GE FCM5 owner manual About the operation of your freezer, Starting the Freezer

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.

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	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.

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.

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation

ALARM	POWER ON
TEMP
MONITOR

Temperature Monitor/High-Temp Alarm Switch (on some models)

OFF ON

Located on front of freezer.

ON OFF

HIGH-TEMP

ALARM SWITCH

An alarm will sound if the freezer temperature reaches unsafe levels. The alarm operates on household electricity. If the power fails, the alarm will not perform.

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, you may set the switch to the ON position.

CAUTION: Adding more than 3 pounds (1.5 kg)

of warm food per cubic foot of freezer capacity can trigger the alarm.

To activate the alarm, set the switch to the ON position.

To deactivate the alarm, set the switch to the OFF position.

Located on back of lid.

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