GE FCM5 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 5

In most climates, defrosting will be necessary
only about twice a year.
Turn the temperature control
to the position and unplug
the freezer.
Remove all food and place it in
corrugated boxes, insulated bags,
picnic coolers, etc. Use towels and
newspapers for insulation as needed.
With the door/lid open, use pans of
hot water to speed loosening of frost.
Remove large pieces before they melt.
Chest models have a defrost water drain
at the front.
To remove frost, scrape with a plastic
or wood spatula or scraper.
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Sponge excess water from the bottom
of the freezer as it collects to prevent
overflowing.
After defrosting, clean the inside
of the freezer (see
Replace the drain plug inside
the cabinet and the cap on the defrost
drain. Fold over and dry the gasket on
the hinge side of the lid.
Plug in the freezer. Return the
temperature control to its previous
position and return food to the freezer.
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