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

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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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I defrosted mine recently by pouring cups of hot water in and then soaking up the melted water. It takes ages! But eventually you can pull away the big blocks of ice

You can get defroster for freezer spray. I've never used it but seen it on Amazon

If you can cut off power, defrosting an under-counter freezer should take about 30 minutes, working fast. Take out all the drawers and put in a bowl of hot water. The ice (which is usually full of air, so quick to melt) will just slide off.

Have a look at the base board. They often have a horseshoe shaped clip on to cupboard legs and are designed to pull away and clip back on.

I second what someone else said about turning it off though.

You have to switch it off before defrosting it, otherwise it will fight against the heat trying to cool itself down and probably knacker itself, in the same way fridges normally break if you leave the door open for a long time.

You need to turn off before defrosting it, don't do it with the motor running chances are you will be shopping for a new one

I turn it off at the plug, sprinkle the ice with normal table salt add bowls of boiling water then shut the door and wait

You could try a rubber mallet instead of a hammer. Much less risky. It's what we use to help hurry the process along.

You really should be able to turn it off without pulling it out - it's not safe from a fire point of view for a start.

Have you checked there's no switches/ access holes inside adjacent cupboards? Does the skirting definitely not pull off?

Don't use a hammer and chisel. It doesn't end well...

I can't get to my plug either. I just turn it down below zero and it defrosts. Turn it back up again when finished.

Turn the electric to the kitchen off at the fusebox!

Once you've managed to defrost it, dry it thoroughly and wipe the inside surfaces with glycerine before you turn it back on again. Then the ice is not so hard to get off next time.

Boil lots of water put in Pyrex casserole dishes and baking trays.

Switch off electricity at fuse distribution board, you should be able to find a circuit that says kitchen ring but could switch off whole of house if necessary.
Shut fridge door with all the steaming bowls inside.

Check periodically. When some ice softened, prize away from surfaces with blunt eating knife. Remove icebergs by put in sink.
If necessary add more steaming water.

Repeat.