GE FH7, FH1O, FH22, FH15 Use And Care Manual
Useand C2weGuide
Food Freezer
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Safety instructions .........................3
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Operating Instructions, Tips
Energy-Saving Tips . . . . ...............................2
Food Freezing
Suggestions..................4-lO
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Light
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Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........................4
Packaging.~...........~..
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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
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Power Failure . . . . . . . . . . . ..........................13
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Problem Solver . . . . . . .
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Preparation
ClearanceHti..H...Hi...H.
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Location.~.......--.~.~~
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Vacation and Moving Precautions . . . . .
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Installation
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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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ChestModels FH5
FH7 FH15
FH1O
FH22
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HELP US HELP YOU...
Read this book carefully.
Write down the model and serial numbers.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your
You’ll find them on a plate located at the top outside
new freezer properly.
rear corner of the freezer.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
If you don’t understand something or need more help,
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
freezer. Before sending in this card, please write these
write (include your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
numbers here:
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Model Number
Louisville, KY 40225
Keep proof of original purchase date (such as your
Serial Number
sales slip or
cancelled
check) with this book to
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
establish the warranty period.
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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ENERGY-SAVING TIPS
Location of your freezer is important. Don’t locate it
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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.
Try to arrange your frozen foods systematically so
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you can find what you want in the freezer quickly.
Don’t open the freezer lid more often than necessary
and close it as soon as possible, particularly in hot,
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humid weather.
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
or
retiring for the night.
If you turn the temperature control to the coldest
position for quick freezing, don’t forget to turn it
back to the regular setting.
Defrost the freezer whenever frost becomes 1/4” thick.
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
details—including your phone number—to:
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
Manager, Consumer Relations
further help.
GE Appliances
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your Appliance Park
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
Louisville, KY 40225
cases, this will solve the problem.
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read All Instructions Before Using This Appliance.
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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
Instructions before it is used. See
grounding instructions in this book.
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The freezer should not be recessed or
built-
in—it is designed for free-standing installation only.
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Never unplug your freezer by pulling on the
power cord.
Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet.
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Repair or replace immediately all electric service
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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When moving your
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.
Skin may adhere to these extremely
cold surfaces.
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Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely.
The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69
says:
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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 kept
above 10”F. 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, 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.”
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Do not use any electrical device or any sharp
instrument in defrosting your freezer.
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If your old freezer is still around the house but
not in
use,
be sure to remove the lid or door.
This will reduce the possibility of danger 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.
Instructions for removing the lid of your freezer
are located on the back of the freezer.
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Unplug
your freezer
before
cleaning
and making
repairs. NOTE:
We strongly recommend that any
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.)
NOTE:
Turning the control to the “’O”
position does not remove power to the light circuit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING YO
Starting
1. Clean the inside of the freezer with a mild solution
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of baking soda and water (refer to Care and
Cleaning section).
2. If the lid was removed, make sure all wires are
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reconnected.
3. Connect cord to power outlet.
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4. Set alarm (on some models) to OFF.
Move the temperature control to No. 4. This is the
normal setting for safe long-term freezing. For
colder temperatures turn to a higher number.
Allow freezer to operate for at least two hours
before placing food inside.
Set alarm to ON. (continued next page)
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OPERATING YOUR FREEZER
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Temperature
Control (m
scune
models)
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.
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Freezer Features
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Sliding Basket.
(on some models) Keeps frequently-
OFF prevents the alarm from sounding when the
wanted foods within easy reach; can be moved aside
freezer is warm as it is during cool-down, when
to make foods below more readily accessible. (Some
defrosting, or during initial start-up.
models have two or three baskets.)
TEST causes the alarm to sound regardless of
● Built-In Lock.
(on
some models) Keeps your frozen
temperature. Test the alarm system regularly—at least
food supply secure.
Keep ke}
out of reach of-children
once a month.
and
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from the food
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ON is the setting for normal freezer use, Be sure to
return the switch to ON when the freezer has cooled
● Interior Light. (on some models) Turns on when
down after defrosting.
the lid is opened; turns off when the lid is closed.
The alarm may sound if the temperature control dial is
. Defrost Water Drain. Up-front drain with hose
turned to a much colder setting, as from “2” to “5”. It
adapter speeds emptying of defrost water.
may also sound if a large amount of unfrozen food
● Temperature Monitor.
is added at one time, causing the freezer temperature
(on some models) An
alarm sounds if the
temperature in the
m
‘orise”
freezer rises 10”F. or
higher
than normal for the selected
setting. The alarm, on-the back of the freezer next to
the control dial, is controlled by a 3-position switch.
FOOD FREEZING SUGGESTIONS
Helpful Materials
You’ll find these materials helpful in preparing foods
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Rolls of absorbent paper towels or soft cloth towels
for the freezer:
for draining foods
. 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
● Small loading funnel for fruit and vegetable
for blanching
containers, to keep sealing edge clean
. Assortment of knives for cutting up meat, fruits
. Glass marking pencil for labeling packages
and vegetables
● Roll of freezer tape
Quick-Freezing
For quick-freezing large amounts of food, turn control
Never freeze more than three pounds of food per
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.
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FOOD FREEZING SUGGESTIONS
Rules for Successful Food Freezing
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Freeze the best.
Freeze only top-quality foods. Freezing
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Freeze correct quantities. There is an established
retains quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality.
Keep work area clean and 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 culling and sorting.
Choose correct packaging materials. Frozen foods
will dry out if not properly wrapped or packaged. Both
rigid containers and flexible bags or
wrappers can lx
used. Make sure they are designed for freezing.
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Follow reliable instructions for freezing different
types of food.
Freeze foods in practical meal-sized packages
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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.
Suggested Storage Times
Eating qttality drops after time shown
Months in Freezer at OOF. (-180 C.)
Fresh Meats
Roasts (Beef & Lamb)
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to 12
Roasts (Pork & Veal)
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to 8
Steaks (Beef ).... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.........................6 to 12
Chops (Lamb). ................6 to 9
Chops (Pork)
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to 4
Ground & Stew Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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................3 to 4
Variety Meats (Beef )... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................3 to 4
Variety Meats (Pork) ..............2 to 3
Sausage (Pork)
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to 2
Opossum, Rabbit, Squirrel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............6 to 8
Processed Meats
Bacon ..,................1
Frankfurters
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Ham (Whole, Half or Slices) ................1 to 2
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and Meat Dishes ..............................................2 to 3
Gravy & Meat Broth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
....2
to 3
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) .....12
Chicken
(Pieces) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................9
Turkey (Pieces)
..,.,. ..,....,..,.,,,..,.,.,,.,,,,,,.., ,,,..,,.,.,..,.,.,,.,..,.,, ,,,.,,6
Duck & Goose
(Whole),...,,.,,,..,.,,,..,,......,,..,..,,....., .....................6
Giblets
3
Game
Birds
8 to 12
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) .,.,....,....,,.,,,..,.,,,,.,,.,.,..,,,,,. .,....,....,..6
Pieces (Not
Covered),.....,.,.,..,.,.,....,,.,,.,....,... ,,,,.........,.,.............1
Cooked Poultry Dishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................4 to 6
Fried Chicken ....,.,,,,.,.,.,,..,.,,.,.,.,,.,..,.,,.,.,.,,,,., ,.,,,..,.,,..................4
FISH
Shellfish..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Lean
Fish..................................................., ,,..,,.,.,..,.,,,,.,..,..,,,.6
to 8
Fatty Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
,,,.2
to 3
Shrimp (Raw, Unpeeled) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Shrimp (Cooked) ..................3
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.
Freeze foods quickly. Continually rotate frozen
foods to the front of the freezer so the longest-frozen
foods are used first.
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.
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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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............2 to 3
BAKERY GOODS
Breads, Quick (Baked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........2
Breads, Yeast (Baked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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...........4 to 8
Breads, Yeast (Unbaked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.......... I/2
Cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,.,..,.,....,,...,..,.,.,.........Up to 1
Cookies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................................................................4
Pastry (Unbaked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
............,.......................2
Pies (Baked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... UP to 1
Pies (Unbaked)
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DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butte r.,.,,.,.,..,.,,.,.,,,..,., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........5 to 6
Cottage Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................................1
Soft Cheese ........................................4
Hard or Semi-Hard Cheese ..............................6 to 12
Eggs
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2
Ice Cream, Sherbet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..............Up
to 1
Milk........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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............................................1
OTHER FOODS
Candies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................l 2
Left-Overs (Cooked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. UP to 1
Pizza
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1
Prepared Dishes..,.,.,,.,..,...,,,,.,..,....,...,....... .............................2 to 3
Sandwiches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.....................UP
to 1
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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