Describe the meaning, usage and care of a refrigerator

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Refrigerators are designed for storing foods for short periods of time. Most refrigerators installed aboard ship have movable bars that fit in front of each shelf to keep the contents of the refrigerator from moving or falling out when the door is opened.
To keep a refrigerator operating at top efficiency, three things are important:
· Keep it clean.
· Do not overload it.
· Defrost it regularly and properly.
Defrosting
You may defrost the refrigerator on a schedule or when the frost accumulation requires it. The number of times that a refrigerator requires defrosting depends, of course, on the rate at which frost builds up on the cooling
unit. Ice formations should never be more than one-fourth of an inch thick because ice and frost act as insulators and reduce efficiency.

Defrosting is done by turning off the refrigerator;
removing all food, and blocking the doors open. Defrosting may be speeded up, however, by placing pans of hot water in the freezer compartment. Do not scrape or chip the ice from the cooling coils as they are easily damaged, and do not pour hot water over the ice accumulation to melt it.

Cleaning the Refrigerator

A refrigerator that is not thoroughly clean will quickly develop a bad odor and the foods in it will spoil. Cleanliness avoids the growth of mold and bacteria that often cause food poisoning. A refrigerator should be cleaned at least once a week and after each defrosting. Never use a water hose in cleaning a refrigerator. The fluid may seep into the insulation and cause permanent damage.
The proper cleaning procedures are as follows:
Wipe the gaskets around the door of the refrigerator to remove any oil or
grease.
Wash the inside surfaces and food shelves with a hot detergent solution of water. Rinse them with a warm solution of baking soda, using 1 tablespoon of soda to 4 quarts of water.
Dry all surfaces thoroughly after flushing out the drain with hot water. Clean the outside with warm water, rinse, and dry.
Avoid Overloading Never overload a refrigerator. An overloaded refrigerator cuts down air circulation and is hard to clean. To prevent overloading, limit the amount of food you draw from bulk storage at any one time. When you draw food that must be kept in the refrigerator, do not ask for more than you can store in your ready-service refrigerator.

Titany answered the question on September 10, 2021 at 07:25

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