compartment is melted away. This prevents excessive ice buildup, which can reduce the efficiency of the refrigerator over time. Here’s a general overview of how defrosting works in a refrigerator, including the TORNADO brand:

1. Types of Defrost Systems:
   • Manual Defrost: Some older or simpler refrigerators require manual defrosting.
   • This involves turning off the refrigerator, emptying it, and allowing the ice to melt naturally.
   • Automatic Defrost: Most modern refrigerators, including many TORNADO models, come
   • with an automatic defrost system. These systems use a timer, a thermostat,
   • or a combination of both to periodically heat up the evaporator coils.
   • This melts the frost, and the resulting water drains out of the refrigerator through a drainage system.

1. Frequency of Defrosting:

   • Automatic defrost systems  every 6 to 12 hours,
   • depending on the model and usage conditions. This frequency ensures
   • that frost buildup is kept minimal without affecting the  cooling efficiency.
2. Defrost Components:
   • In a refrigerator with automatic defrost, there are key components involved:
     • Defrost Timer: Controls the frequency and duration of the defrost cycle.
     • Defrost Heater: A heating element that warms up the evaporator coils to melt frost.
     • Thermostat: Monitors the temperature to ensure the defrost cycle begins and ends at the right times.
     • Defrost Drain: Allows melted ice to flow out of the freezer compartment
     • and into a drainage pan usually located at the bottom of the refrigerator.
3. Signs of Defrost Issues:
   • If a refrigerator doesn’t defrost properly, you may notice excessive
   • frost buildup in the freezer compartment, reduced cooling efficiency,
   • or water leaking onto the floor. This could indicate a problem with
   • the defrost timer, heater, thermostat, or drainage system.
4. Maintenance:
   • Regular cleaning of the freezer and monitoring for excessive frost buildup
   • can help maintain the efficiency of the defrost system
   • to keep the drainage path clear to prevent water from backing up.