What Is Holiday Mode on a Fridge Freezer?
Issue
What Is Holiday Mode
Applies to
- Refrigeration Bottom Mount
- Refrigeration French Door
- Refrigeration Quad Door
- Refrigeration Side by Side
- Refrigeration Vertical
Solution
Holiday Mode:
Holiday mode the refrigerator minimises defrosting to save energy when doors remain closed for an extended period.

- Press 'Select Mode' button until the holiday icon is illuminated. When holiday mode is enabled the temperature settings will be set to 3°C for the refrigerator and -18°C for the freezer.
- Holiday mode can be deselected pressing 'Select Mode' or opening the fridge door.
When holiday mode is disabled the temperature settings will revert to the previous settings.
Refer to the specific product user manual instruction to activate/deactivate holiday mode.
Electrolux user manual
Westinghouse user manual
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