1. Dishwashers, Refrigerators and freezers

2. Refrigerators
Refrigerators and freezers keep food cold. The cold temperature slow the growth of Bacteria
Styles
One door refrigerators
Two door refrigerators
They have separate refrigerator and freezer.

3. Freezer
Styles
Freezers come in chest and upright styles. Both have one large door.
Chest freezers stay colder than upright freezers because less cold air escapes when they are opened. Chest freezer are best for storing large bulky packages.
Upright Freezer look like a one door refrigerator. They are best for storing smaller package

4. Care and cleaning
Wipe up spills right away. Bacteria grow in spilled foods.
check for spoiled foods every week and throw them away.
Wipe shelves, drawers, and the outside with a damp cloth every month with warm soapy water.
Don’t let freezer ice get to be more than ½ inch thick. Thick ice build-up may cause the freezer to stop working.
Dust or vacuum the coils on the back of the refrigerator twice a year. Dust build up causes refrigerators and freezers to work less efficiently.

5. Dishwasher
Dishwashers save clean up time. Dishes washed in a dishwasher also have fewer bacteria than hand-washed dishes.
Dishwasher needs
Hot water *
Good water pressure
Dishwasher detergent
Types of dishwashers
Built in> a type of dishwasher built into the a cabinet with a permanent connection to hot water, a drain, and electricity
Portable> A type of dishwasher that can be stored anywhere and is rolled to the sink to wash dishes
Care and Cleaning
Dishwashers are self-cleaning. All you need to do is remove drain and discard small bits of food.

6. Warranty
When you get a new appliance, always read the care manual before using it.
Warranty> Is the seller’s guarantee that a product will perform as specified and will be replaced and repaired if it fails with a certain time
Limited warranty states conditions under which an appliance will be serviced, repaired, or replaced
Full warranty covers the entire appliance

7. Check your knowledge
Give 3 tips for keeping your refrigerator/freezer clean?
T/F ____ Dishes washed in a dishwasher often have fewer bacteria than dishes washed by hand.
What are some major appliances found in the kitchen?
Frost needs to be removed from a freezer when it reaches _______ inch thick
__________ Freezers are best for storing small packages