GE FF16, FF20 Use and Care Manual

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Food Freezer

Safety instructions.........................3

Problem Solver . . . . . . . .

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . .

Food Freezing Suggestions .................5-12

lntetior Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........................4

Key-Ejecting Lock.. . . . . . ..........-.................4

Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........................13

Temperature Control . . ............................4

Temperature Monitor ................................4

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bookshelf Door Storage .........................4

Juice-Can Door Shelf . . . . .......................4

Storage Times . . . . . . . . . .

CareandCleaning

Cleaning, Outside and inside ...................l4

Power Failure . . . . . . . . . ...........................14

Removing Freezer Door.... ........-...............14

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Preparation

Adjustable Legs . . . . . . . . .

Clearance

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Vacation and Moving

Installation

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Adapter Plug . . . . . . . . . .

Electrical Requirements.... ....................16

Extension Cords . . . . . . . . .

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Consumer Services .....-_. -......19

Model and Serial Repair

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........Back Cover

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Sewice

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this book carefully.

intended to help you operate and maintain your

new freezer properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Keep proof of original purchase date (such as your sales slip or

establish the warranty period.

cancelled

check) with this book

ENERGY-SAmG

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll

find them on a plate either at the bottom, just

inside the door. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product

Ownership Registration Card that came with your freezer. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these 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.

Save time and money. Before you call for service, check the Problem Solver. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

TIPS

● Location of your freezer is important. Don’t locate it

in a warm, unventilated laundry area or storage room. Avoid putting it next to your range, a heating vent or where the sun will shine directly on

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Try to arrange your frozen foods systematically so

you can find what you want in the freezer quickly.

. Don’ t open the freezer door more often than

necessary and close it as soon as possible, particularly in hot, humid weather.

it.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back page of this book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem,

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.

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If you turn the temperature control to the coldest

position for quick freezing, don’t forget to turn it back to the regular setting.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance

Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606

WARNING-When using this appliance,

always exercise basic safety precautions,

including the following:

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Use

this appliance only for its intended purpose

as described in this Use and Care Book.

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This freezer must be properly installed

in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. See

grounding instructions in this book.

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Never

Unplug

power cord.

your freezer by pulling

the

Always grip plug firmly and pull

straight out from the outlet.

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Rep~r Or replace

immediately

all ekxtric

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cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged.

Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.

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After your freezer is in operation, do not touch

the cold surfaces, particularly when hands are damp or wet.

Skin may adhere to these extremely

cold surfaces.

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DOn~t

refreeze

frozen foods

which

have thawed

completely.

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You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have

thawed if they still contain ice crystals

or if they

are still cold—below 40°F. (Shellfish cannot be

10°F.

kept above

safely because of bacteria

growth.)

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Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that

have any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten.

Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be dangerous to eat.

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Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the

eating quality of foods,

vegetables and prepared foods. The eating

particularly fruits,

quality

of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible—they won’t keep as long as foods frozen only once, and the sooner they’re used, the better their eating will be.

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If your old freezer is still around the house

but not in use, be sure to remove the lid or

This will reduce the possibility of danger

door.

to children.

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Caution should be used when removing the

door of a freezer.

Particular caution should be

used when removing the lid of a chest freezer, as most chest freezer lids are under spring tension. Contact the manufacturer’s representative for a method of safe removal.

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Unplug your freezer, before making any

repairs, cleaning or changing the light bulb.

NOTE:

We strongly recommend that any servicing

be performed by a qualified individual.

Turning the temperature control to the OFF

the

position does not remove power to

with

on models

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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

interior light.

light circuit

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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OPERATING YOUR FREEZER

Starting

Clean the inside of the freezer with a mild solution of baking soda and water (refer to Care and Cleaning section).

2. Connect cord to power outlet.

3. The temperature control has been factory pre-set to a position which should provide satisfactory food storage temperatures. The control knob is

adjustable to provide a range of temperatures for your personal satisfaction.

4. Allow freezer to operate for at least two hours

before placing food inside.

Temperature Monitor

The temperature alarm is located on the front of the freezer. The alarm will sound if the freezer temperature rises above electricity. If the power fails, the alarm will not

perform. An ON/OFF switch allows the temperature alarm to

be deactivated when not wanted. The freezer is shipped with the temperature alarm in the

position.

lower the temperature, you may activate the alarm.

20”F.

The alarm operates on household

After the freezer has run long enough to

(on some models)

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OFF

Temperature Control

Freezing temperature selection is made by setting the control from No. 1 to No. 7 (coldest).

OFF position permits turning the freezer off without unplugging it.

CAUTION: Adding more than 3 pounds of warm food per cubic foot of freezer capacity can trigger the alarm system.

activate the alarm,

To pencil into the hole marked ON and move the rocker switch to the ON position.

deactivate the alarm,

position.

push a key or eraser end of a

move the switch to the OFF

Key-Ejecting Lock

The key for the spring-loaded lock is automatically ejected—key will not remain in lock in either the open or closed position. Keep the key out of reach of

children and away from the freezer.

(on some models)

Juice-Can Door Shelf

Specially sized for storage of frozen juice cans. Some models have two juice-can shelves.

Bookshelf Door Storage

Lets you store frozen food packages like books for easy selection.

Interior Light

Turns on when the door is opened; turns off when the door is closed.

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FOOD FREEZING SUGGESTIONS

Rules for Successful Food Freezing

1. Freeze the best.

Freeze only top-quality foods. Freezing retains quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality.

Keep work area clean.

Work quickly.

The quicker fruits and vegetables are frozen after picking, the better the frozen product will be. You’ll save time, too, with less

&lling and sorting.

Choose correct packaging materials.

Frozen

foods will dry out if not properly wrapped or

packaged.

or wrappers can be used. Make sure

Both rigid containers and flexible

they

are

bags

especially designed for freezing.

Follow reliable instructions

types of

Freeze foods in practical meal-sized packages.

Fill container properly.

food.

for freezing different

When placing liquid or semi-liquid foods in containers, leave about 1/2” at top (1

!A”

for glass containers) to allow for

expansion during freezing.

Helpful Materials

You’ll find these materials helpful in preparing foods for the freezer:

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Large

kettle with close-fitting lid for blanching

vegetables and

Fine sieve or small colander to put vegetables in for

blanching

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Assortment of knives for cutting up meat, fruits and

vegetables

f~its

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 control dial will maintain sufficiently low temperatures in the freezer to freeze recommended quantities of food.

you have a large quantity of food to freeze, store part of it in your refrigerator’s fresh food compartment until the first quantity is frozen,

Freeze foods quickly.

foods to the front of the freezer so the

trozen foods

are used

10. Store frozen foods immediately.

Continually rotate frozen

first.

longest-

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.

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Rolls of absorbent paper towels or soft cloth towels for draining foods

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Proper freezer packaging materials for various types of food

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Small loading funnel for fruit and vegetable

containers, to keep sealing edge clean

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Glass marking pencil for labeling packages

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Roll of freezer tape

Quick-Freezing

Freezing is fast and efficient throughout the freezer, but quickest on the top shelf—especially with the temperature control at a number higher than 4 (the coldest setting is “COLDEST”).

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If you plan to quick-freeze

amounts of food, turn the temperature control to “COLDEST” several hours before food will be ready to be placed in the freezer.

Never freeze more than three pounds of food per cubic foot of freezer capacity at one time.

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FOOD FREEZING SUGGESTIONS

Suggested Storage Times

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Eating quality

drops after time shown

Fresh Meats

Roasts

(Beef & Lamb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Roasts (Pork & Veal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Steaks (Beef) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chops (Lamb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chops (Pork)

Ground & Stew Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ ..... ............3 to 4

Variety Meats (Beef )........., .....................................................3 to 4

Variety Meats (Pork) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..,............2 to 3

Sausage (Pork) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Opossum, Rabbit, Squirrel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............6 to 8

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Processed Meats

Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Frankfurters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ham (Whole, Half or Sllces) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cooked Meats

Cooked Meats and Meat Dishes.., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gravy & Meat Broth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............,.2 to 3

Fresh Poultry

Chicken & Turkey (Whole) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...,.......,......,..............12

Chicken (Pieces) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Turkey (Pieces) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Duck & Goose (Whole) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Giblets

Game Birds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Cooked Poultry

P!eces

(Covered with Broth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pieces

(Not Covered) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cooked Poultry Dishes..............,., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fried Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FISH

Shellfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............,.............,...,..........Up to 4

Lean

Fish.......,,.....,.,

Fatty Fish..............................,,...,...,... ...........,.....,....................2 to 3

Shrimp (Raw, Unpeeled) .

Shrimp (Cooked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PRODUCE

Most Fruits & Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Asparagus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mushrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Onions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Citrus Fruits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Potatoes (French Fries) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BAKERY GOODS

Breads, Quick (Baked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Breads, Yeast (Baked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Breads, Yeast (Unbaked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cakes .......................,.,.. . . . . . . .......................................,.,Up to 1

Cookies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pastry (Unbaked) ...,... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pies (Baked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pies (Unbaked) . . . . . . . . . . .

DAIRY PRODUCTS

Busier......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cottage Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Soft Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hard or Semi-Hard Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ice Cream, Sherbet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Milk

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OTHER FOODS

Candies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Left-Overs (Cooked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Puza

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Prepared Dishes...,......................,.,............. ........................,...2 to

Sandwiches

Soups, Stews, Casseroles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

New techniques are constantly being developed. Consult the County Extension Service or your information on freezing and storing foods.

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