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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.

???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.

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DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE FREEZER

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

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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.

Refrigerants

All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under federal law must be removed prior to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the company handling the disposal about what to do.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

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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Instructions Safety

For Complete Defrosting

1 Turn the temperature control to the OFF position and unplug the freezer.

2 Remove all food and place it in corrugated boxes, insulated bags, picnic coolers, etc. Use towels and newspapers for insulation as needed.

3 With the door/lid open, use pans of hot water to speed loosening of frost. Remove large pieces before they melt.

Chest models have a defrost water drain at the front.

NOTE: Water may drip from the back flange of the lid cover during defrosting. This is normal. Ice builds up in the lid insulation when the lid is open for adding or removing food, and melts during the defrosting operation.

Sponge excess water from the bottom of the freezer as it collects to prevent overflowing.

After defrosting, clean the inside of the freezer (see Care and Cleaning).

Replace the drain plug inside the cabinet and the cap on the defrost drain. Fold over and dry the gasket on the hinge side of the lid.

Plug in the freezer. Return the temperature control to its previous position and return food to the freezer.

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Care and cleaning of the freezer.

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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 of baking soda to a quart 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.

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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/lid open.

When the freezer is not operating, it can be left in an unheated house or room without damage to cabinet or mechanism.

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Safety Instructions

Preparing to install the freezer.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Freezer Location

Instructions

Your freezer should be conveniently located for day-to-day use in a dry, well-ventilated room.

Do not install the freezer where the temperature will go below 0?? F or above 110?? F, because it will not maintain proper temperatures.

Be sure to install your freezer on a floor strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded.

The freezer must be solidly positioned on the floor if it is to function at its best. Shims may be used to accomplish this wherever the floor is too uneven.

If the place selected for the freezer is damp or moist, place 2 X 4???s (51 mm X 102 mm) under its entire length to assure adequate support.

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Clearances

On all models, allow 3??? (76 mm) on top, back and sides for proper air circulation.

These things are normal and

do not indicate a need for service.

???A warm cabinet exterior as the refrigeration system transfers heat from the inside to the outside through the exterior cabinet walls.

???The sound of the high-efficiency compressor motor.

Before you call for service???

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Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.

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No Matter What Brand!

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We???ll Cover Any Appliance.

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You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract. No questions asked. It???s that simple.

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Freezer Warranty.

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.

What GE Will Not Cover:

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???Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.

???Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

???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.

???Damage caused after delivery.

???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 caused by possible defects with this appliance.

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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA and Canada. 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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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.

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