GE FH5, FH7, FH15, FH10, FH22 Use and Care Manual

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Useand C2weGuide

Food Freezer

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

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Problem Solver . . . . . . .

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Energy-Saving Tips . . . . ...............................2

Food Freezing

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Light

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Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........................4

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

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

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Basket . . . . . . . . . . . ............................4

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

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Careand Cleaning

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Cleaning, Outside and inside ....................l2

Defrosting

Power Failure . . . . . . . . . . . ..........................13

Suggestions..................4-lO

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Preparation

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Vacation and Moving Precautions . . . . .

Installation

Installation-...........

Adapter Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................14

Electrical Requirements.... ......................14

Extension Cords . . . . . . . ........................14

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................14

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Consumer Services

Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

Repair Service . . . . . . . . ...............................2

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Product

ChestModels FH5

FH7 FH15 FH1O

FH22

HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this book carefully.

It is 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

cancelled

check) with this book to

establish the warranty period.

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a plate located at the top outside rear corner of the freezer.

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.

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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 it.

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Try to arrange your frozen foods systematically so you can find what you want in the freezer quickly.

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Don’t open the freezer lid more often than necessary and close it as soon as possible, particularly in hot,

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When using your freezer, be careful not to leave the lid open. Always check to make sure the freezer lid is properly closed before leaving the house 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.

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Defrost the freezer whenever frost becomes 1/4” thick.

humid weather.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

We’re proud of our service and want you to be NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the 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 Park appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances

Louisville, KY 40225

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

Major Appliance

Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read All Instructions Before Using This Appliance.

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

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, in accordance with the Installation

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The freezer should not be recessed or

in—it is designed for free-standing installation only.

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Never unplug your freezer by pulling on the

power cord.

straight out from the outlet.

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Repair or replace immediately all electric service

Instructions before it is used. See

grounding instructions in this book.

built-

Always grip plug firmly and pull

cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged.

abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.

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When moving your

Do not use a cord that shows cracks or

freezer?

be careful not to

roll over or damage the power cord.

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After your freezer is in operation, do not touch

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

cold surfaces.

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Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed

completely.

Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

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may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below above 10”F. safely because of bacteria growth.

Skin may adhere to these extremely

The United States Department of

40°F.

Shellfish cannot be kept

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,Thawed

any off-odor or off-color should not should 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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eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared foods. The eating 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.”

Do not use any electrical device or any sharp

ground meats, poultry or fish that have

refrozen and

not

be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be

partial thawing and refreezing reduce the

instrument in defrosting your freezer.

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If your old freezer is still around the house but

not in

This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.

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Caution should be used when removing the

door of a freezer.

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.

Instructions for removing the lid of your freezer are located on the back of the freezer.

Unplug

repairs. NOTE:

servicing be preformed by a qualified individual.

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Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug

the freezer or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament, (A burned-out bulb may break when being replaced.) position does not remove power to the light circuit.

use,

be sure to remove the lid or door.

your freezer

We strongly recommend that any

NOTE:

Particular caution

before

Turning the control to the “’O”

cleaning

should

and making

OPERATING YO

Starting

1. Clean the inside of the freezer with a mild solution

of baking soda and water (refer to Care and

Cleaning section).

2. If the lid was removed, make sure all wires are reconnected.

3. Connect cord to power outlet.

4. Set alarm (on some models) to OFF.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Move the temperature control to No. 4. This is the

5. normal setting for safe long-term freezing. For colder temperatures turn to a higher number.

Allow freezer to operate for at least two hours

6. before placing food inside.

Set alarm to ON. (continued next page)

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OPERATING YOUR FREEZER

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Temperature

Freezing temperature selection is made by setting the control from No. 1 to No. 7 (coldest). Normal safe freezing level is obtained by setting the control at No. 4. Turning the temperature control all the way to the left or past “O” until it clicks will switch off power to the compressor.

Some models have a preset temperature and no control knob.

Control (m

scune

models)

Freezer Features

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Sliding Basket.

wanted foods within easy reach; can be moved aside to make foods below more readily accessible. (Some models have two or three baskets.)

● Built-In Lock.

food supply secure.

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● Interior Light. (on some models) Turns on when

the lid is opened; turns off when the lid is closed.

. Defrost Water Drain. Up-front drain with hose

adapter speeds emptying of defrost water.

● Temperature Monitor.

(on some models) An alarm sounds if the temperature in the freezer rises 10”F. or setting. The alarm, on-the back of the freezer next to the control dial, is controlled by a 3-position switch.

(on some models) Keeps frequently-

(on

some models) Keeps your frozen

Keep ke}

from the food

higher

out of reach of-children

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than normal for the selected

OFF prevents the alarm from sounding when the freezer is warm as it is during cool-down, when defrosting, or during initial start-up.

TEST causes the alarm to sound regardless of temperature. Test the alarm system regularly—at least once a month. ON is the setting for normal freezer use, Be sure to return the switch to ON when the freezer has cooled down after defrosting. The alarm may sound if the temperature control dial is turned to a much colder setting, as from “2” to “5”. It may also sound if a large amount of unfrozen food is added at one time, causing the freezer temperature

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FOOD FREEZING SUGGESTIONS

Helpful Materials

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

. Large kettle with close-fitting lid for blanching ● Proper freezer packaging materials for various types

vegetables and fruits of food

. 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

● Small loading funnel for fruit and vegetable

containers, to keep sealing edge clean

. Glass marking pencil for labeling packages

● Roll of freezer tape

Quick-Freezing

For quick-freezing large amounts of food, turn control

to No. 7 two hours before loading. cubic foot of freezer capacity at one time. Return the temperature control to the original setting

or to No. 4 after freezing is complete.

Never freeze more than three pounds of food per

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FOOD FREEZING SUGGESTIONS

Rules for Successful Food Freezing

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Freeze the best.

retains quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality.

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Keep work area clean and work quickly.

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

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Choose correct packaging materials. Frozen foods will dry out if not properly wrapped or packaged. Both rigid containers and flexible bags or used. Make sure they are designed for freezing.

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Follow reliable instructions for freezing different types of food.

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Freeze foods in practical meal-sized packages

and fill container properly. When placing liquid or

semi-liquid foods in containers, leave about 1/2” at top ( 1 X“ for glass containers) to allow for expansion during freezing.

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Freeze only top-quality foods. Freezing

The quicker

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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. If 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.

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Freeze foods quickly. Continually rotate frozen foods to the front of the freezer so the longest-frozen foods are used first.

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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.

Suggested Storage Times

Eating qttality drops after time shown

Months in Freezer at OOF. (-180 C.)

Fresh Meats

Roasts (Beef & Lamb) Roasts (Pork & Veal)

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

Chops (Lamb). ................6 to 9

Chops (Pork)

Ground & Stew Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

Sausage (Pork)

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

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to 2

Processed Meats

Bacon ..,................1

Frankfurters

Ham (Whole, Half or Slices) ................1 to 2

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Cooked Meats

Cooked Meats and Meat Dishes ..............................................2 to 3

Gravy & Meat Broth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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to 3

Fresh Poultry

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

Chicken

(Pieces) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................9

Turkey (Pieces) Duck & Goose Giblets Game

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(Whole),...,,.,,,..,.,,,..,,......,,..,..,,....., .....................6

Birds

8 to 12

Cooked Poultry

Pieces (Covered with Broth) .,.,....,....,,.,,,..,.,,,,.,,.,.,..,,,,,. .,....,....,..6

Pieces (Not

Cooked Poultry Dishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................4 to 6

Fried Chicken ....,.,,,,.,.,.,,..,.,,.,.,.,,.,..,.,,.,.,.,,,,., ,.,,,..,.,,..................4

Covered),.....,.,.,..,.,.,....,,.,,.,....,... ,,,,.........,.,.............1

FISH

Shellfish..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lean

Fish..................................................., ,,..,,.,.,..,.,,,,.,..,..,,,.6

Fatty Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shrimp (Raw, Unpeeled) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Shrimp (Cooked) ..................3

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to 8

to 3

Eating quality drops after time shown Months in Freezer at OOF. (-180 C.)

PRODUCE

Most Fruits & Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................8 to 12

Asparagus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....6 to 8

Mushrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........................UP to 6

OnIons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........3 to 6

Citrus Fruits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........3 to 4

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

BAKERY GOODS

Breads, Quick (Baked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........2

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

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

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

Cookies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................................................................4

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

Pies (Baked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... UP to 1

Pies (Unbaked)

DAIRY PRODUCTS

Butte r.,.,,.,.,..,.,,.,.,,,..,., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........5 to 6

Cottage Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................................1

Soft Cheese ........................................4

Hard or Semi-Hard Cheese ..............................6 to 12

Eggs

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

Milk........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OTHER FOODS

Candies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................l 2

Left-Overs (Cooked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. UP to 1

Pizza

Prepared Dishes..,.,.,,.,..,...,,,,.,..,....,...,....... .............................2 to 3

Sandwiches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Soups, Stews, Casseroles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....................2 to 3

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

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