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Step 1
How to Defrost a FreezerHow to Defrost a Freezer Step 1
Take all of your food out of the freezer. Put it in a cooler if you have one. If you do not have a cooler, place the food in the refrigerator and keep the door closed. -
Step 2
How to Defrost a FreezerHow to Defrost a Freezer Step 2
Unplug the refrigerator/freezer. -
Step 3
How to Defrost a FreezerHow to Defrost a Freezer Step 3
Open the Freezer door. Line the bottom of the freezer with either a thick layer of paper towels or newspaper to soak up the melting ice and frost. -
Step 4
How to Defrost a FreezerHow to Defrost a Freezer Step 4
To help the freezer defrost faster, you can hold a dish rag under hot running water then use the rag to rub the frost until it breaks off or melts. -
Step 5
How to Defrost a FreezerHow to Defrost a Freezer Step 5
Once you have removed as much of the ice and frost as you can, leave the door open and allow for the rest of the ice and frost to melt. You may need to change out the layers of paper towels or newspapers as they soak up the water. -
Step 6
How to Defrost a FreezerHow to Defrost a Freezer Step 6
Once the freezer has completely defrosted and dried out, you can put your food in and plug in the cord. Your freezer will now run more efficiently and save you money on your electric bill!
Comments
respectfully said
on 10/16/2009 i remember defrosting the freezer when i was a kid. Then it was fun, Now what a job. The cooler is a great idea, Fast, easy and plenty of room to fit your frozen items. 5*
zer0icee said
on 10/15/2009 My freezer barely closes due to the frost built up, thanks for the tips.
kinderhook said
on 10/15/2009 How I remember doing this! I tried to do it when there was as little as possible in the freezer so there was less to put in the cooler. Anyone who doesn't have a cooler should get one--they're inexpensive and useful also in the summer when bringing frozen foods home from the grocery store. Well done, nice pictures, too. 5*
hradcliffe said
on 10/1/2009 Good Instruction and Pictures on how to defrost a freezer and make it run better. 5*
sonni57 said
on 9/30/2009 I hate defrosting the freezer thanks for the good info.