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Operating Instructions

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CARE AND CLEANING OF THE FREEZER.

Cleaning Your Freezer

Outside.

 Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of the freezer is a high quality, baked-on paint

finish. With proper care, it will stay new-looking and rust-free for years. Apply a coat of appliance polish
wax when the freezer is new and then at least twice a year. Appliance polish wax also works well to
remove tape residue from freezer surfaces.

Keep the finish clean.

 Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with appliance polish wax or mild liquid

dishwashing detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth. 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 away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can

be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces.

Inside.

 Clean the inside of your freezer at least once a year. We recommend that the freezer be unplugged

before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning in the
vicinity of switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution—about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. Rinse
thoroughly with water and wipe dry. Do not use cleaning powders or other abrasive cleaners.
An open box of baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale freezer odors. Change the box every three
months.

Summary of Contents for FHG5SWWW

Page 1: ...GE Food Freezers FHV5SW FHV7SW Use Care Manual GE Industrial Consumer Appliances FHQ5SW FHQ7SW FHG5SW FHG7SW...

Page 2: ...5 Features 5 Defrosting Instructions 7 Care and Cleaning 8 To get the full benefit from your new food freezers please read this Use Care Manual carefully before operating the unit Thank you for choos...

Page 3: ...e vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Unplug the freezer before cleaning making repairs or changing the light bulb NOTE We strongly recommend that any servicing be perfor...

Page 4: ...they will sit for just a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator...

Page 5: ...tlet is properly grounded The freezer should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate This provides the best performance and...

Page 6: ...peratures in the shortest time possible 2 Use Max setting when adding a substantial amount of unfrozen food to the freezer 3 Be sure to set a kitchen timer when setting at Max to remind you to check t...

Page 7: ...e light glows even when the temperature control is turned off Temperature Alarm Light The red light will be on if the temperature inside the freezer exceeds 15 C Key Ejecting Lock The key for the spri...

Page 8: ...oolers etc Use towels and newspapers for insulation as needed 3 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 defros...

Page 9: ...ishwashing 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 away from the wall All types of floor c...

Page 10: ...by taping them securely in place to prevent damage Be sure freezer stays in upright position during actual moving and in van The freezer must be secured in van to prevent movement Protect outside of f...

Page 11: ...t 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 positioned on the floor if it is to f...

Page 12: ...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 set too cold Freeze...

Page 13: ...e forms on Not unusual during Wipe surface dry outside of cabinet periods of high humidity Interior light does No power at outlet Replace fuse or reset the breaker not work Freezer is unplugged Push t...

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