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- Page 1 GE Industrial Consumer Appliances GE Food Freezers FHV5SW FHV7SW FHQ5SW FHQ7SW FHG5SW FHG7SW Use & Care Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents SAFETY INFORMATION ........2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ....... 10 Safety Precautions ..........2 Preparing to Install the Freezer ....10 Proper Disposal ........... 3 How to Connect Electricity ......4 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ......... 11 Normal Operating Characteristics .... 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....... 5 Before You Call For Service ...... -
Page 3: Safety Information
Safety Information 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: •... -
Page 4: Proper Disposal
Safety Information ge.com DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE FREEZER When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: 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.”... -
Page 5: How To Connect Electricity
Safety Information 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. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 2-prong plug &... -
Page 6: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions ABOUT THE OPERATION OF YOUR FREEZER. ge.com OPERATING YOUR FREEZER • Once the freezer is in its proper place, plug it in an proper electrical outlet. • Set the temperature, on the temperature control knob. “min.” being the warmest and “max.” being the coldest. - Page 7 Operating Instructions ABOUT THE OPERATION OF YOUR FREEZER. Power-On Light 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. Temperature Alarm Light The red light will be on if the temperature inside the freezer exceeds -15°C. Key-Ejecting Lock The key for the spring-loaded lock is automatically ejected—key will not remain in lock in either the open or closed position.
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Page 8: Defrosting Instructions
Operating Instructions DEFROSTING INSTRUCTIONS. ge.com In most climates, defrosting will be necessary only about twice a year. To have your freezer operate most efficiently, do not permit more than 1/2” (13 mm) of frost to accumulate on the shelves. To remove frost, scrape with a plastic or wood spatula or scraper. Do not use an ice pick or sharp-edged instrument as it may damage or scratch the freezer. -
Page 9: Care And Cleaning
Operating Instructions CARE AND CLEANING OF THE FREEZER. 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. - Page 10 Operating Instructions ge.com In Case of Extended Power Failure • Keep freezer door/lid closed. Your freezer will keep food frozen for 24 hours provided warm air is not admitted. • If freezer is out of operation for 24 hours or more, add dry ice. Leave ice in large pieces. Add more ice as required.
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Page 11: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions PREPARING TO INSTALL THE FREEZER. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Freezer Location 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. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting Tips NORMAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS. ge.com 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. •... - Page 13 Troubleshooting Tips BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE... Problem Possible Causes What To Do Foods defrosting Temperature control • Move the control to a temperature setting. in OFF position. Freezer is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet. The fuse is blown/circuit •...