how well does it defrost?
1743338
It defrosts well. There are different options you can select, such as a timed defrost or how many pounds you are trying to defrost. The microwave will select the proper time for you. I have been satisfied with the way it defrosts.
473253
No. It needs to be periodically defrosted. I have had mine for a little over a year and it is about time.
584870
Yes. I have had it out all winter long. Lots and lots of snow and ice here no issue at all. It handled it beautifully. It's a wonderful item. No problems with it.
1328190
I've used it through 2 winters and at times it was buried under snow. No problems.
427816
It cleans pretty good, but not all the way,about a half in. I just came in after plowing walkway and part of driveway, about a foot so far. It's a little hard with deep snow but it works.
1552907
Thank you for your interest in Goedeker's! Unfortunately, Frigidaire doesn't give that information. They only say that it will defrost every 12 hours.
87378
I don't know - haven't used it on ice - but it's working great for all my usual tasks like soups.
120021
hard, but when the unfreeze/thaw out they do seep and leak a bit. but I still use them with a better product that freezes below 0. Its called Nu-Ice but it must be deep frozen for 2 days
1526084
There is no ice compartment so it should never need defrosting. Possibly, if you leave the door open for long periods some frost could form on the back wall in which case it would be manual to defrost it.
177220
Oh I absolutelyove it! Had no problems with the motor or metal shavings as some reviews mentioned. I used bagged ice, ice from my ice maker on my fridge, whatever I could get my hands on. Ice always came out like SNOW! :) I used this for our snow one stand, and it was a hit! I mAde over 200 snow ones in an hour and it worked liked a dream. Only downfall was the water wouldn't drain correctly, so my ice would get watered down. :/ I simply leaned my machine forward slightly (drain is in front) and pointed my hose at a bucket. Would DEFINENTLY recommend this!
1068361
Yes. Some people seem to be worried when it's defrosting, but it's just a cycle nothing to worry about.
1447517
Mine never ever needs defrosting~~ also mine is on top of my furniture in the bedroom ~~so quiet and so nice for middle of the night drinks of water / soda!!!
463208
have only used cold. We use it mostly on our motorcycles. We have forgotten to empty and when doing it the next day the ice is still in it. It also has a nice handle.
63081
This is my second winter using it and I love the thing. As far as I'm concerned it was worth the price. I haven't had any issues with mine.
1173720
It's a great freezer, we have ours now for nearly 3 years. But yes, it has to be defrosted from time to time. I used it to store breast milk and later homemade baby food. Thus it was opened/closed multiple times throughout the day. Each time new air and moisture enters they will be frozen.
690724
I suppose it could although I have had to defrost it once (i set the temp too cold originally) and a lot of water came out when I defrosted it.
842062
I've only used plain water, and it works very well. This thing has been such a lifesaver since we've had all the rain and snow the past couple weeks.