Show Helpful Hints by Mary C. Boender Home Agent FRIDGE WORKS OVERTIME WHEN SUMMER ARRIVES rare of the makes its summer time work less wearing and the refrigerator more says Mary county home a-gent of Utah State University's Extension Services Refrigerators should be defrosted whenever the ice and frost are thick on the freezer This frost acts as an insulation and cuts down on the efficiency of both the freezing and storage whether self-defrosting or need periodic This includes wiping the unit inside walls and shelves with soda water 1 1 teaspoon baking soda to 1 quart warm water rinse and dry the rubber door Make sure that the rubber gasket does not leak Test for leaks by closing the door on a piece of paper If I the paper pulls out the gasket does not fit tightly e- These gaskets can be replaced with little and the expense is worth Avoid using harsh scouring powder on the to add to the efficiency of your the which are at the back of the need to be cleaned at least twice a A vacuum cleaner brush can be used to pick up dust and lint from this condenser The refrigerator should be level for efficient Boender points In using the o-pening the door as little as possible is the best policy In most of the air loss occurs at the first opening of the Take out all things that will be needed at one time when you plan your kitchen procedure for a Use the refrigerator only for food items that need |