While this should be a pretty straight-forward task, here are a few additional points to help you get the job done better.

Before you begin turn up the cooling in your fridge, turning up the cooling will allow you to keep fresh vegetables and other perishable items cool while you clean the fridge. Next remove everything from the fridge (including ice trays) and discard anything that is not fresh or does not smell right. Also check the expiration date on milk cartons, chocolates and other eatables.

Next, remove the shelves, crispers and trays. Handle all glass shelves with care and use a clean soapy rag to clean the entire fridge and shelves. Do not use strong chemical cleaners to clean the shelves or the inside of the fridge. Make sure you clean every nook and cranny of the fridge and use a water and vinegar mixture to clean the innards of the fridge; this will remove any soap that might have remained from the previous cleaning.

Once you have cleaned the fridge and shelves, replace the shelves and immediately put back all remaining food items. Finally, clean the exterior of the fridge using a suitable cleaner.

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Today, top and bottom mount fridges are becoming more and more popular. With the increased demand, these fridges are finally being equipped with ice and water, and coupled with the fact that a lot of people are living out of apartments, they make the perfect fridge.

At last top and bottom mounts with ice and water! People no longer have the house with the white picket fence and the hills hoist. More and more people are moving into inner city apartments with small cavities for fridges. I grew up with a big side by side and very much enjoyed the pleasure of having ice and water available.

It is now time to purchase my first place and thanks to Sydney’s booming property market an apartment is the only option, and I really would like an ice and water fridge. Unfortunately, every place I look at only has a kitchen that will take a top/bottom mount fridge. So now Samsung and LG have produced a top and bottom mount with a water dispenser, and F&P have also jumped on the bandwagon producing a great looking top and bottom mount with a water dispenser and internal ice maker. The F&P E522B delivers filtered water at the touch of a button through a fully plumbed in water dispenser which was missing with the Samsung models. The first generation of these fridges significantly reduced the storage within the fridge however the new generation has succeeded in giving a water dispenser without impeding with shelf space. Will there be any chance of seeing a top/bottom mount fridge with a home bar in the door? I hope so. A small size fridge to fit my apartment with water dispenser and home bar would make me, and many people living in apartments very satisfied. We have seen the Korean manufactures lead the way in water dispensing top/bottom mount fridges, and now the Kiwis have are taking it to the next level.

Next time you’re looking for a fridge and want ice and water, take into consideration some of the new top and bottom mount fridges available, they just might be what you’re after.

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fridge.jpg” hspace=”10″ vspace=”10″ align=”left”/>The first thing you should do when purchasing a fridge is measure the space that you intend the fridge to go in. Its simple, there is no use looking for a fridge if you’re not sure how big the space is that it needs to fit in. Basically if you are moving into a new place you should ask for measurements or access to take measurements before you start looking.

Work out what budget you have to spend on your fridge, then try and do your best to stick to it.

There are quite a few different styles of fridges available so you should have a look at all of the styles and decide which is best for you. Different styles of fridges suite different needs;

Top Mount Fridge

This is the most common fridge that you will see, freezer on top and fridge below. Top mount fridges comes in a large range of sizes from 180Ltrs – (height 1400mm, width 500mm, depth 580mm) approx up to 580Ltrs height 1800mm, width 850mm, depth 700mm) approx. These fridges are usually suited to anywhere from 1-4 people.

Bottom Mount Fridge

Bottom mount fridges are a style that have come about in the last 5 or so years and are becoming more and more popular. Bottom mount fridges are basically the same as a top mount fridge flipped upside down. You will usually find that the ratio of fridge to freezer is less in a bottom mount than a top mount i.e. More freezer less fridge. Bottom mount fridges come in a range of sizes from 370Ltrs – (height 1600mm, width 630mm, depth 600mm) approx up to 580Ltrs height 1800mm, width 850mm, depth 700mm) approx. These fridges are usually suited to anywhere from 1-4 people.

Side by Side Fridge

Side by side fridges are usually found more in the family households as they generally have a larger internal size which helps cater for families. Side by side fridges come with a few different options depending on models such as, ice and water dispenser, home bar (drinks access from the front of the fridge door) and even televisions. A disadvantage of a side by side fridge is that the fridge and freezer space is not so wide so this makes them not so good for large platters etc.

French Door Fridge

These are similar to side by side fridges in size. The difference being, these fridges are split horizontally and not vertically giving them the same space as the equivalent side by side but with more width in the fridge and freezer.

Pigeon Pair (Vertical Fridge/Freezer)

A pigeon pair is a matching but separate fridge and freezer that are designed to stand side by side. The advantage being that you get a full size fridge and a full size freezer. The main issue with these is usually that they have a combined width of over a meter and in most households are just not practical. You will find that generally pigeon pairs are made by limited brands such as Fisher and Paykel and Westinghouse.

I hope that after reading this article you are now more informed when it comes to purchasing your new fridge, and that you don’t make the mistakes some shoppers often do.

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