<p>IMPORTANT WARNING FOR ALL MINI-FRIDGES!</p>
<p>When you buy a mini-fridge from the store, leave it standing upright at home for 12-24 hours before plugging it in. There’s an oil pan in the motor, and when the fridge is tipped, the oil spreads out. You need to let the oil all return to the oil pan before you turn it on or you may be hurting the efficiency and shortening the lifetime of the motor. Mini-fridges are supposed to be stored upright at all times but not all stores do this, so play it safe. If you tip the fridge on its side while bringing it to school, leave it upright for a day before plugging it in.</p>