You should use a probe and or the internal temperature gauge to check the temperatures.
Fridge and freezer temperatures uk.
Food waste charity wrap said british people aren t aware exactly what temperature their cooling devices should be which can in turn lead to more food waste.
But do you know what the best temperature is for it.
Remember that the fridge should be 5 ºc or lower and the freezer should be 18 ºc or lower.
This is because the dials on fridges don t always show you the right temperature.
It s recommended that you alternate between a probe and the gauge and occasionally use both to account for cases where one may be faulty.
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Your fridge should be 5 c or below.
According to the uk food standards agency the ideal fridge temperature for food is 8 c and below.
The ideal fridge temperature is between 37 f 3 c and 40 f 5 c your freezer temperature should be at 0 f 18 c and it takes about 24 hours for your fridge to adjust to any changes you make.
If your fridge is looking full take out items that don t need to be chilled such as beer.
Don t overfill your fridge.
Wrap said the average fridge in uk.
Typically in the uk the temperature range is 10 degrees c to 30 degree c.
Leaving space allows air to circulate and maintains the set temperature.