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Furthermore, as the ice builds up it takes increasing space from within the cabinet - reducing the space available for food storage. Many newer units employ automatic defrosting (often called "frost-free" or "no frost") and do not require manual defrosting in normal use.
The defrost timer is such that either the compressor or the defrost heater is on, but not both at the same time. Inside the freezer, air is circulated by means of one or more fans . In a typical design cold air from the freezer compartment is ducted to the fresh food compartment and circulated back into the freezer compartment.
Food in a refrigerator with its door open. A refrigerator, commonly shortened to fridge, is a commercial and home appliance consisting of a thermally insulated compartment and a heat pump (mechanical, electronic or chemical) that transfers heat from its inside to its external environment so that its inside is cooled to a temperature below the room temperature. [1]
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Removing ice is more difficult. Snow blowers are usually ineffective at clearing ice. Picks are sometimes used, but a solid spade can break through most ice. There is always the risk of damaging the pavement with these instruments. Icy areas can be covered with salt or some other substance, bags of which are widely available.