Tips for buying a refrigerator
♦ It is recommended to check the net volume of the refrigerator and adjust the size and volume of the refrigerator to personal needs.
♦ Make sure that the refrigerator has received the approval of the Standards Institute and meets the climatic conditions in Israel. The climate classification is called T CLASS.
♦ It is important to remember: the higher the rating of the refrigerator, the more energy efficient and environmentally friendly it is.
♦ It is recommended to check the interior design of the interior of the refrigerator and make sure that: the shelves are strong, the plastic parts are of high quality, the shelves are modular and adjustable and that it is possible to store 1.5 liter bottles on top of the door.
♦ Choose a refrigerator with a freezer with NOFROST technology, which includes an automatic defrosting mechanism, which prevents the formation of ice in the freezer compartment.
♦ Purchase the refrigerator but only from a company that offers a warranty and supply of spare parts for 7 years from the date of purchase, as required by law.
♦ What capacity do you need in the refrigerator? For an average family, the recommended volume is 500 or 600 liters - note that this includes both the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment. In some cases, the manufacturers indicate the gross volume - find out exactly what the net volume of the refrigerator is, that is, the internal spaces, this is the space that will remain available for storage.
What actions must be taken in order to preserve the life of the products in the refrigerator?
♦ Avoid opening the refrigerator too often.
♦ Note that there is a space of at least 5 cm between the refrigerator and the wall.
♦ Cucumbers and tomatoes must not be stored in the same storage compartment because the tomatoes emit gases that cause the cucumbers to rot quickly.
♦ Apples should not be stored together with other fruits and vegetables because the apples emit gases that cause the other vegetables and fruits to rot.
♦ It is recommended to store the eggs in the refrigerator with the point down to keep the eggs fresh for a long time.
♦ You should store radishes in a container with water in the refrigerator. The water keeps the radishes fresh and crisp for a very long time. For the same reason, you should also put shriveled radishes in cold water. The liquids give the radishes back their lost crispness and freshness.
♦ It is recommended to place half a potato in the refrigerator to eliminate unpleasant odors in the refrigerator. The potato must be changed every three days.
♦ Cans that contain pickles cause an unpleasant smell in the products and in the refrigerator space, therefore open cans should not be left in the refrigerator but should be stored in a closed box.
