Hotpoint UH8 F1C Freezer Swelled

I wanted to talk about a confusing problem I've had with my UH8 F1C freezer. It has 7 drawers and a No-Frost feature. Lately, because of frost building up, I unplugged the appliance, gave it a good cleaning, and let it dry for a couple of days. But when I tried to turn on the freezer again and opened the door, I saw a stain on the second drawer from the bottom. I tried to open the drawer, but it was stuck. Upon closer examination, it was discovered that the right side wall of the freezer had expanded, blocking the opening.

When I was looking for help, I could only find information about Ariston online, not Hotpoint. It's strange because I specifically searched for Hotpoint Ariston. Unfortunately, Ariston couldn't help me out. Now, I'm in a tough spot because there isn't an official Hotpoint website. I don't know who to contact, and I'm wondering why the side wall is swelling and what could be causing it.