Defrosting - GE CB5 Use And Care Manual

Defrosting InstructIons
o not useany electricaldevice
in defrostingyourfreezer.
Depending on the climate you
live in, humidity and usage,your
freezer may need defrosting only
once or twice a year. If possible,
choose a time to defrost when
food supply is lowest.
The FastestWay to Defrost
Defrosting can be done quickly
and easily by scraping freezing
surfaces with a plastic scraper
or wooden spatula when frost is
approximately 1/2 inch thick.
DO NOT usean ice pickor sharp
edged instrumentas it maydamage
or scratchthe freezer.
For PeriodicComplete
Cleaningand Frost Removal
If frost is too thick or too hard to
be scraped, we suggest you do the
following:
1.Remove power cord plug from
outlet.
2. Remove all food from freezer,
Food may be temporarily stored in
large corrugated paper boxes, in-
sulated bags, towels or wrapped in
newspapers to preserve coldness.
3. Some models have a defrost
water drain at the front and a hose
adapter that is packaged in bag in
the bottom of freezer. If your freezer
is so equipped, remove drain cap
on front of freezer, insert hose
connector and attach hose.
Afterattachinghose,removedrain
pluginsidecabinet.Sponge remain-
ing moisture from of freezer
4. You may hasten defrosting by
leaving the freezer lid open and
removing large, loose pieces of
frost before they melt, or by adding
pans of hot water.
5. After frost is completely
removed, rinse freezer interior
with a solution of warm water and
baking soda (about one tablespoon
of soda to each quart of water),
Mild soap and warm water may be
used, but follow with a baking soda
solution. Rinse with clean water
and wipe dry. DO NOT use harsh
or gritty cleaners in the interior.
Warning:When cleaningin the
vicinityof-electricalparts(lamps,
switches,controls,etc.) wring
excessmoistureout of spongeor
clothso that it will be barely damp
to preventwater or liquidfrom
getting intoany electricalpartand
causinga possibleshockhazard.
6. Replace drain plug inside
cabinet and cap on defrost drain
(on
models so equipped),
7. Plug in freezer at electrical
outlet. Turn temperature control to
its regular position and return food
to freezer.
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