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GE WMR04GAV - Defrosting

GE WMR04GAV
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Defrosting (on manual defrost models with freezerarea)
Defrostwheneverfrostonthewaftof theicetraycompartmentbecomes
1/4" thick.Neverusea sharp ormetallicinstrument to removefrostas
it maydamagethecoolingcoils.(Apuncturedcoolingco//will cause
seriousproblemsandvoidthewarranty.)Werecommendusingaplasticscraper
Donotuseanyelectricaldevicein defrostingyourrefrigerator
Todefrost."
Remove toods and ice tcays fl'om tile ice to, W compartment.
, Set tile tempecature control dial at 0 (off)position.
On models witixmt a drip tm}_ place a pan 1)eneatil tile ice troy
compartment to collect water.
Deflosting usually takes a icw hours. To deflost thster, keep tile
door open. Also, pouring warm (not hot) water on tile fl'osted part
m_ff speed deft'()sting. Do not use boiling water--4 t m_ff damage
plastic parts.
After defrosting:
, Empty water fl'om the drip tcay or fl'om tile pan placed beneath
the ice w, ff comparm_ent. _;\_sh the w,ff or I)an with warm water.
Wipe the ice way compartment with a damp cloth.
, Turn the temperature control to the desired setting and
return %od and ice tcays to the refl'igecator.
NOTE."ff ice buildup is verythick, it may keep the lee tray compartment door
from opening or closing completely. Don't try to force it open; after defrosting,
the door will open and close eas/7_
Preparing for Vacation
For long vacations or al)sences, remove fi)od and unplug tile
refl'igemtor. Move the control to tile 0 (off) position, and clean the
inmrior with a 1)aking soda solution of one tal)lespoon (l 5 ml) of
1)aking soda to one quart (l liter) of water. Leave tile door open.
Preparing to Move
Secure all h)ose items such as shelves and ice tcays l)y taping them
securely in place to prevent damage.
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.

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