Quick Freeze on Frigidaire Gallery: What It Is and How to Use It

If you have a Frigidaire Gallery refrigerator, you may have noticed a button on the display that says “Quick Freeze”. What does it do and when should you use it? In this blog post, we’ll explain what Quick Freeze is and how it can help you freeze your food faster and better. We’ll also answer some of the common questions about Quick Freeze and other freezer features.

Quick Freeze is a feature on some Frigidaire Gallery refrigerators that temporarily increases the freezer temperature to -10°F (-23°C) for 24 hours.

This helps freeze food faster and preserve its quality and freshness. You can use Quick Freeze when you need to freeze large amounts of food or when you want to boost your ice production.

How to Use Quick Freeze

Using Quick Freeze is very simple. Just follow these steps:

• Press the Quick Freeze button on the display. The button will light up and the display will show “QF”.
• The freezer will start cooling down to -10°F (-23°C) for 24 hours. You can load your food in the freezer during this time.
• After 24 hours, the Quick Freeze feature will turn off automatically and the freezer will return to its normal temperature setting. The button will turn off and the display will show the current freezer temperature.

When to Use Quick Freeze

Quick Freeze is a handy feature that can help you freeze your food faster and better. Here are some situations when you may want to use it:

• When you need to freeze large amounts of food, such as after a grocery shopping trip or a meal prep session. Quick Freeze can help reduce the freezing time and prevent freezer burn.
• When you want to boost your ice production, such as before a party or a hot day. Quick Freeze can help increase the ice output of your ice maker by lowering the freezer temperature.
• When you want to preserve the quality and freshness of your food, such as meat, seafood, fruits, or vegetables. Quick Freeze can help lock in the nutrients, flavor, and texture of your food by freezing it faster.

FAQs

Q: How do I know if my Frigidaire Gallery refrigerator has Quick Freeze?

A: Not all Frigidaire Gallery refrigerators have Quick Freeze. To check if your model has it, look for the Quick Freeze button on the display. If you don’t see it, your model may not have this feature.

Q: Does Quick Freeze affect the refrigerator temperature?

A: No, Quick Freeze only affects the freezer temperature. The refrigerator temperature will remain unchanged.

Q: Does Quick Freeze use more energy?

A: Yes, Quick Freeze uses more energy than normal freezing because it lowers the freezer temperature to -10°F (-23°C). However, it only lasts for 24 hours and then turns off automatically. You can also turn it off manually at any time by pressing the Quick Freeze button again.

Q: Can I use Quick Freeze with other freezer features?

A: Yes, you can use Quick Freeze with other freezer features, such as Power Outage Assurance or Door Ajar Alarm. However, you cannot use Quick Freeze with Sabbath Mode or Vacation Mode.

Conclusion

Quick Freeze is a useful feature on some Frigidaire Gallery refrigerators that can help you freeze your food faster and better. It lowers the freezer temperature to -10°F (-23°C) for 24 hours and then turns off automatically. You can use it when you need to freeze large amounts of food or when you want to boost your ice production.