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Energy-SavingT~ps.. . . . . .Inside
Front cover
ImportantCautions . . . . . . . . ...1
Howto Connect Electricity. . ..1.2
InstallationRequirements . . . ...2
OperatingYourFreezer ., , . . . , ,2
FreezerFeatures . . . . . . . . . . ...3
Food-Freezing
Suggestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...3
SuggestedStorageTimes . . . ...4
FreezingMeat, Fish,
Poultry&Game . . . . . . . . . . . ...4
FreezingVegetables ., . . . . . ...5
FreezingFruits ., . . . . . . . . . . ...6
FreezingDairy Products . . . . ...7
FreezingPrepared Foods . . . ...7
FreezerPackaging. . . . . . . . . ...8
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...9
User Maintenance
instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..f O
In Caseof Extended
PowerFailure . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l O
The Problem Solver, ., , ., .11, 12
lfYou Need Service . ..13 . . . ..l3
Warranty. . . . . . . . . ., Back Cover
It is intendedto helpyou operate and maintain yournew freezer properly,
Keepit handy for answerstoyour
questions.
Ifyoudon’t understandsomething or need more help,write (include yourphone number):
ConsumerAffairs
General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville,KY 40225
Keepproof of original purchase
date(suchas your sales slip or cancelled check) with this bookto establishthe warranty period,
writedownthe model
andserialnumbem.
You’llfind them on a plate either at the bottom,just insidethe door,or onthe backof the cabinet.
These numbersarealso on the Consumer ProductOwnership RegistrationCard that camewith yourfreezer.Beforesending in this
card, pleasewritethese numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Usethese numbersin any correspondenceor service calls concerning yourfreezer.
Ifyoureceiveda damagedfreezer,
immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that soldyouthe freezer.
Savetime and money. Beforeyou callfor service, check
the Problem Solveron pages 11
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and 12.It Iists.minor causes of operating prob!emsthat you can correct yourself. It could saveyou
an unnecessaryservice call.
Energy-SavingTips
* Location of your freezer is important. Don‘tiocate it in awarm,
unventilated Iaundryarea or storage room. Avoid putting it next to your rang~, a heating vent or where sun
will shine directly on it.
~When using your freezer, be
careful not to leave the door open. Always check to make sure the freezer door is properly closed before leaving the house or retiring for the night.
* ]f yOI,Jturn the temperatut-e control tothe coldest position for quick freezing, don’t forget to turn it back to the regular setting.
Afteryourfreezerisinoperation,
donottouchthecoldsurfaces,parti-
cularlywhenhandsaredamporwet.
Skin mayadhere to these extremely cold surfaces.
@M not operateyourfreezer inthe
presenceofexplosivefumes.
poor or questionable, get rid of it.
The food “maybedangerous to eat.
Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and preparedfoods.Theeating quality of red meatsisaffected lessthan that
of many other foods. Use refrozen
foods assoon as possible–they won‘t keep as long asfoods frozen only once, and the sooner they?e
used,the better their eating will be. ~ If youroldfreezerisstillarourid
the housebut not inuse, be sure to removethe lid or door.This will
reduce the possibility of danger to children.
Rm@all itistructiotisbeforq usingthisappliance.
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~~HNING-Wheti Usingthis ‘. ? Mn;t refreezefrozenfoodswhich appliance,alwaysex6r~ise basic,
havethawed,completely. ‘
safety preb~btions,indlu~ing’the ~
,Youma~safelyrefree2e frozen
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foods that $avethawed if they still
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@Usethisappli?pce~nlyfourits .
,contain jck crystalsor if they are
intendedpurposeasd~$~ribed-in
~still cold-below 40°F.,(Shellfish
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‘bannot be kept above 10°F safely
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-~because of bacteria growth..) ,
0Thisfieezer;mustpq~r~p~rly
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install%dinati.qoicfahc~tith the” “
Installationihstr@titionsbefo~eitis ‘‘
‘.‘orfish that haveany off-odor or
off-color s,~ouldnot be refrozen
used:See grbunding’instructions ~ ~~~ beJowand on page2. [
and should not be eaten,Thawed ~ ice cream snould be discarded. If
~ Never unplugyourfreezerby
the odor or color of any food is pullingon the ~wer cord.Always grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from th~ receptacle. * Repairor replaceimmediately
all electricservicecordsthathave become frayed or otherwisedam-
aged.Do not useacord that shows
cracksor abrasion damagealong its length or at either the plug or con-
nector end.
Cautionshould be used whefi removing the door ofa freezer, ParticularctiutironshouJdbe used ~ when removing the lid of a chest freezer,asmostchest freeze~lids ,
are under spring tension. Cbntact the manufacturer’s~representative for amethod of saferemoval.
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A. Before making any repairs.
Note: Westrongly recommetid ­that any servicing be performed by a qualified ind~vidtial.
B. Before cleaning. ~ C. Before replacing a burqed-out
light bulb (on models tith lamp), the freezer should be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.)
Note: Turningcontroi to OFF
position does not remove power
to the light circuit.
SAVETHESE
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InstallationRequirements IMPORTANT,..PIeaSeReadC~~efUiiY
How toconnect
electricity
For personalsafety,
thisappliance mustbe
properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with
a standard three-prong (grounding)
‘~f~il receptacle (Fig. 1)to minimize
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hazard from this appllance.
PREFERRED METHOD
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Have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it isthe personal responsibility and obli­gation of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.
Do NOT, UNDER ANY
circum-
stances,
CUTOR REMOVE
THE THIRD [GROUND] PRONG
FROM THE POWER CORD.
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Pan No.46831OPO4
use ofadapterplug
Becauseof potential safetyhazards undercertainconditions,westrongly recommendagainstuseof anadapter plug.However,ifyoustill electto use
an adapter,where localcodespermit, aTEMPORARYCONNECTIONmay
bemadetoaproperly grounded two-prong wall receptacle byuseof aULlisted adapter(Fig. 2)available
at most local hardwarestores.
TEMPORARYMETHOD
(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT PERMITTEDINCANADA)
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BEFOREUSE
TheIargerslot in the adapter mustbe alignedwith the largerslot inthe wall receptacle to provide proper polarity
in the connection of the powercord. CAUTION: Attaching adapter
ground terminal to wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and wall
receptacle is grounded through
house wiring. Customer should havethe circuit chec,kedby a qual­ified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
Whendisconnectingthepower
cordfromtheadapter,always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use.
Shouldthe adapterground
terminalbreak,DO NOT USE the applianceuntila properground hasagainbeen established.
Becauseof potential safety hazards
undercertainconditions,we strongly
recommend against the use of an extension cord. However,if you still elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessarythat it bea UL listed3-wiregroundingtypeappliance
extensioncord havingagrounding type plug andoutlet andthat the electrical ratingofthe cord be 15 amperes(minimum) and 120volts. Suchextensioncordsareobtainable
throughyour local setviceorganization.
Thefreezershould always
be pluggedintoitsown individualelectricaloutlet—
(115volt, 60 Hertz, single phaseAC.
Some modelsarealsorated100volt, 50 Hertz.Checkthe modelandserial number plate.)
Thisisrecommendedfor bestperfor­manceand to prevent overloading house wiring circuits, which could causea possible fire hazardfrom
overheating wires.
Freezer Installation
For most efficient operation, your freezer should not be located where air temperature around the freezer isever higher than llO° F.or colder than 32° F.
Upright freezers take approxi­mately half the floor space required for chest type freezers and there-
fore can mote readily be placed in your kitchen. A location next to the refrigerator often is ideal, with the refrigerator on the side nearer the sink and range.
Be sure to install your freezer on a floor strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded.
Also see Energy-Saving Tips regarding location.
Allow 4 inches on top and 3 inches at sides and back for proper air circulation.
carefully
Turn left to raise– right to lower
Legsat the front corners of the freezer should beset sothe freezer isfirmly positioned onthe floor,and the front is raised just enough so the door closeseasilywhen opened about halfway.
operatingYour
Freezer
Statiing
1.Clean the inside of the freezer with a mild solution of baking soda and water (see page 10).
2. Connect cord to power outlet.
3. Turntemperature control to No. 4.This isthe normal setting
for safe long-term freezing. For colder temperatures, turn to
higher numbers.
4. Allow freezer to operate for at least two hours before placing food inside.
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tained bysetting the control at No, 4~ OFF position permits turning freezer
off without unplugging it.
Freezer Features
10Rules
forsuccessful
wkshe!f doorstorage
Food Freezing
Letsyou store frozenfood packages–
asconveniently as putting books on a shelf—where they are easy to see,
1. Freeze the best. Freeze only top-
identify and remove. Shelves are
quality foods. Freezing retains quality
roomy enough for storing home-frozen and flavor: it cannot im~rove aualitv. items or Ieft-overs, and are designed to
2. Keep workarea clean.
accommodate regular or odd-s~aped packages.
Juice-can door shelf
Specially sized for storage of standard frozen juice cans and other similarly­shaped containers. Some models have
two juice-can shelves.
Interior light
(onmodelsso
equipped)
Turns on automatically when door is
opened, turns off when door isclosed.
Key-ejectinglock
(on modelsso equipped)
Keeps your frozen food supply secure,
discourages unauthorized “exploring.” The spring-loaded lock is designed so that the key is automatically ejected– key will not remain in lock in either the open or closed position. Keep the
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Refrigeratedcabinetshelves
Cooling coils welded to these shelves hasten freezing when food is placed in direct contact with shelves.
3. Workquickly.The quicker fruits and vegetables are frozen after picking, the better the frozen product will be. You’ll save time, too, because less culling and sorting will be necessary.
4. Choosecorrectpackagingmaterials.
Frozen foods will dry out if not prop-
erly wrapped or packaged. Both rigid containers and flexible bags or wrap­pers can be used. Make sure they are especially designed for freezing.
5. Follow reliable instructionsfor freezing different types of food.
6. Freeze foods in practicalmeai-
sized packages.
7. Fill container properly.When placing
liquid orsemi-liquid food in containers,
leave about %“at top (1%“for glass containers) to allow for expansion dur­ing freezing.
8. Freeze correct quantities.There is
an established maximum of food your freezer is designed to freeze at o~le time—approximately 3 pounds per cubic foot of freezer capacity. In normal position, your freezer’s con­trol dial will maintain sufficiently low temperatures in the freezer to freeze recommended quantities of food.
If you have a large quantity of food you wish to freeze, store part of it in the fresh food compartment of your refrigerator until the first quantity is frozen.
9.
Freezefoodsquickly. Continually
rotate frozen foods to the front of the
freezer so the longest-frozen foods are used first.
10.Store frozen foods immediately.
Commercially frozen food can be stored any place in the freezer. These foods should not be allowed to thaw before being placed in the freezer.
You’ll find these materials helpful in
preparing foods for the freezer: ~ Large kettle with close-fitting lid
for blanching vegetables and fruits
~ Fine sieve or small colander to put
vegetables in for blanching
@Assortment of knives for cutting up meat, fruits and vegetables.
~ Rolls of absorbent paper towels or
soft cloth towels for draining foods o Proper freezer packaging materials
for various types of food (see page 8). @Small loading funnel for fruit and
vegetable containers, to keep sealing edge clean.
~ Glass marking pencil for labeling packages.
e Roll of freezer tape
Quick= freezing
For quick-freezing small amountsof
food, simply place it in direct contact
with any refrigerated shelf.
For quick-freezing large amountsof
food, turn control to No. 7, and return
it to No. 4 after freezing is completed.
Never freeze more thanthree pounds of food per cubicfoot of freezer capacity at one time.
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PartNo,46831OPO4
suggested storageTimes
(Months)
FRESHMEATS
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Roasts (Beef, Lamb, Venison). . ...6-12
Roasts (Pork &Veal) . . . . . . . . . . ...4-8
Steaks (Beef ).. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . ..6-l2
Chops (Lamb) ...,,....,,,6.9,..6-9
Chops (Pork) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . ...3-4
Ground &Stew Meats .,,.........3-4
Variety Meats (Beef),. .. . .. . . . ...3-4
Variety Meats (Pork). . , , , . . . . . ...2-3
Sausage (Pork) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. l-2
Opossum, Rabbit, Squirrel. . . . . ...6-8
P~C)CESSEDMEATS
Bacon .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l
Frankfurters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/2
Ham (whole, half or slices) . . . ,. ...1-2
COOKEDMEATS
Cooked Meats & Meat Dishes. . ...2-3
Gravy &Meat Broth . . . . . . . . . . ...2-3
FRESH POULTRY
Chicken & Turkey (whole). .. . . . ...12
Chicken (pieces) . . . . . . . . .. . . . . ..9
Turkey (pieces) . ., . . . . . . . . . . . ...6
Duck &Goose (whole) . . . . . . . . ...6
(Months)
COOKED POULTBY
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Pieces (covered with broth), ., . ...6
Pieces (notcovered), . . . . . . . . . . ..l
Cooked Poultry Dishes. ,., ., . . ...4-6
Fried Chicken, , ., . .,, . .,, ..,...4
FISH
Shellfish ... ... ,,, ,,, ,,, ,,, Upto4Upto4
Lean Fish. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . ...6-8
Fatty Fish, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2-3
Shrimp (raw, unpeeled), ., . . . . ...12
Shrimp (cooked). . ., . . . . .. . . . . . ,3
PRODUCE
Most Fruits&Vegetables . . . . . . ...8-12
Asparagus. ., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..,.6-8
Mushrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,,. .Upto6
Onions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Citrus Fruits, ..,, .,, . . . . . . . . . . ..3-4
Potatoes (french-fried) . . . . . . . . ...2-3
BAKERY GOODS
Breads, Quick(baked) . . . . . . . . ...2
Breads, Yeast(baked). . .. . . . . . ...4-8
Breads, Yeast(unbaked). . . . . . . ...1/2
Cakes. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Uptol
Giblets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3
Cookies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..4
Game Birds ., .,, . . . . . . . . . .. . . ..8-12
Pastry (unbaked) .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . .2
Pies (baked) . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .Uptol
Pies (unbaked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
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DAIRY PRODUCTS
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Butter,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-6
Cottage Cheese,,.,,....,,.,,, ,,1
Soft Cheese..,,,,,,,,...,,,,., .4 HardorSetni-hard Cheese. ,. , .,,6-12 Eggs, , .,,.,,.,..,..,,,,.,,,, .,12
lce Cream, Sherbet, ... ..,.,,.,, .Upto
Milk, .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,1
OTHER FOODS
Candies. .,...,.,,......,,,.. ,,12
Left-overs(cooked). . . . . . . . . . .. Uptoto
Pizza.. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1
Prepared Dishes. , .,, ..,.,.,. . ..2-3
Sandwiches. . .,, ,, . . . . . . . . . . ,,,Uptol
Soups, Stews, Casseroles . . . . . ...2-3
Newtechniques are constantly being de-
veloped. Consultthe County Extension Service oryourlocal UtilityCompanyfor the latest information on freezing and storing foods.
FreezingMeat, Fish,~OU[try&Game
Preparation and
packaging
Package meat, poultry, fish and game
inmoisture/vapor-proof material such as aluminum foil, cellophane, freezer foilorplastic bags, Excludeasmuch air as possible. Label and freeze atonce.
NOTE: Packages of fresh meats and
poultryascommonly purchasedin
retail stores are not suitably wrapped for freezing. Rewrap inmoisture/vapor­proof material,
Meat
Remove asmuch bone and fatas possible from meat before packaging. Donotsaltmeat, When individual
piecesofmeatare packagedtogether,
place doublethickness offreezerwrap between them for easier separation during thawing.
Clean thoroughly before packaging. Pad .sflarp [Jr protruding
boneswith
folc~edfreezer paper or aluminum foil,
Wrap giblets separately.
WildGame
The same methods suggested for poultry and meat may be used for preparing and freezing wild game.
Fish
Clean fish thoroughly before packag­ing. Cut-up pieces of “lean” fish such ashaddock and cod should be rinsed in
brine made with 2/3 cup of pure table salt per gallon of water to reduce leak­age during thawing. Keep in solution not over 1minute. Brine isunnecessary
for whole fish or fatty fish such as salmon or mackerel.
Oysters,Clams,Shrimps, scallops
Wash shells in running water (soak
clams) and shuck, working quickly.
Discard shells. Donotwash clams or oysters, Scallops may be rinsed in fresh water. Pack in freezer carton
and freeze immediately. Shrimps are best if frozen uncooked, Remove and discard heads and black vein. Wash
and package in freezer containers.
CrabsandLobsters
Chill fish and remove back shell. Steam or boil in water for 15 to 20
minutes. Cool thoroughly, then pick edible meat from shells and package in proper containers. Seal and freeze immediately.
Thawing
Frozen meat, fish or poultry should be left in the original package and thawed in the refrigerator or cooked frozen.
Allow approximately 5 hours per
pound to thaw meat in the refrigerator.
When cooking frozen meat, increase the cooking time by approximately
1/3 to 1/2 if cooking con.ventionally– much less if cooking with microwaves. [f necessary to thaw meat quickly, thaw
at room temperature—allowing only 2 hours per pound.
Don’t refreeze meat that hascompletely
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Freezing vegetables
reparation forfreezing
1. Only vegetables at their peak of maturity should be chosen for freez­ing. Some varieties of vegetables
are better adapted for freezing than others. For complete information, contact your County Extension Service.
2. Sort, clean and wash vegetables
in cold water. Keep those of the same size all together, Large pieces take longer blanching.
3. Work with small amounts, about one pound, that can be packaged in
a short time.
4. Blanch all vegetables except tomatoes, green peppers and herbs before packaging. Proper blanching stops the ripening process so vege­tables are held at their peak of freshness.
Boiling-water method (a) Select large utensil of4- or5-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 vege-
tables. B~ingwater to boiling. (b) Blanch one pound of vegetables
t a time. Place vegetables in a wire
asket or colander. Immerse in boiling
water and cover. Count time imme­diatelyafter boiling begins (see chartat right). For high altitudes, add 1minute
to blanching and chilling times. (c) Chill vegetables quickly the same
length of time asfor blanching byplung-
ing them into ice water. or under cold running water. Remove from water and drain on towels.
Steammethod
Usepressure cookefi vegetable
blancher, or other large utensil.
(a),Fill utensil with 2 inches of water.
Bring to boiling point,
(b) Place vegetables in a wire basket
or rack above the boiling water. Cover and begin timing immediately (referto chart at right for steaming times). Keep heat on HIGH while vegetables are
steaming. If using a pressure cooker, the petcock should be left open.
(c) Chill vegetables quickly the same length of time as for steaming by plung-
ing them into ice water, or under cold running water. Remove from water and drain on towels.
Packing
~~~ackage vegetables in moisture/vapor-
proof containers. Leave }i-inch head space in package (1}j-inch for glass containers), Freeze quickly.
VEGETABLE
PREPARATION
BLANCHING PACKAGING
f30111ng
Steam
Water
ASPARAGUS
Wash in cold water,
Small stalks
Chill immediately. Drain.
remove tough part of stalk,
2 min. 3 miri? Pack whole stalks parallel
sort according to size of
with heads in alternate
stalk. Cut spears to fit con-
Medium stalks directions, leaving no
tainers, or cut in 2-inch
3 min. 4 rein?
head space. Seal. lengths. Scald according to size of stalk.
BEANS
Cut snap beans in 1 or
3 min~
Green
4Yzmin. Chill and drain. Pack in 2-inch pieces. Leave freezer carton leaving “French” beans whole or
Yz-inch head space.
slice.
BEANS
Wash and sort pods in cold
Small
Cool promptly in cold
Lima water. Scald, cool in ice
1 min~
4 min. water. Drain. Pack in
water and sqeeze beans
Medium to large cartons, bags or boxes,
out of pods.
2t03
4t05 leaving Yz-inch head
min.
min. space. Seal.
BROCCOLI
Select tender uniform
3 min. 5 rein? Chill immediately. Drain. heads of dark green color. Package in cartons in Let stand %-hour in salted alternate directions,
water (4 teaspoonfuls salt
leaving no head space. in 1 gallon water) to re- Seal. move insects. Wash and remove woody stems. Split lengthwise into pieces so buds are not more than 1Yzinches across. Scald.
BRUSSELS
Clean and cut sprouts
4 rein? 5Y2min. Chill and drain. Pack in
SPROUTS
from main stem, sort ac- freezer containers, leav­cording to size and scald.
ing no head space.
CAR ROTS Clean, wash and peel.
3 min~ 4Yz min. Chill, drain and pack into
Leave small carrots whole.
containers, leaving Y’-inch
Cut others into slices
head space.
or cubes.
CAULIFLOWER
Trim and wash. Break into
3 rein?”
472 min. Chill immediately. Drain.
flowerets 1 inch wide and
Package compactly, leav-
about 1YZto 2 inches long. Soak in salted water for
ing no head space. Seal.
30 minutes. Drain.
CORN on COB Select young corn with
Small ears Chill twice as long as you
thin, sweet milk. Husk and
7 min.”
9 min.
scald. Wrap several ears
remove silk. Wash ears
Medium ears
together in freezer paper.
carefully. Sort according
9 rein? 10 min. Place in polyethylene
to size. Large ears bag. Seal.
11 rein?
12 min.
CORN Scald corn on cob and
5t06 6 min. Package. Leave Yz-inch
Whole Kernel chill. Cut off whole kernels.
rein? head space.
GREENS Beet greens, collards,
Beet greens, kale,
Chill in cold water and
kale, mustard greens,
chard, mustard and drain thoroughly be-
spinach, Swiss chard,
turnip greens tween absorbent towels.
turnip greens. Wash and
2 rein?
Pack in freezer cartons or lift out of water to drain. Collards bags and seal. Remove tough stems and 3 min. imperfect leaves. Cut in Spinach pieces, if desired. Scald. l%to2minY
PEAS Shell and discard over-
2 min Y* 2 min.
Chill and drain. Package mature peas.
compactly, leaving %?-inch
head space.
POTATOES Peel and slice lengthwise Cool to room temperature, French Fried for frying. Fry in deep fat
Package in freezer bags or
heated to 3600F for 4 cartons and seal. To serve, minutes until tender, but thaw and cook in 375° F not browned. Drain well. fat until brown. Or cook,
unthawed, in 500° F oven.
POTATOES
Select smooth new pota- 3t05 Chill, drain, package in
Irish toes directly from garden. min. cartons, bags or boxes.
Wash, peel or scrape, and
Leave Yz-inch head space,
scald. Seal.
POTATOES Wash. Cook until almost Pack in freezer containers,
sweet
tender and cool. Peel; cut
allowing Y?-inch head
in halves, slice or mash.
space. Seal.
SQUASH Select tender squash with 3 rein* 4Y2 min. Chill immediately, drain
soft rind. Ctlt in M-inch
and package. Leave
slices.
7Z-klchheadspace.Seal.
*Preferred method **Use 4 teaspoons sa/t to a ga//on
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Part No.468310P04
Freezing Fruits
Preparationforfreezing
1. Sort fruits for uniform ripeness,
quality and size.
2. Washfruits thoroughly in cold water
and drain thoroughly,
3. Work with small quantities and freeze quickly,
4. Pack in cartons, cutting or slicing
larger fruits. Add sugar or syrup.
5. Toavoid discoloration of apples,
apricots, peaches and pears, (1) add ascorbic acid mixture to syrup (1 tea­spoon to 1cup of syrup) following
directions on label, or (2) dip slices of fruit for 1minute in solution of 3 table­spoons lemon juice to 1 gallon water,
rinse in cold water, drain, and pack in sugar or syrup. Place crumpled piece of cello or waxed wrap on top of fruit
before closing to keep fruit in syrup.
Packing
Alwaysallowheadspace.Allow Vz-inch
head space in pint containers (1 inch
for glass), l-inch head space in quart
containers (2 inches for glass).
Sweetening fruits helps retain flavor,
color and texture. The method of
sweetening depends on fruit used. See chart at right for recommended method.
(a)Dry sugarpack. Suitable for fruits
that make their own juice when sugar is added. Add dry sugar (see chart at
right) and stir gently until most of the sugar has dissolved in the juice drawn from the fruit, then pour into containers.
(b)
Syruppack.Suitable for fruits
which have comparatively little juice,
and those which darken readily. Add syrup to cover fruit. Allow h-inch head space (Iyp inch for glass containers),
(c) Unsweetened pack. Suitable for
special diets.
Guide for makingsyrup
CUpsofsugar
Percefltage
tobeadded
per Approximate
of
syrujJ
Pintof
water vieltijnuints
30%(light)* Ifi 40%(light)*
Ii 1~
50%(medium)
2!4
l%
60%(medium)
3% 2
65%(heavy) 4%
21A
FRUIT’
PREPARATION
PACKAGING
a
APPLES
Wash, peel and slice apples to about
Syrup pack: Slice into container,
Yz-inch thickness. If apples are to be
cover with 40~. syrup. Add 1 teaspoon packed in sugar, prevent discoloration ascorbic acid to each cup of syrup. by (1) steaming for lYz to 2 minutes, or
Sugar pack: Sprinkle YZcup of sugar (2) dipping in solution of 3 tablespoons
over each quart of apples. Stir to cover
lemon juice to 1 gallon water for 1
all surfaces with sugar. Seal. Adding
minute, rinsing in cold water, and
1 teaspoon ascorbic acid to sugar is an
draining. Solution may be reused.
extra precaution.
APRICOTS
Select firm, fully ripe fruit of bright, Syrup pack: Pack in container; cover uniform color. Wash and sort as to size.
with 4070 syrup to which ascorbic acid
Halve and remove pits. Peel and slice,
has been added (1 teaspoon ascorbic
if desired, Heat unpeeled fruit in boiling
acid to 1 cup syrup).
water Vzminute.
Sugar pack: Mix 1 teaspoon crystalline ascorbic acid with % cup of sugar and sprinkle over 1 quart of fruit. Stir.
BERRIES
Proper maturity is important. Immature
(1) May be packed dry, or (2) packed
berries should not be used. Wash in
whole in a 40to 50~~sugarsyrup. (3) For
cold or iced water and drain thoroughly
crushed or pureed berries, pack 4 parts
on absorbent paper towels.
of berries to 1 part of sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Seal.
CHERRIES
Wash, sort and stem. Chill in refrigerator
Sour
Mix 1 part sugar to 4 or 5 parts fruit
until firm enough to remove pits.
by weight until sugar is dissolved, Pack. Seal.
CHERRIES
Prepare quickly in same way as sour
Sweet
Cover with 40?. sugar syrup which con­cherries. However, sweet cherries may tains 1 teaspoon ascorbic acid per cup. be frozen whole, with or without pits.
CRANBERRIES
Wash in iced water, stem and eliminate
Cranberries may be packed whole,
poor berries. Drain well.
without sugar, or in a 5070 sugar syrup.
MELONS
Select firm, well ripened fruit. Cut in
Cover with orange juice or 3070 sugar
Cantaloupes
half and remove seeds (remove water-
Honeydews
syrup. Seal and freeze.
melon seeds as you cut balls). Scoop
Watermelons
out melon balls or cut in %-inch cubes. These fruits may be frozen alone or in combination.
ORANGE and
Select firm fruit, free of soft spots. Peel
Pack sections in layers. Cover grape-
GRAPEFRUIT with sharp knife just below white
fruit with 307. syrup containing 1
SECTIONS membrane. Remove all membrane.
teaspood ascorbic acid per quart.
Cut sections from divider-membranes,
Oranges do not need syrup. Stir in
Drain.
Vzteaspoon ascorbic acid per quart,
PEACHES
Promptness in handling is important.
Pack immediately into cold 407. syrup
Sort, peel (skins may be loosened by
with 1 teaspoon ascorbic acid per cup
scalding whole peach 30 seconds in in container; cover with more syrup.
boiling water) and pit. Peel and slice 1
Seal.
quart of peaches at a time.
PEARS
Select pears which are fully tree-
Pack immediately in freezer carton,
ripened. Wash. peel and core. Cut in
Add 40% syrup to which ascorbic acid
halves or quarters. Heat in boiling 407.
has been added (1 teaspoon ascorbic
syrup for 1 to 2 minutes. Cool in syrup.
acid to 1 cup syrup). Seal
then drain
PINEAPPLE Peel. core, slice or cube
Pack slices with two circles of cello­phane paper between each slice, Pack without sugar or cover with 3070 syrup. Or, pineapple juice could be used
PLUMS and
Sort, wash in iced water. Halve and pit,
Pack in carton and cover with 407.
PRUNES
or leave whole
syrup to which 1 teaspoon ascorbic acid has been added per cup, Seal,
RHUBARB Wash. trim and cut stalks into l-inch
Pack without sugar or cover with 4070
pieces or in lengths to fit package.
syrup. Allow Ilead space. Seal.
‘Recomnlef]detiforr?]ostfruits
MetiIod:Dissolve sugar in boiling
water or mix thoroughly with cold water until dissolved. Chill before using.
Place unopened containers in refriger-
ator. Serve while fruit isstill slightly icy.
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Freezing Dairy Products
utterand Margarine
Overwrap original carton in moisture/ vapor-proof material or enclose in moisture/vapor-proof containers.
cheese
Freeze cheese in %-to l-pound pieces. Wrap in moisture/vapor-proof material, Uncreamed cottage and
Camembert cheese may be kept in
the freezer though there may besome water separation on thawing. Cream and processed cheese do not freeze well as freezing affects their smooth texture.
Cream
Ordinary household cream for table
use does not freeze well, but will be suitable for cooking. Pasteurized heavy cream containing not less than
40 per
cent butterfat may be frozen. Heavy cream which hasbeen whipped freezes
well, too. Drop mounds of whipped
FreezingPrepared
read and Rolls
cream on baking sheets. Freeze.Trans-
fer frozen mounds quickly to a rigid container and seal, separating layers with paper.
lc~
Cream
Commercial ice creams can be stored in the freezer in their original carton. Home-made ice cream should be packed in moisture/vapor-proof car-
tons. For best results, place ice cream in the interior of the freezer rather than on the door shelves.
Fine-quality icecream,with high cream content, will normally require slightly lower temperatures than “airy” already­packaged brands with low cream con-
tent. Experiment to determine the
location in the freezer (the rear is
slightly colder than the front) and the temperature control setting to keep your favorite ice cream at the right
serving temperature.
Bake, cool, wrap and freeze. Toserve:
thaw in wrappings at room tempera­ture, Or, heat or toast frozen. If desired, wrap in foil and warm for15 minutes in 250° to 300° F oven. Note; most com-
mercially baked products should be rewrapped in moisture/vapor-proof material before freezing.
Biscuits
May be frozen baked or unbaked. To serve baked biscuits: defrost in wrap-
pings at room temperature for one hour, Reheat for 5 minutes in 425°F oven. Or place frozen biscuits in 375° F
oven for 15 minutes. Unbaked biscuits should be thawed, then baked as usual.
cake
Bake and cool. If frosted, freeze before
wrapping to avoid sticking. To serve: unwrap frosted cakes; thaw at room temperature. Thaw unfrosted cakes in wrappings at room temperature. Allow
about two hours to thaw a large cake.
Icings made with egg white do not freeze satisfactorily. Those made with powdered sugar, butter, fudge or
~==_whippedcream freeze well. q~$ook,e~
f“
if baked before freezing, cool and
pilckage them careflilly
in rrloisture/
Eggs
Use only fresh eggs for freezing. Chill before freezing. Whole eggs may be frozen or the whites and yolks frozen separately as follows:
Whole Eggs– Mix yolks and whites thoroughly with a fork, Do not beat in air. Add 1teaspoon salt to each 2 cups of eggs.
Egg Whites– Separate and freeze in
recipe-sized amounts, Egg Yolks–Separate and add 1tea-
spoon of salt or 1tablespoon of corn syrup or sugar per cupful of yolks, Blend with fork.
Pack eggs in freezer carton allowing Yp-inchhead space (1yp-inchfor glass containers). Thaw eggs in unopened container in refrigerator or at room
temperature.
vapor-proof material. They will thaw in about 15minutes at room temperature
in wrappings. .Refrigerator cookie dough may be wrapped and frozen in bars.Slice asneeded, 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 frozen baked pies, wrapped, for 1to
lyp hours at room temperature. To
serve warm, unwrap without thawing and heat in 300° F oven for 30 to 40 minutes.
QuickBreadsandMuHins
Bake, cool and wrap at once. For
serving, thaw, unwrapped, at room temperature or warm, unwrapped, in 300° F oven,
Main Dishes
Such foods as chili, spaghetti sauce, casseroles, etc., are prepared in the same manneras for immediate serving
with the exception of seasoqing. During
storage, onion flavor becomes less noticeable and celery flavor more pronounced. Spices also lose their strength during long periods of stor­age. Omit potatoes from stews and soups as they become mushy.
Cool main dishes after cooking; pack­age in moisture/vapor-proof material and freeze. Toserve these foods, thaw gradually over low heat adding a little
liquid if necessary to prevent foods from sticking to the pan. Or heat in a 300°F oven for about 1 hour or until
heated thoroughly.
SandwichTips
All varieties of breads can be frozen. Spread softened butter on each slice, then spread filling. It is not advisable to use salad dressings for spreading as they separate andsoakinto the bread.
Meat, fish, some cheeses, poultry and peanut butter are recommended fillings for freezing.
Cookedeggs become
tough when frozen. Other fillings can be moistened with milk, cream, pickle relish, chili sauce, catsup, fruit juice, a little mayonnaise or salad dressing.
Lettuce or other salad greens and raw vegetables do not freeze well and should be added just before serving.
Wrap sandwiches in moisture/vapor­proof material and freeze.
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Freezer Packaging
Proper packaging is essential for successful freezing. Because solidly frozen foods lose moisture in the dry
0° to 5°F temperature of a freezer, they must be properly protected by
top quality packaging materials that are moisture/vapor-proof. Freezer tape is used to seal wrappings and
for labeling.
Freezerpackaging
materials
Materials Uses
Cartons with
Fruits,
moisture/vapor- vegetables,
proof liners some meats Foil containers
Cooked foods
Polyethylene
Baked foods,
bags
meats
Glass freezer jars Juices, fruits,
vegetables, cooked foods
Plastic containers Sauces, fruits,
and boil-in bags
vegetables,
cooked foods Laminated paper Meats Heavy-duty foil
Meats, baked
goods, leftovers
Cellophane
Baked goods, sandwiches, small meat cuts
1. Place food in center of wrapping paper.
2. Bring two parallel edges together. Fold in lock seam, repeat until the last fold rests firmly on food.
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3. 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
o
of paper. Roll paper andfood together diagonally, folding in extra material as you roli. Seal with freezer tape.
Cartonsand containers– Fruits, vegetables and cooked foods may be packaged in freezer cartons, containers and jars.
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Aluminum foil– Place food on heavy­duty foil and mold foil to shape of the food. Only one thickness is required.
No heat sealing or taping is necessary.
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Labeling cor~tainers–Be sure to ‘%$3
label all containers and packages with contents and date that it was placed in the freezer,
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Defrosting instructions
e
mostclimates, defrosting will be
necessaryonly abouttwice a year. Tohaveyour freezer operate most
efficiently, do not permitmorethan
1/2 inchoffrostto accumulateon
th~eshelves.
Toremovethis light coating of frost from the shelves,simplyscrapewith a plasticor wood spatula orscraper. Scrapethe top and bottomsurfaces of the shelvesand the refrigerated
surface at the top of the cabinet.
Neveruseanicepickormetal
scraper.Any such instrument can
damagethe freezer. Do notuse any electricaldevice
indefrostingyourfreezer.
Forcompletedefrosting:
1. Turntemperature control to OFF,
2. Removeall food andplace it in
corrugated boxes,insulated bags,
picnic coolers,etc. Usetowels and newspapers for insulation as needed.
3. With door open, usepansof hot water to speed looseningof frost.
Remove large piecesbefore they
melt.
4. A drain hose (on modelsso equipped) behind the basegrille
carries the defrost water out from
the freezer. Removethe basegrille; then remove the drain plug and let the defrost water drain into a pan. Sponge excesswater from bottom of freezer as it COIIectsto prevent overflowing.
Toremovethebasegrille(onmodels soequipped),graspthegrilleat both endsandpull outward.
5. After defrosting, clean inside of freezer (see page10).
6. Return temperature control to regular position and return food to freezer.
7.
Be sureto replacedrainplug
(Onmodels so equipped) andreturn
drain tube to its position.
8. Replace basegrille by aligning
pins in grille with holes in cabinet
and gently pushing grille forward
until it snaps into place.
Pafi No.468310P04
UserMaintenanceInstructions
cleaningyour
freezer
outside
Protectthemint finish.The finish
on the outside of the freezer is a
high quality, baked-on paint finish. With proper care, it will stay new­iooking andrust-freefor years.Apply
acoat ofappliance polishwaxwhen the freezer is new and then at least
twice a year. Appliance PolishWax& Cleaner
(Cat.No.WR97X216)isavailable fromGEAppliance PartsMarts.
Keepthe finishclean.Wipewith a clean cloth lightly dampened with appliance polish wax or mild liquid
dishwashing detergent. Dry and
polish with aclean, soft cloth. Donot wipe the freezer with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel. Do notusescouring pads,powdered
cleaners, bleach, or cleaners con­taining bleach.
Caution–Care should be taken in
moving the freezer away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces.
Inside
Cleanthe inside of your freezer at
leastonce ayear,it is recommended thatthe freezer be unplugged before cleaning. Ifthis isnot practical, wring
excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning in the vicinity of switches, lights or controls.
Usewarm water and baking soda
solution—about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. Rinse thoroughly with water and
wipe dry. ~ not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.
whenyou goon
vacation
Tomajntainfreezerinoperation duringvacations,&esureyowrhouse
flowerisnotturnedoH.Forsure
protection of freezer contents, you
maywantto aska neighborto check the power supply and freezer oper­ation every 48 hours.
Forextendedvacationsorabsences,
youmayprefer to moveyour frozen
foodsto astorageIockertemporarily. [f freezer isto beleft empty,turn
temperature control to OFFanddis­connect power cord plug from wall receptacle, Toprevent formation of odors, place open box of baking
soda in freezer and leave freezer door open.
Whenfreezer isnotoperating,it
can be left in an unheated house or
room without damage to cabinet or
mechanism.
Incase ofextended
m
powerfailure:
1. Keepfreezer door closed,Your freezer wiii keep food frozen for 24 hoursprovided warmair isnot
admitted.
2. If freezer isout of operation for 24 hours or more,adddry ice, Leave
ice inlarge pieces and place it on top of food on eachshelf so cold air will flow down overall the food. Add
more ice asrequired. WARNING:Handling of dry ice can
causefreezing of the hands—gloves
or other protection isrecommended.
3. If dry ice is not available, move food to afrozen food locker tempor­arily—untii power is restored.
When you ~OV~
Disconnect power cord piug from
waii receptacle. Remove foods,
defrost and ciean freezer.
Secureall looseitemssuch asgriiie andsheives bytaping them secureiy in piaceto prevent damage,
Be sure freezer stays in upright
position on/y during actuai moving and in van. Freezer mustbesecured
invan to prevent movement. Protect
outside of freezer with bianket.
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PROBLEM
FREEZER DOES NOT
OPERATE
FREEZER STARTS
TOO FREQUENTLY
FREEZER OPERATES
TOO LONG
NOISY OPERATION
CABINET VIBRATES
FREEZER
TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM
POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
* It interior light (on models so equipped) is not on, freezer maynot be plugged in at wall receptacle.
@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 isa tripped circuit breakqr or burned out fuse.
@Packageholding door open.
@Temperature~ontrolsetontoo ~igha numb~ro @Door opened too frequently or too long.
@Packageholding door open. @Door opened too frequently or too long.
e Temperature control set on too high a nurnbe~ e Inadequate air circulation space around cabinet.
@Weaknessin room floo~ ~ Legs need adjusting.
@Weaknessin room floor.
@Legs need adjusting.
@Door opened too frequently or too long. @Package holding door open.
(continued next page)
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Part No.468310P04
TheProblemSolver [continued)
PROBLEM
FOODS DEFROSTING
FRE~ER
TEMPERATURE
TOO COLD
FOODSDRYINGOUT
MOISTURE
COLLECTING DN OUTSIDE OFCABINET
NTERIOR LIGHT
}OESNOTLIGHT ONMODELS ;0 EQUIPPED)
)OORWON’TFULLY :LOSEBYITSELF
LOWSTARTING IMEAFTERBEING JRNEDOFFFOR
PERIODOFTIME
(CESSIVEFROST JILD-UP
POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
@Blown f~s~or ~rjppedcj~cuj~breaker,
@Not plugged in. * Temperaturecontrol in OFFposition. @Packageholding door open,
~ Temperaturecontrol set on too high a number.
@Packagesnot properly wrapped or sealed,
e ~tended hot, humjd w~athe~
~ Blown fuse or circuit breaker ~ Not plugged in.
@Bulb burned out.
@Legsneedadjusting.
@Packageholdingdooropen.
@Built-inoverloadprotection.
@Dooropenedtoofrequentlyor toolong. @Packageholdingdooropen.
@Extendedhot,humidweather.
TheGEAnswer Cenier@
800.626.2000
consumer
informationservice
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IfYw NeedSemite
obtainservice,seeyourwarranty
onthe back page of this book.
We’reproudof ourservice and wantyouto bepleased. If for some reasonyouare not happywiththe
serviceyou receive,here arethree stepsto follow for further help.
FIRST contactthe peoplewho
servicedyour appliance, Explain whyyou are notpleased. Inmost cases,this willsolvethe problem.
NEXT if youare still not pleased,
writeall the details—including your phone number—to:
Manager,Consumer Relations
General Electric Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky40225
FINALLY if yourproblem is still not
resolved,write:
MajorAppliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606
PartNo.46831OPO4
WHATisCOVERED
FULL ONE=YWRWARMNW For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide,free of charge, parts and service labor in yout home to repair or replace any
Part of the fr@ezerthat fails be­cause of a manufacturing defect.
FULL FIVE=Y~R WARRANW
For five years from date of original
purchase,we will provide,freeof
charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any
part of thesealed refrigerating system(the compressor, conden-
ser, evaporator and all connecting tubing) that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
WHATIs NOTCOVERED
@Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:
The GE Answer CenterTM
800.626.2000 consumer information service
LIMITED WARRANn, FOODSPQ!LAGE...
We will pay for food spoilage (not
to exceed the cumulative limit specified below) that occurs because of a manufacturing defect either in: a)any part of the freezer
within one year from date of original purchase, or b)any part
of the sealed refrigerating system
within five years from the date of original purchase.
Cumulative
FreezerCapacity
Limit
14.9cu. ft. and smaller
$100.00
15.0cu.ft. and larger
$150.00
Within 30 days after food spoilage occurs, you must provide satisfac-
tory proof of the spoilage to a
Factory Service Center, an author-
ized Customer Care” servicer or the dealer from whom the freezer was purchased.
e Improper installation. If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities.
~ Food spoilage caused by:
a) Power interruption from the utility.
b) Blown fuse, open,circuit breaker or other power disconnection on the owner’s premises.
c) Freezer not operating because
of abnormally low electric power voltage or inadequate house
wiring.
original purcfiaserand anysucceed­ing owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48
mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C, In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITEDbecause you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care@) servicers during normal working hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIGCOMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRICFACTORY SERVICE,GENERALELECTRIC­HOTPO!NTFACTORYSERVICEor GENERAL ELECTRICCUSTOMER CARE@SERVICE.
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o Replacement of house fuses
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or resetting of circuit breakers.
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used for other than its intended
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purpose or used commercially.
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by accident, fire, floods or acts
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