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4.7 | 619 Reviews

GE® 15.7 Cu. Ft. Manual Defrost Chest Freezer

GE Appliances FCM16SLWW

Features

  • Garage Ready
  • Power Outage Promise
  • The highest rated upright and chest freezer lineup in the industry
  • Find The Right Fit

Quick Specs

  • Type: Freezer
  • Style: Chest
  • Width: 65"
  • Height: 33.375"
  • Depth: 28.5"
  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Refrigerator Size: 15.7 (cu. ft.)
  • Freezer Capacity: 15.7 (cu. ft.)
  • WiFi Connected: No

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Garage Ready

GE freezers are tested to perform from 0°F to 110°F

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Power Outage Promise

In the event of a power outage, food remains frozen* 48 hours in the freezer (*temperature 32 degrees F or lower)

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The highest rated upright and chest freezer lineup in the industry

Based on aggregated ratings and review data from GEA.com and leading retail websites

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Find The Right Fit

Chest and upright freezers come in a variety of sizes to fit your needs

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High Temp Indicator

Exterior light alerts you if the temperature rises

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Two Lift-Out, Sliding Baskets

Offers flexibility to organize and store favorite foods for quick, easy access

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LED Interior Lighting

Interior lighting automatically illuminates when door is open

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Lock with Key

This security feature allows you to protect your valuable food items from unintentional entry

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Exterior Power "On" Light

Easily see if the freezer is working without having to open the door

Garage Ready GE freezers are tested to perform from 0°F to 110°F

Power Outage Promise In the event of a power outage, food remains frozen* 48 hours in the freezer (*temperature 32 degrees F or lower)

The highest rated upright and chest freezer lineup in the industry Based on aggregated ratings and review data from GEA.com and leading retail websites

Find The Right Fit Chest and upright freezers come in a variety of sizes to fit your needs

High Temp Indicator Exterior light alerts you if the temperature rises

Two Lift-Out, Sliding Baskets Offers flexibility to organize and store favorite foods for quick, easy access

LED Interior Lighting Interior lighting automatically illuminates when door is open

Lock with Key This security feature allows you to protect your valuable food items from unintentional entry

Exterior Power "On" Light Easily see if the freezer is working without having to open the door

Manual Defrost Manually defrost the freezer on your schedule

Features

  • Garage Ready
  • Power Outage Promise
  • The highest rated upright and chest freezer lineup in the industry
  • Find The Right Fit
  • High Temp Indicator
  • Two Lift-Out, Sliding Baskets
  • LED Interior Lighting
  • Lock with Key
  • Exterior Power "On" Light
  • Manual Defrost
CAPACITY
Freezer Capacity 15.68 cu ft
Total Capacity (cubic feet) 15.7 cu ft
FILTER
App Filter - Defrost Type Manual
App Filter - Capacity Freezer 14 cu. ft. and above
App Filter - Product Type Freezer Chest
APPEARANCE
Handle Color White
Color Appearance White
Door Swing Other
WARRANTY
Labor Warranty Limited 1-year entire appliance
Warranty Notes See written warranty for full details
Parts Warranty Limited 1-year entire appliance
POWER / RATINGS
Electrical Requirements 115V
Energy Consumption (kWh/year) 308
Volts/Hertz/Amps 115V;60Hz
Hertz 60
ECONOMICAL / QUIET
Insulation (Cabinet & Lid) Foam
Wrap Around Evaporator Yes
Wrap Around Condenser Yes
Cabinet Liner Textured Aluminum
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
Approximate Shipping Weight 190 lb
Overall Depth 28.5 in
Side Air Clearances 2 in
Overall Height 33.375 in
Height Needed for Lid to Raise 90 Degrees 60.625 in
Overall Width 65 in
Net Weight 168 lb
Height w/Lid Open 60.625 in
Back Air Clearances 2 in
FEATURES
Temperature Range -17 F to 5 F
Defrost Type Manual
Product Type Chest
Ice Scraper Yes
Temperature Control Adjustable
Bulk Storage Basket (2) Slide-Out
Power "ON" Light Yes
Refrigerant Type R600a
Lock with Self-Ejecting Key
High Temperature Indicator Light Yes
Interior Lighting LED
Control Type Manual
Defrost Water Drain Yes
Garage Ready Yes

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Freezer
  • Style: Chest

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 65"
  • Height: 33.375"
  • Depth: 28.5"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: No

  • Capacity

  • Refrigerator Size: 15.7 (cu. ft.)
  • Freezer Capacity: 15.7 (cu. ft.)
  • WiFi Connected: No

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4.7 out of 5

94% of reviewers recommend this product.

5 Stars

Excellent new freezer

bobfor2 2/6/2026

The freezer was easy to set up and get going. Works great and is very quiet. It looks nice and is going to be a lot less expensive to run than our old one. The temperature is easy to set and the capacity will be plenty for our needs.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

lid is great nice and heavy making a good seal

d2j2 12/13/2025

looks better built than other brands also liked the lid on this freezer and baskets
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

2 Stars

No audible alarm

Okay6580yt 12/12/2025

It keeps meat cold so far. Not happy that it does not have an audible temp alarm like the model from 2021 did. That's a huge loss. The light on the inside could be brighter.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

4 Stars

Great Freezer

Gibredbarn 11/25/2025

I really like it very quiet running and has worked great so far.. Is very roomy and holds Temp very well
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

1 Stars

Horrible shelf life and customer service

USA67 8/18/2025

Very disappointed in this product. Had freezer for 5 months and then the nightmare began. Had multiple GE employees come out to diagnose the problem. Ultimately the compressor was shot, after 5 months which they say is a $700 fix, on a $900 freezer. I did contact them 1 time in the year warranty time in which a guy came out, he Ordered butane, got delivered to my house a week later, at that time the freezer seemed to be working so I cancelled the technician at that moment because it seemed odd to have a technician out when it was actually seemed working up to par. It lasted about another month, I list a whole hog worth of meat and other stuff as temps dropped and stopped working again for the second time. Shortly after I was called to serve for the U.S Army in Afghanistan off and on. The freezer sat in my garage not working still, but was not a priority since I was not around. Now it™€™s been about 3 years. Technician came out and says there is nothing they can do to help me except charge me $700 for a new compressor install, since™€ I waited so long to call.™€ According to my technician. It™€™s a disgrace as a company to sell a product this faulty with a 5-6 month shelf life and still not take care of your customers after the malfunctions happen.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Great features

Jas3 7/17/2025

Love the baskets, how easy they glide when moved and the solid feel of the top.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

BEST FREEZER 5 STAR

GARBAGEKIDD 7/3/2025

What A nice freezer. When it was delivered, they set it up and left it still has not cooled down.I can get it down to 10 degrees but that's as low as it will go. We called GE consumer Relations and could not even understand them. Now I'm stuck with A hot freezer and rotten meat GE want do anything. At least that's what I was told. All I can say is buyer beware G.E has gone downhill in the last few years. Customer service is so bad you don't even want to call them when you get them on the phone you can't understand them. Sounded like Chinese dialect.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

3 Stars

About the details

dnev36 6/21/2025

Freezer holds plenty. Seal and indicator light failed shortly after purchasing. Frost is definitely an issue but would be expected with a low quality seal. Product loyalty is about the details in today's world with the expectation of replacement of major appliances more than once before children are of age to be on their own.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

My 2nd GE Freezer

Wizardboy 6/19/2025

This is my 2nd GE Freezer, I also presently have a Standup GE Freezer, both of these are in my garage. My first GE Standup Freezer has been so dependable for over a year now, which is why I purchased another one.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

1 Stars

Dont buy

jdl lock 5/27/2025

I purchased one of these for around $1000 dollars, lasted 14 months and compressor went out. Called GE and they sent rep out to look at repairing it. $968 to replace compressor and labor. I wouldnt purchase this or any GE products at this point. I went with it due to the highest reviews but i feel things should last longer than 14 months of use with a full calf processed in it.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

1 Stars

Poor freezer

Lex5 5/15/2025

Bought December of 2022 and just stopped working. Only 2 years old. Waste of money
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Very quiet!

callmesuperduper 4/2/2025

This size was a perfect upgrade! Fits so perfectly in the laundry room area!
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

Good freezer.

Baker7316 3/28/2025

A nice freezer, but wish it came with more baskets.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

QUIET! Energy Efficient...

Jimmy90 3/8/2025

This Freezer has plenty room for our family of 5! Energy Efficient! This Freezer is Quiet!
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Large capacity

soldiersmomma 3/6/2025

I was very pleasantly surprised at the amount of room.
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great freezer

Jacob123981 2/28/2025

Seems to be high quality and reasonably priced. Works well.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Excited about GE freezer

MamaLee73 1/31/2025

We love the look of our new chest freezer. We have always had great success with GE products. We will put it to work now. Our other upright GE freezer is still going strong after 42 years!
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great condition after unpacking

Jsd191 12/31/2024

Will hookup tomorrow. Great condition after unpacking.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

just received

DonFunk 12/13/2024

we just received freezer. I can't write a review yet, but it was delivered on time and placed in the right place.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

2 Stars

Only lasted 2 years

Rufus2022 11/12/2024

Compressor crapped out after a little over 2 years of gentle use. Cost to repair was greater than buying a new one.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

1 Stars

Junk product

Upsetdude 11/5/2024

I have owned this freezer since April 2020 and already needs a compressor. 4.5 years and that is all we can get out of these products. My parents have a freezer from 1977 and it still works to this day without any issues. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. Find an old one they work forever.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Capacity

SarahandCarter 11/2/2024

We love the capacity! It will allow me to prep for the upcoming holidays comfortably.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Freezer

Sherry A S 10/30/2024

I love my new freezer. Looking forward to energy efficiency. Our other one was 50 years old. Hope this one lasts that long. Haha So far it's working great! Baskets could be just a little bigger.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

The lock

MasterBox 10/29/2024

Very spacious, fit in the right corner of the house. Wasn't too expensive
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

Works well

CCBar 10/6/2024

the product is working well for the 3 days we have had it. The product has a superficial dent in the top door from shipping but does not seem to. Be impacting freezer function. The customer service agent - Kimberly was excellent to work through that with.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great Chest Freeze

Scrappy116 7/27/2024

Awesome chest freezer. I have so much room in chest it's Awesome cost bext to nothing to run great product.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great value

Heathervdh 7/15/2024

Love our new chest freezer, keeps everything nice and cold.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Nice heavy lid

GT27 7/2/2024

We love the space in this new chest freezer. Would of liked one more basket since my other freezer had 2 levels with 4 baskets.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Nice clean look

Patriot425 6/29/2024

I love the look of my new chest freezer. It. Seems to have a good energy efficiency
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great features

wkbsaint 6/25/2024

Easy to read instructions. Nice and spacious with key locks and spatula.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Meat Locker

RPFLoveland 6/20/2024

Looks great in the garage! Quiet running and the size is perfect for our 1/2 beef.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Well made nice freezer

Amoro 6/12/2024

Great freezer and I love the light. It has a heavy lid that seals well
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

2 baskets- biggest size found locally

MumT23 6/4/2024

Purchased this freezer after discovering only days before our daughter™€™s graduation party that our 40 yr old freezer was toast! It is overall a bit narrower (front to back) and not as deep as old one but the 2 baskets were essential to me! Wish the shelf of the converter side had a wall to keep items in place like old one had. I™€™m sure it will be much more energy efficient and hope it will last another 30+ yrs!
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

Nice freezer

Drew1677 6/4/2024

Overall seems to be an excellent freeze. Runs nearly silent, holds temp, no issue with frost. Will see how it holds up in the summer months when it's hotter.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great design and features!

JDrummond 4/9/2024

Meets all of our needs. So far it's been energy efficient and freezes quickly. Definitely would buy again and will be recommending to family, friends, and colleagues.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

1 Stars

Don't trust this freezer!

hg1946 3/29/2024

I am giving this freezer a one star rating because it is a replacement for the one I purchased on June23,2023. That unit was JUNK from the start. The compressor was replaced twice along with the dryer. The thermostat was replaced twice. I had a total of SIX service calls on the unit and GE refused to junk it untill the last service call. At that point they said it was non-repairable. We moved the contents in and out of that unit way too many times. They sent a replacement (thaat I am reviewing now) that arrived on March 28, 2024 and I can only hope it runs like my old 35 year old Sears unit. They want a review when you register the produce - I gave the first one a five star review, and it is possible in six months I would give this REPLACEMENT a five star review; however, at this point I almost expect it to be another piece of junk! I only hope I am wrong and it performs like it is supposed to. If and when it proves to be a good unit I will change my review - but till then-------
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

great features

tumper 3/17/2024

great deep freezer should have bought one of these sooner
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Abundant space, easy packing and access

Salannie 3/6/2024

I am very happy with my new garage freezer! It has an abundance of space, is well designed inside to allow easy packing and access. It's working perfectly!
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

great features

lucky mamma 2/15/2024

Our freezer has performed perfectly since we first plugged it in We are very happy with it,
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

So far so chill

Bobny253 2/8/2024

I have had the freezer for a little over a month and everything is doing well.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Sleek design

Deviner 12/29/2023

Love this new freezer! It has a sleek design, and it is compact, yet big enough to hold food for a family of four.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

You won™€™t regret buying this.

Lilnyc 12/7/2023

I love this freezer. So spacious and the baskets it comes with are incredibly handy.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

great features. fair price. time will tell

daddyo on the patio 12/3/2023

only owned it one day but so far so good. good features, looks nice
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great freezer

Leusch 11/28/2023

Very lange and works great. Definitely better than the upright freezer we had before.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

1 Stars

It does have great features-just quit freezing

Maw44 11/16/2023

I loved my freezer; unfortunately it quit working after only 7 weeks. Can™€™t get anyone to come look at until November 24th. Home Depot was zero help. Waiting for GE service to come through for me.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

4 Stars

Plan on having and using this appliance for manyvy

Laneperk 11/14/2023

Beautiful product. Helpful friendly delivery guys!
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

great features!

jo26 11/12/2023

it is what we were looking for and more. the price was great too!
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great product

Paul1989 11/9/2023

Nice product freezes greatly.Wife and I are like it very much.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

So spacious!

Lone Wolf M 11/6/2023

This thing is super spacious! I could easily fit over 300 lbs of meat in there, and still have room for more. It also has a locking mechanism, in case you don™€™t want nosey people seeing what you have stored in there. I plan on buying a couple more, definitely!
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great freezer

AK Qb 10/26/2023

Certainly, here's a review for your GE® 15.7 Cu. Ft. Manual Defrost Chest Freezer (model FCM16SLWW): "I've had the GE FCM16SLWW freezer for a while now, and I'm very satisfied with its performance. This freezer provides ample space for storing all my game meats, including fish, moose, deer, and mountain goat meat. One of the standout features for me is the adjustable coldness setting, which allows me to tailor the temperature to the specific requirements of the items I'm storing. It's been reliable, keeping everything frozen as it should. The manual defrosting process is straightforward, and overall, this freezer has been a great addition to my hunting and fishing needs. Highly recommended!" I hope you find this review helpful!
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product