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Defrosting instructions. GEAppliances.com In most climates, defrosting will be necessary only about twice a year. 7RKDYH\RXUIUHH]HURSHUDWHPRVWHIILFLHQWO\do not permit more than 1/2" (13 mm) of frost to accumulate on the shelves. To remove frost, scrape with a plastic or wood spatula or scraper. Do not use an ice pick or sharp-edged instrument DVLWPD\GDPDJHRUVFUDWFKWKH IUHH]HU Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your freezer. For Complete Defrosting  Turn the temperature control to the OFF position and unplug the freezer.  Remove all food and place it in corrugated boxes, insulated bags, picnic coolers, etc. Use towels and newspapers for insulation as needed.  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: :DWHUPD\GULSIURPWKHEDFNIODQJH RIWKHOLGFRYHUGXULQJGHIURVWLQJ7KLVLV QRUPDO,FHEXLOGVXSLQWKHOLGLQVXODWLRQ ZKHQWKHOLGLVRSHQIRUDGGLQJRUUHPRYLQJ IRRGDQGPHOWVGXULQJWKHGHIURVWLQJ RSHUDWLRQ  Sponge excess water from the bottom of the freezer as it collects to prevent overflowing.  After defrosting, clean the inside of the freezer (see &DUHDQG&OHDQLQJ).  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 control to its previous position and return food to the freezer. 5

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In most climates, defrosting will be necessary
only about twice a year.
do
not permit more than 1/2" (13 mm) of frost to
accumulate on the shelves.
To remove frost, scrape with a plastic or wood
spatula or scraper.
Do not use an ice pick or sharp-edged
instrument
Do not use any electrical device in defrosting
your freezer.
For Complete Defrosting
Turn the temperature control to the
OFF
position and unplug the freezer.
Remove all food and place it in corrugated
boxes, insulated bags, picnic coolers, etc.
Use towels and newspapers for insulation
as needed.
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:
Sponge excess water from the bottom of
the freezer as it collects to prevent
overflowing.
After defrosting, clean the inside of the
freezer (see
).
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
control to its previous position and return
food to the freezer.
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Defrosting instructions.
GEAppliances.com