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10-26-2015, 04:29 PM
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Doors open or closed? Fridge/freezer
After use, should you have the fridge and freezer doors open or closed while defrosting and then storage?
Thank you,
Tim
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10-26-2015, 04:39 PM
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Open. If you keep them closed they can grow mold.
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10-26-2015, 04:42 PM
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X2 ^^^
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10-26-2015, 04:48 PM
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Open when off. Moisture will make a musty odor and cause mold.
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10-26-2015, 04:53 PM
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x3 on all the above!!!
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10-26-2015, 05:08 PM
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Thanks to all that responded!
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10-26-2015, 06:36 PM
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Open -- make sure you wipe out the collection tray below the coils in the fridge.
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10-26-2015, 08:50 PM
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Dry it out and leave it open. There are little clips on the latches of our 12 cu ft so the doors will stay open.
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10-28-2015, 01:09 PM
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Open and dry
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10-28-2015, 01:11 PM
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Another vote for "Open And Dry"
A quick cleanup with a 'disinfecting wipe' (no brand names here) is another step to prevent any mold or musty smell.
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10-28-2015, 03:45 PM
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Don't know if any suggested this... but I would leave them open 
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10-28-2015, 05:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lilmoover35UN
Dry it out and leave it open. There are little clips on the latches of our 12 cu ft so the doors will stay open.
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Yes on our Norcold there are plastic latches that will keep the door locked in a slightly open position so air can get in and out but the doors cannot swing or be open in the way.
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10-28-2015, 05:46 PM
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If mine's going to sit idle for a while, I always wipe the entire inside with a bleach-water mix to sanitize it.
Then, of course... I leave the doors open!
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10-28-2015, 06:58 PM
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open with locks extended to prevent accidental latch.
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10-28-2015, 07:49 PM
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When not in use, leave them open.
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10-28-2015, 08:15 PM
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Here's a scenario for you all to contemplate.
Residential fridge on its own slide (with the stove). When it is in the closed position, the fridge is up against the kitchen island making it impossible to keep the doors open.
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10-29-2015, 04:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nhfire152
Here's a scenario for you all to contemplate.
Residential fridge on its own slide (with the stove). When it is in the closed position, the fridge is up against the kitchen island making it impossible to keep the doors open.
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You can`t even leave them cracked open just a bit or is it too tight a fit? 
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10-29-2015, 06:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Crabman
You can`t even leave them cracked open just a bit or is it too tight a fit? |
I can't imagine the fit being so tight the doors could not be cracked open just enough to let air inside. But, I guess it could happen!
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10-29-2015, 08:57 AM
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I use the little plastic latches along with a kitchen towel wedged between the fridge and freezer doors. Too many times I've found my fridge closed up tight despite using the little clips after a short drive. So when I get to storage, I open them ALL the way and wedge them against the bathroom door. I just close them back up as part of my prep routine when I go retrieve it from storage so they're secure while under way.
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10-29-2015, 07:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by camper_bob
kitchen towel wedged between the fridge and freezer doors.
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