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Average Refrigerator Food Life

"Fact Sheets." USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Home . N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2010. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/index.asp.

"Food Storage Guidelines For Consumers - Virginia Cooperative Extension." Publications and Educational Resources - Virginia Cooperative Extension. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2010. http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/348/348-960/348-960.html.

"FoodSafety.gov." FoodSafety.gov. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2010. http://www.foodsafety.gov/index.html/.

How Does a Refrigerator Work?

"How Does A Refrigerator Work?." Energy Quest Room. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2010. http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/how_it_works/refrigerator.html.

"Heat engines and the second law." Home (Boston University, Physics Department). N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Aug. 2010. http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/py105/Heatengines.html.

How Long Do Eggs Last in the Refrigerator?

Bradley, Francine, and Annie King. "Egg Basics for the Consumer: Packaging, Storage, and Nutritional Information." University of California Division of Agricultural and Natural Resources. University of California, n.d. Web. 17 Apr. 2010. <anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu/pdf/8154.pdf>.

"Facts about Eggs and Food Safety." College of Agriculture and Life Sciences homepage. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Apr. 2010. http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/health/foodsafety/az1077.html. 

"How Long Can You Keep Hard-Boiled Eggs?." NetWellness. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Apr. 2010. http://www.netwellness.uc.edu/healthtopics/poison/hardboiledeggs.cfm. 

How Long Does Chicken Keep in the Refrigerator?

Refrigerator Freezer Approximate Storage Times." National Center for Food Storage. University of Georgia, n.d. Web. 17 Apr. 2010. www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/store/ksu_refrig_freeze.pdf.  

"Chicken. What You Need to Know." Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program. University of Iowa, n.d. Web. 17 May 2010. <iowa.uwex.edu/wnep/documents/Chicken.pdf>.  

"Refrigerator and Freezer Storage Chart." Iowa State University Extension. Iowa State University, n.d. Web. 17 Apr. 2010. www.extension.iastate.edu/NR/rdonlyres/943E24D7-9F36-41A0-BC25-B6CD174CEE7A/110957/RefrigandFreezerChartFT.pdf. 

How Long Does it Take to Thaw a Turkey in the Refrigerator?

"Turkey Basics - Safe Defrosting." University of Missouri Extension Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Aug. 2010. http://extension.missouri.edu/EXTENSIONINFONET/article.asp?id=3016.

"Turkey Basics: Safe Thawing." USDA. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Aug. 2010. www.ucop.edu/riskmgt/bsas/bsas_op/documents/basics_safe_thawing.pdf 

"Turkey for the Holidays." University of Illinois Extension. University of Illinois, n.d. Web. 2 Aug. 2010. <urbanext.illinois.edu/turkey/thawing.cfm>.  

How Much Does a Refrigerator Weigh?

"Refrigerators." Kitchen and Laundry Appliances from Maytag | Built Strong to Last Long. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Apr. 2010. http://www.maytag.com/catalog/category.jsp?cat=14.

"Safe Disposal of Refrigerated Household Appliances:      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)        | Ozone Depletion - Regulatory Programs | U.S. EPA." US Environmental Protection Agency. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Apr. 2010. http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/608/disposal/household.html.

"Sub Zero." Sub Zero. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Apr. 2010. www.subzero.com/BuiltInRefrigeration/BI-48SDRefrigerator.

How Much Electricity Does a Mini Refrigerator Use?

"Refrigerators: 2007 Partner Resource Guide." Energy Star. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Apr. 2010. www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/manuf_res/downloads/2007Refrigerator_prg.pdf.

How Much Energy Does a Refrigerator Use?

"Refrigerators: 2007 Partner Resource Guide." Energy Star. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Apr. 2010. www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/manuf_res/downloads/2007Refrigerator_prg.pdf.

How to Clean Refrigerator Coils

"Cleaning Your Refrigerator. Keeping Homes Safe and Families Healthy." Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences. Penn State, n.d. Web. 17 Apr. 2010. <pubs.cas.psu.edu/FreePubs/pdfs/ui302.pdf>.  

"FCS5232-08/FY793: Keeping it Clean: Cleaning Your Refrigerator." EDIS - Electronic Data Information Source -  UF/IFAS Extension. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Apr. 2010. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy793.

How to Defrost a Refrigerator

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"Technical Manual and Replacement Parts. Manual Defrost Refrigeration." Silver King. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 July 2010. www.silverking.com/Service/TechManuals/90061.pdf.   

"How Do I Manually Defrost a Refrigerator?." Energy Star. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Aug. 2010. <energystar.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/energystar.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=5474>.  

How to Paint a Refrigerator

 "Surface Prep Guide." RustOleum.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 July 2010. http://rustoleum.com/cbgresourcecenter.asp?sn=sur.

"Consumer Reports Home & Garden Blog: Kitchen/Bath Industry Show Product Preview: Thomas' Liquid Stainless Steel." Consumer Reports Electronics Blog. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 July 2010. http://blogs.consumerreports.org/home/2008/04/liquidstainless.html?resultPageIndex=1&resultIndex=3&searchTerm=appliance%20paint.

Room. "Lifestyle - HGTV Canada." HGTV Canada - Decorating, Entertaining, Real Estate and Renovation Advice. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 July 2010. http://www.hgtv.ca/articles/articledetails.aspx?ContentId=1915&cat=1&by=3.

"Specialty Appliance Epoxy: Label and Instructions for Use." Rustoleum. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 July 2010. www.rustoleum.com/cbgimages/documents/SP_12oz_ApplianceEpoxy.pdf .

Ice Maker Troubleshooting

"Repairing An Icemaker Water Valve - Popular Mechanics." Automotive Care, Home Improvement, Tools, DIY Tips - Popular Mechanics. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Aug. 2010. http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/improvement/electrical-plumbing/1276061.

Refrigerator Troubleshooting

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"Refrigerator Diagnosis Tips at ApplianceStuff.com." Discount Appliance Parts, Repair Manuals, Free Appliance Repair Help at ApplianceStuff.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2010. http://www.appliancestuff.com/refrigerator.html.

"Refrigerator Troubleshooting Guide - Step by Step instructions to solve your repair problem." Appliance Outlet Service - Resource for online Appliance Repair Help and Troubleshooting Manuals. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2010. http://www.applianceoutletservice.com/troubleshooting-guide/refrigerator-troubleshooting-guide.htm.

Who Invented the Refrigerator?

"Electrolux - History time line."          Welcome to Electrolux USA. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2010. http://www.electrolux.com/node303.aspx.

"Questions and Answers on Alternative Refrigerants | Alternatives / SNAP | US EPA." U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2010. http://www.epa.gov/Ozone/snap/refrigerants/qa.html.

"Who invented frozen food? Everyday Mysteries:Fun Science Facts from theLibrary of Congress)." Library of Congress Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2010. http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/frozenfood.html.

Yenne, Bill, and  Morton. "Refrigerator History - Invention of the Refrigerator."  The Great Idea Finder - Celebrating the Spirit of Innovation . N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2010. http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/refrigerator.htm.