How to Change a Thermostat Defrost for a GE Fridge

Newer GE refrigerators have an automatic defrost cycle for the freezer compartment to maintain the amount of ice in the compartment. The cycle can be configured for a manual defrost to eliminate ice buildup. The control panel on the front of the refrigerator door provides access to the freezer thermostat, which is configurable for manual defrosting or increasing the freezer's current setting. Once adjusted, the freezer gradually melts the ice in its compartment and drains the water into a drip pan.

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Instructions

- 1
  Pull the freezer door handle to open the freezer compartment. Remove all frozen food from the drawer.
- 2
  Shut the freezer door and hold "Lock" on the front of the refrigerator's control panel to unlock the controls.
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  Tap "Freezer" on the control panel's screen and touch the up button next to "Freezer" on the screen to increase the temperature. Temperatures above zero degrees Fahrenheit warm up the freezer and begin the defrosting process.
- 4
  Wipe out the inside of the freezer with a soft cloth once all of the ice has melted. Touch "Freezer" on the control panel and press the down arrow button to lower the temperature to zero degrees Fahrenheit.
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  Wait for the freezer to return to the designated temperature. Open the freezer door and place the frozen food into the drawer.

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