Defrosting Instructions - GE FCM16 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
1. Turn the temperature control to far left COLD setting
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
Do not use an ice pick, metal, or sharp-edged
instrument as it may damage or scratch the freezer.
Do not use boiling water as it may damage the freezer.
Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your
freezer.
4. With the lid open, you may choose to use pans of
hot tap water (less than 120° F) to speed defrosting.
Directing air from an electric fan into the freezer will
also help. Do not place fan or any electrical device in
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
Freezer must be unplugged to avoid
electrical hazard from power source when defrosting
unit.
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