Defrosting Instructions - GE FCM9SRWW 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.
Remove the exterior drain plug and the interior drain
4. With the lid open, you may choose to use pans of
the freezer. Remove large pieces before they melt.
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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.
5. Wipe water from walls with a towel or sponge.
6. After defrosting, clean the inside of the freezer (see
7. Replace the drain plugs.
8. Plug in the freezer. Return
Interior
Drain plug
electrical hazard from power source when defrosting
unit.
WARNING
Flammable refrigerant used.
Care and Cleaning).
the temperature control to its
previous position and return
food to the freezer.
WARNING
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