GE FP15 User manual

Food Freezers
Upright—Manual Defrost
Part No. 162D7748P002 Pub. No. 49-6944 1-81486-002 CG 11/97
Model:
FP15
Owner’s Manual
GE Appliances

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Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the GE Family
Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our
quality products and we are committed to providing
dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use
Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly
voices of our customer service department.
Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time
you use your freezer. That’s important, because
your new freezer will be part of your family for
many years. And we hope you will be part of ours
for a long time to come.
We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your
purchase, and hope you will continue to rely on us
whenever you need quality appliances for your home.
GE & You, A Service Partnership.
Safety Information
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . .3
Use of Extension Cords . . . . . .3
How to Connect Electricity . . . .4
Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . .4
Operating Instructions
Starting the Freezer . . . . . . . . .5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Defrosting Instructions . . . . . . .6
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .7, 8
Installation Instructions
Preparing to
Install the Freezer . . . . . . . . . . .9
Troubleshooting Tips
Normal Operating
Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Before You
Call For Service . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Customer Service
Product Registration . . . . . . . .13
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
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You can find them inside on the left wall of the freezer.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain
your freezer properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can
save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your freezer.
You’ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You
Call For Service section. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips
first, you may not need to call for service at all.
READ THIS MANUAL
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone
call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in
the back section. Or, in the U.S., you can always call the GE Answer
Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In Canada,
call 1-800-361-3400.
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IMPORTANT!
Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that
is packed with this product. If you cannot find it, please send in the
duplicate card printed in the back of this section.

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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:
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■This freezer must be properly installed and
located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
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■Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the freezer. They could damage
the freezer and seriously injure themselves.
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■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.
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■Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
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■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.
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■Turning the control to the OFF position does
not remove power to the light circuit on models
with interior light.
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■Do not use any electrical device or any sharp
instrument in defrosting your freezer.
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■Do not refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely.
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■Caution should be used when removing the door
of a freezer. 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.

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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 a
3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a
standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
If the outlet is 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
individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating
that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
Never unplug your freezer by pulling on the power
cord. Always grip 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
along its length or at either end.
When moving the freezer away from the wall, be
careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you must use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a temporary connection may be made
to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use
of a UL-listed adapter available at most local
hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with
the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the power cord.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter in place with one
hand while pulling the power cord plug with the
other hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT USE
the freezer until a proper ground has been
established.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall
outlet is grounded through the house wiring. You should
have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make
sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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About the operation of your freezer.
Starting the Freezer
Clean the inside of the freezer with a mild solution of baking soda and water
(see Care and Cleaning ).
Connect cord to a power outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch.
Turn the control to 4. This will maintain the temperature at or near 0°F. (-18°C.) under
normal conditions.
Allow freezer to operate for 6 to 8 hours before filling with frozen food.
Let the freezer cool overnight before adding large amounts of unfrozen food.
Never add more that 2–3 pounds (1 to 1.5 kg) of unfrozen food per cubic foot of freezer space.
NOTE: When the freezer is first started, the compressor will run constantly until it reaches
freezing temperature. It may take 6 to 8 hours or longer, depending on room temperature
and the number of times the freezer is opened.
The outside of the freezer may feel warm. This is normal. As the freezer removes heat from
packages and air space inside, the heat is transferred to the room air which may cause the
outside to feel warm.
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Temperature Control
Turn the control to a higher number for
colder temperatures and to a lower number
for less cold temperatures.
Turning the control to OFF stops the cooling
process but does not shut off power to the
freezer.
Key-Ejecting Lock (on some models)
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.
Bookshelf Door Storage
Lets you store frozen food packages like
books for easy selection.
Refrigerated Cabinet Shelves
Cooling coils welded to shelves freeze food
quickly and evenly.

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Defrosting instructions.
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In most climates, defrosting will be
necessary only about twice a year.
To have your freezer operate most efficiently,
do not permit more than 1/4 inch (6 mm) of
frost to accumulate on the shelves.
To remove this light coating of frost from
the shelves, simply scrape with a plastic or
wood spatula or scraper. Scrape the top and
bottom surfaces of the shelves and the
refrigerated surface at the top of the cabinet.
Never use an ice pick or metal scraper. Any
such instrument can damage the freezer.
Do not use any electrical device in
defrosting your freezer.
For Complete Defrosting
Turn the temperature control to OFF.
Remove all food and place it in
corrugated boxes, insulated bags, picnic
coolers, etc. Use towels and newspapers
for insulation as needed.
With the door open, use pans of hot
water to speed loosening of frost.
Remove large pieces before they melt.
Sponge excess water from the bottom of
the freezer as it collects to prevent
overflowing. Wipe water from the walls
of the freezer.
After defrosting, clean the inside of the
freezer (see Care and Cleaning ).
Return the temperature control to its
previous position and return food to the
freezer.
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Drain System
The freezer’s drain system consists of:
■Drain cap and sleeve (at the liner and
cabinet bottom); and
■Drain hose.
The drain hose carries defrost water out of
the freezer and through the area behind the
base grille into a customer-provided pan for
disposal.
NOTE: The drain cap must be removed
before defrosting the freezer and replaced
securely afterward.
Drain
Cap
Sleeve
Drain
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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 (15 ml)
of baking soda to a quart (liter) 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.
In Case of Extended Power Failure
■Keep freezer door closed. Your freezer
will keep food frozen for 24 hours
provided warm air is not admitted.
■If freezer is out of operation for 24 hours
or more, add dry ice. Leave ice in large
pieces. Add more ice as required.
WARNING: Handling of dry ice can cause
freezing of the hands—gloves or other protection
is recommended.
■If dry ice is not available, move food to a
frozen food locker temporarily—until
power is restored.
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Care and cleaning of the freezer.
Preparing for Vacation
To maintain freezer in operation during
vacations, be sure your house power is not
turned off. For sure protection of freezer
contents, you may want to ask a neighbor to
check the power supply and freezer
operation every 48 hours.
For extended vacations or absences, you
may prefer to move your frozen foods to a
storage locker temporarily. If your freezer is
to be left empty, disconnect power cord
plug from wall outlet. To prevent formation
of odors, place open box of baking soda in
freezer and leave freezer door open.
When the freezer is not operating, it can be
left in 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 items such as grille and
shelves 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 freezer with
blanket.

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Preparing to install the freezer.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Freezer Location
Your freezer should be conveniently located for
day-to-day use in a dry, well-ventilated room.
For most efficient operation, it should not be
located where air temperature around the freezer is
ever higher than 110°F. (43°C.) or colder than
32°F. (0°C.)
Be sure to install your freezer on a floor strong
enough to support it when it is fully loaded.
Clearances
Allow 3 inches (76 mm) on each side and at the top
for proper air circulation and ease of installation.
Adjustable Legs
The two front leveling legs are packed
separately. Screw the two legs into the front
holes on the bottom of the freezer.
The legs should be set so the freezer is
firmly positioned on the floor, and the front
is raised just enough so the door closes
easily when opened about halfway.
Turn right
to lower Turn left to raise
How to Attach the Door Handle
Remove the two screws on the front of
the door and discard them.
Install the handle on the freezer door as
shown.
Make sure both screws are tight.
Hook the bottom edge of the insert into
the bottom of the handle. Bow the insert
slightly and hook the top into place.
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Insert
Freezer Door
Use longest
screw here

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Normal operating characteristics.
These things are normal and
do not indicate a need for service.
When your freezer is operating correctly you should:
Be able to feel the warm cabinet exterior as the refrigeration system transfers heat
from the inside to the outside through the exterior cabinet walls.
Be able to hear the high-efficiency compressor motor.
Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Freezer does not Temperature control •Move the control to a temperature setting.
operate in OFF position.
Freezer is unplugged. •Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit •Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Freezer starts Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open.
too frequently
Too frequent or too long
door openings.
Temperature control •See About the operation of your freezer.
set too cold.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Freezer operates Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open.
too long
Too frequent or too long
door openings.
Temperature control •See About the operation of your freezer.
set too cold.
Inadequate air circulation •See Preparing to install the freezer.
space around cabinet.
Noisy operation Floor may be weak, causing •Placing 2 X 4’s under the length of the freezer will help
or cabinet vibrates freezer to vibrate when support it and may reduce vibration.
compressor is on.
Cabinet is not positioned •Adjust legs. See Preparing to install the freezer. Or use
solidly on floor. shims for uneven floor.
Freezer temperature Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open.
too warm
Too frequent or too long
door openings.
Foods defrosting Temperature control •Move the control to a temperature setting.
in OFF position.
Freezer is unplugged. •Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit •Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open.
Too frequent or too long
door openings.
Freezer temperature Temperature control •See About the operation of your freezer.
too cold set too cold.
Moisture forms on Not unusual during •Wipe surface dry.
outside of cabinet periods of high humidity.
Door won’t fully Legs need adjusting. •See Preparing to install the freezer.
close by itself
Package holding door open.
Slow starting time Built-in overload protection.
after being off
Excessive frost Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open.
build-up
Too frequent or too long
door openings.
Not unusual during
periods of high humidity.
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Notes.

General Electric Company
Warranty Registration Department
P.O. Box 34070
Louisville, KY 40232-4070
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Protection Plus™—comprehensive protection on all your appliances—No Matter
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Benefits Include:
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• All parts and labor costs included
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Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at 800-626-2224
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Please place in envelope and mail to:
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Model Number Serial Number
Important
Mail
Today!
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General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
First
Name
Mr. ■■Ms. ■■Mrs. ■■Miss ■■
Street
Address
City
State
Date Placed
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Zip
Code
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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 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 registration
below, store this
document in a safe
place. It contains
information you
will need should
you require service.
Our service number
is 800-GE-CARES
(800-452-2737).
Read your Owner’s
Manual carefully.
It will help you
operate your new
appliance properly.
If you have questions,
or need more
information call the
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000.
Important: If you did not get a registration card with your product,
detach and return the form below to ensure that your
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Freezer Warranty (For customers in the United States)
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care
®
technician. For service,
call 800-GE-CARES.
Warranty may vary in Canada. See your approved GE dealer
for details.
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace, At No Charge To You:
One Year Any part of the freezer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
From the date of the During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor
original purchase and in-home service to replace the defective part.
Five Years Any part of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator
From the date of the and all connecting tubing) which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
original purchase During this five-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and
in-home service to replace the defective part.
One or Five Years Food which has spoiled because of a manufacturing defect either in: a) any part of the
From the date of the freezer within one year from the date of original purchase, or b) any part of the sealed
original purchase refrigerating system within five years from the date of original purchase. Not to exceed
(Limited warranty) the cumulative limit specified below.
Freezer Capacity Cumulative Limit
14.9 cu. ft. and smaller $100.00
15.0 cu. ft. and larger $150.00
Within 30 days after food spoilage occurs, you must provide satisfactory proof of the
spoilage 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 installation.
■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.
■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 to personal property
caused by possible defects with this appliance.
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. 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
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Printed in the United States
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Service Telephone Numbers
GE Answer Center
®
In the U.S.: 800.626.2000
The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In Canada, contact: Manager, Consumer Relations, Camco Inc., Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane,
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3.
In-Home Repair Service In the U.S.: 800-432-2737
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.
In Canada, call 1-800-361-3400.
Special Needs Service In the U.S.: 800.626.2000
GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons
with limited mobility. In the U.S., call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322).
In Canada, contact: Manager, Consumer Relations, 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
substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires.
In Canada, call 1-800-461-3636.
Parts and Accessories In the U.S.: 800-626-2002
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly
to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted).
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing
generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Camco service center.
Service Satisfaction
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE:
First, contact the people who serviced your appliance.
Next, if you are still not pleased, in the U.S., write all the details—including your phone number—
to: Manager, Consumer Relations, GE Appliances, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225; or,
in Canada, to Director, Consumer Relations, Camco Inc., Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane, Moncton,
N.B. E1C 9M3.
Finally, if your problem is still not resolved, write Major Appliance Consumer Action Program,
20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606 (U.S. only).

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Mesures de sécurité
Mesures de sécurité . . . . . . . . .3
Cordons prolongateurs . . . . . . .3
Raccordement électrique . . . . .4
Fiche d’adaptation . . . . . . . . . .4
Fonctionnement
Mise en marche
du congélateur . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Caractéristiques . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Directives de dégivrage . . . . . .6
Entretien et nettoyage . . . . .7, 8
Installation
Préparatifs pour l’installation
du congélateur . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Conseils de dépannage
Caractéristiques normales
de fonctionnement . . . . . . . . .10
Avant d’appeler
un réparateur . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Service à la clientèle
Garantie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Numéros de service . . . . . . . .16
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preuve de la date d’achat d’origine.
Vous y trouverez de nombreux conseils pour l’utilisation et
l’entretien de votre congélateur. Ces quelques mesures préventives
vous permettront d’économiser du temps et de l’argent, et, ainsi, de
prolonger la vie de votre congélateur.
Vous trouverez des solutions aux problèmes courants que vous
pourriez rencontrer dans la section Avant d’appeler un réparateur.
Et, en consultant d’abord nos Conseils de dépannage, vous pourrez
peut-être éviter de faire appel à un réparateur.
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MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES.
LISEZ D’ABORD TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES.
AVERTISSEMENT!
N’utilisezcetélectroménager que pour l’usage auquel il est destiné, comme expliqué dans le présent manuel.
MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ
Lorsque vous utilisez un appareil électrique, observez toujours les mesures de sécurité de base,
y compris les suivantes.
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■Installez le congélateur conformément aux
directives d’installation avant de l’utiliser.
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■Ne laissez pas les enfants grimper, s’asseoir, se
tenir debout ni se pendre aux clayettes du
congélateur. Ils pourraient endommager le
congélateur et se blesser gravement.
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■Après la mise en route du congélateur, ne
touchez pas les surfaces froides de celui-ci, surtout
si vous avez les mains humides ou mouillées. La
peau risque d’adhérer à ces surfaces très froides.
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■N’entreposez et n’utilisez pas d’essence ou autres
vapeurs et liquides inflammables à proximité de
cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil
électroménager.
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■Ne recongelez pas les aliments surgelés qui ont
complètement dégelé.
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■Débranchez votre congélateur avant de le
nettoyer ou de le réparer, et avant de remplacer
l’ampoule.
REMARQUE : Nous vous recommandons vivement de confier
toute réparation à un technicien qualifié.
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■Lorsque vous réglez la commande sur OFF
(éteint), le courant alimentant le circuit
électrique de l’ampoule n’est pas coupé sur les
modèles avec une lampe intérieure.
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■N’utilisez jamais un dispositif électrique ni un
ustensile tranchant pour dégivrer votre
congélateur.
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■Soyez prudent lorsque vous enlevez la porte d’un
congélateur. Communiquez avec un représentant
du fabricant pour connaître la meilleure méthode
permettant d’enlever le couvercle.
IMPORTANT : COMMENT VOUS DÉBARRASSER
CONVENABLEMENT DE VOTRE CONGÉLATEUR
Les enfants pris au piège ou morts d’asphyxie
sont toujours d’actualité. Les réfrigérateurs et
congélateurs abandonnés sont toujours aussi
dangereux, même si on n’attend que «quelques
jours» pour s’en débarrasser. Si vous ne gardez pas
votre ancien réfrigérateur ou congélateur, veuillez
suivre les directives ci-dessous afin de prévenir les
accidents.
Avant de vous débarrasser de votre ancien
réfrigérateur ou congélateur :
■Démontez les portes.
■Laissez les clayettes en place afin d’empêcher les
enfants de grimper à l’intérieur.
Se débarrasser du CFC
Votre ancien congélateur a un système de
refroidissement qui a utilisé les CFC
(chlorofluorocarbones). Les CFC sont jugés
nocifs pour l’ozone stratosphérique.
Si vous vous débarrassez de votre ancien
congélateur, assurez-vous que le frigorigène avec
CFC soit enlevé correctement par un technicien
qualifié. Si vous libérez intentionnellement ce
frigorigène avec CFC vous pouvez être soumis aux
contraventions et à l’emprisonnement sous
provisions du Clean Air Act fédéral.
CORDONS PROLONGATEURS
Nous vous recommandons fortement de ne pas utiliser de cordons prolongateurs à cause des risques
potentiels qu’ils présentent dans certaines conditions.
Toutefois si vous décidez d’utiliser tout de même un cordon prolongateur, il est absolument nécessaire
qu’il s’agisse d’un cordon à 3 fils avec mise à la terre pour appareils électroménagers homologué UL
(aux États-Unis) ou homologué CSA (au Canada), pourvu d’une fiche et d’une prise mises à la terre de 15
ampères (minimum) et de 120 volts.
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MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES.
LISEZ D’ABORD TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES.
AVERTISSEMENT!
RACCORDEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE
Ne coupez ni retirez en aucun cas la troisième broche (mise à la terre) de la fiche du cordon
d’alimentation. Pour votre sécurité, cet appareil doit être correctement mis à la terre.
Le cordon d’alimentation de cet appareil est muni
d’une fiche à 3 broches (mise à la terre) qui se
branche dans une prise murale ordinaire à 3
alvéoles (mise à la terre) pour réduire au minimum
les risques de chocs électriques.
Faites examiner la prise de courant et le circuit par
un électricien qualifié pour vous assurer que la prise
est correctement mise à la terre.
Si la prise murale est du type standard à 2 alvéoles, il
vous incombe de la faire remplacer par une prise à 3
alvéoles correctement mise à la terre.
Le congélateur doit toujours être branché dans sa
propre prise de courant, dont la tension nominale est
identique à celle indiquée sur la plaque signalétique.
Cette précaution est recommandée pour garantir
un rendement optimum et éviter une surcharge des
circuits électriques de la résidence, ce qui pourrait
créer un risque d’incendie par surchauffe des fils.
Ne débranchez jamais le congélateur en tirant sur le
cordon d’alimentation. Saisissez fermement la fiche
du cordon et tirez droit pour la retirer de la prise.
Réparez ou remplacez immédiatement tout cordon
effiloché ou endommagé. N’utilisez pas un cordon
fendillé ou présentant des signes d’usure.
Lorsque vous déplacez votre congélateur du mur,
faites attention de ne pas le faire rouler sur le cordon
d’alimentation afin de ne pas l’endommager.
FICHE D’ADAPTATION (Fiches d’adaptation non permises au Canada)
Nous vous recommandons fortement de ne pas utiliser une fiche d’adaptation à cause des risques
potentiels qu’elle présente dans certaines circonstances.
Toutefois, si vous décidez d’utiliser tout de même
une fiche d’adaptation, vous pouvez effectuer un
raccordement temporaire, si les codes locaux le
permettent, dans une prise de courant à 2 alvéoles
adéquatement mise à la terre en utilisant une fiche
d’adaptation homologuée UL, en vente dans la
plupart des quincailleries.
La fente la plus longue de la fiche doit être alignée
avec la fente la plus longue de la prise murale afin
d’assurer la polarité appropriée pour le
branchement du cordon d’alimentation.
Lorsque vous débranchez le cordon d’alimentation
de la fiche d’adaptation, saisissez toujours la fiche
d’une main pendant que vous tirez sur la fiche du
cordon d’alimentation de l’autre. Sinon,
la borne de mise à la terre de la fiche d’adaptation
risque de casser avec le temps.
Si la borne de mise à la terre de la fiche casse,
N’UTILISEZ PAS l’appareil tant qu’une mise à la terre
adéquate n’aura pas été rétablie.
Le fait de fixer la borne de mise à la terre de la fiche
d’adaptation à la plaque de la prise de courant n’assure
pas automatiquement la mise à la terre de l’appareil. Il
faut que la vis soit en métal, non isolée, et que la prise de
courant soit mise à la terre par l’entremise du câblage de
la résidence. Faites vérifier le circuit par un électricien
qualifié pour vous assurer que la prise est adéquatement
mise à la terre.
Veuillez lire et suivre attentivement ces mesures de sécurité.
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