GE FCM22 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 8

Care and cleaning of the freezer.
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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 24 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 lid open.
be located in the
coolest area of the
room, away from heat-
producing appliances
or heating ducts, and
out of direct sunlight.
to room temperature before placing in the
freezer. Overloading the freezer forces the
compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze
too slowly may lose quality or spoil.
Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe
containers dry before placing them in the
freezer. This cuts down on frost buildup inside
the freezer.
When the freezer is not operating, it can be left
in an unheated house or room without damage
to cabinet or mechanism.
The freezer should Freezer baskets should not be lined with
aluminum foil, wax paper or paper towels.
Liners interfere with cold air circulation,
making the freezer less efficient.
Organize and label food to reduce lid
openings and extended searches. Remove as
many items as needed at one time, and close
Let hot foods cool the lid as soon as possible.