Scrape, don't rinse, off large food pieces and bones. Be sure your dishwasher is full, but not overloaded. It uses 3 to 7 gallons of hot water each time you use it. Refrigerators Refrigerators with the freezer on top are more efficient than those with freezers on the side. The smaller the number, the less energy the refrigerator uses and the less it will cost you to operate.
Tips Look for a refrigerator with automatic moisture control.
Models with this feature have been engineered to prevent moisture accumulation on the cabinet exterior without the addition of a heater. Don't keep your refrigerator or freezer too cold. Recommended temperatures are 37 to 40 F for the fresh food compartment of the refrigerator and 5 F for the freezer section. If you have a separate freezer for long-term storage, it should be kept at 0 F. To check refrigerator temperature, place an appliance thermometer in a glass of water in the center of the refrigerator. Read it after 24 hours.