Defrosting Instructions - GE FCM5 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Defrosting Instructions

In most climates, defrosting will be necessary only about
twice a year.
To have your freezer operate most efficiently, do not
accumulate on the shelves.
To remove frost, scrape with a plastic or wood spatula or
scraper.
For Complete Defrosting
1. Turn the temperature control to far left OFF setting
and unplug the freezer.
2. Remove all food and place it in corrugated boxes,
newspapers for insulation as needed.
3. 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.
NOTE: Water may drip from the back flange of the
lid cover during defrosting. This is normal. Ice builds
up in the lid insulation when the lid is open for adding
or removing food, and melts during the defrosting
operation.
4. Sponge excess water from the bottom of the freezer
as it collects to prevent overflowing.
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Do not use an ice pick, metal, or sharp-edged
instrument as it may damage or scratch the freezer.
Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your
freezer.
5. After defrosting, clean the inside of the freezer (see
Care and Cleaning).
6. Replace the drain plug inside the cabinet and the cap
the hinge side of the lid.
7. Plug in the freezer. Return the temperature control to
its previous position and return food to the freezer.
WARNING
electrical hazard from power source when defrosting
unit.
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