Why Do Foods Freeze In My Refrigerator. Freezing occurs when the refrigerator does not have enough food to absorb the cold air. In case you were wondering.
Bacteria that cause food-borne diseases grow best within a narrow range of temperatures and refrigerators are the way to keep our food supply cold enough that the dangerous microbes dont flourish. If foods in the crisper deli andor snack drawers are freezing. A little smudgy maybe but clean.
If your refrigerator lets you set the exact temperature set it to 40 F or a little below.
Check your owners manual but most units should be set between 36 and 38 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 If the coils on your fridge are dirty or dusty then the compressor needs to work harder and longer to keep the freezer temperature at freezing temperature. Mine measured 1125 X 825 and 1125 X 525. If vents are blocked airflow will decrease.
