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{R}
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| Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 4:48 pm
Post subject: My Fridge, again |
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I have a fridge (refrigerator).
It has a control knob marked 1 through 6.
To what number do I turn it to make the fridge as cold as possible ?
{R}
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Einde O'Callaghan
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| Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 5:17 pm
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{R} wrote:
| Quote: | I have a fridge (refrigerator).
It has a control knob marked 1 through 6.
To what number do I turn it to make the fridge as cold as possible ?
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To 6, I would imagine.
Regards, Einde O'Callaghan |
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nth
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| Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 6:15 pm
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{R} wrote...
| Quote: | I have a fridge (refrigerator).
It has a control knob marked 1 through 6.
To what number do I turn it to make the fridge as cold as possible ?
{R}
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You should try and remember that the numbers refer to power settings, and not to
the temperature (unless marked otherwise).
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Nick Wagg
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| Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 6:27 pm
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"{R}" <nospam@spam.nium.org> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I have a fridge (refrigerator).
It has a control knob marked 1 through 6.
To what number do I turn it to make the fridge as cold as possible ?
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Read the instructions!
If you don't have instructions, conduct an experiment.
Are you sure you want it as cold as possible?
Usually this will be colder than freezing point.
What's this got to do with English language culture anyway? |
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Nick Wagg
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| Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 6:33 pm
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"nth" <nothingtohide@gmail.com.invalid> wrote in message
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| Quote: | {R} wrote...
I have a fridge (refrigerator).
It has a control knob marked 1 through 6.
To what number do I turn it to make the fridge as cold as possible ?
{R}
You should try and remember that the numbers refer to power settings, and
not to
the temperature (unless marked otherwise).
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Are you sure? IME it refers to the setting of a thermostat, which implies
a particular temperature (range). Finding out exactly which temperatures
1 to 6 refer to is usually a matter of trial and error.
If the numbers referred to a power setting, the knob would need to
be altered with any significant temperature change outside the
fridge, which should not be necessary and might leave the makers
open to compensation or litigation if the contents were to spoil
during a heatwave. |
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Dave Fawthrop
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| Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 7:06 pm
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On Tue, 21 Jun 2005 11:48:03 +0100, {R} <nospam@spam.nium.org> wrote:
| I have a fridge (refrigerator).
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| It has a control knob marked 1 through 6.
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| To what number do I turn it to make the fridge as cold as possible ?
There is no convention, experiment to see how *yours* works.
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Molly Mockford
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| Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 12:41 am
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At 11:48:03 on Tue, 21 Jun 2005, {R} <nospam@spam.nium.org> wrote in
<evrfb19cpb08a07sjcq4s8aavjubjpoifq@4ax.com>:
| Quote: | I have a fridge (refrigerator).
It has a control knob marked 1 through 6.
To what number do I turn it to make the fridge as cold as possible ?
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I was just consulting the instructions for mine the other day, as the
temperature was rising on the middle setting (of three). The answer in
my case was the higher number - but it would be a useful thing if fridge
manufacturers were to adopt some means of making this clear, instead of
the numbering which can be confusing. My shower control is marked
red/blue; I think that would be a good idea in the fridge.
--
Molly Mockford
They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety
deserve neither liberty nor safety - Benjamin Franklin
(My Reply-To address *is* valid, though may not remain so for ever.) |
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Faith Myers
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| Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 1:44 am
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"{R}" > wrote in message >I have a fridge (refrigerator).
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It has a control knob marked 1 through 6.
To what number do I turn it to make the fridge as cold as possible ?
Personally, I would work from the "off" position. If that is before the 1, |
then 6 is colder. Or vice versa. Sorry if that's too simplistic, but in
every fridge I've owned, that's the way it
works........................Faith. |
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Peter Duncanson
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| Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 2:04 am
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On Tue, 21 Jun 2005 11:48:03 +0100, {R} <nospam@spam.nium.org> wrote:
| Quote: | I have a fridge (refrigerator).
It has a control knob marked 1 through 6.
To what number do I turn it to make the fridge as cold as possible ?
Empirical procedure: |
A. Open the fridge door.
B. Turn the knob to 1. Listen - is the motor running?
C. Turn the knob to 6. Listen - is the motor running?
The setting which has the motor running is the coldest.
If there is no difference between B and C wait a few minutes with the door
open and try again.
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Peter Duncanson
UK
(posting from u.c.l.e) |
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John of Aix
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| Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 2:35 am
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Faith Myers wrote:
| Quote: | "{R}" > wrote in message >I have a fridge (refrigerator).
It has a control knob marked 1 through 6.
To what number do I turn it to make the fridge as cold as possible ?
Personally, I would work from the "off" position. If that is before
the 1, then 6 is colder. Or vice versa. Sorry if that's too
simplistic, but in every fridge I've owned, that's the way it
works........................Faith.
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I agree with this post which seems eminently sensible and accurate.. |
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Robin Bignall
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| Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 5:36 am
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On Tue, 21 Jun 2005 19:41:50 +0100, Molly Mockford
<nospamnobody@mollymockford.me.uk> wrote:
| Quote: | At 11:48:03 on Tue, 21 Jun 2005, {R} <nospam@spam.nium.org> wrote in
evrfb19cpb08a07sjcq4s8aavjubjpoifq@4ax.com>:
I have a fridge (refrigerator).
It has a control knob marked 1 through 6.
To what number do I turn it to make the fridge as cold as possible ?
I was just consulting the instructions for mine the other day, as the
temperature was rising on the middle setting (of three).
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Then I would seriously consider that there was something wrong with
your fridge, Molly. As has been suggested, the control knob is
connected to a thermostat, which should keep the fridge at the
temperature of the setting regardless of external conditions. My
fridge is set to 3 all year round, which means that the thermostat
turns it on more often in summer than it does in winter. If I wanted
it colder I'd turn it to 6.
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Robin |
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Paul Burke
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| Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 1:37 pm
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Molly Mockford wrote:
| Quote: | it would be a useful thing if fridge
manufacturers were to adopt some means of making this clear, instead of
the numbering which can be confusing. My shower control is marked
red/blue; I think that would be a good idea in the fridge.
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We had a long discussion concerning power switch operation some time ago
over there <- on sci.electronics. Does the switch depressed indicate on
or off? Does the white bit showing mean on or off? Would red indicate
less cool fridge or hotter weather?
Even the neon light desn't necessarily help, as devices sometimes use it
to show that the lead is plugged in, but the power switch not on!
This can be seriously serious, as you could be just about to plug in a
power tool, which could start unexpectedly. I'm sensitive to this, as I
once accidentally turned on a circular saw while holding the blade...
tourniquez le bouton electrique...
Paul Burke |
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Paul Burke
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| Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 1:38 pm
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Peter Duncanson wrote:
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B. Turn the knob to 1. Listen - is the motor running?
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Won't work with an absorption fridge.
Paul Burke |
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Paul Burke
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| Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 1:41 pm
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Robin Bignall wrote:
| Quote: | As has been suggested, the control knob is
connected to a thermostat, which should keep the fridge at the
temperature of the setting regardless of external conditions.
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That assumes that the temperature distribution in the fridge is even.
the thermostat only measures at a single point. In hotter weather, there
will be a steeper temperature gradient within the fridge. Could be a
sign of bad insulation, and time for a new fridge, or take it apart and
restuff it.
Paul Burke |
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Dave Fawthrop
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| Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 2:30 pm
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On Wed, 22 Jun 2005 08:41:02 +0100, Paul Burke <paul@scazon.com> wrote:
| Robin Bignall wrote:
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| > As has been suggested, the control knob is
| > connected to a thermostat, which should keep the fridge at the
| > temperature of the setting regardless of external conditions.
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| That assumes that the temperature distribution in the fridge is even.
| the thermostat only measures at a single point. In hotter weather, there
| will be a steeper temperature gradient within the fridge. Could be a
| sign of bad insulation, and time for a new fridge, or take it apart and
| restuff it.
Opening a fridge lets hot air in, so the air temperature inside a fridge
varies wildly. Food takes hours to cool down or heat up, so takes up the
average temperature of the fridge. Measure the temperature of a cup of
water, or the middle of a tub of marge/butter, in the middle of the fridge
which should be between 1 deg C and 5 deg C, preferably 2-3 deg C. Repeat
this every week/month or so for a domestic fridge.
--
Dave Fawthrop <dave hyphenologist co uk> http://www.webshots.com
Thousands of wonderful professional photos for your Wallpaper and
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