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15
STORING FOOD AND SAVING ENERGY
Ideas for Storing Foods
Fresh Food Storage
• Keep the fresh food compartment
between 34°F and 40°F with an optimum
temperature of 37°F.
• Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator
shelves, which reduces air circulation and
causes uneven cooling.
Fruits and Vegetables
• Store fruits and vegetables in crisper
drawers, where trapped moisture helps
preserve food quality for longer time
periods.
Meat
• Wrap raw meat and poultry securely so
leakage and contamination of other foods
or surfaces does not occur.
Ideas for Saving Energy
• Locate the appliance in the coolest part
of the room, out of direct sunlight, and
away from heating ducts or registers. Do
not place the unit next to heat-producing
appliances such as a range, oven, or
dishwasher. If this is not possible, a
section of cabinetry or an added layer of
insulation between the two appliances will
help the unit operate more efciently.
• Level appliance so that the door closes
tightly.
• Refer to the “SETTING THE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL” section for the
suggested temperature control settings.
• Do not overcrowd the unit or block cold
air vents. Doing so causes the appliance
to run longer and use more energy.
• Cover foods and wipe containers dry
before placing them in the appliance. This
cuts down on moisture build-up inside
the unit.
• Organize the appliance to reduce door
openings. Remove as many items as
needed at one time and close the door as
soon as possible.
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