GE CB5, CB8, CB10, CB15, CB20 Use and Care Manual

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UseandCareof

manualdefrosting chestmodels

a5 B15 CB8 B20 ~10 CB25

Rulesfor successfulfreezing

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storefoods?

Howtopackagefoods foryourfreaer

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Page

Energy-SavingTips. . . . . . .Inside

Front Cover

ImportantCautions . . . . . . . . ...1

HowtoConnect Electricity. . ..1.2

InstallationRequirements , , , . ..2

OperatingYourFreezer . . . . . ...2

FreezerFeatures . . . . . . . . . . ...3

Food-Freezing

Suggestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...3

SuggestedStorage Times . . . ...4

FreezingMeat, Fish,

Poultry&Game, . . . . . . . . . . ...4

FreezingVegetables , , , .. . . . . .5

FreezingFruits, . . . . . . . . . . . ...6

FreezingDairy Products . . . . ...7

FreezingPrepared Foods ., . ...7

FreezerPackaging. . . . . . . . . . ..8

Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...9

UserMaintenance

instructions, . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l0

in Case of Extended

PowerFailure .,, ., . . . . . . . . ..l O

The Problem Solver. . . . . . ,11,12

lfYou Need Service . . . . . . . . ..l3

Readthis bookcarefully.

It is intendedto helpyou operate and maintain yournewfreezer properly.

Keepit handyfor answers to your

questions.

Ifyou don’t understandsomething or need morehelp,write (include yourphone number):

ConsumerAffairs

GeneralElectric Company Appliance Park Louisville,KY 40225

Keepproof of original purchase

date(such as yoursales slip or cancelled check) with this bookto establishthe warrantyperiod.

Writedownthe model andserialnumbers.

You’llfind them on a plate on the sideof the cabinet.(Onsome models,it’s behindthe small panel

on the sideof the cabinet.) These numbersarealso on the

ConsumerProduct Ownership RegistrationCardthat came with your freezer.Beforesending inthis card, pleasewrite these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Usethese numbersin any correspondenceor service calls concerning your freezer.

Ifyou receivedadamagedfreezer,

immediately contact the dealer (or builder)that soldyou the freezer.

Savetime andmoney. Beforeyou callfor service, chec

the Problem Solveron pages 11 and 12.It lists minorcauses of operating problemsthat youcan correct yourself. Itcould saveyou an unnecessaryservice call.

Warranty, . . . . . . . . . .Back

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Energy~SavingTips

* Location of yourfreezeris important. Don ‘tlocateit ina warm,

unventilated Iaundryarea or storage room. Avoid putting it next to your range, a heating vent or where sun

will shine directly on it.

~ Try to arrange your frozen foods systematically so YOUcan find what yOLIwant in the freezer quick]y.

@Don’t open the freezer lid /more often than necessary and close it assoan as possible, particularly in hot, humid weather,

* Whenusingyour freezer,be

careful not to ieavethe lid open.

Alwayscheckto makesurethe freezerlid isproperly closed beforeleavingthe

for the night. * If you turn the temperature

control to the coldest position for

house or retiring

quick freezing, don’t forget to turn it backto the regularsetting.

ector end.

1“

Afteryourfreezer is in operation,

donottouchthecoldsurfaces,particularlywhenhandsaredamporwet.

Skin mayadhere to these extremely cold surfaces.

~ M notoperateyourfreezer inthe

presenceofexplosivefumes.

poor or questionable, get rid of it: Thefood maybe dangerous to eat.

Even partial thawing and refreezing

reduce the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and preparedfoods. Theeating quality of red meats isaffected lessthan that

of many other foods. Userefrozen

foodsassoon as possible–they won’t keep aslong as foods frozen only once, and the sooner they’re used,the better their eating will be.

* If youroldfreezer isstillaround

the housebutnot in use,be sure to removethe lid or dmr. This will

reduce the possibility of danger to

children.

by a qualified individual.

B. Before cleaning.

SAVETHESE

lNSTRUCT!ONS

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Installation Requirements– I

How electricity

For personalsafety, thisappliance must be properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong

(grounding) plug which mates with &S{standardthree-prong (grounding) ] =~all receptacle (Fig. 1)to minimize Have the wall receptacle and

the possibility of eiectric shock hazard from this appliance.

toconnect

PREFERRED

METHOD

INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS

Fig, 1

circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the

receptacle is properly grounded.

BEFOREUSE

PleaseRead

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.

NOT,UNDER ANY circum-

stances,

THE THIRD

F50M THE POWER

CUT OR REMOVE

(GROUND]PRONG

CORD.

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use ofadapterplug

Becauseof potentialsafetyhazards

undercertairi conditions,westrongly recommendagainstuseof anadapter plug. However,ifyoustill elect to use

anadapter,where localcodespermit, aTEMPORARYCONNECTIONmay

bemadeto aproperly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by useof aUL listed adapter (Fig. 2) available

at most local hardwarestores.

I TEMPORARYMETHOD

(ADAPTERPLUGS NOT

PERMITTED IN CANADA)

ALIGN LARGE

PRONGS/SLOTS

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Fig. 2

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The larger slot inthe adapter mustbe aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide properpolarity in the connection of the power cord.

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

have the circuit checked by a qual-

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-> INSUREPROPER

w~ ;;g~g;::cT,oN

ifiedelectricianto makesure the

receptacle is properly grounded.

When disconnectingthepower cordfromthe adapter,

the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break

with repeated use.

Should the adapterground

terminal break,

appliance untila properground hasagain been established.

DONOTUSEthe

BEFOREUSE

alwayshold

~dex~e

Because of potential safetyhazards undercertain conditions,we strongly

recommend against the use of an extension cord. Howeverjif you still elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessarythat it be a l.JL listed3-wiregroundingtypeappliance

extension type plug and outlet andthat the electrical rating ofthe cord be 15 amperes(minimum)and 120volts.

Suchextensioncordsareobtainable

throughyourlocalserviceorganization.

~~e

cordhavingagrounding

freezer shouldalways

be pluggedintoitsown

individualelectricaloutlet—

(115volt, 60 Hertz, single phaseAC. Some modelsarealsorated 100voit, 50 Hertz. Checkthe modelandserial number plate.)

Thisisrecommended forbest performanceand to prevent overloading

house wiring circuits, which could cause a possible fire hazardfrom overheating wires.

Freezerinstallation

Also see Energy-SavingTips regarding location.

Clearance

Allowa3-inch clearance onallsides

for properair circulation,

OperatingYour

Freezer

Statiing

1. Cleanthe inside of the freezer with a mild solution of baking soda and water (seepage 10).

2. Connect cord to power outlet.

3. Turntemperature control to No. 1.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.

Location

Yourfreezer should be conven-

iently located for day-to-day use in a dry,well-ventilated room.

For most efficient operation, it should not be located where air temperature around the freezer is ever higher than llO°F. or colder

than 32°F.

Be sure to install your freezer on a floor strong enough to support it when it is

The freezer must be solidly positioned function at its best. Shims maybe used to accomplish this wherever

the floor is too uneven.

fully loaded.

onthe floor if it isto

TemperatureControl

Freezing temperature selection is made bysetting control from No. 1

to No. 9 (coldest). Normal safefreezing level is ob-

tained bysetting the control at No. 1.

Temperature control has no OFF setting. This prevents the freezer from being turned off accidentally.

Freezer Features

10Rules

HelpfulMaterials

Iidirtgbasket

(OnmodelsSO equipped)

Keeps frequently-wanted foods within easyreach; can be moved aside to make foods below more readily accessible. (Some GE Food Freezers have two baskets).

Verticaldivider

(onmodelsso equipped)

Helps you organize the contents of

your freezer by kind.

Key-ejeotinglock

[onmodelssoequipped)

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 locked position.

Keep key outof reach of children andaway from foodfreeze~

forsuccessful

Food Freezing

1. Freeze the best. Freeze only topquality foods. Freezing retains quality and flavor; it cannot improve 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 properly 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 mealsized packages.

7. Fill containerproperly.When placing

liquid orsemi-liquid food in containers,

leave about %“at top (Ifi” 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 one time—approximately 3 pounds per cubic foot of freezer capacity. In normal position, your freezer’s con-

trol 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. Freeze foods quickly.Continually rotate frozen foods to the top 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

* Proper freezer packaging materials for various types of food (see page 8).

@Small loading funnel for fruit and

Vegeldble containers, to keep sealing

edge clean. e Glass marking pencil for labeling

packages. ~ Roll of freezer tape

Quick-freezing

For quick-freezing large amountsof

food, turn control to No. 9 two hours

before loading.

Return the temperature control to

No. 1after freezing is completed.

Never freeze more thanthree pounds of food per cubic foot of freezer capacityat one time.

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