You don’t have to sacrifice an entire day, however. If you have unplugged it, you can speed up the process considerably with this simple physical trick:
The bowl method:
Unplug the appliance from the mains (or switch it off completely via the display).
Temporarily store all food in cooler bags or boxes with cooler bags.
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Place the bowl of boiling water on a towel or freezer mat.
Close the door.
Effect: The hot steam will cause the ice to break off in large pieces from the walls within 15 to 20 minutes. Simply remove it and wipe the appliance dry.
Extra tip for the future:
After defrosting, lightly rub the clean and dry interior walls with a little neutral cooking oil or glycerin. This will make it much harder for new ice to stick and even easier to remove later!
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