If you have a Frigidaire freezer, you may have noticed a button labeled “Extreme Freeze” on the control panel. What does it do and when should you use it? In this blog post, we’ll explain what the Extreme Freeze feature is, how it works, and how to use it effectively to keep your food frozen and fresh.
Extreme Freeze is a feature that enables the compressor to run continuously to help cool large quantities of warm (room temperature) foods faster.
The compressor is the part of the freezer that pumps refrigerant through the coils to create cold air. Normally, the compressor cycles on and off to maintain a constant temperature inside the freezer. However, when you add a lot of warm food to the freezer, such as after a grocery shopping trip or a meal prep session, the temperature inside the freezer can rise significantly. This can affect the quality and safety of your food, as well as increase the energy consumption of your freezer.
To prevent this, you can activate the Extreme Freeze feature by pushing the Extreme Freeze button on the control panel. The control panel will beep once and the display will show “-F-”. This means that the compressor will run continuously for up to 72 hours or until you deactivate it by pressing the button again. This will help cool down the warm food faster and lower the temperature inside the freezer more quickly.
You should use Extreme Freeze whenever you need to freeze large quantities of warm (room temperature) foods faster. For example, you can use it:
To get the most out of the Extreme Freeze feature, follow these tips:
Q: What is the difference between Extreme Freeze and Fast Freeze?
A: Extreme Freeze and Fast Freeze are similar features that help freeze large quantities of warm food faster. However, Extreme Freeze is more powerful and runs for longer than Fast Freeze. Fast Freeze runs for 24 hours or until you deactivate it, while Extreme Freeze runs for 72 hours or until you deactivate it.
Q: Does Extreme Freeze use more energy than normal freezing?
A: Yes, Extreme Freeze uses more energy than normal freezing because it keeps the compressor running continuously. However, it can also save energy in the long run by preventing temperature fluctuations and preserving food quality.
Q: Can I use Extreme Freeze on other brands of freezers?
A: No, Extreme Freeze is a feature exclusive to Frigidaire freezers. Other brands may have similar features with different names and functions. Check your owner’s manual for more information.
Extreme Freeze is a handy feature that can help you freeze large quantities of warm food faster and keep your food frozen and fresh. It works by running the compressor continuously for up to 72 hours or until you deactivate it. You should use it before adding more than 3 pounds of room temperature food per cubic foot of freezer space, before storing cooked food that has been cooled down to room temperature, or before freezing food that is sensitive to temperature changes. To use it effectively, cool down hot foods before placing them in the freezer, arrange the food in a single layer or in small packages, leave some space between the food items and the walls of the freezer, do not open the freezer door frequently or for long periods of time while using Extreme Freeze, and remember to deactivate it after 72 hours or when the food is frozen.
