On 12/29/2011 10:18 PM, Polly Esther wrote:
>
> "Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:12:12 -0500, Cheryl >
>> wrote:
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>>
>>>
>>> What's your best method for defrosting a freezer? I usually use pots of
>>> boiling water, but this freezer is downstairs, the kitchen is upstairs.
>>> First time for this since getting the freezer.
>>
>> My favorite method is to have my wife do it. My second favorite is to
>> use anything warm. Boiling water is good, but hot water from the sink
>> helps too, if one is nearby.
>>
>> Do you have a hair dryer? That can add some heat to the box and get
>> things started.
>>
>> Just be sure never to get anxious and start poking away with sharp
>> objects. Many a freezer has been ruined that way.
>
Thanks. It's been a while since I've had to defrost a freezer. I
remember the basics.

> But FIRST ! put a pan beneath the freezer and lay the little hose
> drainer thing in it; then open the stopper/whatever ( if any) that lets
> water run into it. You want the deepest pan you have that will slide
> under the freezer and you want to check on it frequently. Polly
>

I will have to use towels.