GE FCM9 - Manuel (Page 7)

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In most climates, defrosting will be
necessary only about twice a year.
To have your freezer operate most efficiently,
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 as it may damage or scratch the
freezer.
Do not use any electrical device in
defrosting your freezer.
For Complete Defrosting
Turn the temperature control to OFF
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.
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.
a. 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.
To remove the base grille (on some
models), remove the two screws from
the front of the grille and pull outward.
b. Some Chest models have a defrost
water drain at the front and a hose
adapter that is packaged in a bag in
the bottom of the freezer. Remove
the drain cap on the front of the
freezer, insert the hose connector
and attach the hose. Remove the
drain plug inside the cabinet.
NOTE: Water may drip from the
back flange of the lid cover during
defrosting. This is 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 excess water from the bottom
of the freezer as it collects to prevent
overflowing.
After defrosting, clean the inside of the
freezer (see Care and Cleaning).
a. On Upright models, be sure to
replace the drain plug and return the
drain tube to its position. Replace the
base grille.
b. On Chest models, 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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Drain Hose
Remove screws
and pull outward
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Defrosting instructions.
(for Manual Defrost models) www.GEAppliances.com