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Freezer Warranty.

Service trips to your home to teach you how to use 
the product.

Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

Food spoilage caused by:

a) Power interruption from the utility.

b) Blown fuse, open circuit breaker or other power 

disconnection on the owner’s premises.

c) Freezer not operating because of abnormally low 

electric power voltage or inadequate house wiring.

Damage caused after delivery.

Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.

Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods 
or acts of God.

Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.

Product not accessible to provide required service.

What GE Will Not Cover:

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home
use within the USA and Canada. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer 
is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an
Authorized GE Service location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service 
calls to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your
legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

Camco Inc., Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane, Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

For The Period Of:

GE Will Replace:

One Year

Any part 

of the freezer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this

From the date of the

limited one-year warranty, 

GE will also provide, 

free of charge, 

all labor and related service to

original purchase

replace the defective part.

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, 
or an authorized Customer Care

®

technician. To schedule service, 

on-line, 24 hours a day, contact us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES
(U.S.), 1.800.361.3400 (Canada). Please have serial number and
model number available when calling for service.

Staple your receipt here. 

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service

under the warranty.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this
Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

Summary of Contents for FCM5DRWH

Page 1: ...ng 8 9 Defrosting Instructions 7 Features 5 6 Starting the Freezer 5 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Freezer 10 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 11 12 Normal Operati...

Page 2: ...ce Unplug the freezer before cleaning making repairs or changing the light bulb NOTE We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual Turning the control to the OFF posi...

Page 3: ...SPOSAL OF THE FREEZER When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or aband...

Page 4: ...s a standard 2 prong wall outlet it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet The freezer should always be plugged into its own in...

Page 5: ...the temperature control is set at 4 Allow freezer to operate for at least four hours before placing food inside On models with a Temperature Monitor or High Temp Alarm Switch set the switch to the ON...

Page 6: ...The key for the spring loaded lock is automatically ejected key will not remain in lock in either the open or closed position Keep the key out of reach of children and away from the freezer Power On...

Page 7: ...etc Use towels and newspapers for insulation as needed With the door lid open use pans of hot water to speed loosening of frost Remove large pieces before they melt Chest models have a defrost water...

Page 8: ...Do not wipe the freezer with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel Do not use scouring pads powdered cleaners bleach or cleaners containing bleach CAUTION Care should be taken in moving the freezer...

Page 9: ...an unheated house or room without damage to cabinet or mechanism Preparing to Move Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet Remove foods defrost and clean the freezer Secure all loose item...

Page 10: ...go below 0 F or above 110 F because it will not maintain proper temperatures Be sure to install your freezer on a floor strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded The freezer must be solidly...

Page 11: ...r starts stops Door lid left open Check to see if package is holding door lid open too frequently Too frequent or too long door lid openings Temperature control See About the operation of your freezer...

Page 12: ...of your freezer ON position or has run for too long on some models Moisture forms on Not unusual during Wipe surface dry outside of cabinet periods of high humidity Interior light does No power at ou...

Page 13: ...tection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more...

Page 14: ...ere Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registrat...

Page 15: ...e warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific lega...

Page 16: ...nty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home S...

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