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Defrost of the refrigerator from time to time is necessary for the apparatus of any modification. Even advertised refrigeration cabinets with “no frost” technology need to be defrosted, however, it takes relatively little time. For old models (such as Dnepr, Stinol, Snaige), frost removal (frost) must be done once every two weeks, for modern ones - once a year and a half.
If you can’t do without defrosting, then let’s at least do it correctly and quickly. You need to know how to quickly defrost the refrigerator in order to save all the food taken out of it. And how much time can you save!
No matter how much refrigerator engineers teach themselves to defrost themselves and get rid of the accumulating frost (sometimes they say “frost”, from English word frost), according to sanitary standards, it should be washed and cleaned once a year and a half.
Preparatory procedures before quickly defrosting the refrigerator
Before you start defrosting the unit, you need to put the chilled and frozen foods somewhere so that they do not have time to deteriorate.
Now is the time to start defrosting the refrigerator.
A bit of theory about modern refrigeration technologies
Modern refrigerators, which, according to manufacturers, do not need to be defrosted at all, work on the same principle.
- Inside the refrigerator, a small fan is constantly spinning, providing uniform cooling of all the air inside the refrigerator. Hoarfrost from humid air, which gets inside the unit with each opening of the door, is formed not over the entire surface of the wall, but only in a few limited places. During the idle time of the compressor, this frost has time to melt. Water flows into a special bath above the compressor. As soon as it starts to work, the water evaporates from the heat released. So frost (frost) constantly disappears from the refrigerator. And the technology for its permanent removal was called no frost;
- It turned out that the price for the constant removal of frost (frost) is the increased noise and power consumption of the refrigerator (the fan is constantly spinning!). Therefore, they learned to ventilate the freezer compartment statically, without the use of ventilation. Forced ventilation remained only in the freezer to get rid of frost (frost). This development of no frost technology is called frost free.
We remove frost (frost) using the know frost technology (no frost) on our own
Most of all, you will have to tinker with older refrigerators. That "Stinol", that "Bosh" is not particularly different in this.
- First of all, we disconnect the electrical appliance from the mains (pull out the plug from the socket.
- Open the refrigerator doors and lock them in the open position.
- Under the freezer compartment, you need to insert a special plastic structure designed to collect ice that has fallen off the walls.
- If there is so much ice frozen that a standard pallet cannot be inserted, you will have to put a basin that is more or less suitable in size in the refrigerator.
- The bottom of the refrigerator is lined with a fabric that absorbs water well (you can get by with a few kitchen towels).
- We install opposite the refrigerator on a stand (stool, for example) the included household fan.
- A stream of warm kitchen air will melt the snow relatively quickly so that pieces of ice fall off into the substituted container. To speed up the process, instead of household fan use a thermal wind blower.
In a modern refrigerator, frost can be found only in the freezer. Two-chamber refrigerator just designed to minimize the opening of the freezer compartment.
- We open it and with a stream of warm air from the fan we begin to defrost the snow coat.
No matter how much you are convinced of the usefulness of a household refrigerator and for defrosting, such units are not very suitable for this procedure.
You should also not put pots of boiling water in the refrigerator and close the doors.
An old refrigerator (such as Stinol) will defrost quickly. But after such a “defrosting”, a new “fur coat” will begin to grow very quickly, since the moisture accumulated in the bowels of the refrigerator simply does not have time to evaporate.
In refrigerators new system a pot of boiling water can easily damage the thin walls of the freezer and refrigerator.
Risking the health of your food storage for the sake of defrosting speed is not worth it. A two-chamber refrigerator after such a procedure may stop working altogether.
Everything is almost ready
- To do this, use warm water with the addition of grated baby soap or a solution of soda (a tablespoon per liter of water).
- You can also use special means for washing refrigerators.
- To get rid of bad smell in the freezer and cold storage A solution of ammonia in warm water is not suitable (a tablespoon per liter of water).
- The washed refrigerator should be wiped dry with clean soft cloths.
Now you know how to quickly defrost the refrigerator, saving your time and effort. The tips are suitable both for devices using no frost technology (no frost, frost free, de frost), and for relatively old refrigeration equipment.
In principle, any type of refrigerator is defrosted by the scheme, which we will describe further.
There are slight differences between "know frost" and conventional refrigerators, but we will consider them separately, below. Now, please, get familiar with the basics.
As you know, over time, a small layer of ice may form on the inside of the refrigerator. This reduces the efficiency of the device, adds money to your electricity bill, and makes it difficult to turn it on and off.
This video quickly and clearly explains the main stages of defrosting. For more detailed recommendations, read on.
Follow these steps and you will understand how to defrost the refrigerator as quickly and correctly as possible.
Step 1
Turn off the refrigerator. If you do not do this, then the ice will not be able to thaw.
Step 2
Empty the refrigerator from food and products. To prevent thawing of frozen foods, wrap them in towels or paper and place them in a box with some other cloth on top. Store this in the coldest part of the kitchen, out of direct sunlight.
Step 3
Remove drawers, trays and racks. Take them to the bathroom to wash them afterwards. It is much more convenient to do it there than in the kitchen sink.
Step 4
Find a drain hose. Some refrigerators have such an emergency hose and usually it goes under the freezer. See if you can find it. Pull it forward and direct the water away from the refrigerator. It is best if you lower it into some kind of container, such as a basin.
Step 5
Prevent puddle formation. Lay old newspapers around the base of the freezer to soak up the water as the ice melts. They are ideal for this job as they are extremely absorbent. You can use them instead kitchen towels or a floor cloth. This is especially important if you have a laminate floor.
Step 6
Select the defrost method. There are several ways to defrost a refrigerator, each with advantages and disadvantages. Here are the options:
1. Defrosting without acceleration- this is traditional way. This is a rather slow process, especially if you live in a cold area and your house is poorly heated, but it is also the most safe way. It may take you about 5-6 hours for the layer of ice to thaw.
2. If you do not want to wait so long, then use a regular hair dryer. It is absolutely safe to use a hair dryer to defrost your freezer, as long as you follow some basic precautions. Make sure you're standing far enough away from the water puddle so that its cord doesn't touch the water.
You should also keep the end of the dryer away from the coils or side walls of the refrigerator, as the heat can damage the device. High temperatures can also damage the plastic inside the refrigerator, so don't be too big. It is not necessary to bring the hot stream very close.
3. Instead of a hair dryer, you you can use a fan. It can help spread more warm air in freezer, but this only works if your room is warm enough. It will not help much, but it will speed up the process by one and a half to two hours.
4. Place the dishes with hot water on the shelves. This is a wonderful way that even our grandmothers know.
It consists of placing bowls or pans of hot water on a shelf and closing the refrigerator door. The steam should melt the ice very quickly and in about 20-30 minutes you will be able to completely free the refrigerator from frost. Provided that it is small, and this is possible if you defrost regularly and do not allow heavy icing. The method is good for everyone, but hot dishes can damage plastic shelves. To reduce the chance of damage, place a towel folded several times under the pot.
5. Use a hot cloth to speed up the process. You can use a cloth dampened with very hot water to melt the crust.
Step 7
Remove ice. As soon as it moves away, pry it with your hand or a wooden spatula. Do not use sharp objects, such as a knife to tear off pieces of ice. This can damage the refrigerator and even cause a gas leak, because its walls are quite thin.
Step 8
Soak up any water that forms. Use paper towels or rags that absorb well. Leave them in the chamber for a short while until all the ice has gone and the water stops flowing.
Step 9
Wash the refrigerator. You must take this opportunity to once again disinfect it.
Step 10
Dry out the fridge before turning it back on. You can use a hair dryer or wipe with a cloth, but it should be as dry as possible. If you turn on the device in the network, and there is moisture inside it, then a new crust of ice will form on it very quickly.
Step 11
Check rubber seals. If they dried up and gaps formed on them, then this is precisely the reason for the rapid freezing of ice.
To make rubber seals last longer, you can lubricate them with silicone grease.
Or, at the very least, refined sunflower oil. This prevents the rubber from drying out and helps maintain a strong grip when the door is closed.
This must be done, since a small backlash not only provokes frost, but also gradually disables the compressor. Any device is designed to catch up and turn off, and in this case, it is deprived of the opportunity to "rest".
Step 12
Defrost more often. Naturally, you can ask the question why and how often to defrost the refrigerator?
First, a thick crust of ice wears out the compressor a lot. Why is this happening? But because the ice blocks the access of cold air to the motor and the device “thinks” that it is still not cold enough inside. And, as a result, it catches up and catches up with cold, naturally, with the help of a motor.
And it is absolutely not designed for such a load, and the more it works continuously, the faster it will end.
Secondly, due to the constant operation of the compressor, your refrigerator “winds” many times more electricity than a new or recently defrosted one.
That's all the basic steps. Now you have a rough idea of how often you should defrost the refrigerator.
And now we suggest that you familiarize yourself with some of the features of defrosting in more detail. different types refrigerators, as well as technical issues their operation.
Defrosting refrigerators No frost
So, let's figure out how to defrost a refrigerator with a no frost system and whether it is worth doing it at all if it seems to be defrosting itself.
You need to defrost, but very rarely. Such a need arises no more than once a year.
And the defrosting process itself is much faster than in other systems.
If you notice ice buildup on the walls of such a refrigerator, then it's okay. In “no frost”, over time, a thin layer is really formed, not even ice, but hoarfrost.
Defrosting 2-chamber refrigerators
How to defrost a two-chamber refrigerator?
The answer is very simple: just like a single-chamber.
The only caveat here: There are some refrigerators in which the chambers work independently of each other. It is very comfortable. At the moment of defrosting one chamber, you can transfer the products to another, and then restart them again and defrost the second one.
Now almost all modern units are equipped with this function.
Even refrigerators domestic production"Atlant" have such a plus.
Is it possible to defrost the freezer without turning off the refrigerator?
If you want to know how to defrost the freezer while leaving the main chamber running, then you first of all need to ask this not from the search engine, but from the manufacturer.
Open the instructions for the model and see if it has the ability to partially disable it. If so, then feel free to turn off the freezer, and if not, then alas, you will have to turn off the entire refrigerator.
Where to put food from the refrigerator during defrosting?
As we wrote above, it is necessary to fold it into a basin, after wrapping it in a cloth.
It's best if you put food that won't keep for a long time next to frozen meat or something that doesn't lose temperature for a long time. Then you do not have to look for the coldest place in the kitchen or
Take out to the balcony. Be sure to keep foods that have a strong smell away from each other. For example, fish should not be put in a common container at all, otherwise there is a high risk that all products will “stretch” the fishy smell.
How to wash the refrigerator inside after defrosting?
Before defrosting the refrigerator, you need to think about whether you have the means to clean it on hand. If there is nothing special to disinfect and remove the smell, then you can use ordinary dishwashing gel.
Do not wash the refrigerator with washing powders or other chemicals that smell strongly. Keep in mind that the smell will not disappear soon and you will have to eat meatballs with a chemical flavor.
Gone are the days of small pot-bellied refrigerators, from the sudden noise of which the owners jumped at night. However, the problem of how to defrost the refrigerator remains relevant to this day.
Nowadays, kitchens are mainly decorated with tall multi-chamber handsome men who have a “no frost” system and the refrigerator is defrosted automatically. A similar system equips many designs of refrigeration appliances of well-known brands; it is also available in models of such relatively inexpensive firms as Atlant or Biryusa.
But even in modern units, frost periodically forms on the walls and you have to think about the defrosting process.
If you are already puzzled by the question of how to properly defrost the refrigerator, we will give you recommendations so that this process goes quickly and in the right direction.
Reasons for the formation of ice on the walls
The formation of frost on the internal parts of the refrigerator is a natural process that occurs due to the ingress of warm air into the unit when the door is opened. If a snow coat often and quickly grows on the walls of the refrigerator, the reasons for its occurrence can be different, from technical to domestic. As a rule, ice is formed if:
- the thermostat is faulty;
- the geometry of the refrigerator door is broken and it does not fit snugly;
- often you think for a long time in front of the open niche of the refrigerator, what is better for you to eat in this moment: sausage or yogurt, and how this food can affect the harmony of your figure.
How to quickly defrost the refrigerator and what is the sequence of actions if technical reasons are excluded? Just prepare the necessary improvised means for trouble-free defrosting of the refrigerator and inspire yourself for the future to decide on the menu for your dinner even before opening the door.
How to prepare the refrigerator for defrosting
When starting the defrosting process, do not forget the following preliminary points:
- do not start the process if your refrigerator is full of perishable products and you have nowhere to put them, it is better to leave this activity until more favorable times;
- often there is a very high temperature in the room, you should not start the procedure in order to defrost the device, if at the moment it is just that, in this case the refrigerator will take a long time and intensively set parameters how to shorten the life of the compressor, engine and other parts;
- turn the temperature control knob to the “0” mark and disconnect the refrigerator from the mains before you start taking out the food;
- if you have a system that does not provide for a container for draining thawed masses, then before you start defrosting the device, it is better to install a tray or a wide flat bowl below to collect water;
- good if you have drain hose, which you can directly install in the drainage hole for draining thawed masses, so that water is better discharged outside the refrigerator;
- remove all trays and drawers so that they do not interfere with the defrosting process.
Step by step action plan
When you're done preparations, the question directly arises of how to quickly defrost the refrigerator and how the process itself will proceed. If you have enough free time, and there is practically no food taken out of the refrigerator, then it is best to just open the door and wait until the ice thaws and drains on its own.
If you are in a hurry, then the process of how to defrost the refrigerator can be accelerated in the following ways.
- Place a bowl of hot water or a heating pad filled with boiling water on one of the shelves in the refrigerator. Warm vapor will actively affect the ice masses and quickly defrost them, bringing them into a liquid state.
- Install a heater or fan heater in front of the open door, which will force the heated air into the niche of the refrigerator, facilitating the defrosting process.
- Rid the unit of snow growths using a regular hair dryer. The flow of warm air will create conditions in order to quickly clear the walls of ice.
- It is often necessary to clean off the melted pieces of ice with a special plastic spatula, then the defrosting of the refrigerator will be faster. In no case do not use sharp metal objects that can damage the paint and even spoil the parts that affect the operation of the refrigerator!
Make sure that running water does not get inside the unit, this can lead to damage to the working parts through the gradual formation of corrosion in the inside.
When your refrigerator is completely free of frost and the system is clean, you must consider that
- you need to wash the inner surface well, as well as trays and boxes, and dry thoroughly, add flavoring to the solution when washing, baking soda or vanilla essence, this will help eliminate the smell and give a pleasant aroma to the inner surface;
- in order to carry out the drying process quickly, you can use a conventional fan by installing it in front of an open door, or a vacuum cleaner that blows air.
- after you have dried the refrigerator, carefully dry the floor around and under it so that when you turn it on, there is no short circuit and other negative consequences, then wipe the surfaces again with a dry, clean cloth, close and plug in.
- you need to load products when the necessary time has passed after switching on and you can see what temperature is inside the unit at that moment, it should already be quite low.
Don't forget that if you have old refrigerator, you need to defrost it without waiting until the door stops closing from the snow coat.
Even if you have a new model and it has automatic system"no frost" or drip "weeping" evaporator, you need to remember how to defrost the refrigerator and that you need to defrost your appliance quite often to bring it into better working condition and extend the life of the appliance.
Happy owners of refrigerators with the No Frost system rarely think about defrosting them, but not everyone is so lucky. If the model does not provide the option of protection against the formation of frost, then a thick layer of ice will grow in the refrigerator and freezer very quickly.
Devices with defrosting systems also need special care, but less often. Let's figure out how to defrost the refrigerator with minimal cost time.
All refrigerators have to be defrosted - both with and without auto-defrost systems. The difference lies only in the frequency, complexity and duration of the procedure itself. In any case, you can't do without it.
The biggest mistake that a refrigerator owner can make is ignoring the ice problem. This only leads to negative results.
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Ice in the freezer is ugly, inconvenient and, most unpleasantly, expensive. Growths interfere with the normal operation of the camera. Its volume is significantly reduced, so the products have to be placed further from the walls.
If there is a product in the freezer in cling film or a thin plastic bag, the bundle may freeze to the ice layer.
It will have to be torn off with effort, tearing the shell and sprinkling pieces of ice on the floor next to the refrigerator. A little later, puddles form, and cleaning will be required.
If the refrigerator is not properly cared for, the capacity of the freezer decreases sharply, and it becomes more and more difficult to put food in and out every day. Bags, bags and paper packaging freeze and tear, leaving scraps on the walls of the chamber
The unpleasant appearance and inconvenience of using a frostbitten camera are not the main problems.
Due to the thick layer of ice, it is more difficult to maintain the set temperature. The refrigerator turns on more often, runs longer, worse and consumes additional electricity. Fact: housewives who take care of the freezer in a timely manner pay less for electricity.
refrigerator compressor with large quantity ice wears out faster, and the service life is reduced. Its replacement is an expensive type of repair, which costs almost half the cost of the device itself.
Timely defrosting of the refrigerator prevents a lot of trouble: from overpayments on electricity bills to the cost of replacing a compressor
The reasons and rate of frost formation are different, so sometimes you have to clean the freezer more often than household appliance manufacturers advise.
Causes of frost formation in the refrigerator
When the door is opened, moisture enters the freezer, and it also evaporates from the stored food. Steam condenses on the walls of the device, and the resulting water drops freeze. So the freezer and refrigerator are covered with frost.
Gradually, its layer grows, becomes thicker and turns into a powerful frost, which begins to interfere with the normal operation of the compressor.
In summer, the process of frost formation in the refrigerator is accelerated, because. enters the camera hot air. The compressor is already working in enhanced mode, and the ice creates an additional load.
To prevent damage, it is better to shorten the intervals between defrosting the appliance. But in winter, you can relax and take care of the refrigerator a little less often.
Winter is a time when refrigerator maintenance is easier. Firstly, it does not have to be defrosted often. And secondly, the maintenance time of the freezer is not important, because. products can be taken out to the balcony. If the temperature outside is below zero, nothing threatens them.
It happens that ice appears too quickly, and this is an alarm signal. The rate of frost formation increases sharply if:
- In the heat, the refrigerator is turned on to the maximum. The desire to keep food fresh in hot weather is understandable, but still, you should not start the cooling mode “to the fullest”. The lower the temperature in the chamber, the more moisture settles when hot air rushes in when the door is opened. The degree of food cooling still depends only on the settings of the device, and not on the environment.
- Super freeze option works. The super-freeze function is turned on manually when you need to urgently freeze a large amount of food (for example, if you are making preparations for the winter). There are models where the option works in automatic mode, but in most cases it is controlled by the user himself. If you forget to turn off the superfreeze, the refrigerator will work intensively and freeze heavily.
If you have to constantly defrost the refrigerator, you should make sure that the cooling mode settings are set correctly, and adjust if necessary.
If the back wall of the refrigerator or freezer gets frosted up too quickly, this may be due to breakdowns. Most often, the cause is a sealing gum or a malfunction of the thermostat.
Not always intense freezing of the freezer is associated with the "human factor". Often this is a sign of a breakdown, especially if the cooling function of the appliance is impaired after defrosting.
Freon leakage leads to the formation of uneven local ice, but this is not the most unpleasant moment. Due to the lack of refrigerant, the engine overheats, which can cause much big problems. If a leak is suspected, contact a service center
If a malfunction is suspected, first check the sealing tape on the refrigerator door. If it is damaged or loose, it will take time to repair.
If everything is in order with the seal and the cause of freezing is not in the features of operation, then there is a high probability of more serious breakdowns.
If the back wall of the refrigerator freezes over, and the temperature in the chamber is higher than expected, this is a classic sign of a worn seal. It should be replaced, and it is better to entrust such work to the master of the service center
Symptoms of malfunctions and their possible causes:
- Ice appears on the back wall of the refrigerator compartment, and the temperature in the compartment itself is too low. This is what happens when the thermostat breaks. The device ceases to maintain the desired temperature, often turns on and works for a long time. The wall of the refrigerating chamber does not have time to thaw, a layer of ice accumulates on it.
- The refrigerator works intensively and rarely turns off, and ice appears in the corner. These are signs of a freon leak. One of the most unpleasant breakdowns, because. unlikely to be able to cope on their own. It is necessary to call the wizard to fix the leak and refuel the system with freon.
- The refrigerator does not turn off, but the temperature in the chamber is still too high, and ice forms on the back wall. Such signs appear if the normal circulation of the refrigerant through the capillary pipeline is disturbed. Sometimes it becomes clogged due to thickened engine oil, which forms a lump and closes the gap in the tube.
- Local icing of the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. There is a possibility that this is a violation of the thermal insulation layer of the device. This section should be replaced.
- The refrigerator compartment temperature is too low, the freezer compartment temperature is too high, and the wall of the appliance is covered with ice. This happens if solenoid valve, which controls the cooling, broke down and "froze" in one position. Normally, it should cool both chambers alternately.
Refrigerator, even if equipped with the most the best system automatic defrosting, you need to defrost in time, monitor its work and control the degree of icing.
Careful attention to household appliances will help prevent many problems.
Step-by-step instructions for proper defrosting
For a good refrigerator modern system defrosting, defrosting is an on-duty procedure that takes a minimum of time.
It must be carried out twice a year, and more "for show", because. not a large number of frost accumulates only in the freezer. Water drops may appear in the refrigerator compartment, but there is no ice.
Although experts recommend defrosting refrigerators every six months, many housewives carry out the procedure even less frequently - once a year. There is nothing to worry about if the model is equipped with the No frost or Frost free option (for two-compressor it is Full No Frost)
Step #1 - Power off
Regulator temperature conditions transfer to the number 0, and then simply remove the plug from the outlet. Defrosting must be carried out with the appliance completely disconnected from the mains.
The door is flung open. If one chamber of a two-compressor model is being defrosted, then the second door must be tightly closed
Step # 2 - release of the chambers of the unit
It is necessary to get all the products from the freezer and refrigerator compartments. If the defrosting is planned, it is better to take care in advance that there is nothing perishable left, and the freezer is empty.
In winter, products are transferred to the balcony, and in summer they put them in a basin and put it in a bath with cold water. This helps keep them fresh for hours to come.
If you have to defrost the refrigerator on a hot day, it makes sense to buy an isothermal bag especially for such a case. hardware store. Ice packs will help bring down the temperature and prevent food from spoiling.
An alternative option is to pack frozen foods in polyethylene foil or heat-insulating material with a reflective layer.
If you have to defrost a two-compressor refrigerator, the task of preserving food is extremely simplified. Cameras are turned off individually, shifting perishable food to working compartments
When the refrigerator is free, it remains to remove the shelves, grates, trays, egg containers and other removable items.
Do not remove them together with stored products. Under the influence of the weight of the contents and the temperature difference, the plastic may burst.
Step #3 - collecting melt water
In some models trays for thawed water are provided. If they are, the fluid collection problem is solved. It is enough to put hygroscopic towels under the container and leave for the defrosting time.
If there are no containers, then you can put a tray, wide bowl or pan in the refrigerator. Large towels are placed in the freezer
Step #4 - Defrost Procedure
Defrost does not require additional effort. Just leave the refrigerator door open and take care of collecting water. After a few hours, the ice will melt. Perfect option- leave the refrigerator to defrost overnight.
Hot water is great for speeding up the ice melting process. The only caveat: the bowl can not be placed on plastic. The liquid should be very hot, and a plate should be placed under the container.
If the ice layer is thick, and the refrigerator needs to be turned on as quickly as possible, the process is accelerated.
There are several simple and safe methods:
- Warmer. If the house has a rubber medical heating pad, it is filled with water and placed on the bottom of the freezer on top of the towel.
- Hot water tank. The heated steam will provoke accelerated melting. If there is too much ice and the water cools quickly, the procedure can be repeated. Within an hour, pieces of ice will begin to break off.
- spraying. You can simply spray the walls of the freezer with a special spray or hot water from a spray bottle. An alternative option is to wipe the ice with a cloth soaked in hot water. The main thing is not to get burned.
- Fan. If the kitchen is warm, you can install a fan by directing it into the freezer. You can also use a heater or hair dryer, but be very careful that the hot air does not dry out the seal, and the electrical cable does not come into contact with water.
The most controversial method of defrosting is with a hair dryer, heater or fan heater. On the one hand, it works.
But on the other hand, the risks are too high: if warm air gets on the sealing rubber, it will lose its elasticity and cease to perform its functions.
It is better not to use fan heaters and hair dryers. If the seal loses its tightness, frost will appear many times faster than before. Replacing tires is not cheap, so it's better not to experiment.
It is strictly forbidden to chip off pieces of ice with a knife. It can break through plastic and the thin piping that circulates the refrigerant. This will lead to freon leakage and costly repairs.
A large amount of water will remain in the container or pan, which glassed during defrosting. It must be collected and wiped well on wet surfaces.
Step #5 - Washing and Cleaning the Refrigerator
If any shelves or racks have not been removed before, they must be removed. All elements are thoroughly washed with store-bought or homemade detergents. You can use the dishwasher.
After cleaning, the parts are left to dry and the packaging of products that show signs of contamination are wiped. It will be possible to put them back in the refrigerator only clean, otherwise an unpleasant smell will soon appear in the chamber.
You can independently prepare a detergent composition based on soda. To do this, dissolve 2 tablespoons in 5 liters of water. soda. If you need to get rid of the smell, then water with vinegar is more suitable (2 tablespoons of vinegar are poured into a liter of water)
The refrigerator is washed from top to bottom. The same solution can be used for interior and exterior surfaces.
The drain hole, located on the rear wall of the compartment, is not only washed out, but also thoroughly disinfected, because. This is where it smells bad. Pour detergent into hard-to-reach recesses with a syringe.
After defrosting, it is advisable to clean the refrigerator condenser. A vacuum cleaner is suitable as a tool for removing dust lumps. If the location of the device does not allow you to reach the vacuum cleaner tube, you will have to do with a narrow brush
Crumbs and liquid residues accumulate in the sealing tape, so its folds should also be cleaned.
Great tool - Toothbrush. And it is better to choose a product based on soda, because. The vinegar can dry out the rubber. It is important that no water remains in the seal. After cleaning and washing, wipe it dry.
Step #6 - Total Drying and Filling
All surfaces are thoroughly wiped and left to dry completely. You can blow an open refrigerator from a fan. This will speed up the process.
Shelves and containers are replaced when the refrigerator is completely dry. The device is connected to the network and left to work for half an hour.
If you do not “start” the refrigerator and monitor its technical condition, the entire procedure for defrosting and cleaning it will take no more than a couple of hours.
To keep the chambers free of ice, store food in airtight packages and special containers. Then the products will remain fresh for a long time, and there will be no difficulties when defrosting the appliance.
Device modern refrigerators practically do not differ. The heart of every refrigerator is the compressor, which accelerates the refrigerant substance through the refrigerator tubes. The compressor has an assistant - a condenser, which turns the gaseous refrigerant into a liquid state, removing excess heat to the outside. Refrigerators with the “No Frost” system practically do not need defrosting, however, it is recommended to wash the inside of such a refrigerator once every six months. Excessive attention will allow you to keep the device always clean and prevent the collection of unnecessary odors. Unfortunately, for many young housewives, when a question arises, they use the methods of parents and grandmothers, forgetting about the difference in technical specifications modern refrigerators. Only right advice help you avoid breakdowns and malfunctions.
1. Proper preparation. Before starting the defrosting process, it is necessary to set the temperature controller pointer of the refrigerator to 0, then pull out the wire from the mains. Open the doors of the freezer and refrigerating chambers and empty completely of food. If your refrigerator model does not have a tray for collecting melt water, you must put a deep plate or bowl on the very bottom.
Tip: Try not to take food out when the refrigerator is powered on.
2. Proper defrosting. Allow time for the refrigerator to defrost on its own. Many inexperienced users try to speed up the thawing process by placing bowls of boiling water on the shelves. Do not make such mistakes, as a sudden change in temperature can cause the freezers to overheat and further break down. The best option- this is to leave the refrigerator doors open, allowing the unit to thaw itself at room temperature.
Tip: Never scrape the ice from the chamber walls with a knife or other sharp object.
3. Proper cleaning in the refrigerator. After complete defrosting, you can general cleaning in a refrigerator. To do this, dilute a couple of drops of dishwashing detergent in warm water and arm yourself with a soft sponge. Remove all dirty shelves and trays and rinse thoroughly, then pat dry with a cotton towel. Then you can start washing the inside of the refrigerator itself. Be sure to give the refrigerator time to stand for a while. open door so that excess moisture evaporates, otherwise mold may appear.
4. Proper washing outer surface. Often, tired of washing the inside, you forget about the outside of the refrigerator. warm water with detergent it is necessary to wash the rubberized part of the doors well, where small debris gets most of all and wipe the doors from the outside, wiping them dry with a towel. Don't forget to clean and wash upper part, where usually the housewives often spread a large mountain of unnecessary things and unread newspapers. Often the head of the refrigerator looks like microwave oven or TV. Remember, this area also needs cleaning. Also, do not forget that it is necessary, at least once a year, to move the refrigerator away and carefully wipe the rear lattice part, removing cobwebs and dust.
Tip: Do not cling too many magnets to the surface of the refrigerator, when you remove it, you leave scratches every time.
5. Properly turn on the refrigerator. First you need to turn on the refrigerator in the mains without food. In order not to overload the compressor, let the refrigerator work for a while. required amount cold and then fold back.
Tip: Do not defrost when the room temperature is high and the difference between the temperature inside the refrigerator and the room temperature reaches 20-25 degrees.
When all the above tips are followed, the question how to defrost a refrigerator will be removed for you and your refrigerator will shine not only clean, but also work longer.
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