"Meloneyd" > wrote

>> As to the cooling stuff before you put it in the fridge...The idea here
>> is
>> not to heat up the fridge...letting the fridge's contents get warm can
>> lead
>> to foods spoiling quicker and not just the warm stuff. Also the fridge
>> uses
>> power to cool the stuff which can be lessened if you let stuff cool on
>> the
>> counter to room temp before putting it in the fridge.
>
> Here is an article I found that says you shouldn't put hot food in the
> fridge because of bacteria. Also, you will waste energy.
>
> http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/B...e?OpenDocument

You can find plenty of articles to despute that, as well.

nancy