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Press, Volume CXV, Issue 33819, 16 April 1975, Page 18

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Refrigerator and Freezer Avoid frequent opening of the door or lid and never leave the door open. Wait for hot food to cool before placing it in the refrigerator or freezer. Keep the temperature level to that recommended — too low means longer running with higher costs and unnecessary wear. Defrost regularly. Ensure that the condenser grid which is usually mounted behind a refrigerator is dusted periodically. The sealing gasket around the door or lid can be come dislodged or damaged — check this. They' can also become brittle with age and lose their effectiveness.

The laundry The hot water fill to your' machine should only! be as hot as necessary.i Use the right level control' on your machine as small loads require ! less hot water. Alter-: natively, save up your washing until you! have a full load. Warmth Without waste Insulation will greatly re-' duce the energy con-| sumption required fori heating. Reduce heat' loss by insulation —i do your ceiling first. Blinds that fit well over windows are good, but. 1 heavy drapes that extend some six inches each side and contact' along the bottom of the sill are better. !