What does frost-free mean?
A frost-free freezer uses fans to circulate cold air and does not require manual defrosting. This means you don’t have to remove frost from the shelves or freezer walls. Frost-free freezers are also quicker at generating cool air. The majority of chest freezers are manual defrost, which means you may need to occasionally remove the frost yourself; a few new models offer a frost-free option too. Upright freezers come in both manual defrost and frost-free varieties. Expect to pay more for a frost-free model.