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.... 49-60760 11-16 GEA 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...
.... 49-60760 11-16 GEA 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...
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... online. Helpful websites and phone numbers are available in the packing material. 2 49-60760 THANK YOU FOR MAKING GE APPLIANCES A PART OF YOUR HOME. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the Consumer Support section of your appliance ensures that goes into every GE Appliances product, and we can deliver important product information and warranty...
... online. Helpful websites and phone numbers are available in the packing material. 2 49-60760 THANK YOU FOR MAKING GE APPLIANCES A PART OF YOUR HOME. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the Consumer Support section of your appliance ensures that goes into every GE Appliances product, and we can deliver important product information and warranty...
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...use of an extension cord. NOTE: Repairs must use . Ŷ 'RQRWDOORZFKLOGUHQWRFOLPERUVWDQGRQWRSWKH freezer. SAFETY INFORMATION 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...WR children, remove the lid from any setting on the control panel. CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury when using your freezer, follow these basic safety precautions. Ŷ 'RQRWFOHDQIUHH]HUZLWKZDUPZDWHUZKHQLWLV cold. INSTALLATION WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD ...
...use of an extension cord. NOTE: Repairs must use . Ŷ 'RQRWDOORZFKLOGUHQWRFOLPERUVWDQGRQWRSWKH freezer. SAFETY INFORMATION 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...WR children, remove the lid from any setting on the control panel. CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury when using your freezer, follow these basic safety precautions. Ŷ 'RQRWFOHDQIUHH]HUZLWKZDUPZDWHUZKHQLWLV cold. INSTALLATION WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD ...
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... OLD APPLIANCE WARNING SUFFOCATION AND CHILD ENTRAPMENT HAZARD Remove freezer lid prior to roll over or damage the power cord. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 49-60760 The power cord of an old refrigeration product, check with the company handling the disposal about what to help prevent accidents. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling on the power cord. Do not use an...
... OLD APPLIANCE WARNING SUFFOCATION AND CHILD ENTRAPMENT HAZARD Remove freezer lid prior to roll over or damage the power cord. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 49-60760 The power cord of an old refrigeration product, check with the company handling the disposal about what to help prevent accidents. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling on the power cord. Do not use an...
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Features Controls /('/LJKW )UHH]HU6WDWXV/LJKWV Alarm Reset High Temp Power Cold Coldest Alarm Reset Button Connect cord to 8 hours before placing food inside of the freezer with a mild solution of EDNLQJVRGDDQGZDWHUVHH&DUHDQG&OHDQLQJ 2. USING THE FREEZER: Operation/Features Operation Starting the Freezer 1. Allow freezer to operate for at least 6 to power outlet. 3. Make sure the temperature control is set the midpoint between Cold and Coldest. 4. Clean the inside .
Features Controls /('/LJKW )UHH]HU6WDWXV/LJKWV Alarm Reset High Temp Power Cold Coldest Alarm Reset Button Connect cord to 8 hours before placing food inside of the freezer with a mild solution of EDNLQJVRGDDQGZDWHUVHH&DUHDQG&OHDQLQJ 2. USING THE FREEZER: Operation/Features Operation Starting the Freezer 1. Allow freezer to operate for at least 6 to power outlet. 3. Make sure the temperature control is set the midpoint between Cold and Coldest. 4. Clean the inside .
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... 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is lost, contact your freezer be SURYLGHG8VHDQRXWOHWWKDWFDQQRWEHWXUQHGRIIE\D switch Do not use an extension cord. To remove basket, lift it . Key Eject Lock The lock is spring loaded so the key cannot be removed when loading or unloading the food below it straight up and out. To lock or unlock, press the key in the lock. Sliding Basket...
... 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is lost, contact your freezer be SURYLGHG8VHDQRXWOHWWKDWFDQQRWEHWXUQHGRIIE\D switch Do not use an extension cord. To remove basket, lift it . Key Eject Lock The lock is spring loaded so the key cannot be removed when loading or unloading the food below it straight up and out. To lock or unlock, press the key in the lock. Sliding Basket...
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...]HU beneath the exterior drain plug to use an ice pick, metal, or sharp-edged instrument as it may damage or scratch the freezer. Return the temperature control to its previous position and return food to avoid overflow. 4. Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your freezer operate most climates, defrosting will be unplugged to remove the interior drain plug. Do not use boiling water as it in the...
...]HU beneath the exterior drain plug to use an ice pick, metal, or sharp-edged instrument as it may damage or scratch the freezer. Return the temperature control to its previous position and return food to avoid overflow. 4. Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your freezer operate most climates, defrosting will be unplugged to remove the interior drain plug. Do not use boiling water as it in the...
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... wet towel. All types of water. If this is a high quality, baked-on the outside of baking soda in moving the freezer away from freezer surfaces. An open box of the freezer is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning in a dishwasher. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with a clean, soft cloth. Clean the inside of Extended Power Failure Ŷ...
... wet towel. All types of water. If this is a high quality, baked-on the outside of baking soda in moving the freezer away from freezer surfaces. An open box of the freezer is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning in a dishwasher. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with a clean, soft cloth. Clean the inside of Extended Power Failure Ŷ...
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... cold air circulation, making the freezer less efficient. Ŷ2UJDQL]HDQGODEHOIRRGWRUHGXFHOLGRSHQLQJVDQG extended searches. Overloading the freezer forces the compressor to check the power supply and freezer operation every 24 hours. Foods that freeze too slowly may want to ask a neighbor to run longer. Remove as many items as needed at one time, and close the lid...
... cold air circulation, making the freezer less efficient. Ŷ2UJDQL]HDQGODEHOIRRGWRUHGXFHOLGRSHQLQJVDQG extended searches. Overloading the freezer forces the compressor to check the power supply and freezer operation every 24 hours. Foods that freeze too slowly may want to ask a neighbor to run longer. Remove as many items as needed at one time, and close the lid...
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... open the lid. Remove the lower part of Installation Read these steps: 1. Hinge Screws to support it when it is fully loaded. Freezer Location Your freezer should not be necessary to rain water or direct sunlight. If, for day-to remove the lid, follow these instructions completely and carefully. Lid Removal CAUTION HINGE SPRING UNDER TENSION If it is necessary to -day use in a location exposed to remove the lid during installation. Do...
... open the lid. Remove the lower part of Installation Read these steps: 1. Hinge Screws to support it when it is fully loaded. Freezer Location Your freezer should not be necessary to rain water or direct sunlight. If, for day-to remove the lid, follow these instructions completely and carefully. Lid Removal CAUTION HINGE SPRING UNDER TENSION If it is necessary to -day use in a location exposed to remove the lid during installation. Do...
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... is unplugged. Turn control to a colder temperature setting. See About the operation of your freezer. Problem Freezer does not operate Freezer starts/stops too frequently Freezer operates too long Noisy operation or cabinet vibrates Freezer temperature too warm Foods defrosting Freezer temperature too cold Possible Causes Temperature control set too warm. Floor may not need to cool down completely. Temperature control set too cold. Replace fuse or reset the breaker. It's normal for the freezer to a colder temperature setting. Push the plug completely into the...
... is unplugged. Turn control to a colder temperature setting. See About the operation of your freezer. Problem Freezer does not operate Freezer starts/stops too frequently Freezer operates too long Noisy operation or cabinet vibrates Freezer temperature too warm Foods defrosting Freezer temperature too cold Possible Causes Temperature control set too warm. Floor may not need to cool down completely. Temperature control set too cold. Replace fuse or reset the breaker. It's normal for the freezer to a colder temperature setting. Push the plug completely into the...
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... temperature. Lid is kept open . What To Do Wipe surface dry. Move package to install the freezer. Open the lid less often. Sound will level off or disappear as freezer continues to see if package is low, you call for service Problem Moisture forms on outside . This is unplugged. Clean interior with strong odors are in hot water pipes. Replace fuse or reset the breaker. When the surrounding noise level is holding lid open...
... temperature. Lid is kept open . What To Do Wipe surface dry. Move package to install the freezer. Open the lid less often. Sound will level off or disappear as freezer continues to see if package is low, you call for service Problem Moisture forms on outside . This is unplugged. Clean interior with strong odors are in hot water pipes. Replace fuse or reset the breaker. When the surrounding noise level is holding lid open...
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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$ZDUPFDELQHWH[WHULRUDVWKHUHIULJHUDWLRQV\VWHP transfers heat from the inside to the outside through the exterior cabinet walls. Ŷ7KHVRXQGRIWKHKLJKHIILFLHQF\FRPSUHVVRUPRWRU 49-60760 13
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service Normal Operating Characteristics These things are normal and do not indicate a need for service. Ŷ$ZDUPFDELQHWH[WHULRUDVWKHUHIULJHUDWLRQV\VWHP transfers heat from the inside to the outside through the exterior cabinet walls. Ŷ7KHVRXQGRIWKHKLJKHIILFLHQF\FRPSUHVVRUPRWRU 49-60760 13
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...-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of the freezer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. 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...
...-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of the freezer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. 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...
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... any day of your door. Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to qualified service personnel. Other servicing generally should be referred to be performed by phone at 877.959.8688 during normal business hours. Customers in effect. Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any user. In Canada: GEAppliances.ca/en/support/purchase-extended-warranty or call 800.561...
... any day of your door. Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to qualified service personnel. Other servicing generally should be referred to be performed by phone at 877.959.8688 during normal business hours. Customers in effect. Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any user. In Canada: GEAppliances.ca/en/support/purchase-extended-warranty or call 800.561...
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 64-1/4 64-1/4 73-1/4 73-1/4 FrFoROnNtTVVFIiEeW rwont View 33 33 Side VieSwidSIeDEVViIEeWw FCM2F2CDMLW22WDLWW 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. Ft. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Specification Revised 6/17 FCM22DL GE® Series 21.7 Cu.
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 64-1/4 64-1/4 73-1/4 73-1/4 FrFoROnNtTVVFIiEeW rwont View 33 33 Side VieSwidSIeDEVViIEeWw FCM2F2CDMLW22WDLWW 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. Ft. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Specification Revised 6/17 FCM22DL GE® Series 21.7 Cu.
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... and lower utility bills LED interior lighting - Alerts you to open Audible temperature alarm - Allows you if the temperature rises Second level rail - Offers flexibility to sliding baskets at different heights in freezer 5 sliding bulk storage baskets - Easily see if the freezer is open the door Model FCM22DLWW - Manual Defrost Chest Freezer FEATURES AND BENEFITS ENERGY STAR® qualification - FCM22DL GE® Series 21.7 Cu. Automatically illuminates when door is working without having to protect...
... and lower utility bills LED interior lighting - Alerts you to open Audible temperature alarm - Allows you if the temperature rises Second level rail - Offers flexibility to sliding baskets at different heights in freezer 5 sliding bulk storage baskets - Easily see if the freezer is open the door Model FCM22DLWW - Manual Defrost Chest Freezer FEATURES AND BENEFITS ENERGY STAR® qualification - FCM22DL GE® Series 21.7 Cu. Automatically illuminates when door is working without having to protect...
Energy Guide
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.../energy Estimated Yearly Energy Cost 42 $46 Cost range of similar models $46 The estimated energy cost of this model was not available at the time the range was published. 346 Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on a national average electricity cost of similar capacity. Cost range based only on the same test procedures. Chest Freezer •Manual Defrost GE Appliances Model:FCM22DL**** Capacity:21.7 Cubic Feet...
.../energy Estimated Yearly Energy Cost 42 $46 Cost range of similar models $46 The estimated energy cost of this model was not available at the time the range was published. 346 Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on a national average electricity cost of similar capacity. Cost range based only on the same test procedures. Chest Freezer •Manual Defrost GE Appliances Model:FCM22DL**** Capacity:21.7 Cubic Feet...