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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. Called the Living Guide, this service is available to readers of any of the Fieldings' many travel books, simply by return- So, this summer, be a "con­ servative" -- and keep your "energy cool" by preserving foods in the most efficient man­ ner. ing a postage-paid card included in each book. After returning the card, the reader will receive a toll-free number, which he or she may call to ask specific questions on any facet of travel. If the staffer answering the call does not have the informa­ tion available at the moment, he will do whatever is necessary to get it for the caller. Best of all . this invaluable service is absolutely free, and is provided by the Fielding Guides as a further way of servicing their legions of readers, who will truly, thanks to the Living Guide, have the world at their f ingertips. O sweet Fancy! let her loose; Summer's joys are spoilt by use. --John Keats WANT TO TRY RN EXCITING NEW HOBBY? Stop over ond see our booth ond see how eosy it is. It points on cloth. ^ velvet, burlop, even wood ond gloss. And you don't need ony ar­ tistic talent what so ever. Try it - you'll like it! FREE INSTRUCTION CLRSSES! BETTY SMITH 920 N. River Rd., McHenry With warmer temperatures on the way, consumers are likely to be increasing the use of thdir refrigerators. And, as out­ door temperatures go up, tem­ peratures inside refrigerators tend to get dialed down. Summertime drinks, fresh fruits and vegetables, "cool" suppers on warm nights and increased entertaining all con­ tribute to overworking your refrigerator. But with energy concerns more prominent than ever, it's especially important to remem­ ber to be a waste-watcher, and learn how to "conserve while you preserve." Bear in mind that heating, air conditioning, water heating, refrigeration and cooking amount to about 88 percent of all energy used in U.S. resi­ dences. 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. 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