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Refrigerators

Does the light really go out when we close the door? From the early icebox to the modern built-in frost-free stainless steel double door works of art, refrigerators have improved greatly over the years, and we seldom think about them until they don't work right. From cleaning methods to repairs, this category is the place to get advice and answers to your questions about refrigerators.

3,286 Questions

Can pork develop trichinosis if it is left out of the refrigerator?

No. Trichinosis is a disease caused by ingesting the larva of Trichinella that have developed in muscle meat. The life cycle of the parasite has to include going through the digestive tract of the live animal. If there are no Trichinella larvae in the meat before it is left out of the fridge, there won't be any there any time later.

Why does food get pungent in refrigerator?

No matter how good your fridge is - food will only stay fresh for a short time !

You forgot to put your tbone steaks in fridge last night after shopping could they possibly be safe to eat yet boo hoo?

NO

Meat needs to be out of the danger zone - less than 40° or more than 140°. If it is in the danger zone between 40 and 140° for more than 2 hours it is garbage. Food safety rules are not very forgiving. Food poisoning is no fun. Sorry, better to be safe. I've done it too.

Where should uncooked meats and poultry be stored in the refrigerator?

You should store uncooked meats in the bottom drawer of your refrigerator so if juices should leak they will not come in contact with anything else.

Is it a hazard to leave a refrigerator outside?

Yes. Children have been locked inside and suffocated.

Additionally, the refrigerant inside the refrigerator has been known to cause harm to the ozone in the atmosphere, so it is a hazard in that aspect.

Can you transport a refrigerator on uts side?

Yes a refrigerator can betransported on its side but afterwords it must sit for at least 24 hours before being operated to allow the coolant to settle properly.

Why does the refrigerator have a light inside?

The refrigerator has a light inside to illuminate its contents, making it easier for users to see and access food items, especially in low-light conditions. This feature enhances convenience and helps prevent food waste by allowing users to quickly assess what they have. The light typically turns on automatically when the door is opened, providing instant visibility. Overall, it improves the user experience by making the refrigerator more user-friendly.

What is refrigeration capacity?

As i found: A measure of the effective cooling capacity of a refrigerator, expressed in Btu per hour ot in tons, where one ton of capacity is equal to the heat required to melt 2000 pounds of ice in 24 hours or 12000 Btu per hour.

When measuring anything what comes first length or width?

in most documentation the length comes 1st but it usually doesn't matter unless you are doing something other than adding or multiplying.

Freezer not freezing in my side by side?

If you have already tried adjusting the temp controls the problem is likely a defrost control that is stuck in the "On" position. It is operated by the same timer as the ice maker. This is not a do-it-yourself repair.

How long do you let the water run when backwashing a DE filter system?

What you do is put it on backwash for 2minutes then rinse for 1 minute, then you take out the chlorinator if it has one and take a pen or stick(not metal) and clean out all the white stuff and then spray it with a hosepipe and put it back in place, hope i helped!

Why do we keep food in the refrigerator?

We keep food in the refrigerate to extend its storage life.

Dry foods such as flour, sugar and so on will keep indefinitely provided they're kept in dark cupboards and protected from insects, but 'live' foods such as fruit, vegetables, dairy products and meat must be kept cold to prevent them deteriorating too quickly.

What are cooling coils?

those are some tools for cooling fluids in chemical reactors,for example a coil containing liquid nitrogen with low temperature -159 centigrad

coils are bent tubes containing a heater or cooler fluid

Why might a consumer buy a more energy efficient refrigerator even though it may cost more than a conventional refrigerator?

Because what he lose out on the purchase he might get back in lower electricity bills. Or he like to know that he's done an environmentally friendly choice.

Where can you find extension cords made especially for kitchen appliances such as a refrigerator or dishwasher?

Extension cords are to used for temporary extended voltage supplies only. The electrical code is very specific about this. Additional circuits are going to have to be hard wire installed and being appliance outlets they should be dedicated circuits only. This means one 15 amp breaker directly from the distribution panel to the new appliance receptacle and nothing else on the circuit.

As extension cords are covered in the electrical code, an installation that uses them as a permanent supply and if it faults and creates a fire, you might be hard pressed to get any money out of your insurance company.

How do you get agarose gel to solidify when it doesn't solidify after 10 min in the refrigerator?

Try increasing the concentration of agarose in your gel mixture or extending the cooling time in the refrigerator. You can also check if the agarose powder is expired or if there was an error in the preparation process. If the issue persists, consider using a different brand or batch of agarose.