Can hot soup be put directly into the refrigerator?

The leftover hot soup should not be put into the refrigerator immediately. On the one hand, putting hot ingredients in the refrigerator will increase the power consumption and accelerate the aging of the refrigerator. On the other hand, it will cause the growth of bacteria and easily lead to food spoilage. Therefore, before putting it in the refrigerator, make sure the hot soup is completely cooled, then seal it with plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator.

There are five harmful effects of putting hot food in the refrigerator

1. The food does not get the expected low temperature, and the internal temperature of the food becomes suitable for the growth and reproduction of bacteria, thus causing it to spoil. 2. Affect the refrigeration operation of the refrigerator, thereby shortening the life of the refrigerator. 3. It makes the refrigerator more cold and thus increases power consumption. 4. In addition to increasing power consumption, another reason is that due to the low temperature inside the refrigerator, the moisture contained in the hot food will evaporate rapidly when it gets cold, and then solidify on the inside. In a short time, a thick layer of frost can form on the evaporator, blocking the evaporator from transferring the heat inside the refrigerator to the outside, affecting the refrigeration effect. 5. At the same time, the temperature sensor is also covered by the frost layer and cannot detect the temperature inside the box, causing the compressor to stop working and resulting in failure to refrigerate. The compressor can only work again after the frost layer melts.

Notes on using the refrigerator 1. When the refrigerator is working, the number of times the door is opened should be reduced as much as possible to reduce the escape of cold air. 2. If the power voltage fluctuates greatly (for example, repeated power outages), the refrigerator should be stopped from use and the power plug should be unplugged to prevent the compressor from burning out. 3. Do not restart the compressor immediately after the refrigerator is shut down. Wait 2 to 5 minutes before restarting it.