how long does the fridge stay cool?
Hi, I was forced to park in a manner where I thought it prudent to turn the fridge off. I've often seen folks claim the fridge is cool after many hours. This appears to be apocryphal. The fri...
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"The fridge was not opened"
Since the recommended number for food storage is a minimum of 4.5 c (40 f) and the interior was above that number for at least 2 hours (and more probably 3), it is an issue.
The freezer, on the other hand, has no "direct connection to the outside world" via the drain tube, so it will not rise in temperature nearly so quickly.
Since the recommended number for food storage is a minimum of 4.5 c (40 f) and the interior was above that number for at least 2 hours (and more probably 3), it is an issue.
The freezer, on the other hand, has no "direct connection to the outside world" via the drain tube, so it will not rise in temperature nearly so quickly.
Kayteg1 wrote:
Did you open the door to measure the temperature, or do you have one of those outside thermometer?
3.7C raise in 2 hr is not bad IMHO. Bare in mind that with fridge off it is the food who is the source of cold, meaning the internal walls will be warmer than the food itself.
I would more worry about freezer side as defrost food should not be frozen again.
