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Energy-SavingT~ps.. . . . . .Inside
Front cover
ImportantCautions . . . . . . . . ...1
Howto ConnectElectricity. . ..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
FreezingPreparedFoods . . . ...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 helpyouoperate and maintain yournew freezer properly,
Keepit handyforanswers to your
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(suchasyour 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 inside the door,or onthe backofthe cabinet.
These numbersarealsoonthe Consumer ProductOwnership RegistrationCardthat came with yourfreezer.Beforesending in this
card, pleasewrite these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Usethese numbers in any correspondenceor service calls concerning yourfreezer.
Ifyoureceivedadamagedfreezer,
immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the freezer.
Savetime and money. Beforeyou call for service, check
the Problem Solver on pages 11 and 12.It Iists.minor causes of operating prob!ems that youcan correct yourself. Itcould saveyou
an unnecessary service call.
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Energy-SavingTips
* Location of your freezer is important. Don‘t iocate it in a warm,
unventilated Iaundryarea orstorage 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.
Rm@all itistructiotisbeforq usingthisappliance.
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~~HNING-Wheti Usingthis ‘. ? Mn;t refreezefrozenfoodswhich appliance,alwaysex6r~isebasic,
safety preb~btions,indlu~ing’the ~ following: .’, ~ ,, ~ . , -
@Usethisappli?pce~nlyfourits . intendedpurposeasd~$~ribed-in
this Useand Cafe Book,., ~~; 0Thisfieezer;mustpq~r~p~rly
install%dinati.qoicfahc~tith the” “
Installationihstr@titionsbefo~eitis ‘‘
used:See grbunding’instructions ~ ~~~
beJowand on page2. [
~ Never unplugyourfreezer by pullingon the ~wer cord.Always
grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from th~ receptacle. * Repairor replaceimmediately
all electricservicecordsthathave become frayed or otherwisedam-
aged.Donot useacord that shows
cracksorabrasion damagealong its length or at either the plug or con-
nector end.
Afteryourfreezerisinoperation,
donottouchthecoldsurfaces,parti-
cularlywhenhandsaredamporwet.
Skin mayadhereto these extremely cold surfaces.
@M not operateyourfreezerinthe
presenceofexplosivefumes.
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havethawed,completely. ‘
,Youma~safelyrefree2e frozen
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foods that $ave thawed if they still ,contain jck crystals or if they are ~still cold-below 40°F.,(Shellfish
‘bannot be kept above 10°F safely
-~because of bacteria growth..) ,
‘, ?hawedground meats,poultry, ‘.‘orfish that haveany off-odor or
off-color s,~ouldnot be refrozen and should not be eaten, Thawed ~
ice cream snould be discarded. If ‘ the odor or color of any food is 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 meats isaffected lessthanthat of manyother foods. Use refrozen foods assoonaspossible–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 housebutnotin use,besure to removethe lid or door.This will
reduce the possibility of danger to children.
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Cautionshould be used whefi removing the door of a freezer, ParticularctiutironshouJdbe used ~ when removing the lid of a chest freezer,asmostchest freeze~lids ,
are under spring tension. Cbntact the manufacturer’s ~representative for a method 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.
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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)
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‘~f~il receptacle (Fig. 1)to minimize
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hazard from this appllance.
PREFERRED METHOD
INSUREPROPER GROUNDEXISTS
Fig. 1
Have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
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BEFOREUSE
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Where a standard two-prong wall
receptacle isencountered, 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
stances,
THE THIRD [GROUND] PRONG
FROM THE POWERCORD.
CUTOR REMOVE
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Pan No.46831OPO4
use ofadapterplug
Becauseof potential safetyhazards undercertain conditions,westrongly recommendagainstuseof anadapter plug.However,ifyoustill elect to use
anadapter,where localcodespermit, aTEMPORARYCONNECTIONmay
bemadetoaproperly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by useof aULlistedadapter(Fig.2)available
at most local hardwarestores.
TEMPORARYMETHOD
(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT PERMITTEDINCANADA)
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TheIargerslot intheadaptermustbe alignedwith the largerslot inthewall 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 aqual­ified electrician to makesure the receptacle is properly grounded.
Whendisconnectingthe power
cordfromtheadapter,alwayshold
the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal isvery likely to break
with repeated use.
Shouldthe adapterground
terminalbreak,DO NOT USE the applianceuntil a properground hasagainbeen established.
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BEFOREUSE
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 havinga grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical ratingofthe cord be 15 amperes(minimum)and 120volts. Suchextensioncordsareobtainable
throughyourlocalsetviceorganization.
Thefreezershould always
be pluggedintoitsown individualelectricaloutlet—
(115volt, 60 Hertz,single phaseAC. Some modelsarealsorated100volt,
50 Hertz.Checkthe model andserial
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number plate.)
Thisisrecommended for bestperfor­manceandto 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 (seepage 10).
2. Connect cord to power outlet.
3. Turn temperature 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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Freezing temperature selection is made by setting control from No. 1
to No. 7 (coldest].
Normal safefreezing level is ob- ‘=-~-!~
tained bysetting the control at No,4~ OFF position permits turning freezer
off without unplugging it.
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Freezer Features
10Rules
forsuccessful
wkshe!f doorstorage
Letsyou store frozenfood packages–
asconveniently as putting books on a shelf—where they are easy to see, identify and remove. Shelves are roomy enough for storing home-frozen and flavor: it cannot im~rove aualitv. items or Ieft-overs, and are designed to
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
Turns on automatically when door is opened, turns off when door isclosed.
equipped)
Key-ejectinglock
(on modelssoequipped)
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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out of reach of children andaway
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rornfreezer.
Refrigeratedcabinetshelves
Cooling coils welded to these shelves hasten freezing when food is placed
in direct contact with shelves.
Food Freezing
1. Freeze the best. Freeze only top-
quality foods. Freezing retains quality
2. Keep workarea clean.
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 foodsin practical meai-
sized packages.
7. Fillcontainerproperly.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.
Freezefoods quickly.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 iscompleted.
Never freeze morethanthree pounds of food per cubic foot of freezer capacity at one time.
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PartNo, 46831OPO4
suggested storageTimes
(Months)
FRESHMEATS
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
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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
Giblets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3
Game Birds ., .,, . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..8-12
(Months)
COOKED POULTBY
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
Cookies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..4
Pastry (unbaked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Pies (baked) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Uptol
Pies (unbaked) ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
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DAIRY PRODUCTS
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 de­veloped. Consultthe County Extension Service oryourlocal UtilityCompanyfor the latest information on freezing and storing foods.
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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/vapor-
proof 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 folc~edfreezer paper or aluminum foil,
Wrap giblets separately.
boneswith
WildGame
The same methods suggested for poultry and meat may be used for preparing and freezing wild game.
Fish
Clean fish thoroughly before packag-
ing. 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 leak-
age during thawing. Keep in solution not over 1minute. Brine is unnecessary 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 inthe 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 has completely
thawed; meat, whether raw or cooked-= can be frozen successfully only onc <~’$~~
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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. Usetwo gallons for each pound of leafy vege­tables. B~ing water 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 1 minute
to blanching and chilling times.
(c) Chill vegetables quickly the same length of time asfor blanching by plung­ing 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
ASPARAGUS
BEANS Green
BEANS Lima water. Scald, cool in ice
BROCCOLI
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
CAR ROTS Clean, wash and peel.
CAULIFLOWER
CORN on COB Select young corn with
CORN Scald corn on cob and Whole Kernel chill. Cut off whole kernels.
GREENS Beet greens, collards,
PEAS Shell and discard over-
POTATOES Peel and slice lengthwise Cool to room temperature, French Fried for frying. Fry in deep fat
POTATOES Irish toes directly from garden. min. cartons, bags or boxes.
POTATOES Wash. Cook until almost Pack in freezer containers,
sweet
SQUASH Select tender squash with 3 rein* 4Y2 min. Chill immediately, drain
PREPARATION
Wash in cold water, remove tough part of stalk, sort according to size of stalk. Cut spears to fit con­tainers, or cut in 2-inch lengths. Scald according to size of stalk.
Cut snap beans in 1 or 2-inch pieces. Leave freezer carton leaving “French” beans whole or slice.
Wash and sort pods in cold water and sqeeze beans
out of pods.
Select tender uniform heads of dark green color. Package in cartons in
Let stand %-hour in salted alternate directions, water (4 teaspoonfuls salt 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.
Clean and cut sprouts
from main stem, sort ac- freezer containers, leav­cording to size and scald.
Leave small carrots whole. Cut others into slices or cubes.
Trim and wash. Break into flowerets 1 inch wide and about 1YZto 2 inches long. Soak in salted water for 30 minutes. Drain.
thin, sweet milk. Husk and
remove silk. Wash ears carefully. Sort according to size. Large ears bag. Seal.
kale, mustard greens,
spinach, Swiss chard, turnip greens. Wash and 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
mature peas.
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,
Select smooth new pota- 3t05 Chill, drain, package in
Wash, peel or scrape, and scald. Seal.
tender and cool. Peel; cut in halves, slice or mash.
soft rind. Ctlt in M-inch slices.
BLANCHING PACKAGING
f30111ng
Water
2 min. 3 miri? Pack whole stalks parallel
Medium stalks directions, leaving no
3 min. 4 rein?
3 min~
1 min~
Medium to large cartons, bags or boxes,
2t03
min.
3 min. 5 rein? Chill immediately. Drain.
4 rein? 5Y2 min. Chill and drain. Pack in
3 min~ 4Yzmin. Chill, drain and pack into
3 rein?”
7 min.”
9 rein? 10 min. Place in polyethylene
11 rein?
5t06 6 min. Package. Leave Yz-inch
rein? head space.
Beet greens, kale, chard, mustard and drain thoroughly be­turnip greens tween absorbent towels.
2 rein?
2 min Y* 2 min.
*Preferred method **Use 4 teaspoons sa/t to a ga//on
Steam
Small stalks
4Yzmin. Chill and drain. Pack in
Small
4 min. water. Drain. Pack in
4t05 leaving Yz-inch head
min. space. Seal.
472 min. Chill immediately. Drain.
Small ears Chill twice as long as you
9 min.
Medium ears
12 min.
Chill immediately. Drain. with heads in alternate head space. Seal.
Yz-inch head space.
Cool promptly in cold
leaving no head space.
ing no head space.
containers, leaving Y’-inch head space.
Package compactly, leav­ing no head space. Seal.
scald. Wrap several ears together in freezer paper.
Chill in cold water and
Pack in freezer cartons or
Chill and drain. Package compactly, leaving %?-inch head space.
Package in freezer bags or
unthawed, in 500° F oven.
Leave Yz-inch head space,
allowing Y?-inch head space. Seal.
and package. Leave
7Z-klchheadspace.Seal.
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Part No.468310P04
Freezing Fruits
Preparationforfreezing
1. Sort fruits for uniform ripeness,
quality and size.
2. Washfruits thoroughly incold 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. To avoid discoloration of apples, apricots, peaches and pears, (1)add ascorbic acid mixture to syrup (1tea-
spoon to 1cup of syrup) following directions on label, or (2) dip slices of
fruit for 1minute in solution of 3 table­spoons lemon juice to 1gallon 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
Alwaysallowhead space.Allow Vz-inch
head space in pint containers (1inch for glass), l-inch head space in quart containers (2 inches for glass).
Sweetening fruits helpsretain flavor, color and texture. The method of
sweetening depends on fruit used. See chart 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 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
Percefltage
of
syrujJ
30%(light)* Ifi
40%(light)* 50%(medium) 60%(medium)
65%(heavy) 4%
‘Recomnlef]detiforr?]ostfruits
MetiIod:Dissolve sugar in boiling
water or mix thoroughly with cold water
until dissolved. Chill before using.
CUpsofsugar
tobeadded
Pintof
per Approximate
water vieltijnuints
Ii 1~ 2!4 3% 2
l%
21A
FRUIT’
APPLES
APRICOTS
BERRIES
CHERRIES Sour
CHERRIES Sweet
CRANBERRIES
MELONS Cantaloupes Honeydews
Watermelons
ORANGE and GRAPEFRUIT with sharp knife just below white SECTIONS membrane. Remove all membrane.
PEACHES
PEARS
PINEAPPLE Peel. core, slice or cube
PLUMS and PRUNES
RHUBARB Wash. trim and cut stalks into l-inch
Wash, peel and slice apples to about Yz-inch thickness. If apples are to be packed in sugar, prevent discoloration ascorbic acid to each cup of syrup. by (1) steaming for lYz to 2 minutes, or
(2) dipping in solution of 3 tablespoons lemon juice to 1 gallon water for 1 minute, rinsing in cold water, and draining. Solution may be reused.
Select firm, fully ripe fruit of bright, Syrup pack: Pack in container; cover uniform color. Wash and sort as to size. Halve and remove pits. Peel and slice,
if desired, Heat unpeeled fruit in boiling water Vzminute.
Proper maturity is important. Immature
berries should not be used. Wash in cold or iced water and drain thoroughly on absorbent paper towels.
Wash, sort and stem. Chill in refrigerator until firm enough to remove pits.
Prepare quickly in same way as sour cherries. However, sweet cherries may tains 1 teaspoon ascorbic acid per cup. be frozen whole, with or without pits.
Wash in iced water, stem and eliminate poor berries. Drain well.
Select firm, well ripened fruit. Cut in half and remove seeds (remove water-
melon seeds as you cut balls). Scoop out melon balls or cut in %-inch cubes. These fruits may be frozen alone or in combination.
Select firm fruit, free of soft spots. Peel
Cut sections from divider-membranes, Drain.
Promptness in handling is important.
Sort, peel (skins may be loosened by
scalding whole peach 30 seconds in in container; cover with more syrup.
boiling water) and pit. Peel and slice 1
quart of peaches at a time.
Select pears which are fully tree­ripened. Wash. peel and core. Cut in halves or quarters. Heat in boiling 407. syrup for 1 to 2 minutes. Cool in syrup. then drain
Sort, wash in iced water. Halve and pit, or leave whole
pieces or in lengths to fit package.
PREPARATION
PACKAGING
Syrup pack: Slice into container, cover with 40~. syrup. Add 1 teaspoon
Sugar pack: Sprinkle YZcup of sugar over each quart of apples. Stir to cover all surfaces with sugar. Seal. Adding 1 teaspoon ascorbic acid to sugar is an extra precaution.
with 4070 syrup to which ascorbic acid has been added (1 teaspoon ascorbic acid to 1 cup syrup). Sugar pack: Mix 1 teaspoon crystalline
ascorbic acid with % cup of sugar and sprinkle over 1 quart of fruit. Stir.
(1) May be packed dry, or (2) packed whole in a 40to 50~~sugarsyrup. (3) For crushed or pureed berries, pack 4 parts of berries to 1 part of sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Seal.
Mix 1 part sugar to 4 or 5 parts fruit by weight until sugar is dissolved, Pack. Seal.
Cover with 40?. sugar syrup which con-
Cranberries may be packed whole, without sugar, or in a 5070 sugar syrup.
Cover with orange juice or 3070 sugar
syrup. Seal and freeze.
Pack sections in layers. Cover grape­fruit with 307. syrup containing 1 teaspood ascorbic acid per quart. Oranges do not need syrup. Stir in Vzteaspoon ascorbic acid per quart,
Pack immediately into cold 407. syrup
with 1 teaspoon ascorbic acid per cup Seal.
Pack immediately in freezer carton, Add 40% syrup to which ascorbic acid has been added (1 teaspoon ascorbic acid to 1 cup syrup). Seal
Pack slices with two circles of cello-
phane paper between each slice, Pack without sugar or cover with 3070 syrup. Or, pineapple juice could be used
Pack in carton and cover with 407. syrup to which 1 teaspoon ascorbic acid has been added per cup, Seal,
Pack without sugar or cover with 4070 syrup. Allow Ilead space. Seal.
a
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 cent butterfat may be frozen. Heavy
cream which has been whipped freezes well, too. Drop mounds of whipped
40 per
FreezingPrepared
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 car­tons. For best results, place ice cream in the interior of the freezer rather than on the door shelves.
Fine-quality ice cream,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.
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 1tea­spoon 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.
read and Rolls
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 wrap­pings 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 asusual.
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/
vapor-proof material. They will thaw in about 15minutes atroom 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. To serve 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 andsoak into the bread.
Meat, fish, some cheeses, poultry and peanut butter are recommended fillings for freezing. 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/vapor-
proof material and freeze.
Cookedeggs become
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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 moisture/vapor- vegetables, proof liners some meats
Foil containers
Polyethylene
bags Glass freezer jars Juices, fruits,
Plastic containers Sauces, fruits,
and boil-in bags
Laminated paper Meats Heavy-duty foil
Cellophane
Fruits,
Cooked foods Baked foods,
meats
vegetables, cooked foods
vegetables,
cooked foods
Meats, baked goods, leftovers
Baked goods, sandwiches, small meat cuts
1. Place food in center of wrapping paper.
Butchers’Wrap
Place food diagonally on one corner
of paper. Roll paper and food 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.
o
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.
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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
mostclimates, defrosting will be
e
necessaryonly about twice ayear.
Tohaveyour freezer operate most efficiently, do not permitmorethan
1/2 inchoffrosttoaccumulateon
th~eshelves.
Toremovethis light coating of frost
from the shelves,simplyscrapewith a plasticor wood spatulaorscraper. Scrapethe top and bottom surfaces of the shelves and the refrigerated surface at the top of the cabinet.
Neverusean ice pickor metal
scraper.Any such instrument can
damagethe freezer.
Do notuseany electricaldevice
indefrostingyourfreezer.
Forcompletedefrosting:
1. Turntemperature control to OFF,
2. Removeall food and place it in
corrugated boxes, insulated bags,
picnic coolers, etc. Usetowels and newspapers for insulationas needed.
3. With door open, usepansof hot water to speed looseningof frost.
Remove large pieces before they
melt.
4. A drain hose (on models so 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 excess water from bottom of freezer as it COIIects to prevent overflowing.
Toremovethebasegrille(onmodels soequipped),graspthe grilleat both endsandpull outward.
5. After defrosting, clean inside of freezer (see page10).
6. Returntemperature control to regular position and return food to freezer.
Be sureto replacedrainplug
7. (Onmodels so equipped) and return
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-onpaint finish. With proper care, it will stay new­iooking andrust-freefor years.Apply
acoatof appliance polish waxwhen the freezer is new and then at least twice a year.
Appliance PolishWax & Cleaner (Cat.No. WR97X216)isavailable
fromGEAppliance PartsMarts. Keepthe finishclean.Wipe with a
clean cloth lightly dampened with appliance polish wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergent. Dryand
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 con-
taining bleach.
whenyou goon
vacation
Tomajntainfreezerinoperation duringvacations,&esureyowrhouse
flowerisnotturnedoH.Forsure
protection of freezer contents, you
maywant to aska neighbortocheck the power supply and freezer oper­ation every 48 hours.
Forextendedvacationsorabsences,
youmayprefer to moveyour frozen
foodsto astorage Iockertemporarily. [f freezer isto be left empty, turn
temperature control to OFF anddis­connect power cord plug from wall receptacle, Toprevent formation of odors, place open boxof baking
soda in freezer and leave freezer door open.
Whenfreezer isnotoperating,it
can be left in an unheated house or
room without damageto cabinet or
mechanism.
Incase ofextended
powerfailure:
1. Keep freezer door closed, Your freezer wiii keep food frozen for 24 hoursprovided warm air isnot
admitted.
2. If freezer isout of operation for 24 hours or more,adddry ice, Leave
ice in large pieces andplace it on top of food on eachshelf so cold air will flow down over all the food. Add
more ice as required. WARNING:Handling of dry icecan
causefreezing ofthe hands—gloves
or other protection isrecommended.
3. If dry ice is not available, move food to a frozen food locker tempor­arily—untii power is restored.
m
Caution–Care should betaken 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 a year,it is recommended
thatthe freezer be unplugged before cleaning. If this 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 atablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. Rinse thoroughly with water and
wipe dry. ~ not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.
When you ~OV~
Disconnect power cord piug from
waii receptacle. Remove foods,
defrost and ciean freezer.
Securealllooseitemssuchasgriiie andsheives bytaping them secureiy in piace to prevent damage,
Be sure freezer stays in upright
position on/y during actuai moving and in van. Freezer mustbe secured
invantoprevent movement. Protect
outside of freezer with bianket.
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PROBLEM
FREEZER DOES NOT
OPERATE
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
* It interior light (on models so equipped) is not on, freezer may not 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 sameoutlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breakqr or burned out fuse.
FREEZER STARTS
TOO FREQUENTLY
FREEZER OPERATES
TOO LONG
NOISY OPERATION
CABINET VIBRATES
FREEZER TEMPERATURE TOO WARM
@Packageholding door open.
@Temperature~ontrolseton too~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.
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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)
POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
@Blown f~s~or ~rjppedcj~cuj~breaker,
@Not plugged in. * Temperaturecontrol in OFF position. @Packageholding door open,
~ Temperaturecontrol set on too high anumber.
@Packagesnot properly wrapped or sealed,
e ~tended hot, humjd w~athe~
~ Blown fuse or circuit breaker ~ Not plugged in.
@Bulb burned out.
)OORWON’TFULLY :LOSEBYITSELF
LOWSTARTING IMEAFTERBEING JRNEDOFFFOR
PERIODOFTIME
(CESSIVEFROST JILD-UP
@Legsneedadjusting. @Packageholdingdooropen.
@Built-inoverloadprotection.
@Dooropenedtoo frequentlyor too long. @Packageholdingdooropen.
@Extendedhot,humidweather.
TheGEAnswer Cenier@
800.626.2000
consumer
informationservice
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IfYw NeedSemite
obtainservice,seeyourwarranty
onthe back pageof this book.
We’reproudofourservice and
wantyouto be pleased. If forsome reasonyouarenot happywith the serviceyoureceive,here arethree
stepsto followfor further help. FIRST contactthe people who
servicedyourappliance, Explain
whyyouarenotpleased. In most
cases,this will solvethe problem.
NEXT if you arestill not pleased, writeall the details—including your phone number—to:
Manager,Consumer Relations
General Electric Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky40225
FINALLY if your problem is still not
resolved,write:
MajorAppliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
PartNo.46831OPO4
WHATisCOVERED
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w,=
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 the sealed 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)anypart 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.
FreezerCapacity
14.9cu. ft. and smaller
15.0cu.ft. and larger
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 havean 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.
Cumulative
Limit
$100.00 $150.00
original purcfiaserand any succeed­ing 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,GENERAL ELECTRIC-
HOTPO!NTFACTORYSERVICEor GENERAL ELECTRICCUSTOMER CARE@SERVICE.
o Replacement of house fuses
or resetting of circuit breakers. @Failure of the product if it is
used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.
@Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTORIS NOT RESPON­SIBLE FORCONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
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