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Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–12
Upright—Manual Defrost
Defrosting Instructions
Models:
(for Manual Defrost Models) . . . . . . . . . . .9
FUM13, FUM14, FUM17,
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
FUM21
Starting the Freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Upright—No-Frost Models:
Installation Instructions FUF12, FUF
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: This freezer must be properly installed and located Turning the control to the OFF position does not in accordance with the Installation Instructions remove power to the light circuit on models with before it i
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions ge.com DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE FREEZER When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems Refrigerants of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators and All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which freezers are still dangerous…even if they will si
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with This provides the best performance and also prevents a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outl
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions About the operation of your freezer. ge.com Starting the Freezer Clean the inside of the freezer with a mild solution of baking soda and water (see Care and Cleaning). 1 Connect cord to power outlet. 2 On models with a Temperature Monitor or High-Temp Alarm Switch, set the switch to the OFF position. 3 Make sure the temperature control is set at 4. 4 Allow freezer to operate for at least fo
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About the operation of your freezer. Convertible Freezer/Refrigerator (some Upright Frost-Free models) The convertible model can operate as either a The temperature on this model is preset. To refrigerator or a freezer. The selection is made adjust the temperature, push the UP button using the switch at the back of the unit for warmer and the DOWN button for cooler marked F and R. With the switch in the F temperatures. Allow several hours for the position, the freezer controls below this switch
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions ge.com Power-On Light (on some models) The Power-On Light indicates that the freezer The light glows even when the temperature is properly connected to the electrical power. control is turned off. Key-Ejecting Lock (on some models) The key for the spring-loaded lock is Keep the key out of reach of children and automatically ejected–key will not remain in away from the freezer. lock in eithe
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About the operation of your freezer. Adjustable Door Bins (some Upright models) The adjustable door bins provide flexible storage space. The number of bins varies by model. Crispers (some Upright models) The crispers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables and other fresh produce. Items should be washed and drained well before placing in the crisper drawers. Lo One of the crisper drawers comes equipped with a Humidity Control. This allows you to control the humidity within that crisper. Thi
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions Defrosting instructions. (for Manual Defrost models) ge.com In most climates, defrosting will be necessary To remove frost, scrape with a plastic or only about twice a year. wood spatula or scraper. To have your freezer operate most Do not use an ice pick or sharp-edged efficiently, do not permit more than 1/2 ″ instrument as it may damage or scratch (13 mm) of frost to accumulate on the th
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Care and cleaning of the freezer. Cleaning Your Freezer Outside. Protect the paint finish. The finish Inside. Clean the inside of your freezer at on the outside of the freezer is a high least once a year. We recommend that the quality, baked-on paint finish. With proper freezer be unplugged before cleaning. If this care, it will stay new-looking and rust-free is not practical, wring excess moisture out for years. Apply a coat of appliance polish of sponge or cloth when cleaning in the wax wh
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions ge.com Plastic Hinge To Remove the Freezer Door (on Non-Electronic Control Upright models) Cover Hinge Remove the plastic hinge cover by either To replace the doors, reverse the order of the 1 Screws lifting it off or folding it back (depending above instructions. on model). CAUTION: It is very important that all hinge Remove the screws holding the hinge screws are securely tightened to ens
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Care and cleaning of the freezer. In Case of Extended Power Failure Keep freezer door/lid closed. Your freezer WARNING: Handling of dry ice can cause will keep food frozen for 24 hours provided freezing of the hands—gloves or other warm air is not admitted. protection is recommended. If freezer is out of operation for 24 hours or If dry ice is not available, move food to a more, add dry ice. Leave ice in large pieces. frozen food locker temporarily—until power Add more ice as required. is
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions Preparing to install the freezer. ge.com Read these instructions completely and carefully. Freezer Location Your freezer should be conveniently located for The freezer must be solidly positioned on the floor day-to-day use in a dry, well-ventilated room. if it is to function at its best. Shims may be used to accomplish this wherever the floor is too uneven. Do not install the freezer wher
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Normal operating characteristics. These things are normal and do not indicate a need for service. A warm cabinet exterior as the refrigeration system transfers heat from the inside to the outside through the exterior cabinet walls. The sound of the high-efficiency compressor motor. On No-Frost models, the sound of water dripping as it melts from the evaporator and escapes to the drain pan during defrost cycle. On No-Frost models, the sound of the fan circulating air within the interior
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions ge.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Noisy operation Floor may be weak, causing • Placing 2 X 4’s (51 mm X 102 mm) under the length of or cabinet vibrates freezer to vibrate when the freezer will help support it and may reduce vibration. compressor is on. Cabinet is not positioned •Adjust legs (on Upright models). See Preparing to solidly on floor. install the freezer. Or use shims f
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Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Freezer external surface The external freezer walls can be •This is normal while the compressor works to transfer temperature is warm as much as 30°F warmer than heat from inside the freezer cabinet. room temperature. Louder sound levels Modern freezers have increased •This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is low, whenever freezer is on storage capacity and more stable you might hear the compressor running while it cools
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Complete and mail After mailing the Read your Owner’s your Consumer registration below, Manual carefully. Product Ownership store this document It will help you Registration today. in a safe place. It operate your new Have the peace of contains inform
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Please place in envelope and mail to: Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à : OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION P.O. BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 (FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY) 19
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