GE FP5 User manual

Useand Care Guide
Food Freezer
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Safety instructions .........................3
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Operating Instructions, Tips
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Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . ...........................2
TemperatureControl.....................................3
Quick Freezing . . . . . . . . . .
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Starting Your Freezer . . . .. ...........................3
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Cleaning, Outside and inside.......................4
Defrosting....~ . . . . . . . . . . ...........................4
Power
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Preparation
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Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Vacation and Moving Precautions.............5
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Installation
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Adapter Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......................6
Electrical Requirements .
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Extension Cords . . . . . . . . .........................6
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....................6
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Repair Service . . . . . . . . ..
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Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........BackCover
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HELP US HELP YOU...
Read this book carefully. Write down the model and serial numbers.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your You’ll find them on
a label on the back of the freezer.
new freezer properly.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Keep it handy
for answers to your questions. OW nership Registration Card that came with your
If you don’t understand something or need more help. freezer. Before sending in this card, please write these
write (include your phone number):
numbers here:
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances Model Number
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Serial Number
Keep proof of original purchase date (such as your
U-se these numbers in any correspondence or service
sales slip or cancel led check) with this book to calls concerning your freezer.
establish the warranty period.
If you received a damaged freezer, immediately
contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the
freezer.
Save time and money. Before you call for service,
check the Problem Solver. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that
yOLI can correct yourself.
ENERGY-SAVING TIPS
. Location of your freezer is important. Don t locate it
in a warm, unventilated laundry area or storage
room. Avoid putting it next to your range, a heating
vent or where the sun will shine directly on it.
● Try to arrange your frozen foods systematically so
you can find what you want in the freezer quickly.
. Don’t open the freezer lid more often than necessary
and close it as soon as possible, particularly in hot,
humid weather.
“ When using yOLU- freezer, be careful not to leave the
lid open. Always check to make sure the freezer lid
is properly closed before leaving the house or
retiring for the night.
“ If you turn the temperature control to the coldest
position
for quick freezing, don’t forget to turn it
back to the regular setting.
. Defrost the freezer whenever f“rost becomes
1/4” thick.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
We’re proud of our service and want yoL~ to be
NEXT, if yoL~ are still not pleased, write all the
pleased. If
for some reason yoLl are not happy with the
detail s—inc]uding your phone number—to:
service yoLl receive, here are three steps to follow for
Manager. Consumer Relations
further help.
GE Appliances
FIRST, contact the people who serviced
yoLlr
Appliance Park
appliance. Explain why yoLl are not pleased. In most
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
cases, this will solve the problem. FINALLY,
if yoLlr problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
~o North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois
60606
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read All Instructions Before Using This Appliance.
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WARNING—When using this appliance,
always exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
● Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Use and Care Book.
c This freezer must be properly installed in
accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. See
grounding instructions in
this book.
● This freezer should not be recessed or built in—
it is designed for free-standing installation only.
Q 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 electric service
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 the
PIUg or connector end.
c When moving your freezer be careful not to
roll over the power cord.
Q After your freezer is in operation, do not touch
the cold surfaces, particularly when hands are
damp or wet.
Skin may adhere to these extremely
cold surfaces.
s Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely. The United States Dept. of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin
No. 69 says:
“.. .You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or
if they
are still cold—below
40°F. “
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“.. .Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have
any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and
should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be
discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor
or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be
dangerous to eat.
“.. .Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce
the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits,
vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality
of red meats is affected less than that of many
other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as
possible—they won’t keep as long as foods frozen
only once, and the sooner they’re used, the better
their eating will be.”
s If your old freezer is still around the house but
not in use, be sure to remove the lid or door.
This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.
. 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.
● Unplug your freezer before cleaning or
making any repairs. NOTE: We strongly
recommend that any servicing be performed
by a qualified individual.
c Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
● Do not use any electrical device or any sharp
instrument in defrosting your freezer.
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Starting Temperature Control
1. Clean the inside of the freezer with a mild solution Freezing temperature selection
of baking soda and water (refer to Care and
is made by setting the control
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Cleaning section).
from “MIN” (warmest) to
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2. Connect cord to power outlet. “MAX” (coldest). Normal cold
3. Set the temperature control dial at the midpoint and
setting is at the midpoint.
“OFF” position permits turning
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allow the freezer to operate for at least 24 hours
freezer off without unplugging I ~lN
before placing food inside. it, but does not disconnect
power to the freezer.
(t ofztifll{ed ne.rt pa<qe)
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OPERATING YOUR FREEZER
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Quick-Freezing
For quick-freezing small amounts of food, place it in direct contact with any
refrigerated surface. For quick-freezing large amounts of food, turn the
control dial to
‘6MAX” and return it to the regular setting after freezing
is completed.
Never freeze more than 3 pounds of food per cubic foot of freezer
capacity at one time.
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning Inside and Outside
Unplug and empty the freezer. Wash the inside with
warm water and baking soda solution—about two
tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water. Then
rinse and dry.
Don’t use cleansers such as soaps, detergents,
scouring powder or spray cleaners inside the
freezer—they may cause odors.
Wash ice trays, drip tray and shelves with mild
detergent solution and dry them with a soft cloth.
Wipe the outside of the freezer with a soft cloth
dampened with soapy water or Appliance Polish
Wax Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X216), available
from GE Appliance Service and Parts Centers.
Use only mild, soapy water to clean the door gasket.
Never use acids, chemical thinner, gasoline, benzene
or the like for cleaning any part of the freezer. Boiling
water and benzene may deform or damage plastic parts.
Do not wash any plastic parts from your freezer in
your automatic dishwasher.
The condenser is located on the back of the freezer.
To maintain the freezer at peak performance, clean the
condenser at least twice a year, using a vacuum
cleaner with its dusting attachment.
Defrosting
Defrost whenever frost becomes l/L4° thick.
Never use a sharp or pointed instrument to
remove frost as it may damage the freezer.
Do not use any electrical device in defrosting
your freezer.
To defrost, remove food and ice trays. Be sure to
keep the drip tray in place. Then set the temperature
control dial to the “OFF” position and disconnect
power to the freezer.
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Leave the freezer door open until defrosting is
completed. To speed up defrosting, place pans of hot
water on freezer shelves and wipe with warm towel or
sponge.
After defrosting, remove drip tray and dispose of
water. Clean the interior and return drip tray. Then
turn the temperature control back to the original
setting.
After operating temperature has been reached,
return food and ice trays to the freezer.
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food frozen for 24 hours provided warm air is not hands to freeze. Gloves or other protection is
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2. If freezer is out of operation for 24 hours or more, 3. If dry ice is not available, move food to a frozen
add dry ice. Leave ice in large pieces. Add more ice food locker temporarily—until power is restored.
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Location Clearance
This freezer is designed for free-standing Allow the following minimum clearance for proper
installation only. It should not be recessed or built-in. air circulation: Back 4“
Top 4“ Side W“.
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Be sure to install your freezer on a floor strong
enough to support it when it is fully loaded.
Also see Energy-Saving Tips regarding location.
When You Goon Vacation
To maintain freezer in operation during vacations, be
sure your house power is not turned off.
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, turn the temperature
control to OFF, disconnect power cord plug from wall
outlet, defrost, and clean the freezer. To prevent
formation of odors, place open box of baking soda in
freezer and leave freezer lid open.
When the freezer is not operating, it can be left in an
unheated house or room without damage to cabinet or
mechanism.
When You Move
Turn the temperature control to OFF and disconnect
the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Remove
foods, defrost and clean the freezer.
Secure all loose items such as ice trays 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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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT. .. Please read carefully
How to Connect Electricity
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded.
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‘l ’he power cord ot
this appliance is
equipped with a
three-prong
(grounding) Plwg
which mates with a
standard three-
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prong (grounding)
INSURE PROPER
wall outlet to
minimize the
possibility of electric shock
hazard from this appliance.
Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the
outlet is properly
grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong wall outlet.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND)
PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.
Use of Adapter Plug
Because of
potential
safetj~
hazards under
certain conditions,
we
strongly
recommend
against use of an
adapter plug.
However. if you
still elect to use an
adapter, where
local codes permit,
TEMPORARY METHOD
(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT
PERMlllED IN CANADA)
ALIGN LARGE
PRONGS/SLOTS -~
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CAUTION: Attaching adapter ground terminal to
wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance
unless cover screw is metal. and not insulated, and
wall outlet is grounded through house wiring. You
should have the circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If
this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very
likely to break with repeated use.
a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to Should the adapter ground terminal break, DO
a properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by use NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has
of a UL listed adapter available at most local been established.
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.
Use of Extension Cords Electrical Requirements
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH The freezer should always be plugged into its own
THIS APPLIANCE. individual electrical outlet which has
a voltage rating
that matches the rating plate. This is recommended for
best performance and to prevent overloading house
wiring circuits. which could cause a possible fire
hazard from overheating wires.
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
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PROBLEM
FREEZER DOES
NOT OPERATE
FREEZER STARTS
TOO FREQUENTLY
FREEZER OPERATES
TOO LONG
VIBRATION OR
NOISY OPERATION
FREEZER TEMPERATURE
TOOWARM
FOODS DEFROSTING
FREEZER TEMPERATURE
TOOCOLD
FOODSDRYINGOUT
MOISTURE COLLECTING
ONOUTSIDEOFCABINET
EXCESSIVE FROST
BUILD-UP
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● Temperature control is in OFF position.
● Freezer may not be plugged in. If plug is secure and the freezer still fails to
operate, plug a small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a
tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse.
● Package holding lid open, or lid opened too frequently or too long.
● Temperature control set too high.
Q Door opened too frequently or too long.
● Package holding lid open, or lid opened too frequently or too long.
c Temperature control set too high.
● Inadequate air circulation space around cabinet.
c Freezer not on solid base.
● Cabinet not level.
. Package holding lid open, or lid opened too frequently or too long.
● Temperature control set too low.
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B1own fuse or tripped circuit breaker.
. Not plugged in.
● Temperature control in OFF position.
● Package holding lid open, or lid opened too frequently or too long.
“ Temperature control set too high.
● Packages not properly wrapped or sealed.
● Extended hot, humid weather.
● Package holding lid open, or lid opened too frequently or too long.
● Extended hot, humid weather.
If you need more help... call, toll free:
GE Answer Center’
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC FREEZER
Staple sales slip or cancelled check
WARRANTY
here. Proof of original purchase date
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace
any part of
the freezer that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY
For five years from date or original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace any
part of the sealed refrigerating
system (the compressor,
condenser, evaporator and all
connecting tubing) that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
You pay for the service’ trip to your
home and service labor charges.
LIMITED WARRANTY,
FOOD SPOILAGE...
We will pay for food spoilage (not
to exceed the cumulative limit of
$100.00) that occurs because of
a manufacturing defect either in:
a)
anypafl of the freezer within one
year from date or original purchase,
or b) anyparl of the sea/ed
refrigerating system within five years
from the date of original purchase.
Within 30 days after food spoilage
occurs, you must provide
satisfactory proof of the spoilage
to a Factory Service Center, an
authorized Customer
Care@
service or the dealer from whom
the freezer was purchased.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Alaska,
Hawaii and Washington,
D.C. in
Alaska the warranty is the same
except that it is LIMITED because
you must pay to ship the product to
the service shop or for the service
technician’s travel costs to your
home.
All warranty service will be
provided by our GE Appliance
Service and Parts Centers or by
our authorized Customer Care”
servicers during normal working
hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
● Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product please
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer. You
are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
c Food spoilage caused by:
a) Power interruption from the
utility.
● Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
● Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended
purpose or used commercially.
c Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
address below, or call, toll free: b) Blown fuse, open circuit breaker WARRANTOR IS NOT
GE Answer
Center~>
or other power disconnection on RESPONSIBLE FOR
800.626.2000
the owner’s premises.
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
consumer information service c) Freezer not operating because
of abnormally low electric power
. Improper installation. voltage or inadequate house
wiring.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. 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 in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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