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To ask for freezer defrosting tips? I can't unplug it!

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StandingOvulation · 15/04/2024 14:55

We've got an under counter freezer that needs defrosting.

It can't be turned off ffs.

I can try blowdrying it, but wondered if anyone had any brighter ideas.

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toomuchfaff · 15/04/2024 15:20

Don't just turn the temperature up or open the door - you'll blow the motor - it will still be trying (desperately) to cool itself down - its one job in life is to freeze shit and you leaving doors open and trying to defrost it while it still has power is the best way to kill it.

Turn off the power to the kitchen and then put the hot water in it.

BrieAndChilli · 15/04/2024 15:20

this is probably completely not safe and you do have to be really careful but if there are really really thick ice i give it a whack with a hammer which then makes it all fall off in big chunks (has to be very thick hard ice not that think snowy type ice)

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StandingOvulation · 15/04/2024 15:14

There's no isolation switch for it, and the cupboards have a fixed skirting board so it can't be eased forward.

Why on earth it's not designed with an easy access front off switch is beyond me.

Hadn't thought of isolating power to the kitchen.

I've done boiling water trays plus blowdrying previously.

And tried blasting it with steam but it's just so Blinking onerous 🙄

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beetr00 · 15/04/2024 15:04

@StandingOvulation could you turn the thermostat to "0"?

Also check online for the instruction manual

ifonly4 · 15/04/2024 14:59

Where is the plug? The plug sockets for our freeze and freezer at the back of our freezer (far side) so luckily I can reach through the cupboards to stitch off. If not, can you and someone else take the unit door off (assuming it's enclosed) and pull freezer forward yourselves?

WhatASmashingBlouseYouHaveOn · 15/04/2024 14:58

Can you tell us why it cannot be turned of at the plug?

If you cannot unplug it or turn it off can you turn the electric breaker off for the duration of the defrost?

Peonies12 · 15/04/2024 14:58

I use a hairdryer

Redshoeblueshoe · 15/04/2024 14:58

I turn mine to the warmest setting, and put metal roasting dishes with boiling water in.

GrumpyPanda · 15/04/2024 14:57

Never tried it, but... put a bowl full of steaming water inside, shut doors and wait.

WaitingforCheese · 15/04/2024 14:57

Turn the temperature up and I put bowls of hot water in mine to move things along.

kelsaycobbles · 15/04/2024 14:57

You will / should have an isolation switch somewhere ?

Like a light switch with a red light ? That should take the power off to the devices on that wall?

Else you have to turn the whole kitchen off at the main fuse Baird

loudbatperson · 15/04/2024 14:56

Do you not have a plug switch for it on the wall above the counter? It sounds like a very odd set up without one.

TheFlis · 15/04/2024 14:56

Can you change the temperature setting to the warmest possible? That should help. My old cleaner also gave me a good tip which was to put a large bowl of boiling water in there, the steam helps detach any big chunks of ice from the sides.

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