During a power cut, keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible.
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During a power cut, keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. When power returns, check food temperature and the time without cooling using reliable food-safety guidance; do not assume food is safe based on appearance or smell.
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What to check first
Prepare before the outage
Keep a refrigerator or freezer thermometer where recommended and maintain an organised cabinet so you can retrieve essentials quickly. Avoid overloading vents. A stable power backup must be suitable for the refrigerator’s starting and running requirements; confirm compatibility before connecting.
Limit warm air entry
Each door opening introduces warm, humid air. Keep doors shut and note the approximate outage start time. If an outage is prolonged, use properly managed ice or alternate cold storage for high-risk items, following food-safety instructions rather than guessing.
Restart and inspect
When supply returns, monitor the appliance and thermometer. If it does not restart, trips repeatedly or has a burning smell, disconnect it and seek authorised service. Food exposed to unsafe temperatures may need disposal; the appliance running again does not reverse spoilage.
Safe care checklist
Complete these checks safely
- Start with the manual: confirm which parts and maintenance steps are intended for the user.
- Isolate safely: switch off electricity, water or other supplies exactly as the product instructions require.
- Change one thing at a time: record the symptom, setting and result so a recurring fault is easier to diagnose.
- Protect the warranty: do not open sealed panels or use unapproved chemicals, parts or repair methods.
- Escalate warning signs: stop for smoke, burning smell, leakage near electricity, repeated trips or unsafe movement.
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