The operation of the refrigerator requires periodic defrosting, since one way or another ice begins to accumulate in the freezer compartment. Before asking yourself the question of how to defrost an Atlant refrigerator, you should familiarize yourself with the rules of such a procedure, as well as study the means and methods to speed up the defrosting process.
Why is a coat of ice dangerous?
Despite the fact that the formation of snow in the freezer and refrigerator compartments does not affect the performance of the refrigerator, it does interfere with heat exchange inside the chamber. This happens because the ice layer does not conduct heat well. The heat exchange processes between frozen products and the evaporator are disrupted, and the quality of frozen products deteriorates.
Large amounts of ice accumulated in the freezer may cause parts to break when removing food stored in the freezer.
What is the difference between defrosting a two-chamber refrigerator and a single-chamber one?
Only time and the amount of melt water. The larger the refrigerator and the more chambers it has, the longer it will take for all the ice to melt, as in a two-chamber refrigerator. Accordingly, if the refrigerator is single-chamber - smaller, then it will be freed from ice cover faster and with less water.
But it is very convenient to defrost two-compressor two-chamber refrigerators - their operating principle resembles two different devices in one case. You can turn off the freezer separately from the refrigerator and vice versa. While the freezer is defrosting, the food is placed in the refrigerator; when the refrigerator is defrosting, some foods can be placed in the freezer.
At the end of defrosting, the refrigerator should be washed with water and a small amount of vinegar added to eliminate the smell. Place all trays back and turn on. After letting the device work for a while, you can put food there.
What might you need at work?
In the process of defrosting the refrigeration unit, to simplify the work you will need to use:
- bucket or basin;
- rags, old towels, clean rags;
- hair dryer;
- hard sponge;
- special means to speed up defrosting (if possible).
IMPORTANT: using any sharp, hard objects or using them to remove frozen water from the freezer is strictly prohibited. Doing so may cause breakage or damage to the inside of the freezer.
Warranty
The warranty card included in the delivery set indicates the warranty period for the refrigeration appliance. This period is taken into account from the date of sale, and in the absence of a sale mark - from the date of manufacture, which is indicated in the serial number of the product.
During the warranty period, quality control of the refrigerator is carried out free of charge.
Household appliances make our life much easier. It is hardly possible to imagine a modern apartment without such a unit as a refrigerator. There are devices with no frost, drip and mechanical defrosting systems. The most obvious signal that the refrigerator requires defrosting is the formation of a crust of ice on the internal surfaces. You should also carry out the procedure if the freezer begins to perform poorly or if an unpleasant odor appears.
We will tell you how to defrost the Atlant refrigerator and other various models.
Basic Rules
In order to carry out the defrosting process correctly, you need to understand the division of the temperature regime inside the refrigerator chamber into sectors. The lowest temperature is typical for the upper part of the chamber (upper compartment). The lower sectors are used for long-term storage, because the temperature in them usually does not exceed 4 degrees.
Ice accumulates most intensively both in the first compartment and in the other two in the area where the cooling tubes are located. They are located along the partitions on one side. It is more correct to start the defrosting process from such areas, removing ice formation from their surface.
Special means for defrosting
To defrost the Atlant refrigerator as quickly as possible, you can purchase a special spray designed to speed up the ice melting process. Using this product is very simple: apply it to the ice crust and leave for 10-15 minutes, after which all that remains is to clean the chamber space using a damp sponge.
HELP: After this procedure, it is important to wipe the refrigerator and freezer compartments dry.
The advantage of using a product to speed up defrosting is the speed of the work: food that was stored in the freezer will not have time to thaw even in hot weather.
No Frost system: to defrost or not?
The presence of the No Frost system has the advantage that there is no need to manually defrost the Atlant refrigerator. The system assumes that the unit operates according to a certain algorithm, according to which the evaporator is defrosted automatically. A faulty refrigerator is indicated by the freezing of a thick ice crust.
Important! A layer of ice can damage the fan blades. And this is a risk of overheating and engine failure.
Another difficulty is that diagnosing the incorrect operation of a device with No Frost is a rather complicated matter, which only a highly qualified specialist can handle. For this reason, many craftsmen simply do not undertake the repair of such complex equipment and advise clients to use manual defrosting.
Procedure
The process of defrosting the refrigerator will require the following algorithm of actions:
- First of all, adjust the temperature and set it to 0 degrees, then disconnect the unit from the network and open the door wide open.
- If the refrigerator has two compressors, then the chambers can be defrosted one at a time or simultaneously.
- Remove the food stored in the refrigerator and remove all partitions, racks and containers.
- If the refrigerator does not have a reservoir for liquid, then you will need to use a towel and place it under the refrigerator, and install a tray on the bottom shelf.
- The natural defrosting process lasts from 3 to 10 hours, depending on the amount of ice accumulated on the walls of the chamber. You should wait until the ice thaws. If you do not use products that speed up defrosting, it is better to leave the refrigerator to defrost overnight.
- After the ice has thawed, you will need to remove the water and remove any remaining ice build-up. For what purpose is a rag or sponge used?
- After this, they begin to clean the chamber space and food storage organizers.
- The final stage is wiping the refrigeration space dry, installing shelves and containers, and connecting the unit to the network. It will take about half an hour for the temperature in the refrigerator to reach the desired level.
HELP: when removing the contents of the refrigerator compartment, you should not remove shelves and containers with food immediately, as you can break the material of the storage organizers.
To clean the outside of your refrigerator, use the recipes in this article.
How to turn off the freezer
Control panels in a two-chamber device come in different types. To turn off the freezer in a refrigerator with a mechanical type of control, you need to turn the freezer temperature adjustment roller to value 1, and then turn it off completely, applying little force.
After this event, you need to lay out the products in the compartments and leave the doors open. The ice needs to thaw for 3-4 hours. Cleaning time depends on the amount of ice formed. Drawers, shelves and other removable parts should be washed, and the walls of the chambers should be wiped with a sponge dipped in vinegar solution or lemon juice.
After drying and ventilating the compartments, the products are returned to their place and the household appliance is turned on. To turn off Atlant freezers equipped with an electronic control panel, you need to press the leftmost button, next to which there is a picture of an open door. After activation, the indicator indicating the operation of the compartment goes out. When pressed again, the camera resumes operation after 5 minutes.
The most common mistakes
The most common mistakes made during the defrosting process are as follows::
- The refrigeration unit is not disconnected from the network.
- Use sharp, hard objects and begin immediately to deposit ice.
- Using a hair dryer or fan heater, they direct the air flow to the rubber seal, which leads to its deformation. Such a malfunction subsequently leads to the fact that even with the door closed, warm air will flow into the refrigerator, disrupting the heat exchange inside the chamber.
- Use boiling water to speed up the defrosting process by placing the container directly into the refrigerator compartment without using a board.
Appearance and design of equipment
The refrigerator is equipped with wheels that make it easier to move. It is important to note that the front pair has the ability to adjust the height. This device allows you to prevent the equipment from swinging. A detailed description of this function is provided in the instructions.
The Atlant two-chamber refrigerator has an ergonomic shape and attractive design. The freezer is located at the bottom. The refrigerator itself is equipped with shelves for storing food, safety glass containers for fruits and vegetables, as well as shelves on the door. During operation, it is quite easy to clean surfaces from dirt using ordinary detergent and warm water.
The models are equipped with a signal function when the door is not closed tightly; a signal will follow exactly thirty seconds later. This “smart” function makes the models stand out in the modern household appliances market.
Ways to speed up the process
If it is not possible to defrost the refrigerator naturally and leave it turned off overnight, then you can use the following methods to speed up the process:
- Warmer . An ordinary heating pad is filled with hot water and left in the freezer. Change the water as the heating pad cools down. The manipulation is repeated until the ice begins to easily separate from the surface of the chamber.
- Boiling water . Place a container filled with boiling water in the refrigerator. It is important that such a container stands on some kind of board. A regular cutting board will do. 40-60 minutes are enough for the ice crust to begin to break off.
- Hot water . Pour hot water into a spray bottle and spray the icy areas. After 10-15, you can start removing the ice.
- Heater . The device is installed opposite the refrigerator in such a way that evaporation from ice does not reach the heater, and warm air does not enter the rubber seal.
- Hairdryer _ Using a regular hair dryer, you can significantly speed up the defrosting process. The device must be kept at least 30 cm away from the surface of the camera. It is necessary to ensure that the flow of hot air is distributed evenly and is not directed at a specific area of the surface. Do not allow the hair dryer to come into contact with water.
- Rag . The easiest way to speed up the defrosting process is to use a cloth soaked in hot water and wipe the icy areas. This must be done until the ice begins to melt and fall off the walls of the refrigerator.
