Defrosting a refrigerator is actually very easy.
And it's worth it, because a few tricks can save real money.
A
refrigerator
should be
defrosted
regularly
.
When
defrosting
, a few details must be observed in order
not to damage
the
refrigerator
.
Who its
defrosting refrigerator
can save money.
Offenbach - There is a
refrigerator
in pretty much every household today.
But many
refrigerators
are too rarely
defrosted
.
Not only can this be expensive, it can also shorten the life of the refrigerator.
With such an expensive device, this is extremely annoying.
Why should you defrost the refrigerator?
It
should be cold in the
refrigerator
, but sometimes it gets too cold and a
layer of ice
forms.
This layer of ice can cost money because it insulates the
refrigerator
so that more
energy is
needed to keep the cold out.
A
refrigerator
that has a layer of ice in it
consumes up to 50 percent more electricity
- and therefore costs at least 50 percent more money.
What helps with a
layer of ice in the refrigerator
?
Defrost.
But how do you
defrost
a
refrigerator
?
It's actually not difficult if you follow a few tips.
How often should a refrigerator be defrosted?
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A spatula or spatula can help when defrosting the refrigerator.
But be careful when using it correctly.
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A
refrigerator
should be defrosted once a year.
If it is
very cold
in the
refrigerator
, it may make sense to defrost it every six months.
Long-term planning is important.
Because certain foods
quickly
lose their
shelf life
outside of the
refrigerator
.
An alternative to refrigeration should be available - or no food in the
refrigerator
.
When should the refrigerator be defrosted?
Two times are therefore particularly suitable for
defrosting
the
refrigerator
: before a long vacation or in winter.
Before the holiday, the
refrigerator is
often empty, perhaps the food available is also suitable for a delicious "leftover meal".
In winter, on the other hand, there is a practical way to store food elsewhere.
Namely on the balcony, the terrace or in a cool cellar.
Temperatures of 4 to 6 degrees are sufficient, because a
refrigerator
should
n't be
colder
.
It should of course be colder for the freezer.
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Frozen food on the freezer compartment can be stored in a freezer bag (available in every supermarket) or in a cool box with ice packs.
If necessary, it is also sufficient to wrap the frozen food in newspaper or blankets so that it maintains its temperature.
With a bit of luck, the neighbors will have a place for the temporarily homeless food.
How does the defrosting of the refrigerator work?
When all the food that belongs in the refrigerator * has been brought to a safe place, the actual
defrosting can begin
.
It is important to
switch
off
the
refrigerator
beforehand.
Otherwise it continues to produce cold, which on the one hand consumes a lot of energy, but in the worst case can lead to the thermostat overheating and breaking.
The most convenient
way to defrost
the
refrigerator
is to simply leave the door open.
Then the ice liquefies bit by bit.
But if you have little time - for example because the food shouldn't stay out of the refrigerator for too long - you can also speed up the process.
Defrosting the fridge: This trick works really wonders
A trick that may not immediately occur to you:
Put
a saucepan or bowl with hot water in the
refrigerator
and then close the door.
Another, but more energy-intensive, option is a hair dryer.
It is important not to come into contact with the thawing water, as this can
lead
to a
short circuit
.
In addition, the plastic should
not be heated too much
in the
refrigerator
, as this
can
damage
it.
Caution is advised with "mechanical" tutoring during defrosting.
The
layer of ice
to work with a screwdriver or other metal devices is not recommended, as quick to the coating or inside is the
refrigerator
damaged.
Then you no longer have to
defrost
, but buy a new one.
What to do with defrosted water after defrosting the refrigerator?
If the
ice layer in the refrigerator
is not too thick, it is often enough to use a few towels or dishcloths to catch the water.
If there was a little more water, then a deep baking sheet is a good choice; water can also be
collected
in the vegetable compartment after the
refrigerator has defrosted
.
Many refrigerators also have an extra drain for the defrost water.
If a thick
layer of ice
has formed
in the refrigerator
, the ice can also be
thawed
and then removed in pieces.
It is important to proceed carefully and to loosen the chunks of ice with a scraper or spatula.
The tools should be made of plastic or wood so as
not to damage
the
refrigerator
.
The dissolved ice can then be disposed of in a bucket or the sink.
Clean the refrigerator after defrosting
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Use the next few days to clean your refrigerator.
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After
defrosting the refrigerator
, it is advisable to clean it immediately.
Warm water, a cleaning cloth and all-purpose cleaner, vinegar or detergent are sufficient.
Caution is advised with aggressive cleaning agents, because they can
attack
the material of the
refrigerator
.
A positive side effect:
not only does the
refrigerator
become
clean
, it also removes unpleasant smells.
By the way: The seals should not be forgotten when cleaning.
To extend their shelf life, they can be rubbed with baby powder after cleaning.
After
defrosting the refrigerator
, the question
often
arises: “How do I get rid of yellow spots in the refrigerator?” Because these become visible over time and are
even more
noticeable
after
defrosting
.
In this case,
baking soda will
help
.
The discolored areas must first be moistened and then rubbed with baking powder.
A short polish is then sufficient in most cases.
And if not, there is no need to worry: the stains are not dangerous, they are just not nice to look at.
What do you do to prevent the refrigerator from icing up?
So that the effort of
defrosting is
not in vain, there are simple tricks to prevent the
ice layer
from coming back so quickly.
For example, a thin layer of oil - for example olive or sunflower - or baking paper helps to prevent freezer compartments in particular from icing up again.
The baking paper also insulates, but only to a very small extent, so that the benefit is far greater than when a thick
layer of ice forms in the refrigerator
again
.
Proper care for the refrigerator
With these tips on
defrosting
, you should be able to take
better care of
the
refrigerator
and not only save money.
The service life can also be extended in this way.
At least as important as correct
defrosting
is also
paying
attention to how long food stays in the
refrigerator
.
The time span ranges from a few hours to several days.
But maybe you will soon no longer have to worry about it when refrigerators think along, as a research project of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food (BMEL) intends to do.
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