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
Tray: collects liquid during defrosting
 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
• Use food in rotation.Why?
• 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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