Whats the difference between frost-free, auto-defrost and manual defrost?
The term Frost-free means that no frost will accumulate inside the freezer compartment. There is an automatic defrost cycle on frost-free units, but the temperature will only go up a few degrees during this process. Auto-defrost means that there is an automatic defrost cycle. You may have to totally defrost the unit once a year (or less) if there is significant ice build-up in the freezer. Manual defrost units mean that you must defrost the unit at your discretion. There may be ice build-up in the freezer compartment over time. The amount of build-up depends on how much you open and close the door and the room humidity.
