To keep food fresh, the temperature in the refrigerator must be optimal. Therefore, recommendations for storage are indicated on the packages, and different zones are provided in the offices. What temperature should be in the cells? Consider this issue in detail.
How many degrees should be in a home refrigerator
The standard temperature in the refrigerator compartment is + 3-5 ° C. Norm for a freezer: -18-24 degrees.
Single chamber have either a freezer or a refrigerator. Combined models may have a freezer compartment. It is equipped with a door, the climate in it is controlled separately. Two-chamber refrigerators "Indesit", "Stinol", "Bosch" have separate chambers.
How does cooling work:
- The electronic board sends the compressor a start signal.
- The motor creates pressure by distilling the refrigerant into a condenser and then into an evaporator.
- In the evaporator, it cools.
- If the LG refrigerator, Ariston, Electrolux are equipped with the Nou Frost system, the fan carries cold air through the chamber.
- Once the system has reached the shutdown temperature, the compressor shuts down.
- The timer is activated in the evaporator and starts the defrost heater.
- Lattices are thawed from frost, moisture is discharged into the drain. Then the cycle repeats.
Read about refrigerator cooling systems in a separate article.
Temperature range in the refrigerator compartment
Consider the average. They may differ in one or another model - it all depends on the remoteness of the storage area from the freezer.
Freshness zone
The usual temperature here is from zero to +1 degrees.
The unit is a godsend for the proper storage of meat and fish. Thanks to this approach, the workpieces do not deteriorate, while maintaining their taste and appearance. More details on the page “Proper storage of products in the refrigerator”.
Food needs to be packed in a film or put into a container. In the freshness department you can put:
- Fresh meat and fish products.
- Semi-finished products.
- Sausage.
- Milk products.
- Greenery.
- Fruits and vegetables.
Next is the area with a storage temperature of + 2-4 degrees. Great place for meat products to be cooked soon. In Atlanta, egg trays are placed here.
To maintain optimal conditions you need:
- Close the door well.
- Do not place hot meals.
- Do not clog the camera with food.
Medium shelves
What are the indicators at this level equal? Maximum: +6 degrees, minimum: +3.
You can put ready meals: borsch, cereals, sauces.
Containers for fruits and vegetables
They are at the very bottom, so the indicators there are +8 degrees.
Important! When loading food, properly distribute them in zones. Otherwise, they will quickly deteriorate in inappropriate conditions.
Shelves on the door
This place is the warmest: + 5-10 ° C. When the door is opened, a constant transition from a cold to a warm environment is created. Therefore, it is not recommended to place eggs and dairy products on the door. Better to put sauces, oils, seasonings.
Indications in the freezer
The highest temperature here: -18 ° C. Lowest: -24 ° C. If the “Super Freeze” mode is set, then the indicators are reduced to -30 ° C.
The -30 degree mode is suitable for quick freezing of berries, semi-finished products and meat products.
Products in the freezer compartment last longer, but should not lie for more than a month: they lose their taste and nutritional qualities.
Why do I need to monitor the readings in the camera? To know when to raise or lower the temperature. Adjustment in a domestic refrigerator is carried out using a temperature regulator or on an electronic panel.
How much is the operating temperature in refrigerators of various brands
The instructions for each device indicate the ideal performance.
- "Indesit." Refrigerating compartment: + 3-8 ° С. Freezer: -18 ° С, during the "Superfrost" -24 ° С.
- Samsung. The main range: + 3-7 ° C, the freshness zone supports from -1 to +3 degrees. Freezing is performed at -18-25 ° C.
- Bosch has the same performance as Samsung.
- Correct operation of Liebher is possible at + 8 ° С during cooling and -25 ° С during freezing.
In order to correctly set the operating mode, it is necessary to take into account the manufacturer's recommendations and pay attention to the climate class of equipment. This directly affects the service life.
How to identify and set the desired indicators
If you decide to find out the temperature indicators in the department, then:
- You are not sure about the correct operation of the device (you need to decrease or increase the values).
- You want to check its performance.
- You want to measure the temperature and make sure that you are not mistaken when laying products.
Perhaps the refrigerator has become poorly stored foods, they spoil faster.
Measurement is the same in all brands: Biryusa, Atlant, Ariston and others.
- Take a conventional thermometer (from -20 ° C to + 30 ° C).
- Put it on a shelf (where food goes bad).
- Leave for 12 hours.
If measurements are made in the freezer, you cannot wet the thermometer in water, otherwise it will deteriorate.
Having problems maintaining the temperature, is it not normal? Setting the value is not difficult.
After loading the products, the indicator on the panel blinks? This means that the equipment has not yet gained the required temperature. As soon as this happens (after 20-30 minutes), the display goes off.
For electromechanical models, control is performed by turning the knob: set it to the desired value. Some users make a mistake by lowering performance during the heat. This leads to rapid wear of the motor-compressor, as it pumps cold without stopping.
Modern models are equipped with an electronic panel. Adjustment is done by pressing buttons or touching the sensor. The display shows all settings. The temperature sensor informs the board that the set value has been reached.
Watch the video on managing the Atlant refrigerator:
Now you know how to handle the equipment correctly and what operating rules to follow.