Refrigeration in India

I am now the proud owner of a new fridge freezer. In a country where the sweltering heat sucks up your mental strength and your physical energy it is no surprise that perishables are the biggest losers. Bananas melt, yes melt inside, and that is the end of them, carrots grow furry and potatoes sprout eyes galore. So we were delighted when the new fridge came as it means less shopping and more refrigeration space for everything from butter to flour to jams assuming there are no major power cuts.
The best bit about this one was reading the manual that came with it. I have taken a picture of one of my favourite pages but I am going to reproduce the best bits for all those of you who are a little short sighted verbatim.

“Danger You will be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions!”

When using the refrigerator
Do not place the heavy object or the dangerous object (container with liquid) on the refrigerator. It may be dropped to cause injury, fire or electric shock when opening or closing the door.

When using the refrigerator
Do not install the refrigerator in the wet place or the place which water or rain splashes.

Do not place the lit candle within the refrigerator to deodorize.

Do not store the medicine or the academic materials at the refrigerator.
When the material with the strict temperature control is stored, it may be deteriorated or it may make an unexpected reaction to cause any risk.

Do not touch food or containers in the freezer with wet hands.
It may cause frostbite.

And lastly …..

Use the Submerged refrigerator after checking it
It may cause electric shock or fire !!!!