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Empty refrigerators head the list of power consumers
- Optimum temperature in a fridge is approximately 4 °C; power consumption increases more than proportionally when a lower temperature is maintained.
- Standard temperature for freezing is –18 °C. A lower temperature setting will increase power consumption. Setting the temperature only 1 °C lower then required will increase power consumption by up to 5 percent.
- Installing the refrigerator of freezer next to a kitchen range, radiator, oven, dishwasher, or in direct sunlight, is not advisable.
- Only dried and cooled food should be placed in the refrigerator and freezer. Warm food in the refrigerator will cause ice build-up which increases power consumption.
- Ice deposits in the freezer considerably reduce the efficiency of cooling and increase power consumption. This means that even a class A freezer will operate with the efficiency of a class B or class C appliance if it is not properly defrosted. However, in a Gorenje refrigerator with No Frost system, ice does not build up at all.
- Poor sealing of refrigerator door allows energy leaks. Tightness of the seal may be tested by inserting a piece of paper between the door and the refrigerator casing. If the paper is difficult to pull out, the seal is satisfactory. To maintain a good condition of the seal, clean it regularly with a wet cloth.
- Gorenje refrigerators feature doors that can think by themselves; thus, they emit an audible signal to warn you when they have been opened too long. Some models will close automatically if the door is open by an angle lesser than 20 degrees.
- If a refrigerator is out of use for a longer period of time, e.g. during the holidays, it is recommended to switch it off, or to activate the holiday program function offered by some modern refrigerators.
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