Leave it closed as much as possible. It will keep the cold inside and help the food stay fresh longer.
A power outage is a short or long term loss of the electrical power in an area
Your electricity do not eat the food. It depends on how hungry you are.
You can turn off the power on a refrigerator as long as you prop the doors open so that air can circulate. If you do not open the doors your fridge will get a smell that you can never remove. Please be cautious however that young children do not have access to the opened doors as they may use it as a "hiding"place and become locked inside when they shut the doors.
Yes, margarine is OK after a power outage, it will only soften. Margarine is made from water and oil. Butter is made from milk and would not last long without refrigeration.
In the event of a power outage, food can remain frozen for several days in an unopened freezer. When the power returns, it is important to inspect the foods for spoilage before eating them.
I believe 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Who knows? Is there an expiration date? If not, check their website (if they have one.)
you'll have a homemade AC but not for long the refrigerator wont stay cool for long with the door open
A sealed container of miracle whip will not spoil for a very long time. Check the "best before date" on the jar. Refrigerators conserve cold fairly well. If the refrigerator remained closed during the outage, then the contents of the refrigerator stay cold. My opinion is that if you lost electric for less than 6 hours a closed refrigerator will keep food cold and in good condition. A refrigerator with a fully loaded freezer on top may last longer. Hydro-Québec - Residential Customers Your food will keep 24 to 48 hours, provided that you open the refrigerator and freezer door as little as possible. However, once the food in your freezer has thawed you should eat it as soon as possible, and avoid refreezing it. National Grid - Frequently Asked Questions Try to leave the refrigerator or freezer doors closed during a power outage. If the doors remain closed, refrigerated food can stay cool for about six to nine hours. Frozen food can remain safe for up to 24 hours.
A week or so?
You can keep meat frozen in the freezer for months, though it is possible that it could thaw out if there was a power outage for a long period of time.
It should hold in the cool air as long as you don't open it as much.