GE FCM5SUWW Use and Care Manual - Page 4

About the operation of your freezer., Starting the Freezer - model

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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the operation of your freezer. Starting the Freezer 1 Clean the inside of the freezer with a mild solution of baking soda and water (see Care and Cleaning). 2 Connect cord to power outlet. 3 On models with a Temperature Monitor or High-Temp Alarm Switch, set the switch to the OFF position. 4 Make sure the temperature control is set at 4. 5 Allow freezer to operate for at least four hours before placing food inside. 6 On models with a Temperature Monitor or High-Temp Alarm Switch, set the switch to the ON position. Temperature Control Freezing temperature selection is made by setting the control from 1 to 7 (coldest). If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the control one step at a time. Allow several hours after each one-step adjustment for the freezer temperature to stabilize. Turning the control to the OFF position stops the cooling process but does not shut off power to the freezer. Power-On Light (on some models) The Power-On Light indicates that the freezer is properly connected to the electrical power. The light glows even when the temperature control is turned off. 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. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 4

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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 power outlet.
On models with a Temperature Monitor or High-Temp Alarm Switch, set the switch to the
OFF
position.
Make sure 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
position.
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5
4
3
2
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Temperature Control
Freezing temperature selection is made by
setting the control from
1
to
7
(coldest).
If you want colder or warmer temperatures,
adjust the control one step at a time.
Allow several hours after each one-step
adjustment for the freezer temperature
to stabilize.
Turning the control to the
OFF
position stops
the cooling process but does not shut off
power to the freezer.
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Consumer Support
Troubleshooting Tips
Installation
Instructions
Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
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.
Power-On Light
(on some models)
The Power-On Light indicates that the freezer
is properly connected to the electrical power.
The light glows even when the temperature
control is turned off.