Freezer is device Appliances Indispensable for long-term food preservation. If you have just purchased a freezer but do not know how to use it properly, do not worry, this article will show you 3 ways to save electricity and 2 ways to use the freezer properly and consistently.
1. How to use the electricity freezer
1.1 Do not arrange food too closely
– Reason:
+ When you arrange the food too closely together, the food will not be cooled / frozen evenly, so the freezer takes a long time to be able to cool / freeze all of the food, causing power consumption.
+ Food when placed too close together will be able to cause mixed odors, affecting food quality.
– Note when arranging food:
+ Should leave a small space between foods.
+ Do not share raw foods with processed foods.
+ Do not put high temperature food in the freezer.
+ Add new food first and place old food on top to avoid expiration.
1.2 Restricted to open cabinets for too long and too long
– Reason:
+ Opening the cabinet door continuously and for too long will cause cold air to escape, causing cold air loss.
+ Freezer will have to operate with a higher capacity to provide food storage temperatures causing power consumption.
+ Reduce the life of the compressor on the cabinet.
– Note when opening the freezer:
+ Should get food from the cupboard quickly.
+ After taking food, you need to close the cupboard as soon as possible.
+ Limit the opening of the freezer when not needed.
+ When closing the cabinet is tight not to open the cabinet door.
1.3 Control cabinet temperature appropriately
– Reason:
+ For most types of food, preserving at the lowest temperature of the cabinet will not help preserve better, but also consume more electricity.
+ Storing food at inappropriate temperatures will cause food dehydration, which can cause bacterial spoilage.
– Note when adjusting the temperature of the cabinet:
+ Adjust the moderate temperature level depending on the amount of food and type of food.
+ Monitor cabinet temperature and outside temperature to adjust the temperature appropriately.
2. How to use freezer correctly, increase shelf life
2.1 Put the cabinet in a cool, dry and flat place
– Reason:
+ Put the cabinet in the hot position, the food in the cupboard will be faster
+ Put in a position too wet, it will cause rust.
+ Put in an uneven position, it may damage the compressor.
– Note when ordering the refrigerator:
+ Put the cabinet in a flat place, not too inclined or rough.
+ Put the cabinet in a cool, dry place, 10cm away from the wall, to avoid the position of sun or rain.
2.2 Sanitation, maintenance properly, at the right time
– Reason:
+ Helps increase the shelf life of cabinets.
+ Helping cabinets better preserve food.
+ Because the snow in the refrigerator can cause odors to generate bacteria, as well as occupy the area and cause more power consumption.
– Note when cleaning the refrigerator:
+ Remove all food from the cupboard. To be sure, use an ice bucket to store food.
+ Unplug electricity before cleaning, defrosting.
+ When discharging snow, wait patiently for the snow to melt, do not use sharp objects to beat or shave the snow. Water containers such as small pots should be prepared to catch the snow.
+ Use warm water and soft towels to clean the cabinet. Do not use bleach, use only soap.
+ Clean the cabinet 1 time / week, clean the radiator and defrost 1 time / month.
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Hopefully after this article, you have learned how to use the freezer effectively. Thank you for watching
