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CHEST FREEZERS SAFETY INFORMATION 3 USING THE FREEZER Operation 5 Features 5 Defrosting Instructions 7 CARE AND CLEANING 8 INSTALLATION 10 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS . . .11 Normal Operating Characteristics 13 WARRANTY 15 CONSUMER SUPPORT 16 OWNER'S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Chest-Manual Defrost Models: FCM16, FCM22 ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/ ESPAÑOL Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find the rating label on the right hand side of the General Electric Company. GE is a trademark of the freezer above the machine compartment cover. Manufactured...
CHEST FREEZERS SAFETY INFORMATION 3 USING THE FREEZER Operation 5 Features 5 Defrosting Instructions 7 CARE AND CLEANING 8 INSTALLATION 10 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS . . .11 Normal Operating Characteristics 13 WARRANTY 15 CONSUMER SUPPORT 16 OWNER'S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Chest-Manual Defrost Models: FCM16, FCM22 ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/ ESPAÑOL Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find the rating label on the right hand side of the General Electric Company. GE is a trademark of the freezer above the machine compartment cover. Manufactured...
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... Support section of your GE appliance now online. Register your appliance ensures that goes into every GE Appliances product, and we think you need them. THANK YOU FOR MAKING GE APPLIANCES A PART OF YOUR HOME. Whether you grew up with GE Appliances, or this Owner's Manual. Among other things, registration of this is your first, we can deliver important product information and warranty...
... Support section of your GE appliance now online. Register your appliance ensures that goes into every GE Appliances product, and we think you need them. THANK YOU FOR MAKING GE APPLIANCES A PART OF YOUR HOME. Whether you grew up with GE Appliances, or this Owner's Manual. Among other things, registration of this is your first, we can deliver important product information and warranty...
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... IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your freezer, follow these basic safety precautions. Ŷ 'RQRWFOHDQIUHH]HUZLWKZDUPZDWHUZKHQLWLV cold. Be careful closing lid when children are in the vicinity of this or any setting on the control panel.
... IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your freezer, follow these basic safety precautions. Ŷ 'RQRWFOHDQIUHH]HUZLWKZDUPZDWHUZKHQLWLV cold. Be careful closing lid when children are in the vicinity of this or any setting on the control panel.
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... the freezer lid. The power cord of an old refrigeration product, check with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its own individual electrical outlet which under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD APPLIANCE WARNING SUFFOCATION AND CHILD ENTRAPMENT HAZARD Remove freezer lid prior...
... the freezer lid. The power cord of an old refrigeration product, check with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its own individual electrical outlet which under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD APPLIANCE WARNING SUFFOCATION AND CHILD ENTRAPMENT HAZARD Remove freezer lid prior...
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Allow freezer to operate for at least 6 to power outlet. 3. Features Controls /('/LJKW )UHH]HU6WDWXV/LJKWV Alarm Reset High Temp Power Cold Coldest Alarm Reset Button USING THE FREEZER: Operation/Features Operation Starting the Freezer 1. Make sure the temperature control is set the midpoint between Cold and Coldest. 4. Clean the inside . Connect cord to 8 hours before placing food inside of the freezer with a mild solution of EDNLQJVRGDDQGZDWHUVHH&DUHDQG&OHDQLQJ 2.
Allow freezer to operate for at least 6 to power outlet. 3. Features Controls /('/LJKW )UHH]HU6WDWXV/LJKWV Alarm Reset High Temp Power Cold Coldest Alarm Reset Button USING THE FREEZER: Operation/Features Operation Starting the Freezer 1. Make sure the temperature control is set the midpoint between Cold and Coldest. 4. Clean the inside . Connect cord to 8 hours before placing food inside of the freezer with a mild solution of EDNLQJVRGDDQGZDWHUVHH&DUHDQG&OHDQLQJ 2.
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or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is lost, contact your freezer be SURYLGHG8VHDQRXWOHWWKDWFDQQRWEHWXUQHGRIIE\D switch Do not use an extension cord. The basket can be moved from side to side or it can be left in while turning. Always give the model and serial number of the freezer. Sliding Basket Store small packages in the basket to GEApplianceParts.com...
or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is lost, contact your freezer be SURYLGHG8VHDQRXWOHWWKDWFDQQRWEHWXUQHGRIIE\D switch Do not use an extension cord. The basket can be moved from side to side or it can be left in while turning. Always give the model and serial number of the freezer. Sliding Basket Store small packages in the basket to GEApplianceParts.com...
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... freezer operate most climates, defrosting will also help. Turn the drain plug FORFNZLVHXQWLOWKHDUURZLVSRLQWHGGRZQ8QVFUHZ counterclockwise to flow out into the tray. Replace the drain plugs. 8. This allows the water to remove the interior drain plug. Interior Drain plug 49-60760 7 USING THE FREEZER: Defrosting Instructions Defrosting Instructions In most efficiently, do not SHUPLWPRUHWKDQ´PP RIIURVWWRDFFXPXODWHRQ the walls. Do not use an ice...
... freezer operate most climates, defrosting will also help. Turn the drain plug FORFNZLVHXQWLOWKHDUURZLVSRLQWHGGRZQ8QVFUHZ counterclockwise to flow out into the tray. Replace the drain plugs. 8. This allows the water to remove the interior drain plug. Interior Drain plug 49-60760 7 USING THE FREEZER: Defrosting Instructions Defrosting Instructions In most efficiently, do not SHUPLWPRUHWKDQ´PP RIIURVWWRDFFXPXODWHRQ the walls. Do not use an ice...
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... vicinity of switches, lights or controls. 8VHZDUPZDWHUDQGEDNLQJVRGDVROXWLRQ±DERXWD tablespoon of baking soda in a dishwasher. Protect the paint finish. Clean the inside of Extended Power Failure Ŷ.HHSIUHH]HUOLGFORVHG CARE AND CLEANING Care And Cleaning Cleaning Your Freezer ŶOutside. If this is a high quality, baked-on paint finish. CAUTION Damp objects stick to cold metal...
... vicinity of switches, lights or controls. 8VHZDUPZDWHUDQGEDNLQJVRGDVROXWLRQ±DERXWD tablespoon of baking soda in a dishwasher. Protect the paint finish. Clean the inside of Extended Power Failure Ŷ.HHSIUHH]HUOLGFORVHG CARE AND CLEANING Care And Cleaning Cleaning Your Freezer ŶOutside. If this is a high quality, baked-on paint finish. CAUTION Damp objects stick to cold metal...
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...ZLWK cold air circulation, making the freezer less efficient. Ŷ2UJDQL]HDQGODEHOIRRGWRUHGXFHOLGRSHQLQJVDQG extended searches. Remove as many items as needed at one time, and close the lid as soon as possible. 49-60760 9 CARE AND CLEANING Care And Cleaning Preparing for Vacation To maintain freezer in operation during vacations, be left empty, disconnect power cord plug from...
...ZLWK cold air circulation, making the freezer less efficient. Ŷ2UJDQL]HDQGODEHOIRRGWRUHGXFHOLGRSHQLQJVDQG extended searches. Remove as many items as needed at one time, and close the lid as soon as possible. 49-60760 9 CARE AND CLEANING Care And Cleaning Preparing for Vacation To maintain freezer in operation during vacations, be left empty, disconnect power cord plug from...
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... open the lid. Freezer Location Your freezer should not be necessary to be conveniently located for some reason, the hinges need adjustment, call a professional service company.. Do not install the freezer in a location exposed to -day use in a dry, well-ventilated room. This reduces air circulation. .HHSIODPPDEOHPDWHULDOVDQGYDSRUVVXFKDVJDVROLQH away from the upper part of the hinge cover and then remove...
... open the lid. Freezer Location Your freezer should not be necessary to be conveniently located for some reason, the hinges need adjustment, call a professional service company.. Do not install the freezer in a location exposed to -day use in a dry, well-ventilated room. This reduces air circulation. .HHSIODPPDEOHPDWHULDOVDQGYDSRUVVXFKDVJDVROLQH away from the upper part of the hinge cover and then remove...
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... when compressor is on the following pages first and you call for service Save time and money! Freezer is unplugged. Large amounts of warm or hot food have been stored recently. Too frequent or too long lid openings. Temperature control set too cold. Open the lid less often. See Preparing to a colder temperature setting. Open the lid less often. Too frequent or too long lid openings. Freezer is touching the wall. Replace fuse or reset...
... when compressor is on the following pages first and you call for service Save time and money! Freezer is unplugged. Large amounts of warm or hot food have been stored recently. Too frequent or too long lid openings. Temperature control set too cold. Open the lid less often. See Preparing to a colder temperature setting. Open the lid less often. Too frequent or too long lid openings. Freezer is touching the wall. Replace fuse or reset...
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... temperature. Interior needs to cool freezer) is normal. Replace fuse or reset the breaker. Open the lid less often. When the surrounding noise level is on Higher sound levels when compressor comes on Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on Bubbling or gurgling sound, like boiling water Moisture forms on outside . Sound will level off Excessive frost buildup Freezer external surface temperature is warm Louder sound levels whenever freezer is low, you call for service Problem Moisture forms on inside...
... temperature. Interior needs to cool freezer) is normal. Replace fuse or reset the breaker. Open the lid less often. When the surrounding noise level is on Higher sound levels when compressor comes on Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on Bubbling or gurgling sound, like boiling water Moisture forms on outside . Sound will level off Excessive frost buildup Freezer external surface temperature is warm Louder sound levels whenever freezer is low, you call for service Problem Moisture forms on inside...
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Before you call for service Normal Operating Characteristics These things are normal and do not indicate a need for service. Ŷ$ZDUPFDELQHWH[WHULRUDVWKHUHIULJHUDWLRQV\VWHP transfers heat from the inside to the outside through the exterior cabinet walls. Ŷ7KHVRXQGRIWKHKLJKHIILFLHQF\FRPSUHVVRUPRWRU 49-60760 13 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Troubleshooting Tips...
Before you call for service Normal Operating Characteristics These things are normal and do not indicate a need for service. Ŷ$ZDUPFDELQHWH[WHULRUDVWKHUHIULJHUDWLRQV\VWHP transfers heat from the inside to the outside through the exterior cabinet walls. Ŷ7KHVRXQGRIWKHKLJKHIILFLHQF\FRPSUHVVRUPRWRU 49-60760 13 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Troubleshooting Tips...
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... required service. WARRANTY Freezer Warranty GEAppliances.com All warranty service is abused, misused, or used for service. What GE Appliances Will Not Cover: Ŷ Service trips to your model number available when calling 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 the freezer which fails due to replace the defective part...
... required service. WARRANTY Freezer Warranty GEAppliances.com All warranty service is abused, misused, or used for service. What GE Appliances Will Not Cover: Ŷ Service trips to your model number available when calling 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 the freezer which fails due to replace the defective part...
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... -line anytime. You can have parts or accessories sent directly to qualified service personnel. Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any user. Other servicing generally should consult the yellow pages for more great GE Appliances products and take advantage of your service at 877.959.8688 during normal business hours. Customers in this manual cover procedures to : ,QWKH86...
... -line anytime. You can have parts or accessories sent directly to qualified service personnel. Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any user. Other servicing generally should consult the yellow pages for more great GE Appliances products and take advantage of your service at 877.959.8688 during normal business hours. Customers in this manual cover procedures to : ,QWKH86...
Quick Specs
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Manual Defrost Chest Freezer DIMENSIONS AND INSTALLATION INFORMATION (IN INCHES) AIR CLEARANCE Each side (in.) 3 Back (in.) 3 33-3/8 33-3/8 65 65 FrFoROnNtTVFVIriEeoWwnt View 60-5/8 60-5/8 28-1/2 28-1/2 Side VSieidweSIDVEiVeIEwW FCMF1C6DML1W6DWLWW For answers to your Monogram, GE Café™ Series, GE Profile™ Series or GE Appliances product questions, visit our website at geappliances.com or call GE Answer Center® Service, 800.626.2000. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Specification Created 3/17 FCM16DL GE® 15.6 Cu. Ft.
Manual Defrost Chest Freezer DIMENSIONS AND INSTALLATION INFORMATION (IN INCHES) AIR CLEARANCE Each side (in.) 3 Back (in.) 3 33-3/8 33-3/8 65 65 FrFoROnNtTVFVIriEeoWwnt View 60-5/8 60-5/8 28-1/2 28-1/2 Side VSieidweSIDVEiVeIEwW FCMF1C6DML1W6DWLWW For answers to your Monogram, GE Café™ Series, GE Profile™ Series or GE Appliances product questions, visit our website at geappliances.com or call GE Answer Center® Service, 800.626.2000. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Specification Created 3/17 FCM16DL GE® 15.6 Cu. Ft.
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Manual Defrost Chest Freezer FEATURES AND BENEFITS ENERGY STAR® qualification - Alerts you to sliding baskets at different heights in freezer 4 sliding bulk storage baskets - Allows convenient access to protect your valuable food items from unintentional entry Power "On" light - Allows you if the temperature rises Second level rail - Ft. Provides less energy waste and lower utility bills LED interior lighting - White FCM16DLWW Specification Created 3/17 Automatically illuminates when door is working without...
Manual Defrost Chest Freezer FEATURES AND BENEFITS ENERGY STAR® qualification - Alerts you to sliding baskets at different heights in freezer 4 sliding bulk storage baskets - Allows convenient access to protect your valuable food items from unintentional entry Power "On" light - Allows you if the temperature rises Second level rail - Ft. Provides less energy waste and lower utility bills LED interior lighting - White FCM16DLWW Specification Created 3/17 Automatically illuminates when door is working without...
Energy Guide
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Chest Freezer •Manual Defrost GE Appliances Model:FCM16DL**** Capacity:15.7 Cubic Feet Compare ONLY to other labels with yellow numbers are based on chest and other freezer models of similar capacity. Estimated energy cost based on a national average electricity cost of similar models $37 277 Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. Labels with yellow numbers. ftc.gov/energy Estimated Yearly Energy Cost 33 $33 Cost range of 12 cents per kWh. Cost range based only on the same test procedures.
Chest Freezer •Manual Defrost GE Appliances Model:FCM16DL**** Capacity:15.7 Cubic Feet Compare ONLY to other labels with yellow numbers are based on chest and other freezer models of similar capacity. Estimated energy cost based on a national average electricity cost of similar models $37 277 Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. Labels with yellow numbers. ftc.gov/energy Estimated Yearly Energy Cost 33 $33 Cost range of 12 cents per kWh. Cost range based only on the same test procedures.