Here are the steps to follow:
Here are some precautions to take when unplugging the appliance to clean it:
– First remove all food from your refrigerator.
– Turn off your ice maker and temperature control.
– Clean the device thoroughly.
– Make sure you dry it well so it stays dry.
– Leave the refrigerator door open so that it can ventilate properly.
– Plug it in again and reinstall all the products inside.
NB: the USDA (the United States Department of Agriculture) recommends never leaving food in an unplugged and unopened refrigerator for more than four hours. Otherwise, you will have to throw them away.
Is it more economical to unplug it at night?
Be aware that you won’t save energy by turning off your refrigerator for short periods of time. Because, it will just use more energy to cool down again when you turn it back on.
Additionally, if your refrigerator is an older generation, it might even consume a lot more electricity than a newer model.
Finally, the health risk is significant: it is not recommended to turn off the fridge or freezer while food is stored inside. Indeed, food could thaw and cause food poisoning.
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