GE CA10 Use And Care Manual

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Inmost climates, defrosting will be~ necessaryonly about twice a year.To have your freezer operate mostefficiently, do not permitmorethan1/2 inchof frostto accumulateonthe shelves.To remove this light coating of frostfromthe shelves,simplyscrapewitha plasticor woodspatulaorscraper.Scrapethe topandbottom surfacesof the shelves and the refrigeratedsurface at the top of the cabinet.Never usean ice pickor metalscraper.Any such instrument candamage the freezer.Do not useany electricaldevicein defrostingyourfreezer,—.l%’ CcmphxeCMr’osting:1. Turn temperature control to OFF.2. Remove all food and place it incorrugated boxes, insulated bags,picnic coolers, etc. Use towelsand newspapersfor insulation asneeded,3. With door open, use pansof hotwater to speed loosening of frost.Remove large pieces before theymelt.4. A drain hose (on models soequipped) behind the base grillecarries the defrost water out fromthe freezer. Remove the basegrille;then remove the drain plug and letthe defrost water drain into a pan.Sponge excess water from bottomof freezer as it collects to preventoverflowing.Toremovethebasegril!e(on modelsso equipped),graspthe grille at bothends and pull outward.5. After defrosting, clean inside offreezer (see page 10).6. Return temperature control toregular position and return foodto freezer.7. Be sureto replacedrainplug(on models so equipped) and returndrain tube to its position.8. Replace base grille by aligningpins in grille with holes in cabinetand gently pushing grille forwarduntil it snaps into place.Part No.46831OPO5