Issue
- How to defrost my freezer?
- When should I defrost?
- There is an ice build-up in my fridge/freezer
Applies to
- Freezer
- Fridge Freezer
Resolution
About 12 hours before defrosting, set a lower temperature to build up a sufficient chill reserve in case of any interruption in operation.
As an alternative, use Frostmatic or FastFreeze function (if available)
Some frost will always form on the freezer shelves and the top compartment. Defrost the freezer when the frost layer is about 10-15 mm thick.
1. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place
2. Switch off the appliance or pull the electrical plug from the wall socket.
CAUTION! During defrosting, a temperature rise in frozen food packs may shorten their safe storage life. Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze to the goods.
3. Leave the door open. Protect the floor from the defrosting water e.g. with a cloth or a flat vessel.
4. To speed up the defrosting process, place a pot of warm water in the freezer compartment. In addition, remove pieces of ice that break away before defrosting is complete.
5. When defrosting is complete, dry the interior thoroughly.
6. Switch on the appliance and close the door.
7. Set the temperature regulator to obtain the maximum coldness and run the appliance for two or three hours using this setting.
Only after this time put the food back into the freezer compartment.
Warning: Never use any sharp tools to remove the ice.
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Tips for saving energy at home when using your fridge and freezer
With energy prices soaring, it’s never been a better time to rethink how you use the appliances in your home to save energy and money. Besides helping your household budget, it will also benefit the planet, reducing CO2 emissions. Here are some helpful tips on how to reduce energy when using your fridge and freezer
- Keep to the recommended temperatures. 4 degrees for the fridge and -18 for the freezer. This secures an ideal balance between keeping food fresh and using the minimum amount of energy
- Avoid putting warm food in the fridge. This makes the fridge work harder to cool down – using more energy
- Don’t keep the door open for too long when deciding what to eat. This allows for the temperature to increase
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