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Saving
Electricity with Household Appliances - Refrigerator
Choose a refrigerator of a
size based on the needs of your family - a refrigerator
operates at peak efficiency when filled. Do not overload
your fridge, excessive products in your fridge will lower
the quality of the food and use more electricity - as much
as 10-20% more for each extra product.
Do not set freezing temperatures lower than necessary, it
wastes as much electricity as excessive heat.
Thick frost on chilling panels reduces cooling ability. If
you do no t have a frost-free model, defrost your
refrigerator when frost is between 0,6 to 1,3 cm thick. Do
not open your refrigerator door needlessly. By getting into
the habit of removing and replacing several articles at
once, you will reduce the loss of cold air.
 Let
hot foods cool down before placing them in the refrigerator.
(To prevent bacterial growth allow about 20 minutes standing
time).
Be sure the seal around your refrigerator door is intact.
(Close the door on a piece of paper: if you can pull the
paper out easily, the seal should be replaced). Remove all
heavy wrapping from food before storing it in the
refrigerator.
Cover all liquids stored in the refrigerator (especially
frost-free models).
Foods should be placed slightly apart on refrigerator
shelves to allow the cooling air to circulate.
Exposed condenser coils/panels (usually at the back of the
unit) MUST be kept clean and dust free. When cleaning you
must be careful not to damage the panels. Do not place the
refrigerator near the stove or against an uninsulated wall
that faces the sun.
Allow adequate space around the refrigerator for free air
circulation. The air carries heat away from the fridge - if
air can not circulate, the fridge can not work properly.
Switch on the energy saving switch, if one is fitted to the
refrigerator. Switch off, empty or clean your fridge, when
taking an extended holiday.
Source: Eskom
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