The manual says this is a manual defrost fridge. How often does it need to be defrosted? It has no freezer, not sure why frost would even occur. null

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Safetyfirst · Accepted Answer

Plain fridges without a freezer DO need to be defrosted. 
The air moisture condenses snd freezes on the wall nearest the freezer coils. 
I have a different yet popular (cheap) brand d as mall fridge and myst remove all items and let the ice buildup of about 2” or more by 12” on back wall melt enough until I can yankj the huge iceberg off. 
Then clean all interior. Sanitize. 
Put items back. 
Have to do this less the less I open the unit. 
Ambient moisture turns to ice…
But for the price as a basement or extra fridge it’s a good deal. I’ve heard of people cranking the temperature to lowest and forcing it to be a mini freezer. 
Wears out faster but I’ve done it!

ThomasK · Answer

Cant see why youd ever need to defrost.  Set at the recommended cooling level and you'll be fine.  This fridge cools very well.

“The manual says this is a manual defrost fridge. How often does it need to be defrosted? It has no freezer, not sure why frost would even occur.”

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