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- Defrosting is the removal of thin layers of ice that line your freezer walls.
- It is an important maintenance exercise that retains the efficiency of your refrigerator.
- Thick layers of accumulated frost interfere with your fridge evaporator which in turn hinders the cooling process.
- Semi-automatic defrost is one of the methods of removing the ice layers.
- Semi auto defrost involves pushing a defrost button inside the refrigerator to kickstart the process.
- Wait for the defrosting to finish, after which the fridge will automatically switch itself back on.
- Manual defrost is a simple physical exercise. Unplug your refrigerator, open the door and let the ice melt.
- A bowl of hot water can be placed inside to speed up the process. Wipe the fridge walls once the ice has melted.
- Automatic defrost is a feature in a no frost refrigerator. They have built-in heating that melts off the ice layers.
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