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Appliance Registration
Care and Cleaning
Defrosting
Energy-Saving Tips
Freezing Recommendations
Dairy Products
Fruit
Meats, Poultry and Fish
Packaging Suggestions
Prepared Foods
Storage Time
Vegetables
Installation
Adapter Plug
Clearances
Electrical Requirements 3, 4
Extension Cord
Location
Lock
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2
Model and Serial Numbers
12
Moving & Vacation Tips
11
Power Failure
2
Problem Solver
5-1o
Repair Service
9
Safety Instructions
Temperature Control
8
6
Warranty
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3,4
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GE Answer Center"
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800.626.2000
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- Page 1 5-1o Repair Service Dairy Products Safety Instructions Fruit Temperature Control Meats, Poultry and Fish Warranty Back Cover Packaging Suggestions Prepared Foods Storage Time Vegetables Installation Adapter Plug Clearances Electrical Requirements 3, 4 Extension Cord Location GE Answer Center” Lock 800.626.2000...
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Page 2: Help Us Help You
Help us help you... Read this book carefully. Write down the model Location of your freezer is important. Don’t locate it in a warm, and serial numbers. It is intended to help you operate unventilated laund~ area or storage and maintain your new freezer room. - Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEW lNSTRU~lONS Read all instructions kfom u~ng t~ a~hance. — WARNING—when using this Caution should be used when Don’t refreeze frozen foods removing the door of a freezer. appliance, always which have thawed completely. exercise basic Particular caution should be used safety precautions, including the You may safely refreeze frozen when removing the lid of a chest...
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Page 4: Installation Requirements
. Please Read Carefully (continued)–IMPORTANT. . of extension cords of adapter plug Allow a 3-inch clearance on all Because of potential safety Because of potential safety sides for proper air circulation. hazards under certain conditions, hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. - Page 5 10 Rules for Successful Helpful Materials Food Fre=ing 1. Freeze the best. Freeze only You’ll find these materials helpful Sliding basket in preparing foods for the freezer: top-quality foods. Freezing retains Keeps frequently-wanted foods quality and flavor; it cannot improve .
- Page 6 (Months) (Months) (Months) FRESH MEATS O°F. COOKED POULTRY O°F. DAIRY PRODUCTS O°F. Roasts (Beef, Venison) 6-12 Pieces (covered with broth) ..6 Butter (salted) Roasts (Lamb). Pieces (not covered) .....1 Butter (unsalted) ..5-6 Roasts (Pork &Veal) Cooked Poultry Dishes .
- Page 7 BLANCHING PACKAGING VEGETABLE PREPARATION Boiling Only vegetables at their peak of Water maturity should be chosen for freezing. ASPARAGUS Wash in cold water, Small stalks Chill immediately. Drain. Some varieties of vegetables are better 2 min. 3 min.. Pack whole stalks parallel with heads in alternate sort according to size of Medium stalks...
- Page 8 Freezing Fruik Preparation for freezing FRUIT PREPARATION PACKAGING 1. Sort fruits for uniform ripeness, APPLES Wash, peel and slice apples to about Slice into container, cover Syrup peck: l/2-inch thickness. If apples are to be with quality and size. sugar, packed in prevent discoloration by acid to each cup of syrup.
- Page 9 Butter and Margarine Eggs been whipped freezes well, too. Drop mounds of whipped cream Use only fresh eggs for freezing. on baking sheets. Freeze. Transfer moisture/vapor-proof material or Chill before freezing. Whole eggs frozen mounds quickly to a rigid enclose in moisture/vapor-proof may be frozen or the whites and container and seal, separating containers.
- Page 10 Proper packaging is essential Butchers’ Wrap for successful freezing. Because Place food diagonally on one corner Drugstore Wrap solidly frozen foods lose moisture of paper. Roll paper and food together in the dry 0° to 5°F. temperature of diagonally, folding in extra material a freezer, they must be properly as you roll.
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Page 11: Defrosting Instructions
Defrosting Instructions 5. After frost is completely Do not use any electrical device For Periodic Complete removed, rinse the inside of the in defrosting your freezer. Cleaning and Frost Removal freezer with a solution of warm Depending on the climate you live If frost is too thick or too hard to be water and baking soda (about one in, humidity and usage, your... -
Page 12: When You Move
When you goon In ca~ of extended vacation Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of the freezer 1. Keep the freezer lid closed. Your To maintain freezer in operation is a high quality, baked-on paint during vacations, be sure your freezer will keep food frozen for 24 finish. - Page 13 Use This %blem Solver POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM FREEZER DOES NOT . Freezer may not be plugged in at wall outlet. OPERATE If plug is secure and the freezer still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse.
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Page 14: The Problem Solver
A PERIOD OF TIME EXCESSIVE FROST Lid was opened too frequently or too long. BUILD-UP Package may be holding the lid open. . Extended hot, humid weather. If you need more help.. call, toll free: GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 consumer information sewice... -
Page 15: If You Need Service
If You Need Service To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book. We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help. -
Page 16: What Is Not Covered
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Pub. 39-6272...