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Show Use Refrigerator Efficiently Years of research are be-hind be-hind the energy-efficient refrigerators manufactured today. But good design is only one part of the conservation conser-vation equation you are the second part. Here are some tips from the General Electric Company Com-pany about using your refrigerator re-frigerator efficiently: Open the doors as infrequently in-frequently as possible. When preparing a meal, take out all the ingredients you'll need before you be- gin. If you are buying a new refrigerator, you might want to look for a model with water and ice dispenser on the outside this really cuts down on doors opening unnecessarily unnecessar-ily if your family uses it all day long. Before leaving your house or retiring for the evening, check to make sure that your refrigerator doors haven't been left ajar. Allow warm or hot foods to cool before you place them in your refrigerator. refrig-erator. Wipe all moisture from bottles and cartons before putting them in. Keep all foods covered cov-ered this reduces moisture mois-ture build-up that requires more energy to cool. Don't overcrowd your refrigerator. Teach your children these energy-saving habits make energy conservation conserva-tion a family project, t |