Defrosting Instructions - GE FH5 Manuel Du Propriétaire

Defrosting instructions.

Do not use any electrical device in
defrosting your freezer.
The Fastest Way to Defrost
Defrosting can be done quickly and easily
by scraping freezer surfaces with a plastic
scraper or wooden spatula when frost is
more than 1/4" (6 mm) thick.
For Periodic Complete Cleaning and Frost Removal
If frost is too thick or too hard to be
scraped, we suggest you do the following:
Remove power cord from outlet.
1
Remove all food from freezer. Food
2
may be temporarily stored in large
corrugated paper boxes, insulated
bags, towels or wrapped in newspapers
to preserve coldness.
Your freezer has a defrost water drain at
3
the front and a hose adapter
(connector) that is packaged in a plastic
bag with this Owner's Manual. Attach
this hose connector to any common
garden hose. Remove the drain cap on
the front of the freezer and slip the
other end of the hose connector into
the drain plug.
After attaching the hose, remove the drain plug
inside the cabinet. Sponge remaining moisture
from the bottom of the freezer.
Defrosting will take less time if you have
4
the freezer lid open and remove large,
loose pieces of frost before they melt, or
add pans of hot water.
Depending on the climate you live in,
humidity and usage, your freezer may need
defrosting only once or twice a year. If
possible, choose a time to defrost when
food supply is lowest.
DO NOT use an ice pick or sharp edged
instrument as it may damage or scratch the
freezer.
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.
After frost is completely removed, rinse
5
the inside of the freezer with a solution
of warm water and baking soda [about
one tablespoon (15 ml) of soda to each
quart (liter) of water]. Rinse with clean
water and wipe dry. DO NOT use harsh or
gritty cleaners in the interior.
WARNING: When cleaning in the vicinity of
electrical parts (lamps, switches, controls, etc.)
wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth so
that it will be barely damp to prevent water or
liquid from getting into any electrical part and
causing a possible shock hazard.
Replace the drain plug inside the
6
cabinet and the cap on the defrost drain.
Fold over and dry the gasket on the
7
hinge side of the lid.
Plug in the freezer at the electrical
8
outlet. Turn the temperature control to
its regular position and return food to
the freezer.
7