The word refrigerator literally means cold. And, ultimately, the No. 1 function of this major home appliance is to keep your food at an optimum temperature to stay fresh and keep bacteria at bay. Yes, you can buy one of the best refrigerators on the market, but if you don’t stick to the guidance from both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the appliance's manufacturer, then you aren’t going to benefit from its cooling technology.
If you don’t keep your refrigerator at the right temperature, you’re creating a breeding ground for bacteria. I(t's also worth learning how to clean a refrigerator to avoid this issue.) Given the right conditions, dangerous bacteria will grow on your food making it unsafe to eat. Since a refrigerator’s task is to look after your food, you don’t want that to happen.
