If you have a Frigidaire Gallery side by side freezer, you may enjoy its spacious capacity, sleek design, and convenient features. But like any freezer, it may also need to be defrosted from time to time to maintain its optimal performance and efficiency.
Defrosting your Frigidaire Gallery side by side freezer can help prevent frost buildup, ice crystals, leaks, and odors. It can also improve the cooling function and save energy and money on your electricity bills.
In this post, we’ll show you how to defrost a Frigidaire Gallery side by side freezer with some simple steps and tips. We’ll also tell you how often you should do it and what benefits you can get from it.
The Frigidaire Gallery side by side freezer can be defrosted by using the automatic defrost mode, the manual defrost mode, or the forced defrost mode. You should do this at least once a year or more often if you notice excessive frost or ice buildup.
The Frigidaire Gallery side by side freezer has an automatic defrost mode that runs periodically to melt any frost or ice that may form on the evaporator coils. The automatic defrost mode is controlled by a timer that is set to activate the defrost cycle at certain intervals, depending on how often you use the freezer.
The automatic defrost mode usually lasts for about 30 minutes, during which the compressor and the fan are turned off and a heating element is turned on to melt the frost. The melted water then drains into a pan at the bottom of the freezer, where it evaporates.
To use the automatic defrost mode, you don’t need to do anything except wait for it to finish. However, if you want to check when the next defrost cycle will occur, you can look at the display panel on your freezer door and see if there is a “D” symbol flashing. This means that the defrost cycle is due to start soon.
If you don’t want to wait for the automatic defrost mode to kick in, or if you want to defrost your freezer more thoroughly, you can use the manual defrost mode. This mode allows you to turn off the cooling function of your freezer and let the frost melt naturally.
To use the manual defrost mode, follow these steps:
If you want to speed up the defrosting process of your freezer, you can use the forced defrost mode. This mode allows you to bypass the timer and activate the defrost cycle manually.
To use the forced defrost mode, follow these steps:
You should defrost your Frigidaire Gallery side by side freezer at least once a year to keep it in good condition and prevent any problems. However, depending on how often you use your freezer and how humid your environment is, you may need to do it more frequently.
You can tell if your freezer needs to be defrosted by looking for signs of excessive frost or ice buildup on the walls or shelves of your freezer. If you notice more than a quarter-inch of frost or ice, it’s time to defrost your freezer.
Defrosting your Frigidaire Gallery side by side freezer can bring you many benefits, such as:
Defrosting your Frigidaire Gallery side by side freezer is not a difficult task, but it requires some care and attention. By following these steps and tips, you can defrost your freezer using the automatic, manual, or forced defrost mode. You should do this at least once a year or more often if you notice excessive frost or ice buildup. If you have any questions or concerns about your freezer or its defrost mode, don’t hesitate to contact Frigidaire customer service or a qualified technician for assistance.
We hope this post has helped you learn how to defrost a Frigidaire Gallery side by side freezer. Remember to choose the defrost mode that suits your needs and preferences, and to wait until the defrost cycle is complete before using your freezer again. You can also check for signs of frost or ice buildup and defrost your freezer as needed. If you have any problems or issues with your freezer or its defrost mode, don’t hesitate to contact Frigidaire customer service or a qualified technician for assistance.
