Article: If the dial was bumped, it could have made it too warm for the refrigerator to turn on. It's important to check both the refrigerator and the freezer temperature settings, because the refrigerator gets its cold from the freezer. A problem with the freezer setting will affect the refrigerator as well. It should be set between 37 and 40 F (3-4C) for the refrigerator and between 0-5F (-15 to -18C) for the freezer. Check the space between the walls and the appliance. There should be a 3-inch (76.2 mm) gap around the sides of the appliance and at least a 1-inch (25.4 mm) gap at the top. This provides airflow needed for the machine to function. This part helps dissipate heat that could make the appliance act funny. This cleaning should be done with the appliance turned off. You should clean rear-mounted coils once a year, and floor coils twice a year. Unplug the refrigerator for 2 hours and then plug it back in. If it starts running "normally" again, the compressor is overheating and it should be checked by a repair technician. Use a multimeter to test each component for continuity. These include the temperature control, the evaporator fan, the defrost timer, the overload protector and the compressor motor. You may have to consult your owner's manual for the locations of the components. If a part does not have continuity, it is faulty and will need to be replaced.
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Check your temperature gauge inside the appliance. Make sure there's proper airflow around the appliance. Clean the condenser coils with a vacuum or brush. Test for overheating and continuity.
Article: Your small group may be discussing an issue, solving a problem, or sharing personal problems. Make a list of what the group wants to accomplish, and break it down into specific tasks or discussion points. If you're not sure how long each task will take, organize the discussion so the most important tasks are first on the group's agenda. Write down notes using the steps below, to help guide you through the facilitation process. The main advantage to small group discussions, as opposed to large meetings, is the chance each member has to provide detailed, high-quality input to the discussion. Encourage people to break out of formal roles by meeting in a living room, a quiet cafe, or a natural, outdoor area. Introduce yourself, define your role in the discussion and the objective of the group. Invite group members to introduce themselves. If participants do not know each other or are acting shy, ask specific questions, such as where each participant is from and what they hope to gain from the group meeting. Allow for longer introductions in special cases. If the group will explore personal problems, or if the backgrounds of group members are important to the process, allow each participant to speak for about a minute. When delivering information or asking group members to solve specific problems, develop informational handouts that they may refer to during the group session. The information may also be written on a board or projected on a wall for reference. When group members are just getting to know one another, they may be hesitant to speak. Create a safe space for participants to contribute their ideas, suggestions and questions, by explaining that all questions are welcome. If someone is staying silent, occasionally ask her a question, or invite her to share her thoughts, but don't force her to participate. If necessary, break the group into smaller groups of two or three participants to allow time for greater sharing. Prepare a list of questions to keep the discussion moving. When participants ask for your opinion on the discussion topic, direct the question back to the group to generate their insights or feedback. Clarify and summarize each point before moving on to the next topic. Successful small group facilitators refrain from speaking extensively. A small group discussion is considered effective when it stimulates thought and sharing by all members. Lecturing or delivering too much information can cause inattention or lack of interest. When people express diverse views or are attached to their opinions, conflicts may ensue. Ask group members to listen to opposing views without interrupting, and to respond to the group as a whole, rather than an individual person. Model this behavior yourself by refraining from reacting negatively towards individuals whose beliefs or opinions differ from yours. Group discussions can have a habit of running on too long, or getting bogged down in one topic past the point where anything new is being said. Unless an agenda item needs to be dealt with for the group to continue, keep track of the time and let people know when you need to move on to the next point. If this is a recurring problem, consider using hourglasses or other timers as tools. Briefly summarize the discussion or activities of the group, taking no more than a minute or two. Thank the group members for their participation and announce the details of the next meeting, if applicable. Evaluate the experience of group members by requesting anonymous feedback. Ask participants to fill out evaluation forms and drop them off on the way out. Assigning quality ratings, making suggestions for improvements and sharing insights gained during the group process are the types of responses that may be included on a feedback form. Keep in mind that it may not be appropriate to ask for "anonymous" feedback if the group is small enough to make each person's feedback easily identifiable. In these cases, it may be more effective to encourage other members of the group to arrange a one on one meeting or email correspondence.
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Create a plan or agenda. Choose a comfortable space if possible. Engage in brief introductions. Distribute handouts to group members. Encourage group participation. Guide participants through the discussion. Avoid dominating the discussion. Defuse conflicts and redirect the discussion. Keep track of time. Wrap up each group session with a closing statement. Administer feedback forms (optional).
Article: These stainless steel kitchen utensils have sharper edges than regular zesters or graters and they are ideal for grating hard spices like nutmeg and mace. If you don't have access to this type of zester, use a nutmeg grater or a small zester. You need a very sturdy grater with small, hard holes to adequately grind the hard seed. Make sure they are sold in the shell. Once the shell is broken on the seed, the expiration date moves from nine years to three years. Smash it between the cutting board and a strong knife or plate. Don't worry about breaking the seed itself. Grasp it on the plastic handle and rest the other end on the cutting board. It is best to try to keep your fingers as far away from the grater as possible. Repeat until you have a small pile of ground nutmeg on your cutting board. You can turn the Microplane over and wipe the back of it with your finger to harvest any nutmeg grounds that become stuck. For a light dusting on top of a cold or warm drink, hold the grater above a cup and use shorter motions. Freshly grated nutmeg is stronger than ground nutmeg.
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Purchase a Microplane zester/grater. Buy a jar of whole nutmeg seeds. Crack the shell of a nutmeg seed open. Peel away the shell, cracking more shell as needed. Hold your Microplane or nutmeg grater at a 45-degree angle to your cutting board. Grasp the tip of the nutmeg seed with your thumb and forefinger. Slide the edge of the nutmeg in a fluid motion down two inches (5cm) of the grater. Use approximately three-fourths of the nutmeg measure that is called for in your recipe.