Defrost the freezer - you have to be careful

If you want to save electricity and extend the life of your freezer, you should defrost it regularly. We will show you what you should pay attention to.

Defrost the freezer - you have to be careful

• Modern freezers are equipped with no-frost technology. You don't have to defrost such models. If your device does not have no frost, you should defrost it once or twice a year to avoid excessive ice formation.
• Use anti-freeze mats, no ice will form even in a freezer without no frost and you no longer have to defrost.
• Always disconnect the freezer from the power supply for defrosting.
• You have to catch the water that forms when defrosting. Thick terry towels and a bowl are suitable for this, which you place on the bottom of the device. Also put towels in front of the freezer.
• The freezer defrosts faster if you put a large pot of hot water in it and close the door. Defrosting with a hair dryer is slower and more time-consuming.
• Carefully remove coarse ice with a plastic spatula. Use only plastic aids to avoid scratching the freezer.
• Simply wipe off the last ice scraps with hot water with a splash of vinegar. That cleans the freezer in one go.

If you have integrated a compartment for freezing in the refrigerator, in the next practical tip we will show you how to defrost and clean the freezer compartment.