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Good question. The best answer is "it depends.” The biggest factor is going to be how often the freezer lid is opened, since frost results from introducing warm air into the box which then freezes. Larger chests tend to accumulate frost faster than smaller chests because of naturally occurring thermal loss over the larger surface areas. With that said, a small chest could require defrosting between six and 12 months. If it is used for ice cream and frequently-consumed food items, it may be closer to six months. If it used for storing bulk items and is opened less frequently, closer to 12 months.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.:) I have the same freezer for almost 5years and I've never defrosted it;p (as I have no idea how) and I open it everyday (multiple times a day - as I have there breakfast waffles/popsicles/icecream/lunch&dinner items ect) But when I clean it once in a while "by hand" while organizing it-usually when my freezer supplies are running low I take them out and scrup the exces of the "buil up snow" with the cooking sppon or something like that:) and put the stuff back:) Works for me:) Takes like 10min then wipe it. It's a really good freezer I initially bought it for breast milk, now that my "baby" is 4.5years old (my freezer about the same age:)) serves me for back up food in my small kitchen. Very helpful as my refridgerator only has the tiny top freezer, which is now only my "veggie freezer". Good luck:)
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