GE CAF19 Use and Care Manual

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ApplianceRegistration CareandCleaning
Energy-SavingTips FreezingSuggestions 5-9
StorageTimes
Installation 3,4 Vacation&MovingTips
AdapterPlug 4 Clearances 4
ElectricalRequirements 3,4
ExtensionCord Grounding
Location 4
ModelandSerialNumbers
No-Frost Upright Models CAF16L
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11 PowerFailure
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CAF19L
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SafetyInstructions TemperatureControl
TemperatureMonitor
Warranty BackCover
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Readthis bmlk Cwe’fullym
It isintended to helpyouoperate and maintainyour newfreezer properly
Keepit handyforanswersto your
questions.
[fyoudon’t understandsomething or needmore help,write (include yourphone number):
ConsumerAffairs
GEAppliances Appliance Park Louisville,KY 40225
Keepproof of original purchase
date(suchas yoursales slip or cancelled check)with this bookto establishthe warrantyperiod.
Write dawn TM model
seriatl numhm.
am!
You’llfind them on a plateat the bottom,just insidethe door.
These numbers arealso on the Consumer ProductOwnership
Registration Cardthat came with your freezer.Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:
@Locationof yourfreezeris
important.Don’t locateit in a warm, unventilatedlaundryareaor s$orage room.Avoidputting it nexttoyour range,a heatingventorwherethe
sunwill shine directlyon it. * Tryto arrangeyourfrozenfoods
systematicallysoyoucan find what
youwant inthe freezer quickly.
eDon’topenthe freezerdoor more oftenthan necessaryand close it assoonas possible,particularly in hot, humid weather.
eWhen using yourfreezer,be
careful notto leavethe dooropen. Alwayscheck to makesurethe freezerdoor is properlyclosed beforeleavingthe houseor retiring
for the night. @Ifyouturn the temperature
controlto the coldestposition for quick freezing, don’tforget to turn it backto the regularsetting.
Toobtain service,seethe ConsumerServicespage in the ‘= backofthis book.
We’reproudof ourservice and wantyouto bepleased. If for some reasonyou arenot happywith the serviceyou receive,here arethree stepsto follow for further help.
FIRSTcontact the people who servicedyour appliance.Explain whyyouare not pleased. in most cases,this will solvethe problem.
NEXT if you arestill not pleased, write all the details—including your phonenumber—to:
Manager,Consumer Reiations GEAppliances Appiiance Park Louisviiie,Kentucky40225
FINALLY,ifyour probiem is still not resoived,write:
MajorAppiiance Consumer
Action Panei 20 North WackerDrive Chicago, liiinois 60606
ModelNumber
SerialNumber
Usethese numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your freezer.
If you received a damaged freezer, immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the freezer.
Savetime arm!mmey. Beforeyou call for service, check
the Problem Solver on pages 13
and 14.It lists causes of minor operating problems that youcan correct yourself.
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Youmaysafely refreezefrozen
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foodsthat hatiethawed ifthey still containice crystalsor ifthey are
still cold—belowMY%{Shellfish cannotbe kept aboveflO°F.safely txwause
Thawedground meats,poultry, or fish that haveanyoff-odoror off-colordwm.ddnot be refrozen and should not beeaten.Thawed
ice creamshould bediscarded. If the odor or color of anyfood is poor or questionable,get rid of it.The food maybe dangerousto eat.
I%enpartial thawingand refreezing reducethe eating quality of foods,
particularly fruits, vegetables,and
preparedfoods. Theeating quality of red meats is affectedlessthan that of manyother foods. Use refrozenfoods as soon as possible
—they won’t keepaslong asfoods frozenonly once,andthe sooner they’re used, the better their eating will be.
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the Iw3usebut no$inme, besure to removethe hi orckmr.This will
reducethe possibility of danger to children.
c9fKh3cter!agrowth,)
ym.NI ok! fretxzerisSW around
A. Before makingany repairs. P&We:weW“Q??@)mN%v’n@nd
thatanyfxmdcing 13epeffomed
bya qmilifiedindividua!. B. Eleforeckming:
C%Beforereplacinga burned-out Hghtbulb,the freezershould be unpltigged in orderto avoid contactwith alive wirefilament.
.(Aburned-out light bulb may ~
breakwhen being ieplaced,)
Note: 7iqningtemperaturecontrol to UWposition doesnoiremwe
powerto the lighfcirctiit.
app!ianm.
Requirernents–iMPo~TANT...
Where a standard two-prong wail outlet is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it replacedwith a properlygrounded
three-prong wail outlet.
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Becauseof potential safety
hazardsundercertain conditions, westrongly recommendagainst useof an adapterplug. However, if youstil~elect !0 use anadapter,
wherelocal codes permit, a TlElVlP0f3Af3YCCUVNEX3TIONmay be madeto a properly grounded
two-prongwalioutlet by useof a
LJLlistedadapter (Fig.2)available
atmost local hardwarestores,
TEMPORARYMETHOD
(ADAPTER PLUGSNOT
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The larger slot in the adapter must bealigned with the largerslot in the
walloutlet toprovideproperpolarity
the connection of the power cord.
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CAUTlON:Attachingadapterground terminal towall outlet coverscrew does not ground the appliance unless cover screw is metal, and
not insulated, and wall outlet is groundedthroughhousewiring.You should havethe circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter
ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.
the ground
break, !30 NO-1-USE the appliance until a proper has been
BEFOREUSE
Lk3ed exlrck
Becauseof potentialsafety hazards under certainconditions, we against
the use of an extension cord.
However,if you still electto usean
extensioncord, it isabsolutely necessarythat it bea IJLlisted
3-wiregrounding typeappliance extensioncord havinga grounding type plug and outletand that the electrical ratingof the cord be 15 amperes(minimum) and 120volts.
T-hehen!’ dwways
be W(3
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(115volt,60 Hertz, Some models arealsorated 100 volt, 50 Hertz. Checkthe
and serial number plate.)
recommendedforbestperformance andto preventoverloading house
wiring circuits, which could cause
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a possiblefire hazard from overheatingwires.
ebmlwal olm?t-
its
single phase AC.
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Yourfreezershould beconveniently locatedfor day-to-dayuse in a
well-ventilated room.
Formost efficient operation, it should not be locatedwhere air temperature around the freezer is ever higher than 1lO°F.or colder
than 32°F,
Be sureto 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 tog and 3 inches at sides and back for proper air circulation.
model
This is
dry,
Legs
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Turnlefttoraise—
Legsat the frontcornersof the freezershould beset sothe freezer isfirmly positionedon the floor,and thefrontis raised just enough so
thedoorcloseseasilywhenopened
abouthalfway.
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stating
1. Clean the insideof the freezer with a mild solution of baking sod and water(seepage 11). -
2. Connect cordto powerout!et.
3. Turntemperature control to No.4.This isthe normal setting for safe,long-termfreezing. Forcolder temperatures,turn to higher numbers.
4. Allowfreezerto operate for at leasttwo hoursbefore placing food inside.
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Freezingtemperature selection is
made by setting the control from No. 1to COLDEST.
Normal, safe freezing level is obtained by setting the control at
No, i$.
OFF position permits turning the ‘;’ freezer off with~ut unplugging it.
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ALARM
The temperaturealarm islocated onthe front of the freezer.The alarmwill sound ifthe freezer temperature risesabove20° F.
The alarm operateson household electricity. If the powerfails, the
alarm will not perform.
An ON/OFF switch allowsthe temperaturealarmto bedeactivated when not wanted. The freezeris shippedwith the temperaturealarm
in the OFF position. After the freezer has run long enough to lowerthe temperature, you may
ctivatethe alarm.
aution: Adding morethan 3
pounds of warm-foodper cubic foot
of freezer capacity can trigger the alarm system.
Toactivate the alarm, pusha key or eraser end of a pencil into the hole marked ON and movethe
rockerswitch to the ON position.
TOdeat%vate the alarm, movethe switch
tO the OFF position.
lock
(cmmodelssoequipped)
The keyfor the spring-loaded lock is automatically ejected—key will
not remain in lock in either the open or closed position. Keep the key out Oflv?achof Chi!dtl?n and
awzy the fn??ezw
door
Letsyoustore frozenfood packages
like books for easy selection.
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frozen juice cans. Some models have two juice-can shelves.
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I’VIONITOR
!. Freezethe best. Freezeonly
top-qualityfoods. Freezingretains
qualityandflavor;it cannotimprove
quality.
2. Keep work areaclean.
3. Work Ths quicker fruits
andvegetablesarefrozenafter picking, the betterthe frozen productwill be.You’llsavetime,
too,with lessculling and sorting.
4. Choose correct packaging
materials. Frozenfoods will dry
out if not properlywrapped or
packaged. Both rigid containers and flexible bagsorwrappers can be used. fVlakesurethey are especially designedfor freezing.
5. Follow reliableinstructionsfor freezing different typesof food.
Freeze foods in practical rmeal-
6.
sixxf packages.
7.Fit!container properly.When placing liquid or semi-liquid foods in containers, leaveabout 1/2”at top (1-1/2”for glass containers)to allowfor expansionduring freezing.
8. Freezecorrect quantities.
There is an established maximum of food your freezer isdesigned to
freezeatone 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 to-freeze,store part of it in your refrigerator’sfreshfoodcompartment until the first quantity is frozen.
9. Freeze foods quickly. Continually rotate frozen foods to the front of the freezerso the longest­frozen foods are used first.
10.Store foods Commercially frozen food can be storedanyplace inthefreezer.These foods should not be allowed to thaw before being placed in the freezer.
You’llfind these materialshelpful inpreparingfoodsfor the freezer:
@Largekettlewithclose-fitting lid
forblanching vegetablesandfruits
Q
Firm sieve or smallcolanderto
putvegetablesinfor blanching
@Assortmentof knivesfor cutting upmeat, fruits and
WCJ@3bk3S
@t7011sofabsorbent papertowelsor
softcloth towelsfordraining foods
@Properfreezerpackaging materialsforvarioustypes offood (seepage 10)
@Small loading funnel for fruit and vegetablecontainers,to keep sealingedge clean
@Glass marking pencil for labeling
packages
~Rollof freezertape
Freezingisfast andefficient throughoutthe freezer,but quickest onthe top shelf—especially with the temperature control at a
number higher than 4 (the coldest
setting is “COLDEST”).
Ifyou plan to quick-freezelarge
amountsoffood,turnthetemperature
control to “COLDEST” several
hoursbefore food will be ready to
be placed in the freezer.
Never freeze morethan three
pounds of food per cubicfoot of
freezercapacity at onetime.
Tbrnscmwhen the door is openeci; turns off when ihe door is closed.
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MEATS
Roasts(Beef,Lamb,Venison). .....6-12
Ftoasts(Pork&Veal)., ...........4-8
Steaks(Beef).. .. . .. . . . .. . . ....,6-12
Chops(Lamb).... .. . . ..........6-9
Chops(Pork).. .. . . .............3-4
Grouncf&StewMeats. ...........3-4
VarietyMeats(Beef). .........,..3-4
VarietyMeats(Pork). ............2-3
Sausage(Pork)... ......,,...,..1-2
Opossum,Ftabbit,Squirrel. .......6-8
PFKWESSE13MEATS
Bacon.,....... . . . . . . ., .......1
Frankfurters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....VZ
I-fam(whole,halforsiices),, .......1-2
CC)OKEDMEATS
CookedMeats&MainDishes.. ....2-3
Gravy&MeatBroth. ......,.,....2-3
FRESHPOULTRY
Chicken&Turkey(whole)., .......12
Chicken(pieces).. . . . . . . ........9
Turkey(pieces). . . .. . ., . ...,....6
Duck&Goose(whole).. . . ........6
Giblets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..,.....3
GameBirds. . . . .. .. .. ... ... ... .8-i2
(t%lontha)
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cooiamPmKnw
Pieces(cmveredwithbroth)., ..,..,6
Pieces(notcovered),. ., . ....,..,1
CookedPouitryDishes. .,....,...4-6
FriedChicken. .,, ,,, ,., ...,, ,,.4
FISH
Shellfish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,., ..,upto4
LeanFish. ...............,...,6-8
FattyFish. ....................2-3
Shrimp(raw,unpeeled),, ., .,,,.,.12
Shrimp(cooked),....,..,,.,,,,.3
PRODUCE
MostFruits&Vegetables.,. . . .....8-12
Asparagus. .................,.6-8
Mushrooms.. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .
Onions. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CitrusFruits ...................3-4
Potatoes(french-fried).. ..........2-3
I13AKER’YGOODS
Breads,Quick(baked).. . . ........2
Breads,Yeast(baked). ...........4-8
Breads,Yeast(unbaked)
Cakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ..uptol
Cookies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........4
Pastrv(unbaked).. . . . . . . ........2
Pies,F;uit(baked).. .. .. ... ... ...Uptol
Pies,Fruit(unbaked). . . . . .. ....,.2
... ... .,..Y2
(Months)
O“F,
..Upto6
.3-6
IWWWPRODUHS
Butter. ................,,.....5-6
CottageCheese . . . . , . . . . . , . , . . .1
SoftCheese.. . . . . .. . . . .....,..4
HardorSemi-hardCheese, . ., .,..6-12
Eggs. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .......12
lceCream,Sherbet... .,, ... UptolUptol
Milk. ., . .....,.,, ,,, ., ........1
[Nkmihs}
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OTHEF4FCJODS
Candies. . .. . . . . . .. . . . . ....,..12
Left-overs(cooked).. .. .., .., ,,. .Uptol
Pizza..,,.,.,., ., . . ., . .,,.,..,1
PreparedDishes....,......,,.,,2-3
Sandwiches.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Uptol
Soups,Stews,Casseroles...,.,...2-3
Newtechniquesareconstantlybeing developed.ConsulttheCountyExtension ServiceoryourlocalUtilityCompanyfor thelatestinformationonfreezingandstoring foods.
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Packagemeat, poultry, fish and game in moisture/vapor-proof
material wch asaluminum foil, cellophane, freezerfoil or plastic bags. Exclude asmuch air as
possible. Label and freeze at once.
NOTE:Packagesof fresh meats and poultryascommonlypurchased in retail stores are not suitably
wrapped for freezing. Rewrapin
moisture/vapor-proof material.
Meat
f?emoveas much bone and fat as possiblefrom meatbeforepackaging. Donot salt meat. When individual piecesofmeatarepackagedtogether,
place double thickness of freezer wrap between them for easier separation during thawing.
Pimmy
Clean thoroughly before packaging. Padsharp or protruding bones with folded freezer paper or aluminum
foil. Wrap giblets separately.
Game
The same methods suggested for poultry and meat may be used for
preparing and freezing wild game. Fish
Clean fish thoroughly beforepack­aging. Cut-up pieces of “lean” fish suchas haddockand cod should be rinsed in brine madewith 2/3 cup of puretable salt pergallon of waterto reduceleakageduringthawing,Keep
in solutionnot over1 minute.Brine is unnecessary for whole fish or fatty
fish such as salmon or mackerel.
clams,
Wash-shellsin running water (soak
clams) and shuck, working quickly.
Discard shells. Do not wash clams or oysters.Scallops may be rinsed in fresh water. Pack in freezer carton
and freeze immediately. Shrimps are best if
~~m~v~ ~~~ diSC~rd ~~adS and
~lack
freezer containers.
frozen t.jnco~ked,
vein. VW@and package in
6
crabs and ILclbsters
Chill fish and removeback shell. Steam or boil in water for 15to 20 minutes. Cool thoroughly, then pick ediblemeatfromshellsand package in proper containers, Seal and freeze immediately.
Frozenmeat, fish or poultry should
be left in the original package and thawed in the refrigeratoror cooked frozen,Allow approximately5 hours per pound to thaw meat in the refrigerator.When cooking frozen meat, increase the cooking time by approximately 1/3to 1/2if cooking conventionally—much less if cooking with microwaves. If necessary to thaw meat quickly, thaw at roomtemperature—allowing~~
only 2 hours per pound. Don’t refreeze meat that has
completely thawed; meat, whether ~~~ rawor cooked, can be frozen successfully only once.
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?. Onlyvegetablesat their peakof maturityshould bechosen for freezing, Somevarieties ofvegetablesarebetter adaptedfoi freezingthan others.For
completeinformation, contactyour CourttyExtensionService.
2. Sort, clean and washvegetablesin coldwater.Keepthose ofthesamesize all together.Large piecestakelonger blanching.
3. Workwith small amounts,aboutone pound,that can be packagedin ashort
time.
4. Blanchall vegetablesexcept tomatoes,green peppersand herbs beforepackaging. Properblanching
stopsthe ripeningprocesssovegetables are held at their peak of freshness.
Boiling-watermethod
(a) Select large utensil of 4-or 5-quart
capacityand fill with onegallonof
waterfor each pound of vegetables to be bianched atonetime. Usetwo gallonsfor each poundof leafy
Vegetables. Bring watert. boiling.
Blanch one pound of vegetables ata time. Place vegetables in a wire basketor colande[lmmerse in boiling
waterand cover Count time immediately after boiling begins (seeguide at right). Forhigh altitudes, add 1 minute to
blanching and chilling times. (c) Chill vegetables quickly the same
lengthof time asfor blanching by plunging them into ice water,or under cold running water.Removefrom water and drain on towels.
Steamnmthocf (jSepressure
blanche~or other largeutensil, (a) Fill untensil with 2 inches of water.
Bring to boiling point.
(b) Place vegetables in awire basket or rack abovethe boiling water.Cover and begin timing immediately (refer to guide at right for steaming times). Keep heaton HIGH while vegetables are
steaming. If using a pressure cooker,
the petcock should be left open. (c) Chill vegetables quickty the same
length of plunging them into ice water,or under cold rurlning water.Flemovefrom water
.~=ancldrain on towels.
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pa(j<age~~~~$a~les in mois~ure/vapor-
space in package (1IA-inch forglass containers). Freeze quickly.
cooke( vegetable
~ime as for steamingby
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VEGETABLE PREPARATION
ASPARAGUS
DEANS Green
BEANS Lima
BROCCOLI Selecttender uniform
EtRUSSELS Cieanandcut sproutsfrom SPROUTS
CAULiFLOWEFi
CORNon COB
CORN Scaldcornon cob and Whoie Kernei
GREENS
PEAS Shell and discardover-
POTATOES French Fried
POTATOES White
POTATOES Wash, Cook untii aimost
SWR3t tenderand cooi. Peei; cut
Stxhasf-i Select tender squash with
Washin coid water, removetoughpartof stalk, sortaccordingto sizeof stalk.Cutspearsto fit containers,or cut in2-inch lengths,Scaldaccording tosizeofstaik.
Cutsnap beansin 1or 2-inchpieces.Leave “French” beanswhole orslice.
Washandsort podsin cold water.Scald, cooiin ice waterandsqueezebeans outofpods.
headsofdarkgreencoior. Letstand l/2-hour in saited
water(4teaspoonssait in 1 gallonwater)to remove insects.Washand remove woodystems,Split lengthwiseintopiecesso budsarenot morethan inchesacross.Scald.
mainstem,sort”according tosizeand scald.
Clean,washandpeal.Leave smaii carrotswhoie.Cut othersintoslices or cubes.
Trimand wash. Break into fiowerets1inch wide and
11/2to 2 inchss long.
about Soakin salted waterfor 30 minutes. Drain.
Seiectyoung corn with thin, sweet milk. Huskand
removesiik. Washears carefully.Sort according tosize.
chili. Cutoff whoie kerneis. Beetgreens, collards, kale,
mustardgreens, spinach, Swisschard, turnip greens.
Washand lift out ofwater to drain. Removetough stemsand imperfectleaves. Cut in pieces,if desired. Scald.
maturepeas.
Peeiand slice lengthwise for frying. Fryin deep fat
heated to 360°F.for 4 minutes untii tender but not browned. Drainweii.
Seiect smooth new potatoesdirectly from garden. Wash, peel or scraoe.and scald.
in halves.slice or mash.
soft rind. Cut in l/2-inch slices.
BLANCI’WG
Boiling steam
wt!tef
Srnailstalks
2min.
Medium stalks
3min.
3rein?
1rein:
Medium to large
2to3 min.
3 min.
11/2
4rein:
3 mm:
3 rein?”
7 rein? 9min.
9 mirr?
11rein: - 12min.
5to 6 rein:
Beet greens, kaie,chard, mustardand turnip greens drain thoroughly between
2 min~
3min.
lV2 to 2 rein:
2 rein:” 2min. Chiil and drain. Package
3 to 5 min.
3 rein:
3 rein:
4 rein?
41/~rein,
Smali Cool promptlyin coid
4 min. water.Drain.Packin
4to 5 min.
5 rein:
51/2 min.
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41/2 mm.
41/2min.
Small ears
Medium ears
IOmin. -
Largeears
6min. Package.Leave l/2-inch
Coiiards Spinach
41/zmin.
PACKAGING
Chili immediately,Drairr. Packwhole stalksparallei with headsin alternate directions,leavingno head space.Seai.
Chill anddrain, PackIn freezercarton ieaving
l/2-inch headspace,
cartons,bagsor boxes,
leaving l/2-inch head s~ace,Seal.
Chill immediately.Drain. Packageincartonsin alternatedirections, leaving no head space. Seal.
Chiii anddrain. Packin freezercontainers, ieaving
no headspace.
t.mln,crramana pac~mto
containers,ieaving l/2-inch head space.
Chiii immediately. Drain. Packagecompactiy, leaving no head space. Seai.
Chiil twice as long as you scaid. Wrap severalears together infreezerpaper.
Piace in polyethylene bag.
Seal.
head space, Chiii in cold water and
absorbent towels. Packin freezercartons or bags and seai.
compactiy, leaving l/2-inch
head space. Cool to roomtemperature.
Packagein freezer bags or cartons and seal. Toserve, thaw and cook in 37!5°F.fat untii brown. Clrcook, unthawed, in 500°F.oven.
Chill, drain, package in cartons, bags or boxes, Leave l/2-inch head sDace.Seal.
Packin freezer containers, allowing l/2-inch head smace.Seal,
Chill immediately, drain and package. Leave
l/2-inch head soace. Seal.
“Preferredmethod ‘*Use4teaspoonssalttoa gallon
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for
1. Sort fruits for uniform ripeness, qualityandsize,
2. Wash fruits thoroughly incoldwater anddrain thcwoughiy.
3. Workwith smallquantitiesand freezequickly,
4. Packin cartons,cutting or slicing
largerfruits. Addsugar or syrup,
5. Toavoiddiscolorationofapples,
apricots,peaches ascorbicacid mixture to syrup(1tea­spoon to 1cup of syrup) following
directionson label, or (2)dip slices of
fruit for 1 minute in solution of3table­spoonslemonjuice to 1gallon water, rinsein cold water,drain, andpackin
sugaror syrup. Placecrumpledpiece of cello or waxedwrap ontop offruit beforeclosing to keepfruit in syrup.
Alwaysallow headspace.Allow
l/2-inch head space in pint containers (1inch for glass), l-inch headspacein quartcontainers (2 inches for glass).
Sweeteningfruits helps retainflavor, colorand texture.The methodof
sweeteningdepends on fruit used. See guide at right for recommendedmethod.
(a) Dry sugar pack. Suitable for fruits that maketneir ownjuice whensugar isadded. Add dry sugar (seeguideat right)and stir gently until most ofthe
sugar has dissolved in the juice drawn fromthe fruit, then pour into containers.
(b) Syrup pack. Suitab~efor fruits
which havecomparatively little juice, andthose which darken readily.Add syrupto cover fruit. Allow l/2-inch head space(IV!!inch for glass containers).
(c) Unsweetened pack. Suitable for special diets.
Percentagetobeaddedper Approximate
ofsyrup
(light)’ 1
300/0
400/o (light)” 1 50Wo (medium) 2v2 60Vo (medium) 65(?0 (heavy)
‘Recommencfed/or most fruits
Method: Dissolve sugar in boiling wateror n-tix thoroughlywith coldwater untildissolved. Chill before using.
and pears,(1)add
Cupsofsugar
pintofwater
1/2 1%’
3’/2 2 41/2
yieldinpints
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FW.Jl-r PFtEPARATION
APPLES
APRICOTS
BERRIES Proper maturity isimportant. Immature
CHERRIES Wash, sortandstem.Chill in refrigerator
Sour
CHERRIES Preparequickly in samewayas sour
Sweet
CRANBERRIES Wash in icedwater,stem and eliminate
MELONS
Cantaloupes
Honeydews Watermelons
ORANGEand GRAPEFRUIT with sharp knifejust below white
SECTIONS
PEACHES
PEARS
PINEAPPLE
PLUMSand PRUNES
RHUBARB Wash, trim and cut stalks into l-inch
Wash,peel andsliceapplestoabout l/2-inch thickness. Ifapplesareto be packedin sugar,preventdiscoloration by (1)steamingfor 1 (2)dipping insolution of 3 tablespoons lemonjuice to 1gallon waterfor 1 minute, rinsing in coldwater,anddraining.
Solution maybereused. Selectfirm, fully ripefruit of bright,
uniformcolor.Washandsort asto size.
Halveand removepits. Peeland slice, if beenadded (1teaspoonascorbic acid to desired, Heatunpeeledfruit in boiling water 1/2minute.
berries should not be used. Wash in cold or iced waterand drain thoroughly on
ab~orbentpaper towels.
until firm enough to removepits.
cherries. However,sweetcherries may be
frozenwhole,with orwithout ~its.
poor berries. Drain well. Select firm, well ripened fruit. Cut in half
and
removeseeds(removewatermelon
seeds asyoucut balls). Scoop out melon
balls or cut in 3/4-inch cubes. These fruits
maybefrozenalone or in combination. Select firm fruit, freeof soft spots. Peel Packsections in layers.Cover grapefruit
membrane. Removeall membrane. Cut sections from divider-memhranes. Drain.
Promptness in handling is important. Packimmediately intocold 40%0syrup
Sort, peel (skinsmaybe loosened by scalding whole peach 30 seconds in boiling water) and pit. Peel and slice 1quart of peaches at a time.
Select pearswhich are fully tree-ripened. Wash,peel and core. Cut in halves or
quarters. Heatin boiling 400/0syrup for
1to 2 minutes. COOIinsyrup, then drain.
Peel,core,slice or cube.
Sort,washinicedwater.Halveandpit,
or leave whole.
pieces or in lengths to fit package.
‘/2 to 2minutes, or
PACKAGING
Syruppack:Sliceintocontainer,cover
with 400/0syrup.Add 1teaspoon ascorbic acid toeachcup ofsyrup.
Sugar pack: Sprinkle 1/2cup of sugar overeach quart of apples. Stir to coverall surfaceswith sugar.Seal, Adding 1 teaspoonascorbicacid tosugarisan extrarxecaution.
Syrup pac/c Packin container;coverwith
400/o syrup to which ascorbicacid has
1cup syrup).
Sugarpack: Mix
ascorbicacid with 1/2cupof sugar and sprinkle over 1 quart of fruit, Stir,
(1)Maybe packed dry,or (2)packed whole in a40 to50’%0sugar syrup.(3) For crushedorpureed berries, pack4 parts of berries to 1part of sugar.Stir until sugar isdissolved. Seal.
Mix 1part sugar to 4or 5 parts fruit by weightuntil sugarisdissolved. Pack. Seal.
Coverwith 40%0sugarsyrupwhich contains 1teaspoon ascorbic acid DerCUD.
Cranberries maybe packedwhole,
without suaar.or ina500/0suaar svrur). Coverwith orangejuice or 300/0sugar
syrup.Seal and freeze.
with 30%0syrupcontaining 1teaspoon ascorbic acid perquart. Orangesdo not needsyrup.Stir in 1/2teaspoon ascorbic acid per auart.
with 1teaspoon ascorbic acid per cup in container; coverwith moresyrup.Seal.
Packimmediately in freezer carton. Add
400/o syrup to which ascorbic acid has
been added (1teaspoon ascorbic acid to 1cup syrup). Seal.
Packslices with two circles of cellophane
paper between each slice. Packwithout sugar or coverwith 30fJ/osyrup. Or, pineapple iuice could be used.
Packincartonandcoverwith
towhich 1teaspoon ascorbic acid has been added per cup,Seal.
Packwithout sugar orcoverwith 400/0 syrup.Allow head space.Seal.
1teaspooncrystalline
40%0syrup
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,Pla~eunopened containers in refrigerator. Serve while fruit is
still s!ighfly icy.
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moisture/vapor-proof material or enclose in rnoisture/vaporaproof containers.
Freeze cheese in
pieces. Wrap in rnoisture/vq30r­proof material. Uncreamed cottage and Camembert cheese may be
inthe freezerthough there
kept
1/2-to l-pound
maybesome waterseparationon thawing. Creamand processed cheesedo notfreezewell as
freezingaffectstheir smoothtexture.
Cream
Ordinaryhouseholdcreamfor table
usedoes not freezewell, but will be suitablefor cooking. Pasteurized heavycream containing not less
than 40 percent butterfat maybe
Bake,cool, wrap and freeze.To serve: thaw in wrappings at room temperature. Or,heat or toast frozen. If desired, wrap in foil and warm for 15minutes in 250° to
300°F oven. Note: most com­mercially baked products should be rewrapped in moisture/vapor-
proof material before freezing. Biscuits
May be frozen baked or unbaked. Toserve 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 minutes. Unbaked biscuits should
be thawed, then bakedas usual. cake
Bakeand cool. If frosted, freeze
before wrapping to avoid sticking.
To serve: unwrap frosted cakes;
thaw at room temperature. Thaw unfrosted cakes in wrappings at
&g?om
~~->urs to thaw a large cake. w:
Wrnperatut’e. Allow about two
IC!IIgS nwde with egg white do not
~==, freezesatisfactorily. Those made
-:<~~ with powdered sugar, butter, fudge
oi whipped cream freeze well.
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frozen.Heavy creamwhich has beenwhippedfreezeswell, too.
Drop mounds of whipped cream on baking sheets. Freeze. Ti”ansfer frozen mounds quickly to a rigid container and seal, separating layers with paper.
Ice cream
commercial ice creams can be stored in the freezer
intheir original carton. Home-madeicecream shouldbe packedin moisture/vapor­proofcartons.Forbestresults,place icecreaminthe interiorofthefreezer ratherthan on the doorshelves.
Fine-qualityice cream,with high
creamcontent,will normallyrequire slightly lowertemperaturesthan
“airy” already-packagedbrandswith
lowcreamcontent. Experimentto determinethe locationinthe freezer (the rearis slightly colder than the front)and the temperature control
vapor-proofmaterial.Theywill thaw in about 15minutes at room temperaturein wrappings.Refriger­atorcookie dough maybe wrapped and frozenin bars.Slice as needed, without defrosting, and bake.
I?3es
Most pies exceptcream, custard or meringue-topped piesfreeze well, bakedor unbaked. Baked pies
store for a longer time. Omit steam ventsfrom piesto befrozenunbaked.
Toserve unbaked pies: Cut steam vents in top crust and place frozen pie in oven at usual temperature. Increase baking time 10to 15
minutes. Thaw frozenbakedpies, wrapped, for 1to lV2 hours at room temperature. Toserve warm, unwrap without thawing and heat in 300°F oven for 30 to 40 minutes.
Bake,cool and wrap at once. For
serving, thaw, unwrapped, at room
temperature or warm, unwrapped,
in 300°F oven. ?&3in Dishes
Such foods as chili, spaghetti sauce, casseroles, etc., are prepared in the same manner as for immediate serving with the exception of seasoning. During storage, onion flavor becomes less
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settingtokeepyourfavoriteicecream atthe right servingtemperature.
Eggs
Use only fresh eggsforfreezing. Chill beforefreezing.Wholeeggs maybefrozenor the whites and yolks frozen separatelyasfollows:
?lWde Eggs—-fvlixyolksand whitesthoroughlywith afork. Do notbeath ai~Add 1teaspoonsalt toeach 2cups of eggs.
Egg WWhites-Separateandfreeze in recipe-sizedamounts.
Egg Yolks—Separateand add 1 teaspoonof saltor 1tablespoonof cornsyrup orsugar per cupfulof yolks.Blendwith fork.
Packeggs infreezercarton
allowing %-inch headspace (n/2-inchfor glasscontainers).
Thaweggsin unopenedcontainerin
refrigeratoror at roomtemperature.
noticeable and celeryflavor more pronounced. Spices also losetheir strength during long periodsof storage.Omit potatoesfrom stews and soups asthey become mushy.
Cool main dishes after cooking;
packagein moisture/vapor-proof material and freeze.Toservethese
foods,thaw gradually over low heat
adding a little liquid if necessaryto preventfoods from sticking to the pan. Or heat in a 300°F ovenfor about 1 hour or until heated thoroughly.
Tips
All varieties of bread can be frozen. Spread softened butter on each slice, then spread filling. It is not advisable to use salad dressings for spreading asthey separate and soak into the bread.
Meat, fish, some cheeses, poultry andpeanutbutterare 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 vegetablesdo notfreezewell and should be addedjust beforeserving.
Wrapsandwichesin moisture/vapor­proof material and freeze.
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Properpackaging isessential for successfulfreezing. Because solidly frozenfoods losemoisture inthe dry 0° to 5*F.temperatureof
freezer, tll~y rnu~t be prop~ily
a
protected 13ytop ~uality packaging rnat~rials
proof.
wra~~ings and for labeling.
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Cartonswith lmoisture/vapor- vegetables,
proof liners Foilcontainers Polyethylene
baqs
Glassfreezer
jars Plasticcontainers Sauces,fruits,
and boil-in bags vegetables,
Laminated paper Meats
Heavy-dutyfoil
Cellophane
that are rnoisture/vapor-
Freezer tape is used to seal
uses
Fruits,
some meats Cookedfoods Bakedfoods,
meats
Juices, fruits, vegetables, cookedfoods
cookedfoods
Meats,baked goods, Ieftcvers
Bakedgoods, sandwiches, small meat cuts
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bepackagedin freezercartons,
containersandjars.
wrap
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Prdect the paintfinish. The
finish m the outsideof the freezer
isa highquality, baked-onpaint
With proper care,itwill stay
finish. new-lookingand rust-freefor years.
Applya coatof appliance polish waxwhenthe freezeris newand thenat leasttwice a year.
AppliancePolishWax& Cleaner (Cat.No.VWW7X216)is available
fromGE Appliance PartsMarts.
Keepthe finish clean. Wipewith a cleancloth lightlydampened with
appliancepolish waxor mild liquid dishwashingdetergent. Dryand polishwith a clean, soft cloth. IDo not wipe the freezerwith asoiled
dishwashingcloth orwet towel.DO
not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners,bleach, orcleaners containing bleach.
Caution—Takecare in moving
freezerawayfrom the wall.
types of floor coverings can be
damaged, particularly cushioned
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coveringsand those with
==== embossedsurfaces.
Cleanthe inside ofyourfreezerat leastonce ayear.We recommend that the freezerbeunplugged beforecleaning, Ifthis is not
practical,wring excessmoisture out of spongeor clothwhen cleaning inthe vicinity of switches, lightsor controls.
Usewarmwater and bakingsoda
solution—about atablespoonof bakingsoda to aquart ofwater. Flinsethoroughly with waterand wipedry.Do not usecleaning powdersor otherabrasivecleaners,
Youneverhave to defrost your
newNo-Frost$reezer.It hasbeen pre-setat the factoryto defrost itselfautomatically.
Packagelabels alwaysremain clearly legible,and packageswill remaineasyto separateand remove,
Duringdefrosting, aslight noise maybe noticed if the door is openedwhile the freezeris in the automatic defrosting cycle.
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be sureytwr
pwwv isnot turned
Forsureprotectionoffreezer
contents,youmaywanttoask a neighborto checkthe power supplyand freezeroperationevery
48 hours.
Forextended vacations or absences,you maypreferto move yourfrozenfoodsto a storage lockertemporarily.if freezeris to
beleft empty,turn temperature controlto OFF anddisconnect powercord plug from wall outlet, Topreventformationof odors,place
openboxof baking soda in freezer and leavefreezerdoor open.
When freezer is not operating, it can be left in an unheated houseor roomwithout damageto cabinet or
mechanism.
off.
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Disconnect powercordplug from
walloutlet. Removefoods,defrost andcleanfreezer.
Sxwe ail kxme
grilleandshelvesbytapingthem securelyinplaceto prevent damage.
Besurefreezerstaysinupright
positionduring actualmoving and
invan. Freezermustbe securedin
vanto preventmovement,Protect outsideoffreezerwith blanket.
items suchas
?. Keepfreezerdoor closed. ‘four freezerwill keepfood frozenfor hoursprovidedwarm air isnot admitted.
2SIf freezeris out ofoperation
24 hoursor more,add dry ice.
for Leaveice in largepieces. Add moreice as required.
Handlingof dry ice cancause freezingof the hands— glovesor other protection is recommended.
3. Ifdry ice is notavailable, movefood to afrozen food locker temporarily—until poweris restored.
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. @Packageholding dooropen, 9Temperaturecontrolset ontoo high a number.
~Dooropened too frequentlyor too long.
* Packageholding door open.
@Dooropened toofrequently or too iong. ~Temperaturecontrol seton too high a number. ~Inadequateair circulation spacearound cabinet—seepage4.
~Thefloor may be weak,causing the freezerto vibrate when the compressoris on.
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@ICabinet is not positioned solidly on floor.Adjust iegsor useshims to co~reotfor unevenfloor.
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* Blownfuse or tripped circuit breaker.
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for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomon-ow,or at your
convenience (7:00a.m. to ‘7:00p.m. weekdays,9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Satur­days).Our factory-trained technicians
know your appliance inside and out— so most repairs can be handled injust
one visit.
Youcan have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires. Pur. chase a GE contract while your war-
ranty is still in effect and you’llreceive a substantkd discount. With a multiple­year contract, you’re assured of fiture service at today’sprices.
Whatever yourquestionaboutanyGE
majorappliance,GEAnswerCente@
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Save proofoforiginal purchasedatesuch as your salesslip or carmdled checkto establishwarrantyperiod.
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FULL Foroneyear fromdateof original
purchase,we will provide,freeof
charge,parts andservicelabor in
yOurhotmeto repair or replace ~~y ~ati Of ~~~~feez~r that
becauseof a manufacturingdefect. FLU FIVE-YEAR
Forfiveyearsfrom dateof original purchase,we will provide,free of charge,parts and servicelabor in
yourhometo repairor replaceany
part of the
system
evaporatorand all connecting tubing) that fails becauseof a manufacturing defect.
sealedrefrigerating
(thecornpresso~condenser,
fails
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FOODSPOULAGE...
Wewill pay forfood spoilage(not to exceedthe cumulativelimit specifiedbelow)that occurs becauseof a manufacturingdefect either in: a)anypart of the freezer
within oneyear fromdate of original purchase,orb) anypart of
theseakdrefrigeratjng system
within fiveyears fromthe dateof
original purchase.
FreezerCapacity
14.9cu.ft. and smaller
15.0cu. ft. and larger
Within 30 days afterfood
spoilageoccurs,youmust provide satisfactoryproof ofthe spoilaae to a FactoryService
authorized ~ustomer Car@
serviceror the dealer from whom
the freezer was purchased.
Cumulative
Limit
$100.00
$150.00
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Hawaiiand Washington,D.C.h Alaskathe warrantyis the same exceptthat it is LIMITED because youmust payto ship the productto the serviceshopor for the service
technician’stravelcosts to yourhome.
Ail warrantyservicewill be providedbyour FactoryService Centersor byour authorized CustomerCare@servicersduring normalworking hours,
Lookin the White or YellowPages of yourtelephone directory for GENERALELECTRICCOMPANY GENERALELECTRICFACTORY SERVICE,GENERALELECXRIC­HO?_POINTFAClORYSERVICE
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800.626.2000
consumer information service
Some statesdonotallowtheexclusionor limitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,sotheabovelimitationor exclusion
maynotapply
know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’sAttorney General.
To
to you, This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
If help is Heeded this write:
if you have an installation probiem, contactyour deaier or instaiier.You are responsible for providing
adequate eiectricai, piumbing and other connecting facilities.
@Foodspoiiage caused by: a) Powerinterruption from the
utiiity.
b)Biownfuse,open circuit breaker or other power disconnection on the owner’s premises.
c) Freezernot operating because
of abnormaiiy ioweiec~ic power voitageor inadequate
Genemi Electric company
Affairs, GE KY
housewiring.
~ Replacement of housefuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
~ Faiiureof the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.
~ Damage to product caused byaccident, fire,fioods or acts of God.
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