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A fully stocked freezer will hold for 48 hours or more during a power outage if the power is off. A half full freezer will keep the temperature for about 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following estimates are based on the assumption that the freezer will be closed during an outage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are general guidelines for food safety and are not a guarantee for the holding time of each refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The cold holding capacity of a freezer depends on the construction, insulation and operating conditions of the freezer before the loss of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Food can heat up more than anticipated in Indian summers when the kitchen can get very hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Never completely depend on the number of hours without power; the safest way to do this is to check the temperature of the food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When power goes out, a freezer does not produce cold air all the time. Rather, it maintains the low temperature set prior to the outage for a short period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are three factors that affect the duration of this cooling effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insulators in the refrigerator help to prevent heat from entering the storage areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the event of a power outage, this insulation slows the rate of temperature rise within the freezer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But there is no such thing as perfect insulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s a thought to keep in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A freezer that is full of frozen food will keep its coldness for a longer period of time than a freezer that is full of just a few items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Frozen products provide thermal mass by absorbing heat that falls on them as they slowly melt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, a freezer with a few bags of frozen vegetables, as well as meat, and ready-to-eat meals will keep its cold for a longer period than a freezer with just two ice laden tubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each time the freezer door is opened, cooler air is replaced by warmer air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The appliance will be unable to compensate for the lost cooling during a power outage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just a few minutes spent cooking food before it is frozen can reduce the duration for which it can be kept safely frozen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The easy to remember rule is to keep the freezer closed unless you need to open it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Temperatures don’t impact all frozen foods the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some products keep well after some thawing, others not so well – or not at all because of food safety concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Care needs to be taken when handling raw meat, seafood, and poultry in order to maintain the proper temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These products may generally be cooked or refrozen if they still have ice crystals or are still below 4\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But throw them out after two hours if they are above 4\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not use smell or color to tell if the meat is thawed safely. No changes may occur, but harmful bacteria will be present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A frozen vegetable or fruit would be a good idea to have on hand as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Partially thawed frozen peas, beans, sweetcorn and mixed vegetables might have more acceptable product quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But they still need to be kept at the right temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If vegetables are still cold they may be able to be cooked or refrozen, but the texture may be altered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, frozen fruit can get mushy when thawed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When freezer temperatures are higher, ice cream is one of the first products to exhibit visible changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After it melts it will be smooth or not depending on how it was originally frozen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When ice cream has become softened or melted significantly, it is usually best to throw it away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leftover curries, cooked dal, parathas and prepared snacks are common items frozen in many households in India for subsequent use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The same care should be given to these foods as is given to other perishable cooked foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They can still be OK if they are kept at or below 4\u00b0C. When their core temperature is higher than that for more than 2 hours, they should be thrown away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With a bit of preparation, a brief power outage can’t turn into wasted groceries in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s what to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For longer outages, consider setting up an alternate cold storage site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the interruption extends beyond an hour, a cool container that can be completely filled with ice or frozen gel packs can be used to keep the food at safe temperatures for specific items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most helpful tools for a freezer is a thermometer, since it will give you a more accurate reading of what the temperature is inside the box than you can pick based on your intuition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don’t place frozen foods in a standard refrigerator compartment unless they are kept at the proper temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Above all, do not assume food is safe just because it is cold to the touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When electricity is restored, that does not automatically mean that everything in the freezer is safe to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When returning to your normal routine, check the food that was stored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If ice crystals are still visible in the food, it is safe to refreeze or cook, if the temperature has been kept at an appropriate level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But if the food is partially frozen, it may get a bit mushy or lose some texture when frozen again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A food thermometer is a better indicator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally, refrigerated or frozen perishable food that has been kept at 4 \u00b0C or below can be refrozen or cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the temperature has been above 4\u00b0C for 2 hours or more, throw it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the temperature history is unknown, especially if there has been a long power outage, prioritise safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is an error that homes should steer clear of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The deterioration of food does not necessarily occur with the food becoming foul smelling, strange coloured or having an odd taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Foods that you may not have eaten before can contain microorganisms that are harmful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If there is any doubt at all that the perishable food has not been kept safely chilled, it is better to throw it out than risk food poisoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Freezer organisation is not a purely utilitarian task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It also becomes easier to handle food in the face of the unexpected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, storing the frozen meat away from vegetables and ready-to-eat foods will minimise handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Labelled containers make it easy to know what’s in your freezer without opening the door too long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consider these habits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n An organised freezer also can help you determine which foods need attention if you experience a long power outage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to refrigerator selection, capacity and appearance are not the only factors to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If they consume frozen produce on a regular basis, dedicated freezing compartments can make everyday use of the freezer easier and more convenient, along with flexible temperature settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Haier 552L In-Vista 5 Door Free Built-In Side By Side Refrigerator (HRM-800P2OBU1) combines large capacity storage, designated cooling sections and smart refrigerator functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This 5-door option provides 5 storage areas and 12 sections, which helps households to organise fresh food, frozen food, beverage and other necessities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the refrigerator’s special highlights is a separate deep freezer compartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The bottom cooling compartment, which circulates cold air 50% faster than other bottom cooling compartments, can stand temperatures of as low as -30\u00b0C, according to the Haier product specs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This allows households to have a space for ingredients that will need to be deep frozen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Organised freezer storage can make kitchen life easier whether you’re storing seafood for a weekend meal or preparing frozen foods for the upcoming week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But when deep freezing is required, it is during normal powered operation. It is not intended to be understood as a statement of food safety for a long period of time when the power is out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no consistency of storage needs from year to year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Festive occasions can require extra freezer space in a family. Sometimes, other groceries may be more important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To meet these evolving needs, Haier’s In-Vista refrigerator has a 66 litre Magic Convertible Zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This compartment can be used for refrigerated or frozen storage with a temperature range of -20\u00b0C to +5\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This can especially benefit families who consume differing amounts of food every day of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The refrigerator has five doors which divide different storage sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Users can organise the food based upon the refrigeration needs rather than the whole machine being one large storage unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s designed with a Family Care Storage arrangement, with particular areas for frozen products and also various other stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The refrigerator is also equipped with an auto ice making system and has interior lighting that lights up 270\u00b0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to storage, the Ornate Black Stone Finish and seamless built-in design is an added bonus for homes that are looking to make a high-end kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although there is a relationship between deep freezing and power cut protection, they are not synonymous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the powered mode, Haier’s In-Vista refrigerator is able to freeze at -30\u00b0C. The product information doesn’t, however, list how long the freezer will keep foods cold without electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So it is not safe to say that the refrigerator is capable of maintaining the frozen food for 24 or 48 hours just because it’s designed to be a deep freezer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The actual cold retention of an outage will depend on a number of factors such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Extra freezer and storage compartments allow you to be flexible in your food handling, and regular food safety rules are still followed during a power outage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Power interruptions are one consideration, but they shouldn’t be the only factor influencing your refrigerator purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consider the actual needs of your family for storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you buy groceries on a regular basis in large quantities, you might need a bigger freezer. Convertible compartments are useful to those who use fresh and frozen foods regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When deciding between refrigerators, keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a 66-litre convertible zone, 136-litre deep freezer and a dedicated 67-litre ice zone in the Haier 552L In-Vista refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It also comes with an inverter compressor and a smart control via the Haier Smart App.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The specifications make it a feature to consider in a five-door high-quality refrigerator for families that want flexibility in their food storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When the electricity goes out, your frozen food may not go bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A completely full freezer should keep food cold for about 48 hours and a half-filled freezer should keep food cold for about 24 hours, with doors shut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, these are all approximate. The safeness of the food depends on the condition and the temperature of the food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Haier 552L In-Vista 5 Door Free Built-In Side By Side Refrigerator caters for various household refrigeration needs with dedicated deep freezer, convertible storage, and well-designed compartments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, explore the refrigerator range by Haier India for your family and find a collection that would depend on the cooking habits and kitchen space of your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep in mind, when the power goes down, the easiest thing to do is the most important: keep the freezer door shut.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The electricity goes off just as you’ve finished stocking your freezer with groceries for the week. There’s frozen chicken, a few packets of peas, ice cream for the children and perhaps some homemade kebabs saved for the weekend. An hour passes. Then another. Naturally, the first question is whether everything inside the freezer will survive […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":46605,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[33385,33386,33381,33380,33382,33383,33387,33384],"class_list":["post-46600","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-refrigerators","tag-24-vs-48-hours-freezer-power-outage","tag-can-you-refreeze-food-after-a-power-cut","tag-food-safety-after-power-outage","tag-freezer-food-safety-during-power-cuts","tag-frozen-food-storage-without-electricity","tag-how-long-can-a-freezer-stay-cold-without-power","tag-is-frozen-meat-safe-after-a-power-outage","tag-refreezing-thawed-food"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/shop.haierindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46600","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/shop.haierindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/shop.haierindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shop.haierindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shop.haierindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46600"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/shop.haierindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46600\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46609,"href":"https:\/\/shop.haierindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46600\/revisions\/46609"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shop.haierindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46605"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/shop.haierindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46600"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shop.haierindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46600"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shop.haierindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46600"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Freezer Condition<\/strong><\/td> Approximate Cold Retention Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Completely full freezer<\/td> Up to 48 hours<\/td><\/tr> Half-full freezer<\/td> Around 24 hours<\/td><\/tr> Freezer opened frequently<\/td> Considerably shorter<\/td><\/tr> Freezer in a particularly hot environment<\/td> May be shorter than normal estimates<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n What Makes Frozen Food Stay Cold Even If the Electricity Is Out?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Insulation Has the Effect of Slowing Down the Rate at Which Heat Is Transferred<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Frozen Food Helps Maintain Low Temperatures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Closed Door Means Closed Cold Air<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How Do Different Frozen Foods Behave in the Event of a Power Outage?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Frozen Meat, Chicken and Seafood<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Frozen Vegetables and Fruits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Homemade Frozen Meals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What to Do When the Power Goes Out?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
During the First Few Hours<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When the Outage Continues<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When the Electricity Comes Back On, How Can You Determine If the Frozen Foods Are Good to Eat?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Look for Water Ice Crystals (Remaining Ice Crystals)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Measure the Temperature<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Never Taste Food to Check Its Safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What Does a Good Freezer Organisation Do When the Power Goes Out?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How Do Haier’s In-Vista Refrigerators Help With Improved Storage of Frozen Foods?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Deep Freezer Zone With Bottom Cooling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Magic Convertible Zone for Flexible Storage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Five Doors for More Organised Access<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Will Haier’s Deep Freezing Technology Ensure the Safety of Food During a Power Outage?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Indian Home Freezer Buying Guide: What to Look Out For?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Frozen Food Safety: A Healthy Habit!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n