The answer to your question should be in the manufactuers manual. if not put a piece of soft butter or marge., in and see how long it takes to get firm. A fiarly safe estimate is 4 to 5 hours for safety . Do not keep opening the door whilst waiting. octogen · 9 years ago.
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Rule of thumb is generally 48 hours in the refrigerator. It does not take more than 8 hours to properly marinate, but anything over 48 hours is too long. After 48 hours, the s…alt in the marination will toughen the meat and reverse the process of meat tenderatization.
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If you are buying a new freezer, and you want the delivery company to take your old freezer away with them, it raises the question of what to do with your frozen goods in the meantime and if you should be making alternative arrangements to keep your frozen items frozen while your new freezer works on getting cold enough to freeze things.
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Of course, you also want to ensure you leave the freezer door shut as much as possible, so cold air doesn't escape. So resist the temptation to check it every hour from the moment you plug it in. Wait at least 6 hours before you take your first peek, but a good time frame to expect is 12-24 hours.
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Depending on the type and size of your freezer, it generally takes anywhere from 12-24 hours for your freezer to become cold enough to keep food frozen. A good way to test this is to put an ice cube tray with fresh water into the freezer - when the ice cubes are frozen, it is cold enough to freeze your food properly.
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New Installation. Make sure the refrigerator and ice maker are plugged in and your ice maker is turned on before looking for other problems. If your ice maker is newly installed, it can take up to 24 hours for the ice maker to cool down enough to make ice. A new ice maker cannot produce ice until the ice mold temperature cools to about 15 to 16 degrees. Once the ice maker produces ice, it may take a few ice-making cycles to clear the line of air.
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It takes at least 2 - 3 hours to get completely cold if it's empty, up to 24 hours if it has food in it. But the food will still be kept cold enough during the original cooling process.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the average refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours without power, as long as you keep the doors closed. The more you open the door, the shorter that period becomes. A powered refrigerator temperature should be 40 degrees F or lower and the freezer should be 0 degrees F or lower.
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USDA says a full freezer will keep its temperature for about 48 hours and 24 hours if half-full. When the power is restored, check the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer. If the thermometer reads 40 degrees F or below, the food is safe. If no thermometer was used in the freezer, check each package.
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Once you plug in the freezer afterwards, it immediately begins to run and cool. As with a brand new freezer, it will take several hours for the temperature to stabilize at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Replacing frozen foods after the first 20 or 30 minutes will help lower the temperature more, similar to adding ice to a cooler. It may take anywhere from 4 to 12 hours to reach and stay the proper temperature, however.
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how long does it take for a new refrigerator to get cold
It takes 12 to 24 hours for a new refrigerator to get cold.