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Refrigerators “Atlant” are very popular. “People’s love” they deserve thanks to the reliability and ease of operation. And even the process of defrosting such a refrigerator (if something went wrong) does not require serious efforts.
Let’s figure out how to quickly defrost the Atlant two-chamber refrigerator.
Preparing for defrosting
To cope with defrosting the refrigerator in a few hours and not leave it open all night, you should prepare a little for the process. You will need:
Bucket or other large container;
Hot water;
Paper towels or rags;
Sponge;
Means for defrosting the freezer;
Detergent;
Water tray;
Cooler bag;
Hairdryer.
A cooler bag is needed for storing perishable and temperature-sensitive products (frozen vegetables, meat, semi-finished products, ready meals). If it is not there, then you can make an analogue yourself by folding an envelope from heat-insulating materials. Or wrap the products in many layers of voluminous fabric (blanket, blanket, towels) and put a bottle of frozen water to them. This will keep food from melting for several hours.
The procedure for defrosting the “Atlant” refrigerator
It will take from one to several hours to defrost the Atlant refrigerator, depending on the degree of glaciation:
Unplug the refrigerator. This should be done not only for safety reasons, but also to save energy.
Take out all the products. It is advisable to transfer them to another refrigerator, or a special portable bag that maintains the temperature. If this is not possible, wrap the products from the freezer in towels so that they do not melt, and put everything in one box. Put it in a dark cool place
Remove all boxes from the refrigerator.
Install an ice tray to protect the floor from dripping. Or you can line it with old newspapers.
Pour hot water into a bucket and prepare a container for collecting ice.
Soak a rag or sponge in hot water and use it to melt the ice. Start at the edges of the camera, holding on to small pieces of ice and taking them off. Put the ice cubes in the prepared container.
In Atlant refrigerators, the freezer is usually divided into three chambers with different temperature conditions. Start from the bottom – it is easiest to clean it, because the cooling elements are at the top. You can put bowls of hot water in the compartments that you are not cleaning right now – it will evaporate and the ice will melt faster.
After this procedure, the main part of the ice should move away. Pour the collected ice into the toilet or sink and proceed to the next part of the processing:
Turn on the hair dryer and blow hot air on the remaining ice crusts. Observe some precautions: do not allow water to enter the internal parts of the device; do not bring the hair dryer very close to the walls – high temperature can harm them; keep the hair dryer cord away from wet newspapers.
Put the broken pieces of ice in the prepared container.
Continue the procedure until the refrigerator is completely clear of ice.
Wipe off excess water with paper towels or rags.
If you haven’t cleaned your refrigerator in a long time, take the opportunity. Table soda is perfect for this – dilute one tablespoon in a liter of warm water. Dip a sponge or cloth into the solution and give the surfaces and drawers a good wipe down. After processing, wipe them with a damp cloth.
After cleaning, dry all elements well to prevent re-ice formation. Put the boxes back in place.
Plug in the refrigerator. When it gets cold again, return the food to the shelves.
It is also very important to find out the reason for the formation of ice. For example, in refrigerators with a drip defrost system, it appears due to the contact of products with the back wall, and with a No-Frost system, due to the blocking of the ventilation holes.
Defrosting the refrigerator “Atlant” using special tools
Now in many household chemical stores you can buy specialized sprays for cleaning the refrigerator. How to use this tool:
Spray on the surface of the ice. Let the substance work for a few minutes;
Remove the remaining pieces of ice – they will come off very easily;
Remove excess water with paper towels or rags.
Of course, all necessary preparations – from transferring food to installing a pallet or newspapers – must also be carried out.
Useful Tips
To avoid re-icing, dip a paper towel in oil or glycerin, and cover the sides of the refrigerator with a thin layer. This will slow down the formation of ice, and next time it will be easier to remove.
Do not use a knife or other sharp object to chip ice. You can both injure yourself and damage the refrigerator.
When washing the refrigerator, you can add a drop of scented oil to the solution for a pleasant smell.
To get rid of excess water and ice, a special wet/dry vacuum cleaner is perfect.
Attention! This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.