What is the optimal temperature in the refrigerator / freezer?

Issue

• What is the optimal temperature in the refrigerator / freezer?

Applies to:

• Refrigerators
• Fridge freezers
• Freezers

Resolution

For typical food storage, we recommend setting the refrigerator to approximately 4°C and the freezer to around -18°C.

Maintaining these temperatures supports standard food storage conditions. For appliance‑specific recommendations, refer to the user manual.

You can check the temperature of your fridge by placing a thermometer in a glass of water that has been in the fridge for a few hours.

Increase slightly the set temperature in the summer season.

The optimal ambient temperature of the appliances should be 20-25°C.

The highest number on a rotary dial will be the coldest temperature in the fridge, 0 will turn off the fridge and 6-7 will be the coldest.

Please see below a short video on setting your fridge temperature on LED, rotary dial and Touch display fridges, you can find more specific information in your user manual.

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