Chest freezers have no automatic defrost, so ice accumulation is expected and is managed by the owner. Defrost when the ice reaches roughly half an inch: unplug the freezer, move the food to a cooler, open the lid and let the ice melt into towels, using the drain plug rather than heat or sharp tools.
Genuine faults on this platform are usually the lid gasket, the thermostat or the start components. If the cabinet runs but will not hold 0°F after a proper defrost, it is worth a technician visit rather than repeated defrosting.
Key Features
- Manual defrost chest freezer listed at 21.7 cu. ft.
- Energy-efficient rated design
- Removable storage basket
- Defrost drain at the base of the cabinet
Most Common Issues on This Model
01
Heavy ice build-up because the cabinet has never been defrosted
02
Lid gasket letting in humid air
03
Water on the floor after a manual defrost
04
Interior temperature rising after items are packed against the walls