Walk-in Freezer Manual Defrost

Quarterly manual defrost procedure for walk-in freezers without auto-defrost cycles. Covers product transfer, controlled warming, ice removal, drain check, and food-safety temperature monitoring during the operation.

Steps

• Verify the defrost scope and schedule
• Stage backup storage and tools
• Transfer product to approved cold holding
• Shut down the freezer for manual defrost
• Monitor product and air temperatures during warming
• Remove loosened ice from interior surfaces
• Check and clear the drain
• Inspect the freezer interior for damage and non-conformance
• Restart the freezer and confirm return to service
• Restore product and close the maintenance record