Food Refrigeration     

• Refrigerators and freezers operate most efficiently when the refrigerator is set at 3.2°C (37°F) and the freezer is set between –18° and –15°C (0° and 5°F).
• Allow hot food to cool before storing it in refrigerators and freezers.
• Do not overfill refrigerator shelves. Proper cooling occurs when air can circulate throughout.
• Schedule regular checks for fans, condensers and compressors. Clean these items regularly since dirt buildup reduces efficiency.
• Ensure doors fit and close properly. Maintain door gaskets and seals in good condition.
• Ensure refrigerator compressor belts maintain proper tension.
• Defrost freezers frequently since frost buildups reduce efficiency.
• Ensure freezer curtains remain in a vertical position to retain cool air and keep out warm air
• Oil stains near compressors may indicate leaks that should be serviced promptly.