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- Set the temperature of your refrigerator compartment at 36° to 38°F and the freezer at 0° to 5°F. For older models, check temperatures with a thermometer.
- Make sure the fan vent is clean and keep the coils at the back of the refrigerator clear of dust. Dirty coils make the compressor work harder and use more electricity.
- Keep the refrigerator door gasket (the plastic strip surrounding the door) airtight and in good condition. If needed, you may be able to repair or reattach it with glue. If not, the manufacturer or a local hardware store can supply you with a new one.
- Keep your freezer tightly packed, adding bags of ice as needed to fill space.
- Defrost whenever more than one-quarter inch of frost accumulates.
- Arrange items in the refrigerator compartment to allow air to circulate freely. Keep liquids capped so they don't add to the humidity and make the compressor work harder.
- Keep the refrigerator door closed as much as you can. Organizing items makes it easier to find what you need quickly.
- On humid days, use the "power saver" switch, if you have one. When this switch is on, small heaters keep the outside of your refrigerator from "sweating." On other days, turn the switch off.
- Defrosting frozen food in the refrigerator helps keep the refrigerator cold.
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