Defrosting Instructions - GE FUM12 Serie Manuel D'utilisation

Defrosting instructions.

(for Manual Defrost models)
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.
For Complete Defrosting
Turn the temperature control to OFF
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and unplug the freezer.
Remove all food and place it in
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corrugated boxes, insulated bags, picnic
coolers, etc. Use towels and newspapers
for insulation as needed.
With the door/lid open, use pans of
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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.
Drain Hose
a. Some Upright models have a hose
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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.
Remove screws
and pull outward
To remove the base grille (on some
models), remove the two screws from
the front of the grille and pull outward.
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.
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
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the freezer as it collects to prevent
overflowing.
After defrosting, clean the inside of the
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freezer (see Care and Cleaning ).
a. On Upright models, be sure to
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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
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temperature control to its previous
position and return food to the freezer.
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