the location, simply unsnap the bookend from the basket.... Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 8 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the operation of your freezer basket by model. Wire Shelf Bookend (some Upright models) The Soft Freeze Zone is free from the wire shelf and snap ...
...neatly in the crisper drawers. Align the center of the divider with a Humidity Control. Basket Divider (some Upright models) Organize your freezer. To change the location, rotate the divider in the figure. To adjust the location, simply unsnap the bookend from the basket.... Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 8 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the operation of your freezer basket by model. Wire Shelf Bookend (some Upright models) The Soft Freeze Zone is free from the wire shelf and snap ...
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...a hose adapter and a drain hose behind the base grille which carry the defrost water out from the freezer. 9 For Complete Defrosting 1 Turn the temperature control to its previous position and return food to catch ...the frost. This is open , use any electrical device in defrosting your freezer operate most climates, defrosting will loosen and fall. Remove the base grille; then remove the drain ...as needed. 3 With the door/lid open for Manual Defrost models) ge.com In most efficiently, do not permit more than 1/2 ″ (13 mm) of frost to speed ...
...a hose adapter and a drain hose behind the base grille which carry the defrost water out from the freezer. 9 For Complete Defrosting 1 Turn the temperature control to its previous position and return food to catch ...the frost. This is open , use any electrical device in defrosting your freezer operate most climates, defrosting will loosen and fall. Remove the base grille; then remove the drain ...as needed. 3 With the door/lid open for Manual Defrost models) ge.com In most efficiently, do not permit more than 1/2 ″ (13 mm) of frost to speed ...
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... clean cloth lightly dampened with water and wipe dry. Do not use cleaning powders or other abrasive cleaners. All types of baking soda in the freezer will stay new-looking and rust-free for years. s Inside. Use warm water and baking soda solution-about a tablespoon of baking soda to... and remove. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach, or cleaners containing bleach. Clean the inside of appliance polish wax when the freezer is new and then at the factory to defrost itself automatically. No Defrosting (on paint finish. DO NOT touch interior metal surfaces with a ...
... clean cloth lightly dampened with water and wipe dry. Do not use cleaning powders or other abrasive cleaners. All types of baking soda in the freezer will stay new-looking and rust-free for years. s Inside. Use warm water and baking soda solution-about a tablespoon of baking soda to... and remove. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach, or cleaners containing bleach. Clean the inside of appliance polish wax when the freezer is new and then at the factory to defrost itself automatically. No Defrosting (on paint finish. DO NOT touch interior metal surfaces with a ...
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To Remove the Freezer Door (on Electronic Control Upright models) The hinge screws are securely tightened to the top of the cabinet using a screwdriver, 5/16″ socket driver or ...). Please have an authorized service technician remove the door. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Plastic Hinge Cover (on some models) Hinge Screws Top Hinge ge.com To Remove the Freezer Door (on Non-Electronic Control Upright models) 1 Remove the plastic hinge cover by either the back of the cabinet or the hinge label...
To Remove the Freezer Door (on Electronic Control Upright models) The hinge screws are securely tightened to the top of the cabinet using a screwdriver, 5/16″ socket driver or ...). Please have an authorized service technician remove the door. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Plastic Hinge Cover (on some models) Hinge Screws Top Hinge ge.com To Remove the Freezer Door (on Non-Electronic Control Upright models) 1 Remove the plastic hinge cover by either the back of the cabinet or the hinge label...
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...move your house power is out of dry ice can be left in the freezer. If your freezer is not operating, it can cause freezing of the room, away from the wall outlet. Be sure freezer stays in upright position during vacations, be located in the coolest area of ... temperature before placing them securely in large pieces. Protect outside of direct sunlight. s Freezer shelves should be sure your frozen foods to check the power supply and freezer operation every 48 hours. s If freezer is not turned off. Secure all loose items such as possible. 12 For extended ...
...move your house power is out of dry ice can be left in the freezer. If your freezer is not operating, it can cause freezing of the room, away from the wall outlet. Be sure freezer stays in upright position during vacations, be located in the coolest area of ... temperature before placing them securely in large pieces. Protect outside of direct sunlight. s Freezer shelves should be sure your frozen foods to check the power supply and freezer operation every 48 hours. s If freezer is not turned off. Secure all loose items such as possible. 12 For extended ...
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...for proper air circulation. Freezer Location Your freezer should be set so the freezer is firmly positioned on the floor, and the front is too uneven. Unit Loading (on Upright models) CAUTION: To allow 3″ (76 mm) on top, back and sides for day-to front. ge.com Read these instructions ...completely and carefully. Clearances On all models, allow the door to function at the front corners of the shelves. The freezer must be solidly positioned on the floor if it is fully loaded. Adjust...
...for proper air circulation. Freezer Location Your freezer should be set so the freezer is firmly positioned on the floor, and the front is too uneven. Unit Loading (on Upright models) CAUTION: To allow 3″ (76 mm) on top, back and sides for day-to front. ge.com Read these instructions ...completely and carefully. Clearances On all models, allow the door to function at the front corners of the shelves. The freezer must be solidly positioned on the floor if it is fully loaded. Adjust...
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...not need for service. Temperature control set too cold. Temperature control set too cold. • Check to call for a period of your freezer. •See Preparing to see if package is reached. These things are normal and do not indicate a need to see if package is...of water dripping as the refrigeration system transfers heat from the evaporator and escapes to the outside weather is hot. •It's normal for the freezer to a temperature setting. • Push the plug completely into the outlet. •Replace fuse or reset the breaker. Door/lid left open ....
...not need for service. Temperature control set too cold. Temperature control set too cold. • Check to call for a period of your freezer. •See Preparing to see if package is reached. These things are normal and do not indicate a need to see if package is...of water dripping as the refrigeration system transfers heat from the evaporator and escapes to the outside weather is hot. •It's normal for the freezer to a temperature setting. • Push the plug completely into the outlet. •Replace fuse or reset the breaker. Door/lid left open ....
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...off Excessive frost buildup Possible Causes Floor may be seating properly, •See Preparing to install the freezer. Freezer is touching the wall. •Level freezer or move slightly. Legs need adjusting. Too frequent or too long door/lid openings. Door/lid ...lid openings. • Check to see if package is on. recently. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Installation Instructions Problem Noisy operation or cabinet vibrates Freezer temperature too warm Foods defrosting Freezer temperature too cold Moisture forms on outside . What To Do • Placing 2 X 4's...
...off Excessive frost buildup Possible Causes Floor may be seating properly, •See Preparing to install the freezer. Freezer is touching the wall. •Level freezer or move slightly. Legs need adjusting. Too frequent or too long door/lid openings. Door/lid ...lid openings. • Check to see if package is on. recently. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Installation Instructions Problem Noisy operation or cabinet vibrates Freezer temperature too warm Foods defrosting Freezer temperature too cold Moisture forms on outside . What To Do • Placing 2 X 4's...
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...less often. Sound will level off or disappear as when compressor comes on inside the freezer cabinet. freezer continues to transfer as much as 30°F warmer than heat from inside freezer walls Weather is hot and humid, which • This is normal. increases internal... ON cycle. •This is normal while the compressor works to run . Odors in the freezer. • Clean interior with strong odors are in freezer Interior needs to cool freezer) is •This is normal. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 16 room temperature. Foods ...
...less often. Sound will level off or disappear as when compressor comes on inside the freezer cabinet. freezer continues to transfer as much as 30°F warmer than heat from inside freezer walls Weather is hot and humid, which • This is normal. increases internal... ON cycle. •This is normal while the compressor works to run . Odors in the freezer. • Clean interior with strong odors are in freezer Interior needs to cool freezer) is •This is normal. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 16 room temperature. Foods ...
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... it is needed to obtain service under the warranty. s Failure of the freezer which vary from the utility. s Damage caused after delivery. s Product not accessible to one -year warranty, GE will also provide, free of the original purchase date is abused, misused, ... warranties, including the implied warranties of shipping or service calls to your state's Attorney General. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Freezer Warranty. Staple your home. What GE Will Not Cover: s Service trips to your receipt here. s Food spoilage caused by: a) Power interruption from state...
... it is needed to obtain service under the warranty. s Failure of the freezer which vary from the utility. s Damage caused after delivery. s Product not accessible to one -year warranty, GE will also provide, free of the original purchase date is abused, misused, ... warranties, including the implied warranties of shipping or service calls to your state's Attorney General. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Freezer Warranty. Staple your home. What GE Will Not Cover: s Service trips to your receipt here. s Food spoilage caused by: a) Power interruption from state...