PLAINDEALER - PAGE S -WEDNESDAY, MAY 2.1»7» Refrigeration: be a conservative and stay 'energy cool9 all summer SUMMER BRINGS INCREASED USE of your refrigerator, so it's especially important to remember to be a waste-watcher, according to experts at Admiral Corporation, makers of the energy-efficient Design II refrigerator. ill-fitting and allow air leaks, which cause a unit to overwork, running up operating costs. • To check the tightness of the door seal, place a dollar bill between the gasket and the cabi net. Close the door with normal force, and when you pull the dollar bill straight out, there should be at least a slight drag • Let foods cool at room tem perature for about 15 minutes before placing them in the refrigerator or freezer. For most efficient cooling, foods should be stored in a shallow, covered container. • If you're leaving for a sum mer vacation, your refrigerator may be left fairly empty and set at a warmer temperature. Dur ing long periods of nonuse, remove perishable foods, turn off the refrigerator, clean it, and be sure to leave the door open to prevent odor. • Avoid leaving refrigerator or freezer doors open for extended periods by organizing foods so you know where they are. The Admiral Design D is specially designed for flexible, organized food storage with shelves that move up or down to accommodate most food pack age sizes or bottles. NEW TOLL-FREE TRAVEL SERVICE How many times have you sat down, guidebook in hand, to plan some facet of your upcom ing vacation, only to discover with some dismay that the book you'd counted on to give you all the pertinent data just didn't have everything you need. Now, there's a solution, offered as an extension of the world famous Fielding Guides. 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So, before starting off on the wrong energy path this summer, experts at Admiral Corporation, makers of the energy-efficient Design II refrigerator line, rec ommend the following tips to keep your "energy cool"--and bill--in check: • If you're considering a new refrigerator, keep in mind your family's needs. There is no point in buying an oversized refrigerator if your needs are minimal. Design II is available in 14/15, 16, 18, 21 and 22 cu. ft. models, and features energy- efficient foam insulation. • A refrigerator or freezer will use less energy if it's loca ted away from heating equip ment in a level, dry and well- ventilated place. • Refrigerators operate more economically when filled to capacity but not overfilled. • A refrigerator should not be set to run colder than necessary. Admiral's Design II comes equipped with convenient sepa rate upfront temperature con trols that are easy to see and set for maximum efficiency. -• Check gaskets on your refrigerator to see if they are H. 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