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Show Jrf TIME-SAVING SHORTCUTS REFRIGERATORS The purpose of a refrigerator refrig-erator is to keep foods cold and prolong their quality. When operating at the prop- - er temperature, the refrigerator refriger-ator can store large quantities quanti-ties of foods and cut down on spoilage and waste... which helps to save both money and time. , IBIIBB According to home . economists from Whirlpool Corporation, proper temperatures tem-peratures in the refrigerator I section should be 34 to 40F. (door temperatures may be slightly higher). The meat holder should be 29 : to 31F.( and crispers should be35to36F. ' Here's how to check 1 the temperature of your 1 refrigerator: ' Refrigerator Section-Place Section-Place several glasses of water 1 in various areas of the refrigerator refrig-erator interior and inner door. Let cool for at least , 24 hours. Check tempera- - tures with an accurate thermometer ther-mometer placed in the i water. Crispers Cut a small slit in the skin of an orange. Place it in the crisper for 24 hours. Insert thermometer into orange through the slit. Measure temperature. Meat Pan Use same procedure as described for I the crisper. I |