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About this model: GE FCM22DJWW
FCM22DJWW chest freezer guide to High Temp red, yellow power-loss memory, green power, startup, manual defrost and clearance.
Identify the 22-cubic-foot chest configuration
FCM22DJWW is GE's white manual-defrost chest freezer with a stated 21.60-cubic-foot volume, five slide-out baskets, an LED interior light and a lock. Three baskets ride above two lower baskets, so small packages can stay accessible without burying them at the bottom. GE also lists a defrost drain and three inches of clearance at both the sides and rear. The linked owner guide covers the FCM16 and FCM22 chest families, and its cover names FCM22 explicitly. Use the exact product record for basket count and dimensions, since a shared drawing can include optional dividers or a configuration from the smaller family member.
Interpret red, yellow and green together
The red High Temp lamp comes on after the compartment has been above 23°F, or −5°C, for sixty minutes; it goes out once temperature drops below 20°F, or −7°C. Yellow flashes while red is active. If yellow continues flashing after red has gone out, the manual says a household power interruption occurred. Press Alarm Reset only after noting the condition: it quiets the audible alarm and acknowledges yellow but does not make warm food safe. Green is the power indicator. If green is dark, first check the plug, outlet, fuse or breaker, because a failed lamp is also possible. Record all three lamp states, not only the alarm sound.
Give startup and loading time
On first startup, the guide places the temperature dial midway between Cold and Coldest and says to run the empty freezer for at least six to eight hours before adding food. Do not treat a new installation's early warm reading as an instant compressor diagnosis. After loading, use the five movable baskets for packets that would otherwise disappear in the deep cabinet and check that a tall package does not prop the lid open. The troubleshooting table links an obstructed lid to frequent starts and long running. A yellow memory lamp after an outage should prompt a check of actual food temperature and condition; the lamp alone cannot tell how long each package was warm.
Defrost and clean without damaging the liner
This FCM22DJWW is manual-defrost equipment. The guide recommends removing frost before a thick layer accumulates, using a plastic or wooden scraper; it explicitly rules out ice picks and other sharp metal edges. Unplug the unit for complete defrosting, protect the food elsewhere, and use the built-in drain to collect meltwater. The manual also calls for cleaning the interior at least once a year. Dry the cabinet thoroughly before restarting and return food only after proper cooling. Baskets can lift out to reach the lower storage zone, but the alarm and lamp board should not be sprayed during cleaning. The defrost drain is a water exit, not a sign of a refrigerant leak.
Check location before calling about repeat alerts
GE's exact specifications demand three inches of free air at the sides and back. The owner instructions also warn against installation where ambient temperature falls below 32°F or rises above 110°F. If High Temp returns, inspect the lid seal for a trapped package, keep the air spaces clear and compare room conditions with that range. A warm outer wall during compressor operation is listed as normal elsewhere in the troubleshooting pages; judge cooling from the inside and the actual lamp pattern. For service, report FCM22DJWW, red and yellow timing, power status, dial position, recent outage, and whether the lid fully closed. None of these lights alone identifies a failed part.
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Exact FCM22DJWW has 21.60 cu ft and five sliding baskets.
Source for this detailRed High Temp lights after 60 minutes above 23°F.
Source for this detail · Source page: 5Yellow can retain a power-loss indication after red clears.
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GE® 21.6 Cu. Ft. Manual Defrost Chest Freezer - FCM22DJWW - GE Appliances
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