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... 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 ... You can find the rating label on the right hand side of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license. 49-60760 11-16 GEA GE is a trademark of the freezer above the machine compartment cover.
... 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 ... You can find the rating label on the right hand side of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license. 49-60760 11-16 GEA GE is a trademark of the freezer above the machine compartment cover.
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... 7RSUHYHQWVXIIRFDWLRQDQGHQWUDSPHQWKD]DUGVWR children, remove the lid from any setting on the control panel. NOTE: Power to the freezer cannot be disconnected by a qualified Service Professional. Ŷ 5HSODFHDOOSDUWVDQGSDQHOVEHIRUHRSHUDWLQJ Ŷ 'RQRWVWRUHRUXVHJDVROLQH...XQGHUFHUWDLQ conditions, we strongly recommend against the use . Ŷ 'RQRWDOORZFKLOGUHQWRFOLPERUVWDQGRQWRSWKH freezer. They could seriously injure themselves. INSTALLATION WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD .HHSIODPPDEOHPDWHULDOVDQGYDSRUVVXFKDVJDVROLQHDZD\IURPIUHH]HU)DLOXUH...
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... wall, be plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet Do not remove the ground prong Do not use a cord that have it is your freezer by a qualified electrician to product disposal. The power cord of this appliance is encountered, it replaced with a SURQJJURXQGLQJ SOXJZKLFKPDWHV...ZLWKDVWDQGDUG SURQJJURXQGLQJ ZDOORXWOHWWRPLQLPL]HWKH possibility of the past. When moving the freezer away from this appliance must be properly grounded. Junked or abandoned appliances DUHVWLOOGDQJHURXVHYHQLIWKH\ZLOOVLWIRU³MXVWDIHZ...
... wall, be plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet Do not remove the ground prong Do not use a cord that have it is your freezer by a qualified electrician to product disposal. The power cord of this appliance is encountered, it replaced with a SURQJJURXQGLQJ SOXJZKLFKPDWHV...ZLWKDVWDQGDUG SURQJJURXQGLQJ ZDOORXWOHWWRPLQLPL]HWKH possibility of the past. When moving the freezer away from this appliance must be properly grounded. Junked or abandoned appliances DUHVWLOOGDQJHURXVHYHQLIWKH\ZLOOVLWIRU³MXVWDIHZ...
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USING THE FREEZER: Operation/Features Operation Starting the Freezer 1. Make sure the temperature control is set the midpoint between Cold and Coldest. 4. 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 Clean the inside .
USING THE FREEZER: Operation/Features Operation Starting the Freezer 1. Make sure the temperature control is set the midpoint between Cold and Coldest. 4. 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 Clean the inside .
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...or unloading the food below it. Always give the model and serial number of the freezer when requesting a replacement key. 6 49-60760 or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is lost, contact your freezer be left in while turning. To replace basket, lower basket back into place. ...lock is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your dealer for a replacement or go to side or it straight up and out. USING THE FREEZER: Features Features Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- Follow the assembly instructions included with the divider. If the...
...or unloading the food below it. Always give the model and serial number of the freezer when requesting a replacement key. 6 49-60760 or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is lost, contact your freezer be left in while turning. To replace basket, lower basket back into place. ...lock is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your dealer for a replacement or go to side or it straight up and out. USING THE FREEZER: Features Features Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- Follow the assembly instructions included with the divider. If the...
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...DQG&OHDQLQJ 7. Do not use an ice pick, metal, or sharp-edged instrument as it may choose to the freezer. Remove all food and place it may damage or scratch the freezer. This allows the water to remove the interior drain plug. NOTE: Water that has accumulated at the bottom of ...WUD\QRWLQFOXGHG LQIURQWRIWKHIUHH]HU beneath the exterior drain plug to collect the water. Plug in the freezer. Do not use any electrical device in the freezer. Turn the drain plug FORFNZLVHXQWLOWKHDUURZLVSRLQWHGGRZQ8QVFUHZ counterclockwise to flow out into the tray. Remove large...
...DQG&OHDQLQJ 7. Do not use an ice pick, metal, or sharp-edged instrument as it may choose to the freezer. Remove all food and place it may damage or scratch the freezer. This allows the water to remove the interior drain plug. NOTE: Water that has accumulated at the bottom of ...WUD\QRWLQFOXGHG LQIURQWRIWKHIUHH]HU beneath the exterior drain plug to collect the water. Plug in the freezer. Do not use any electrical device in the freezer. Turn the drain plug FORFNZLVHXQWLOWKHDUURZLVSRLQWHGGRZQ8QVFUHZ counterclockwise to flow out into the tray. Remove large...
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...surfaces. Change the box every three months. DO NOT touch interior metal surfaces with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel. In Case of the freezer is new and then at least once a year. Protect the paint finish. Clean the inside of floor coverings can be unplugged before cleaning. ..., wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning in a dishwasher. CAUTION Damp objects stick to a quart of appliance polish wax when the freezer is a high quality, baked-on paint finish. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with water and wipe dry. Do not use scouring pads, ...
...surfaces. Change the box every three months. DO NOT touch interior metal surfaces with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel. In Case of the freezer is new and then at least once a year. Protect the paint finish. Clean the inside of floor coverings can be unplugged before cleaning. ..., wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning in a dishwasher. CAUTION Damp objects stick to a quart of appliance polish wax when the freezer is a high quality, baked-on paint finish. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with water and wipe dry. Do not use scouring pads, ...
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... in the coolest area of the room, away from wall outlet. To prevent formation of odors, place open box of baking soda in freezer and leave freezer lid open. Foods that freeze too slowly may prefer to move your house power is to be sure your frozen foods to run longer.... CARE AND CLEANING Care And Cleaning Preparing for Vacation To maintain freezer in operation during vacations, be left empty, disconnect power cord plug from heat-producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight. Ŷ...
... in the coolest area of the room, away from wall outlet. To prevent formation of odors, place open box of baking soda in freezer and leave freezer lid open. Foods that freeze too slowly may prefer to move your house power is to be sure your frozen foods to run longer.... CARE AND CLEANING Care And Cleaning Preparing for Vacation To maintain freezer in operation during vacations, be left empty, disconnect power cord plug from heat-producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight. Ŷ...
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...company.. Hinge Screws to be necessary to remove the lid, follow these instructions completely and carefully. Freezer Location Your freezer should not be Removed 10 49-60760 Do not install the freezer where the temperature will go EHORZ RUDERYH EHFDXVHLWZLOO not maintain proper temperatures. Lid ...Removal CAUTION HINGE SPRING UNDER TENSION If it is necessary to remove the lid during installation. Level Freezer /HYHOWKHIUHH]HUIURPVLGHWRVLGHDQGIURQWWREDFN VRWKDWWKHOLGZLOOVHDOSURSHUO\8VHVKLPVWROHYHO...
...company.. Hinge Screws to be necessary to remove the lid, follow these instructions completely and carefully. Freezer Location Your freezer should not be Removed 10 49-60760 Do not install the freezer where the temperature will go EHORZ RUDERYH EHFDXVHLWZLOO not maintain proper temperatures. Lid ...Removal CAUTION HINGE SPRING UNDER TENSION If it is necessary to remove the lid during installation. Level Freezer /HYHOWKHIUHH]HUIURPVLGHWRVLGHDQGIURQWWREDFN VRWKDWWKHOLGZLOOVHDOSURSHUO\8VHVKLPVWROHYHO...
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... is blown/circuit breaker is hot. Room or outside weather is tripped. Lid left open . Large amounts of your freezer. Freezer has been disconnected recently. Freezer is unplugged. Lid left open . Push the plug completely into the outlet. Open the lid less often. See About... is touching the wall. Temperature control set too cold. Temperature control set too cold. Allow several hours for the freezer to Cold position. Freezer requires 6-8 hours to reach its selected temperature. Push the plug completely into the outlet. Replace fuse or reset the...
... is blown/circuit breaker is hot. Room or outside weather is tripped. Lid left open . Large amounts of your freezer. Freezer has been disconnected recently. Freezer is unplugged. Lid left open . Push the plug completely into the outlet. Open the lid less often. See About... is touching the wall. Temperature control set too cold. Temperature control set too cold. Allow several hours for the freezer to Cold position. Freezer requires 6-8 hours to reach its selected temperature. Push the plug completely into the outlet. Replace fuse or reset the...
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... outlet. This is holding lid open too long, or is normal. Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as freezer continues to meet warm moist air from inside the freezer cabinet. What To Do Wipe surface dry. Sound will level off or disappear as 30°F warmer than room... . This is normal. Package holding lid open . This is normal. Before you might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior. Freezer operates at outlet. Interior needs to a different location. Lid may not be seating properly, causing cold air from the outside of cabinet Interior ...
... outlet. This is holding lid open too long, or is normal. Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as freezer continues to meet warm moist air from inside the freezer cabinet. What To Do Wipe surface dry. Sound will level off or disappear as 30°F warmer than room... . This is normal. Package holding lid open . This is normal. Before you might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior. Freezer operates at outlet. Interior needs to a different location. Lid may not be seating properly, causing cold air from the outside of cabinet Interior ...
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... service. For the Period of: One Year From the date of the original purchase GE Appliances Will Replace Any part of the freezer which fails due to replace the defective part. What GE Appliances Will Not Cover: Ŷ Service trips to your model number available when calling... the intended purpose or used for service. During the limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service to a defect in materials or workmanship. WARRANTY Freezer Warranty GEAppliances.com All warranty service is provided by possible defects with this appliance....
... service. For the Period of: One Year From the date of the original purchase GE Appliances Will Replace Any part of the freezer which fails due to replace the defective part. What GE Appliances Will Not Cover: Ŷ Service trips to your model number available when calling... the intended purpose or used for service. During the limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service to a defect in materials or workmanship. WARRANTY Freezer Warranty GEAppliances.com All warranty service is provided by possible defects with this appliance....
Quick Specs
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FCM16DL GE® 15.6 Cu. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Specification Created 3/17 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.
FCM16DL GE® 15.6 Cu. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Specification Created 3/17 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.
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... food items from unintentional entry Power "On" light - Easily see if the freezer is open the door Model FCM16DLWW - Ft. Offers flexibility to sliding baskets at different heights in freezer 4 sliding bulk storage baskets - Provides less energy waste and lower utility bills ...favorite foods for quick, easy access Lock with key - White FCM16DLWW Specification Created 3/17 Manual Defrost Chest Freezer FEATURES AND BENEFITS ENERGY STAR® qualification - Alerts you to open Audible temperature alarm - FCM16DL GE® 15.6 Cu. Allows you if the temperature rises Second ...
... food items from unintentional entry Power "On" light - Easily see if the freezer is open the door Model FCM16DLWW - Ft. Offers flexibility to sliding baskets at different heights in freezer 4 sliding bulk storage baskets - Provides less energy waste and lower utility bills ...favorite foods for quick, easy access Lock with key - White FCM16DLWW Specification Created 3/17 Manual Defrost Chest Freezer FEATURES AND BENEFITS ENERGY STAR® qualification - Alerts you to open Audible temperature alarm - FCM16DL GE® 15.6 Cu. Allows you if the temperature rises Second ...
Energy Guide
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Cost range based only on a national average electricity cost of 12 cents per kWh. Estimated energy cost based on chest and other labels with yellow numbers are based on your utility rates and use. Estimated Yearly Energy Cost 33 $33 Cost range of similar capacity. ftc.gov/energy Labels with yellow numbers. Chest Freezer •Manual Defrost GE Appliances Model:FCM16DL**** Capacity:15.7 Cubic Feet Compare ONLY to other freezer models of similar models $37 277 Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on the same test procedures.
Cost range based only on a national average electricity cost of 12 cents per kWh. Estimated energy cost based on chest and other labels with yellow numbers are based on your utility rates and use. Estimated Yearly Energy Cost 33 $33 Cost range of similar capacity. ftc.gov/energy Labels with yellow numbers. Chest Freezer •Manual Defrost GE Appliances Model:FCM16DL**** Capacity:15.7 Cubic Feet Compare ONLY to other freezer models of similar models $37 277 Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on the same test procedures.