The interior temperature dial should be set at 4 to 5 for the best cooling efficiency from the refrigerator and freezer compartments. All homes and residence hall rooms are furnished with gas stoves. The stoves have removable tops that lift to aid in cleaning. All parts that can be removed should be soaked and scrubbed for cleaning. The ovens should be wiped daily and thoroughly cleaned every three months.
All homes have a gas water heater.
The water heater does not require any cleaning. The water for the residence hall buildings is heated by a central water heater. To maintain the water softener, the resident is responsible for purchasing and providing the salt for the system. The salt level should be maintained at approximately 12 inches from the bottom of the softener. Natural gas has a distinctive odor to aid in its detection.