GE FUF14DHRWW Use and Care Manual - Page 9

Defrosting instructions. IRU0DQXDO'HIURVWPRGHOV  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 1 Turn the temperature control to OFF and unplug the freezer. 2 Remove all food and place it in corrugated boxes, insulated bags, picnic coolers, etc. Use towels and newspapers for insulation as needed. 3 With the door open, use pans of hot water to speed loosening of frost. Remove large pieces before they melt. On models without a defrost drain, place towels or newspapers on the freezer bottom to catch the frost. The frost will loosen and fall. Remove towels and/or newspapers. 4 Some Upright models have a hose adapter and a drain hose behind the base grille which carry the defrost water out from the freezer. Remove the base grille; then remove the drain plug and let the defrost water drain into a pan. 5 Sponge excess water from the bottom of the freezer as it collects to prevent overflowing. 6 After defrosting, clean the inside of the freezer (see &DUHDQG&OHDQLQJ). 7 Be sure to replace the drain plug and return the drain tube to its position. Replace the base grille. 8 Plug in the freezer. Return the temperature control to its previous position and return food to the freezer. WARNING )UHH]HUPXVWEHXQSOXJJHG WRDYRLGHOHFWULFDOKD]DUGIURPSRZHUVRXUFH ZKHQGHIURVWLQJXQLW To remove the base grille (on some models), remove the two Phillips-head screws and pull the grille away from the freezer. Drain Hose 9