Unplug your appliance and use a plastic spatula to remove the ice on the walls
Remove the drawers from the refrigerator and freezer
remove the drawers
If you have managed to remove some of the frost that is blocking the opening of the drawers, remove them from your household appliance to continue defrosting
Place containers of hot water inside
hot water container
To speed up the process, place bowls of hot water in each compartment of your freezer so that the water vapors melt the ice
Clean your appliance
refrigerator cleaning
Once all the frost has been removed, clean the appliance. To do this, use a cloth soaked in a cup of water and a tablespoon of baking soda. If your appliance has stubborn stains, add white vinegar and rub gently for a perfect clean. Leave the doors open until the appliance is dry
Plug your appliance back in
refrigerator tidy
Plug your appliance back in and arrange your drawers. Let it run for a good hour before putting your food away
Put your food away
food storage
Finally, store the food that should be in the refrigerator or freezer.
You now know how to defrost your freezer. For optimal maintenance of the appliance, it is advisable to defrost it every four months.
