During the long-term use of household refrigerators, it is inevitable that a thick layer of frost will accumulate in the freezer. Not only does this take up valuable freezing space, but it can also affect the refrigeration efficiency of the refrigerator and even lead to increased energy consumption. Therefore, regular de-icing of your household refrigerator is a necessary part of keeping your refrigerator in good working order. This article will introduce in detail the specific steps of de-icing your household refrigerator and the things you need to pay attention to to help you complete this household chore with ease.
1. Preparation before de-icing
1.Power Outage & Emptying: Before you start de-icing, first make sure your refrigerator is secure. Please unplug the refrigerator or turn off the power switch to avoid the risk of electric shock during the de-icing process. At the same time, temporarily remove the food and beverages from the refrigerator and store them elsewhere to make room for de-icing.
2.Prepare tools: Prepare the tools needed for de-icing, such as plastic scrapers, towels, basins, etc. Be careful not to use metal sharps to remove frost to avoid damaging the inside of the refrigerator.
2. Detailed explanation of de-icing steps
1.Melts Naturally: If you have time, you can choose to let the frost melt naturally. Open the refrigerator door, place a few basins of hot water in the freezer, close the refrigerator door, and wait for the frost to melt naturally. Although this method takes a long time, it causes the least damage to the refrigerator.
2.Faster melting: If you want to speed up de-icing, you can use a hair dryer or electric fan. Turn the hair dryer to the hot air setting and blow against the frost, being careful not to get too close to avoid the plastic parts being deformed by the heat. When using an electric fan, you can aim the fan at the freezer chamber and turn on the maximum air speed to use air convection to accelerate the melting of frost.
3.Scrape off the frost: When the frost has melted to a certain extent, you can use a plastic spatula to gently scrape off the remaining frost. Make sure the scraper does not scratch the inside of the refrigerator.
4.Clean up stagnant water: After the frost melts, a large amount of stagnant water will be generated, please use a towel or water suction device to clean up the stagnant water in time to avoid causing damage to the circuit part at the bottom of the refrigerator.
3. Precautions after de-icing
1.Dry the inner wall: After the de-icing is completed, make sure that the inner wall of the refrigerator is completely dry before using electricity. The inner walls can be wiped with a clean towel to remove any residual moisture.
2.Check the sealing strip: Check whether the sealing strip of the refrigerator door is in good condition, and replace it in time if it is aging or damaged to ensure the sealing performance of the refrigerator.
3.Debugging the temperature: After the power is turned on again, adjust the temperature setting of the refrigerator as needed to ensure that the refrigerator returns to normal working state.
4.Regular de-icing: To keep your refrigerator running efficiently, it is recommended to de--ice every once in a while, such as three months.
Although de-icing a household refrigerator is a simple household chore, the correct operation methods and precautions are essential to protect the refrigerator and prolong its lifespan. Through the introduction of this article, I believe you have mastered the whole process and key points of household refrigerator de-icing, and can easily cope with this daily household chore.