Fridges
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Standard
Has a separate
ice box which
usually has star
rating of
or
Has a variety of
moulded shelves
Larder Fridge
No freezer
compartment
A separate
freezer is needed
for frozen food
Fridge-freezer
Has 2 separate cabinets,
a fridge and
a freezer
Usually has a separate
door for each
compartment
Can be bought in a
variety of forms:
e.g. 1/2 freezer, 1/2
fridge
1/3 fridge, 2/3 freezer
Design and Construction
• Outer casing of enamelled steel
• Inner lining usually polystyrene
• Layer of insulating material between steel and
polystyrene
• Plastic–coated shelves
• Adjustable bottle racks and moulded compartments
• Plastic drawers
• Ice box
• Automatic light
• Thermostat
• Door has magnetic closure
Modern features
Zoned Refrigerator
Here certain parts of the
refrigerator have different
temperature.
American Refrigerator
This is a larger refrigerator
which is usually one and a
half times the size of a
standard fridge.
Tall bottle shelves
This allows tall bottles
to be placed upright, it
saves space and
prevents spillages
Ice makers
Chilled drink
dispenser
Integrated fridge door
Integrated fridge door to
match kitchen cabinet
doors
Working Principle
• Refrigeration is a cooling process
• A compressor is found at the base of the fridge
• This compressor contains refrigerant –
• Freon 12 or liquid ammonia
• A refrigerant is a substance that turns from liquid to
gas or gas to liquid very quickly
• The motor activates the compressor which forces the
refrigerant into the condenser
Motor ----- Compressor---- Refrigerant----
Condenser
Evaporator
Tray
Condensor
Compressor
Motor
• The condenser causes the gaseous refrigerant to
cool, changing it into a liquid
• The refrigerant moves to the evaporator where it
turns back into a gas
• The liquid evaporates as heat is taken from the
fridge cabinet
• This cools the fridge
• The refrigerant returns to the compressor and it
starts again
Evaporator
Tray
Condensor
Compressor
Motor
Motor: to power the compressor
Compressor: forces liquid into the
condenser
Condensor: cools the gas and changes it
into a liquid
Evaporator: evaporates liquid by
drawing heat away from interior of the
refrigerator. Gas returns to the
compressor
Use
• Avoid opening unnecessarily. Why?
• It raises the temperature putting pressure on motor.
• Cool foods before placing in fridge. Why?
• To avoid raising fridge temperature
• Cover foods in fridge. Why?
• To avoid drying out and cross-flavouring
• Store raw fish/meat below cooked food/dairy. Why?
• To avoid cross contamination
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• To prevent wastage & food passing its best-before date
• Do not over pack? Why?
• To allow air circulation
• Thaw frozen foods in the fridge.
Care
• Position away from heat source
• Keep clean and defrost regularly
• Inside - wash with breadsoda and water
• Don’t use washing-up liquid or smelling agents
inside
• Outside - wipe with hot soapy water and dry
• Back – Keep dust –free
• Unused fridge - Unplug , keep clean and door
open
Star - rating
A star rating applies to the storage of frozen foods
One star rating -6˚C storage 1
week
Two star rating -12˚C storage 1
month
Three star rating -18˚C storage 3
months
Four star rating -18˚C to -25˚C storage up to
1yr
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