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Care Guide

Food Freezer

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Safety instructions .........................3

Operating Instructions, Tips

Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . .............................2

Food Freezing Suggestions..................5-12

Light

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Lock . . . . . . .............................4

Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................13

Temperature Control .....................................4

Temperature Monitor . ................................4

Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........................4

Storage Times . . . . . . . . ...............................6

Careand Cleaning

Cleaning, Outside and inside ....................l5

Defrosting

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Power Failure . . . . . . . . . . . ..........................15

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Problem Solver . . . . . . .

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Summary of Contents for FH25

Page 1: ... Careand Cleaning Cleaning Outside and inside l5 Defrosting 14 Power Failure 15 Problem Solver 18 More questions call GEAnswerCenter 8011626 217011 Preparation Clearance __ _ 16 Location t 16 Vacationand Moving Precautions l6 Eiiill Installation Installation HHtiM H M 17 Adapter Plug 17 Electrical Requirements 17 Extension Cords 17 Grounding 17 El 0 Consumer Services 19 Model and Serial Numbers 2 ...

Page 2: ...ng your freezer be careful not to leave the in a warm unventilated laundry area or storage lid open Always check to make sure the freezer lid room Avoid putting it next to your range a heating is properly closed before leaving the house or vent or where the sun will shine directly on it retiring for the night Try to arrange your frozen foods systematically so If you turn the temperature control to...

Page 3: ... refrozen and should not be eaten Thawed ice cream should be discarded If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable get rid of it The food may be dangerous to eat Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating quality of foods particularly fruits vegetables and prepared foods The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods Use refrozen foods as soo...

Page 4: ...the left HIGH TEMP ALARM SWITCH position After the freezer has run long enough to side The alarm will lower the temperature you may activate the alarm sound if the freezer temperature rises above 20 F i al armsystem CAUTION Adding more than 3 pounds of warm food per cubic foot of freezer capacity can trigger the The alarm operates on household electricity If the power fails the alarm will not perf...

Page 5: ...ongest especi ly designed for freezing frozen foods are used first Follow reliable instructions for freezing different 10 Store frozen foods immediately Commercially types of food frozen food can be stored any place in the freezer These foods should not be allowed to thaw before Freeze foods in practical meal sized packages being placed in the freezer Fill container properly When placing liquid or...

Page 6: ...s Fruits t Potatoes French Fries BAKERY GOODS Breads Quick Baked 4 Breads Yeast Baked Breads Yeast Unbaked I 2 Cake up to 1 Cookies 4 pastry unbaked up o 1 pies Baked 2 Pies Unbaked DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter 5 to 6 Cottage Cheese Sofi Cheese 6to 2 Hard or Semi Hard Cheese 12 Eggs u t fi l ream Sherbet p OTHER FOODS Candies 12 ft Overs Cooked UP 0 1 Prepared Dishes 031 Sandwiches Soups Stews Casseroles...

Page 7: ...than others For 4 complete information contact your County Extension Service Sort clean and wash vegetables in cold water Keep those of the same size all together Large pieces take longer blanching Oysters Clams Shrimps Scallops Wash shells in running water soak clams and shuck working quickly Discard shells Do not wash clams or oysters Scallops may be rinsed in fresh water Pack in freezer carton ...

Page 8: ...Remove from water and drain on towels 1 Select large utensil of 4 or 5 quart capacity and fill with one gallon of water for each pound of vegetables to be blanched at one time Use two gallons for each pound of leafy vegetables Bring water to boiling 2 Blanch one pound of vegetables at a time Place vegetables in a wire basket or colander Immerse in boiling water and cover Count time immediately aft...

Page 9: ... long Soak in salted water for 30 minutes Drain Select young corn with thin sweet milk Husk and remove silk Small ears Wash ears carefully Sort according to size 7 min Medium ear in 9 min 10 min Large ears 11 min 12 min CAULIFLOWER compactly leaving no head sDace Seal CORN on COB Chill twice as long as you scald Wrap several ears together in freezer paper Place in polyethylene bag Seal Package Lea...

Page 10: ... containers 2 inches for glass Sweetening fruits helps retain flavor color and texture The method of sweetening depends on fruit used See guide at right for recommended method a Dry sugar pack Suitable for fruits that make their own juice when sugar is added Add dry sugar see ulde at right and stir gently Urlti 1 most of the sugar has dissolved in the juice drawn from the fruit then pour into cont...

Page 11: ...sections from divider membranes Drain containing 1 teaspoon ascorbic acid per quart Oranges do not need syrup Stir m 1 2 teaspoon ascorbic acid per quart Promptness In handllngIS Important Sort peel skins may be loosened by scalding Pack immediately Into cold 400 syrup with 1 teaspoon whole peach 30 seconds In boiling water and plt Peel and slice 1 quart of peaches ascorbic acid per cup in contain...

Page 12: ... dough may be wrapped and frozen in bars Slice as needed without defrosting and bake Pies Most pies except cream custard or meringue topped pies freeze well baked or unbaked Baked pies store for a longer time Omit steam vents from pies to be frozen unbaked To serve unbaked pies Cut steam vents in top crust and place frozen pie in oven at usual temperature Increase baking time 10 to 15 minutes Thaw...

Page 13: ...oods leftovers Cellophane Baked goods sandwiches small meat cuts Packaging instructions Drugstore Wrap 1 Place food in center of wrapping paper 2 3 Bring edges two parallel together Fold in lock seam repeat until the last fold rests firmly on food Fold ends excluding as much air as possible Seal with tape or tie firmly with heavy string Butchers Wrap Place food diagonally on one corner of paper Ro...

Page 14: ...ose After attaching the hose remove the drain plug 6 of the freezer with a solution of warm water and baking soda about one tablespoon of soda to each quart of water You may use mild soap and warm water but follow with a baking soda solution Rinse with clean water and wipe dry DO NOT use harsh or gritty cleaners in the interior WARNING When cleaning in the vicinity of electrical parts lamps switch...

Page 15: ...d those with embossed surfaces Inside Clean the inside of your freezer at least once a year We recommend that the freezer be unplugged before cleaning If this is not practical wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning in the vicinity of switches lights or controls Use warm water and baking soda solution about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water Rinse thoroughly with wa...

Page 16: ...adequate support When You Goon Vacation To maintain freezer in operation during vacations be sure your house power is not turned off For sure protection of freezer contents you may want to ask a neighbor to check the power supply and freezer operation every 48 hours For extended vacations or absences you may prefer to move your frozen foods to a storage locker temporarily If your freezer is to be ...

Page 17: ...arity in the connection of the power cord CAUTION Attaching adapter ground terminal to wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless cover screw is metal and not insulated and wall outlet is grounded through house wiring You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter alway...

Page 18: ...en the compressor is on Cabinet is not positioned solidly on floor Use shims to correct for uneven floor Weakness in room floor Placing 2 X 4 s under the length of the freezer will help support it and may reduce vibration Cabinet not positioned solidly on floor Adjust legs or use shims for uneven floor Package holding lid open or 1 id opened too frequently or too long c Freezer has not yet cooled ...

Page 19: ...iet of GE appliances and a brochm e to assist in plannin g a barrier free kitchen f or persons with limited Inobilit T obtain these items fi ee of harge call 800 626 2000 Special Needs Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletv ewriter mav call 800 TDD CTEAC 800 833 4322 to r equest information or ser ice Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can ha e ...

Page 20: ... home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Caree servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED If you have an installation problem Q Replacement of house fuses or contact your dealer or installer You resetting of circuit breake...

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