Deflosfing Instructions; Instru_Tions - GE 49-60518 Owner's Manual

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In most climates, defl'osting will be
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Tohaveyourfreezer o perate mostefficiently,
do notpermitmorethan I/2" (13mm)of
frosttoaccumulateon theshelves.
To remove fl'ost, scrape with a plastic or
wood spatula
or ScI'}lpeI;
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.
For Complete Defrosting
_] Tm'n tile temperatm'e control to tile
Of Fposition and tmplug tile fl'eezei:
[_ ]_.elnox e all toed and place it in
corrugated boxes, insulated bags,
picnic coole_, etc. Use towels and
newspapers lot insulation as needed.
_] X.Vithtile door/lid open, use p_lns of
hot water to speed loosening of fl'ost.
Remove lmge pieces before they melt.
Chest models have a defl'ost water drain
at tile fl'ont.
NOTE:Water maydripfromthe back flangeof
the lid cover duringdefrostingThis is normal.
Icebuildsup in thelid insulation whenthelid /s
openforadding or removing food,andmelts
duringthedefrosting operation.
S )onoe excess water [i'Olll tile bottoll/
[] o_ th;"fl'eezer as it collects to prexent
o_, erflowing.
_] _Mier defl'osting, clean tile inside of tile
fl'eezer (see Care and Cleaning).
@Replace tile drain plug inside tile
cabinet and tile cap on tile defl'ost
drain. Fold oxer and (h T tile gasket
on tile hinge side of tile lid.
Phlo
In tl._ ±
V_ g " _,e lreezei: Return tile
temperature control to its previous
position and return toed to the fl'eezex:
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