On 12/30/2011 7:15 PM, Kalmia wrote:
> On Dec 29, 9:12 pm, > wrote:
>> My fridge is just about empty so time for an easy scrubbing for that
>> beast. The top freezer doesn't have much in it, so easy to scrub that
>> out quickly. That one is self-defrosting.
>>
>> My downstairs freezer isn't a no-frost one, and it's been cold enough
>> outside to think about putting most in a couple of coolers outside to
>> get it done.
>>
>> 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.
>
> I can recall having to defrost - ugh.
>
> I used to put three large, dry skillets on the stove to get good and
> hot, then I'd 'brand' the ice with the hot pan, rotating and sopping
> up as the water formed. Used to melt really fast. This is quicker
> than the hair dryer or hot water method.
>
> Thank heaven for frost free.
>
Sounds like an interesting idea. As clumsy as I've been lately (broken
ribs) I'd probably burn myself. Actually, even my
refrigerator/freezer unit is my first ever frost-free, and even sadder,
my new oven is my first ever self-cleaning. lol