How Do You Defrost A Refrigerator Freezer?
Many modern refrigerators come with an automatic defrosting mechanism that does away with the need for manual defrosting. There are still plenty of models in homes across the country that don’t defrost automatically, and even those that do are subject to breaking down and needing a manual defrost. Defrosting is not difficult to accomplish, but it pays to be prepared before attempting this task. Remove all food from the freezer and the refrigerator and place them in a cooler or a friend or family member’s refrigerator during the defrosting process. This is a necessary step to ensure that your food does not spoil. Turn the refrigerator and freezer to the off positions or 0 (zero) position. Open the doors to the refrigerator and leave them open. This is done to facilitate the defrosting process by improving the circulation of warm air into the unit. Be sure to remove crisper containers and any other removable containers. Place your thick towels inside, situating them at the bottom of the