re: Ice Maker in freezer issue

Thanks for the advice everyone. The lazy arse in me has to ask a potentially stupid question.... would it be possible/advisable to pour warm water over where the ice is made while still installed? I ask because I have a pull our bottom drawer freezer and the ice maker is tucked in the corner on top of a shelf... it's going to take a serious contortion act to get it out after seeing where the screws are.