To make the best use of a refrigerator and to take care of it,
a few general rules are given below.
Do not keep hot foods in the refrigerator in the mistaken belief
that it will cool quickly.But warm foods will raise the temperature
of the other foods and will cause steaming and dampness.It will
also cause damage to the thermostat.It is much better to allow hot
foods to cool to room temperature before storing.
It is important that all foods should be covered to prevent
flavours from mixing.It also prevents evaporation of moisture
from the foods.Cooked foods may be stored in glass or plastic
containers with tight-fitting lids.Fruits and vegetables are
best packed in polythen bags.
A refrigerator has to be defrosted once a week or ten days.
Disconnect the machine and empty it.It is convenient to have
a basket for the purpose. Empty the entire contents into the
basket and keep away during the process of defrosting,
and put them back in the proper places after the operation.
For quick defrosting,fill the ice trays with hot water and wait
until the ice has melted,but do not prod it.Wipe the shelves with
soap water and mop up with clean water.A solution of sodium
bicarbonate is recommended if there is any offensive odour.
Dry the inside with cloth before restarting the machine.
However, now we have the facility of automatic defrostes.
The out side of the refrigerator should also be wiped every day
to keep off dust and moisture, especially during rainy season.
