What Temperature Should a Bottom Freezer Be Set at?

Some Bottom Freezer refrigerators have temperature controls located inside the fresh food compartment. Some models will display the actual temperature while most will display the set temperature only. Recommended control settings are 0°F for the freezer and 37°F for the fresh food compartment.

What temperature should a bottom freezer be?

Keep your appliances at the proper temperatures.

Keep the refrigerator temperature at or below 40° F (4° C). The freezer temperature should be 0° F (-18° C). Check temperatures periodically.

What number should my freezer be on?

The Ideal Freezer Temperature

It's pretty easy to remember: Your freezer temperature should be set to a chilly 0° Fahrenheit or below (-18° Celsius or below). Food stored at 0° Fahrenheit or below is safe to eat indefinitely (although quality and taste may be compromised as time passes).

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.