Trch - refrigerators Flashcards

1
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Working principle (how it works)

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Keeps food cool using special liquid - refrigerant
(takes heat from food + air in fridge)

Temp should be 2-5 C

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What it does

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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

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Care + maintenance

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  1. Defrost regularly - build-up ice in icebox - affect efficiency
  2. Inside - cleaned w/ solution of 1 tbsp breadsoda to 1/2 litre warm water. Rinse + dry. Detergents may affect food flavour.
  3. Wash + dry + polish outside
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4
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How to use it

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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

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5
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Features of modern refrigerators

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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
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6
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Choosing + buying

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  1. Large enough - suit fam
  2. Refrigerator or fridge-freezer
  3. Enough space for it
  4. Consider - how it has to be defrosted
  5. Star rating on frozen food compartment
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7
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Integrated door panel

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To match other kitchen fittings

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Door which can be adjust d to open left/right

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To suit kitchen layout

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9
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Adjustable feet

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To adjust height

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10
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Movable plastic-coated shelves

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To fit large items

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11
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Cold drinks dispenser

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For convenience

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12
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Split shelves

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To store taller items

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13
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Ice dispensers

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For convenience

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14
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Zoned refrigeration

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Different parts may have diff temps.

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15
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Automatic defrost

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Prevents build-up of ice

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16
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Star rating

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Indicates how long frozen food can be stored in icebox/fridge-freezer

17
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Star rating - *

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Store -6 C

Stores frozen food for 1 wk

18
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Star rating - **

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Store -12 C

For 1 month

19
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Star rating - ***

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-18 C

For 3 months

20
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Star rating - **

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Store -18 C to -25 C

Freezes fresh food
Stores frozen food (fridge freezer) for up to 1 yr

21
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Disposing of an old refrigerator

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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
22
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Refrigerators

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Thermostatically controlled, insulated appliance

Scratch-resistant work top, interior lights, magnetic door seal, moulded plastic coated door shelves