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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 in accordance with the Installation

Instructions before it is used.

Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang 

on the shelves in the freezer. They could damage

the freezer and seriously injure themselves.

After your freezer is in operation, do not touch

the cold surfaces, particularly when hands are 

damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely

cold surfaces.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

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 performed

by a qualified individual.

Turning the control to the 

OFF 

position does 

not remove power to the light circuit on models

with interior light.

Do not refreeze frozen foods which have 

thawed completely.

The maximum amount of food your freezer is

designed to freeze at one time is approximately 

3 pounds (1.5 kg) per cubic foot of freezer

capacity. In normal position, your freezer’s

temperature control will maintain sufficiently 

low temperatures in the freezer to freeze

recommended quantities of food.

Caution should be used when removing the door

of a freezer. Particular caution should be used

when removing the lid of a Chest freezer, as most

Chest freezer lids are under spring tension.

Contact the manufacturer’s representative for a

method of safe removal.

IMPORTANT: 

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE FREEZER

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems

of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators and

freezers are still dangerous…even if 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
or Freezer:

Take off the doors.

Leave the shelves in place so that children may

not easily climb inside.

CFC Disposal

Your old freezer has a cooling system that used

CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to

harm stratospheric ozone. 
If you are throwing away your old freezer, make sure

the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal

by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally release

this CFC refrigerant you can be subject to fines and

imprisonment under provisions of the Federal

Clean Air Act.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend 
against the use of an extension cord.

However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United

States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding

type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

Summary of Contents for FUM12

Page 1: ...627P001 Pub No 49 6952 216572700 CG 11 97 Upright Manual Defrost Models FUM12 FUM14 FUM17 FUM21 Upright No Frost Models FUF14 FUF17 FUF20 Chest Manual Defrost Models FCM5 FCM7 FCM9 FCM15 FCM20 FCM25 O...

Page 2: ...er Service Product Registration For Customers in the U S 13 Warranty 15 Service Telephone Numbers 16 Product Registration For Customers in Canada 17 FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers...

Page 3: ...tly low temperatures in the freezer to freeze recommended quantities of food Caution should be used when removing the door of a freezer Particular caution should be used when removing the lid of a Che...

Page 4: ...p plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage al...

Page 5: ...An ON OFF switch allows the temperature alarm to be deactivated if desired The freezer is shipped with the switch in the OFF position After the freezer has run long enough to lower the temperature yo...

Page 6: ...ping Remove and discard the spacers Small objects are a choke hazard to children Refrigerated Cabinet Shelves on some models These shelves contain cooling coils to freeze foods quickly and allow cold...

Page 7: ...ch carry the defrost water out from the freezer Remove the base grille then remove the drain plug and let the defrost water drain into a pan To remove the base grille on some models remove the two scr...

Page 8: ...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 clea...

Page 9: ...se or room without damage to cabinet or mechanism Preparing to Move Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet Remove foods defrost on Manual Defrost models and clean the freezer Secure all l...

Page 10: ...r is damp or moist place 2 X 4 s 51 mm X 102 mm under its entire length to assure adequate support Clearances On all models allow 3 76 mm on top back and sides for proper air circulation Adjustable Le...

Page 11: ...olding door lid open too long Too frequent or too long door lid openings Temperature control See About the operation of your freezer set too cold Inadequate air circulation See Preparing to install th...

Page 12: ...et too cold Moisture 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...

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: ...nt 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 registrati...

Page 15: ...lage to a Factory Service Center an authorized Customer Care servicer or the dealer from whom the freezer was purchased Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Improper installa...

Page 16: ...ations Camco Inc Suite 310 1 Factory Lane Moncton N B E1C 9M3 Service Contracts In the U S 800 626 2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a subst...

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