- Leave the door open; prop it open if you have to, for the best air circulation you can get
- Place an old towel at the bottom front, to catch any drops
- Make sure your drain pan (under the unit) is empty, as water will drip into it and it will overflow
- Clean out the drain line - the last time I had to defrost my frost free freezer it was because the drain line clogged and it wasn't draining, so ice built up under the freezer liner. I cleaned mine by dropping a string through it the length of the line, and then using that to pull a thicker cord, tied in a knot the thickness of the pipe, through the length of the pipe
- Take the freezer liner out if it's designed to be removed, and clear out any ice beneath it, and pull out chunks of ice as they come loose - don't pry them loose with anything sharp (knife, screwdriver, etc.) as you can damage the freezer lining.
- If you're really in a hurry, put a pan of hot water in the fridge or freezer with the door open (insulate it with a dish towel or you could damage the surface) - the steam will help melt the ice. You can also aim a fan at the open door to improve the air circulation. If you're really in a hurry you can use a hair dryer, but I've never felt that was worth it.
