How to remove frozen ice from a freezer

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Method 2 of 3: Defrosting the freezer
Method 3 of 3: How to prevent icing
Tips
Warnings
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1 Scrape off the ice with a plastic spatula or wooden spoon. This is one of the fastest ways to remove icing. Take a plastic spatula or a wooden spoon so as not to accidentally injure yourself during work and not to pierce the channels of the evaporator and the tube with freon. Pry underneath the ice to remove it. Keep a bucket under the freezer door to collect ice chunks in it.

Continue scrubbing the ice until you have removed all or at least most of it.
To make this method more effective, unplug the freezer from the mains so that it begins to defrost.

2 Remove ice with rubbing alcohol and a heated cloth. Grab a clean rag with tongs and dip it in boiling water. Then soak it over the sink with rubbing alcohol. Use tongs to place a rag over the ice. The ice will begin to melt quickly. Remove the melted ice with a dry cloth.

This method is more suitable for removing thin layers of ice rather than large chunks.

3 Use a heated metal spatula with care. This is one of the fastest ways to remove ice, but also the most risky. Put on your potholders and hold a metal spatula over a fire or other heat source. Then place the heated spatula on the ice to melt it. Wipe off the melted water with a dry cloth.

Method 2 of 3: Defrosting the freezer

1 Take everything out of the freezer and put it in the refrigerator. Empty the freezer completely before defrosting. Place items in another freezer or refrigerator.
2 Unplug the freezer. Turn off the freezer to start defrosting. If you need to turn off the power to the refrigerator to do this, leave objects inside it. Even after a power outage, the refrigerator will remain cold for several hours.
3 Remove all shelves and place towels on the bottom of the freezer. After unplugging the freezer, remove all of the grates and shelves from the freezer. Then place towels on the bottom of the freezer to absorb the melted ice.
4 Leave the freezer open for 2-4 hours. Leave the door open to help the warm air in your home melt the ice faster. If necessary, prop the door with a wedge to keep it open.
- To speed up the process, pour hot water into a spray bottle and spray it over the ice, then pat dry with a towel. You can also use a hair dryer to blow hot air into the freezer.
5 Clean the freezer compartment with warm water and soap. Once all the ice has melted, empty the freezer. Mix 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dish soap with 4 cups (1 L) water. Dip a clean rag in the solution and wipe down the freezer. Then use a rag to remove any excess water.
- As an alternative method for cleaning your freezer, you can dissolve baking soda in water or mix equal parts vinegar and water. Baking soda and vinegar will not only cleanse your freezer, but will also help eliminate unpleasant odors.
6 Plug the freezer into an electrical outlet and then fill it with food as soon as it has cooled down enough. Plug in the freezer after wiping it down. Let it cool down to –18 ° C, which can take 30 minutes to 2 hours. Then return all the food that was there to the freezer.
- Check the temperature on the thermostat or place the thermometer in the freezer for 3 minutes.

Method 3 of 3: How to prevent icing

1 Lower the temperature on the thermostat to just below -18 ° C. If the thermostat is set to the wrong temperature, ice will build up in the freezer. Check the thermostat once a week to make sure it is set to the correct temperature.
- If your freezer does not have a built-in thermometer, place a thermometer specifically designed for refrigerators and freezers in it.
2 Do not block the air flow in the freezer. Do not place the refrigerator close to a wall. Leave about 30 cm of free space between them so that the coil has enough space to cool the freezer.
3 Always close the freezer door. Do not leave the freezer door open when cooking or in the kitchen. This will cause warm air to flow into the freezer. The freezer door must be tightly closed at all times.
4 Do not put hot items in the freezer. Wait until a hot item has cooled to room temperature before placing it in the freezer. The moisture released during this process will lead to the formation of ice and frost-spoiled food.
5 Keep the freezer away from heat sources. Do not place your refrigerator or freezer (if it is a stand alone unit) near a heat source such as an oven, water heater, or stove. This will overload the freezer and cause icing.

Tips

Do not overfill the freezer or leave it too empty. The freezer has enough food to control the temperature properly.
If your home is very warm, place a fan directly in front of an open freezer to defrost the ice. This process can take several hours.
Clean the gum (gasket) of the freezer compartment once a month with warm water and soap. If you notice mold, clean it with bleach.

Warnings

If you notice a thick layer of ice on the back of the freezer, contact your appliance repair technician. Ice cover may indicate a more serious problem.
An ice ball at the bottom of the drawer could indicate a leak in the freezer.