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It depends on what you mean by not in use. You may unplug your refrigerator if there is absolutely no perishable food inside.

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Unplugging a refrigerator will not damage it, but it has to be ventilated or it will start of smell.

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It is perfectly fine to store a refrigerator unplugged.

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