Defrosting Instructions - GE FCM16SLWW Owner's Manual And 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
average, to accumulate on the walls.
To remove frost, scrape with a plastic or wood spatula or
scraper.
For Complete Defrosting
and unplug the freezer.
2. Remove all food and place it in corrugated boxes,
newspapers for insulation as needed.
3. Place a tray (not included) in front of the freezer,
beneath the exterior drain plug to collect the water.
Pull out the drain plug about 1" until the drain hole
on the plug shows completely. Turn the drain plug
counterclockwise to remove the interior drain plug.
This allows the water to flow out into the tray.
NOTE: Water that has accumulated at the bottom of
the freezer during defrosting will drain into the tray.
Monitor the tray under the drain to avoid overflow.
Drain hole
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Arrow
Interior
Drain plug
WARNING
Flammable refrigerant used.
To remove frost, scrape with a plastic or wood
or sharp-edged instrument as it may puncture the
freezer liner and then the flammable refrigerant tubing
behind it.
freezer.
4. With the lid open, you may choose to use pans of
the freezer. Remove large pieces before they melt.
5. Wipe water from walls with a towel or sponge.
6. After defrosting, clean the inside of the freezer (see
Care and Cleaning).
7. Replace the drain plugs.
8. 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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