Defrosting Instructions - GE FP9 Use And Care Manual

To have your freezer operate most efficiently, do not permit more than 1/2
inches of frost to accumulate on the shelves.
To remove this light coating of frost from the shelves, simply scrape with a
plastic or wood spatula or scraper. Scrape the top and bottom surfaces of the
shelves and the refrigerated surface at the top of the cabinet.
Never use an ice pick or metal scraper. Any such instrument can damage
the freezer.
Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your freezer.
For Complete Defrosting
1. Turn the temperature control to OFF.
Remove all food and place it in corrugated boxes,
2.
insulated bags, picnic coolers, etc. Use towels and
newspapers for insulation as needed.
3. With the door open, use pans of hot water to
speed loosening of frost. Remove large pieces
before they melt.
4. A drain hose (on some
models) behind the
base grille carries the
defrost water out from
the freezer. Remove
the base grille; then
remove the drain plug
and let the defrost
water drain into a pan. Sponge excess water from
the bottom of the freezer as it collects to prevent
overflowing.
To remove the base grille
(on some models), remove
the two screws from the
front of the grille and pull
outward.

DEFROSTING INSTRUCTIONS

Drain Hose
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e screws
outward
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After defrosting, clean the inside of the freezer (see
5.
the Care and Cleaning section).
6. Return the temperature control to its previous
position and return food to the freezer.
7. Be sure to replace the drain plug (on some models)
and return the drain tube to its position.
8. Replace the base grille.