Yesterday, my Frigidaire 16 cu. ft. upright freezer had a lot of ice in it
from condensation. The refrigerant flows through the wire shelves. I
thawed it out, removing all the ice. Upon startup, the outside of the
freezer skin got up to 122 degrees F. The coils were icing slightly, so I
knew it was working. I kept an eye on it, and put a large fan on it to keep
the heat down.

Is that common? This morning, it's cold in there, and seems to be running
fine.

Steve