View Single Post
  #15 (permalink)  
Old 12-07-2008, 05:38 AM posted to rec.food.preserving
j-lattie@neiu.edu
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 86
Default Good thing I defrosted the freezer...

A li'l tip on defrosting -- if it is not too far off topic for this
group ;-Q

Next time you do a complete freezer defrosting, including wiping dry
the inerior walls. Before repacking and turning the machine back
on,spray the entire insides -- walls, roof, bottom, with a "Pam" or
other cooking spray. Best the type that uses both oil and flour.

Then, next time you defrost (hopefully, not too many months late -- I
go six months) empty the freezer, turn off motor, let it sit a short
time while you browse this news group. Maybe 15 minutes. Go back to
the freezer. Apply the stream of a hair dryer around the front edges,
perhaps gently assisted by a wooden flat spatula (nometal
orknives!!) In just a few minutes you will be able to remove the
whole sheet icebergs from the tope, sides, back, of the freezer. Be
ready to grab and carry the heavy thing to drop in the bath tub --
they are larger than the double sink

It really takes just minutes. I used to spend hours with pans of hot
water, hair dryer, towels on the floor, frozen foods getting warm in
a cooler chest while waiting to return to their home, etc.

Then remember before resocking and turning it on again, spray the
walls again.

eh voila!

 

Remortgages - Direct TV - Salvage cars - Apply for Credit Card - Loans