That is the way it is suppose to be done, but it takes a long time.
Yes.
if defrost timer not working properly, refrigerator will be in continuous run.
Defrost in the refrigerator for 7 hours per pound.
Its a bad idea to put a frozen ribeye roast straight in the oven -- you'll end up with a really cooked outside and a raw interior. You need to defrost the meat and bring it close to room temperature to get the best results. Remove the roast from the freezer and defrost it IN THE REFRIGERATOR for at least 24 hours before you start cooking (you may need longer depending on how big the roast is). Once the roast is fully defrosted, remove it from the refrigerator and let it sit out on the counter for at least an hour at room temperature before cooking. This process allows the interior temperature of the outside and inside of the meat to get a lot closer to one another, and your meat will cook more evenly.
Thaw it out in the refrigerator. Overnight should do.
the timer
You can defrost them in hot water in the sink if you plan to cook them right away. If not, defrost them in the refrigerator over night.
Leave the meat in the frige for one day.
To GE model GSSxxxx models, there is no defrost timer. It uses the main control board to time it.
Let the meat defrost so we can cook it later. A frozen turkey can take up to three days to defrost in the refrigerator.
Overnight in the refrigerator should work.
The defrost timer sometimes is built into the main board
I found it myself in front on the bottom behind the grille.