Our refrigerators or as my Grandmother affectionately called hers, the “icebox” is one of those appliances that we could not live without. We plug them in and let them do their job. But do you know how to get the most out of yours? Do you know how to care for it? Many refrigerators are now divided into four zones for different food types such as:

• 0 degrees for the freezer
• 40 degrees for the refrigerator
• 32 degrees for storage of meats
• 50 degrees for storage of vegetables

These temperatures vary with the different makes and models as well as the different companies. If you kept your manual, read it and find out what is suggested for your refrigerator. If you cannot find your manual, call the company with the make and model for such information.