Manual

Defrosting instructions. GEAppliances.com
In most climates, defrosting will be necessary
only about twice a year.
To haveyour freezer operate most efficiently,do
not permit more than ;l/2" (13mm) 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 as itmay damage or scratch the
freezer.
Do not use any electrical device in defrosting
your freezer.
For Complete Defrosting
r_ Turn the temperature control to the OFF [_
position and unplug the freezer.
[] Removeall food and place it in corrugated
boxes, insulated bags, picnic coolers, etc. r_
use towels and newspapers for insulation
as needed, r_
[] With the door/lid open, use pans of hot
water to speed loosening of frost. Remove
large piecesbefore they melt.
Chest models have a defrost water drain at
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the front.
NOTE:Water may drip from the back flange
of the lid cover during defrosting. Thisis
normal. Ice builds up in the lid insulation
when the lid is open for adding or removing
food, and melts during the defrosting
operation.
Sponge excesswater from the bottom of
the freezer as it collects to prevent
overflowing.
After defrosting, clean the inside of the
freezer (seeCare and Cleaning).
Replacethe 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.
Plugin the freezer. Return the temperature
control to its previous position and return
food to the freezer.