Trch - refrigerators Flashcards
Working principle (how it works)
Keeps food cool using special liquid - refrigerant
(takes heat from food + air in fridge)
Temp should be 2-5 C
What it does
Keeps perishable foods fresh - period of time
Reduces wastage (leftovers)
Limit shopping trips
Protects food from dust + flies
Reduce risk - food poisoning
Store frozen foods in icebox + fridge-freezers
Can freeze fresh food
Care + maintenance
- Defrost regularly - build-up ice in icebox - affect efficiency
- Inside - cleaned w/ solution of 1 tbsp breadsoda to 1/2 litre warm water. Rinse + dry. Detergents may affect food flavour.
- Wash + dry + polish outside
How to use it
Placed away - cooker/other heat sources (extra pressure on motor)
Cover food - prevent drying out
Wrap stong-smelling - avoid passing flavours
Never ref. apples, bananas, root veg.
Never put hot food - raise temp
Do not pack shelves - prevents cold air circulation
Do not open unnecessarily
Store food - most suitable position. Nearest ice box - coldest, door a least cold
Not in use - unplug + leave door open - air circulate
Features of modern refrigerators
Integrated door panel Door which can be adjusted to open left/right Adjustable feet Movable plastic-coated shelves Cold drinks dispenser Split shelves Ice dispensers Zoned refrigeration Wine rack Automatic defrost
Choosing + buying
- Large enough - suit fam
- Refrigerator or fridge-freezer
- Enough space for it
- Consider - how it has to be defrosted
- Star rating on frozen food compartment
Integrated door panel
To match other kitchen fittings
Door which can be adjust d to open left/right
To suit kitchen layout
Adjustable feet
To adjust height
Movable plastic-coated shelves
To fit large items
Cold drinks dispenser
For convenience
Split shelves
To store taller items
Ice dispensers
For convenience
Zoned refrigeration
Different parts may have diff temps.
Automatic defrost
Prevents build-up of ice
Star rating
Indicates how long frozen food can be stored in icebox/fridge-freezer
Star rating - *
Store -6 C
Stores frozen food for 1 wk
Star rating - **
Store -12 C
For 1 month
Star rating - ***
-18 C
For 3 months
Star rating - **
Store -18 C to -25 C
Freezes fresh food
Stores frozen food (fridge freezer) for up to 1 yr
Disposing of an old refrigerator
WEEE directive (EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2005)
- All old electrical appl. brought to special collection points - recycled
- Disposable charge - built into cost of new appl. - varies depending size + type
Refrigerators
Thermostatically controlled, insulated appliance
Scratch-resistant work top, interior lights, magnetic door seal, moulded plastic coated door shelves
