Defrosting Instructions - GE FCM11 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 permit more than 1/2" (13 mm) of frost to
accumulate on the shelves.
For Complete Defrosting
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Turn the temperature control to the OFF
position and unplug the freezer.
Remove all food and place it in corrugated
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boxes, insulated bags, picnic coolers, etc.
Use towels and newspapers for insulation
as needed.
With the door/lid open, use pans of hot
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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.
To remove frost, scrape with a plastic or wood
spatula or scraper.
Do not use an ice pick or sharp-edged
instrument as it may damage or scratch the
freezer.
Do not use any electrical device in defrosting
your freezer.
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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
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freezer (see Care and Cleaning).
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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
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control to its previous position and return
food to the freezer.
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