How to Use Flash Defrost on a Kenmore Freezer

Transfer the frozen food in the freezer to several ice chests or coolers, and place towels or rags on the floor near the edge of the freezer to catch any runoff.

Switch on the flash defrost. This causes the unit's heating coils to melt frost quickly from the cooling coils. Follow the owner's manual instructions, which explain how long it should take your particular model to defrost.

Clean the interior of the freezer with a damp cloth and nonabrasive cleaner when the flash-defrost completes its cycle.

Reset the freezer to the desired setting and transfer the frozen food back into the appliance.