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Why should I avoid repeatedly opening the fridge during a power cut?

Keeping the door closed helps retain cold conditions while you make a food-storage plan. Opening it repeatedly to feel the contents accelerates warming without giving a reliable safety measurement.

What the observation tells you

The effect of an interruption depends on duration, room conditions and the appliance, so a generic time estimate is not a guarantee. A cold surface felt by hand cannot establish every item's history. Keep track of when the interruption began if possible.

A useful next step

Follow current Food Standards Agency power-cut guidance and use reliable temperature information. Arrange suitable alternatives where required. Do not taste food as a test or repeatedly reconnect an electrically suspect appliance.

Manuals and supporting guidance

Model-specific instructions take priority. These references support the practical principles discussed here; they do not diagnose your appliance.

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