You\u2019re standing at your fridge, knowing it needs to be colder, but not entirely sure how the dial works. You probably see numbers, but it doesn\u2019t say the direction you should turn the refrigerator temperature control dial. Some do, but you aren\u2019t so lucky.<\/p>\n
Now you\u2019re wondering which is the coldest. Turning it any which way is out of the question. Let\u2019s clear up the confusion.<\/p>\n
Now that you\u2019re staring at your fridge temperature dial, which way do you turn it? Well, chances are you\u2019re staring at a dial that has numbers, typically labeled 1 to 5, 1-7 or 1 to 9. To lower the temperature of the fridge, turn the dial higher up on the number line; 9 being the coldest, and 1 being the warmest.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s confusing for sure, because you\u2019d think that the lower the number, the colder it gets, but that isn\u2019t the case. Of course, that also asks another question: what\u2019s the best temperature setting?<\/p>\n
Depending on your model, you might have it easy and the label says \u201cCold\u201d to \u201cColdest.\u201d And if that\u2019s the case, then it\u2019s pretty straightforward which way you turn it to lower the temperature.<\/p>\n
Your first thought is that the colder your fridge is, the better your food is kept safe. That\u2019s not entirely wrong, but your fridge does not have to be as cold as your freezer.<\/p>\n
If you do, drinks would turn to ice and that\u2019s not going to be fun. The fridge should be at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, preferably around 34 degrees Fahrenheit. That will keep drinks in liquid form without freezing anything.<\/p>\n
Where is that on the dial? Right in the middle. It\u2019s that simple! Keep the dial resting in the middle and your fridge will be nice and cool. Any further than that and you can run into ice buildup in your fridge and freezer or worse, your food freezes.<\/p>\n
With that said, setting your fridge to the right temperature isn\u2019t the whole picture. Sure, it might be on the right number, but if your fridge isn\u2019t maintaining the right environment, it isn\u2019t going to matter. That means keeping your fridge organized.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a bad habit to open your fridge and stand there, scanning the shelves for something to eat. Every product in your fridge experiences a flash thaw, which isn\u2019t good for the lifespan of your food. It\u2019s better that you first decide beforehand, then open the door and quickly grab everything.<\/p>\n
That can be a pain, for sure, but you don\u2019t have to memorize everything in your fridge. Instead, keep a list of everything that\u2019s inside. This will help you plan ahead and reduce the exposure food has to higher temperatures.<\/p>\n
Overstuffing your fridge can be a recipe for disaster. It reduces the flow of cool air from the vents, which then goes on to create pockets of cool air and others where it\u2019s much warmer. How you order your fridge can help maintain an adequate temperature throughout.<\/p>\n
Start by moving food and drinks away from the vents. Air needs to flow freely from those vents, and large, bulky products reduce its effectiveness. Furthermore, spread out the food in your fridge. If one product is hotter, it can transfer its heat to other food that\u2019s right next to it.<\/p>\n
Lastly, products like eggs should be placed lower on the shelf. It\u2019s slightly cooler at the bottom than it is at the top. Hot air rises, after all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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