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Absorption refrigrator,freezer

What would be the best way to defrost the freezer part of your unit?
'02 U295 36'
Build #5937

 SKP#104358
Motorcade#17428

Re: Absorption refrigrator,freezer

Reply #1

Assuming you have an absorption refrigerator:

Turn the refrigerator OFF.

Wait an hour.

Transfer frozen food to an ice chest, Rubbermade tub, etc.

Use a hair dryer on LOW and do not go past the door with it (i.e. do not get the inside of the freezer hot-- it can distort the plastic.

Have a towel or sponge to collect the water.

After completely dry, turn it back on.  Wait 20-30 minutes and put frozen food back in.

Ice is a good insulator-- most people do not defrost often enough.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: Absorption refrigrator,freezer

Reply #2
I just put a small fan in, instead of a hair dryer.

best, paul
1999 U320 40' 1200 watts on roof. 12cf AC/DC Cold plate fridge/freezer. VMS 240 CL Honda Element