GE FH25 Use and Care Manual

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Useand Care Guide

Food Freezer

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

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Problem Solver . . . . . . .

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . .

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

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l<ey-Ejecting Lock . . . . . . .............................4

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

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

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

Shding Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........................4

Storage Times . . . . . . . . ...............................6

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Careand Cleaning

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Cleaning, Outside and inside ....................l5

Defrosting

Power Failure . . . . . . . . . . . ..........................15

Light

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Location...~t~..~...~....

Vacationand Moving

Installation

Installation .

Adapter Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................17

Electrical Requirements.... ......................17

Extension Cords . . . . . . .

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......................17

Consumer Services . .

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

Repair Service . . . . . . . . . .

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

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Precautions...........l6

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HHtiM.H.M

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GE Appliances

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FH25

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. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
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 to

Write down the model and serial numbers.

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

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

operating problems that you can correct yourself.

of minor

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

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Location of your freezer is important. Don’t locate it ● When using your freezer, be careful not to leave the
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 . If you turn the temperature control to the coldest
you can find what you want in the freezer quickly. position for quick freezing, don’t forget to turn it

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

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.

lid open. Always check to make sure the freezer lid
is properly closed before leaving the house or
retiring for the night.

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

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WARNING—When using this appliance,

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always exercise basic safety precautions,

including the following:
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Use

this

appliance

as described in this Use and Care Book.

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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

This freezer must be properly installed

in accordance with the Installation

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Instructions before it is used. See

grounding

only for its intended purpose

instructions in this book.

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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After your freezer is in operation, do not touch

Do not use a cord that shows cracks or

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

cold surfaces.

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Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed

Skin may adhere to these extremely

completely.

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You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have

thawed if they still contain ice crystals

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

10°F.

kept above
growth.)

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Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that

safely because of bacteria

or if they

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

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.

Thawed ice

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Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the

eating quality of foods,

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.

particularly fruits,

. 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.

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

Particular caution should be

repairs, cleaning or changing the light bulb.

NOTE:

be performed by a qualified individual.

Turning the temperature control to the

position does not remove

on models with interior light.

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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

We strongly recommend that any servicing

OFF

power

to the 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

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

of baking soda and water (refer to Care and control from No.
Cleaning section).

2. Connect cord to power outlet.

3.

Set alarm to OFF.

4. 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.

5 Allow freezer to operate for at least two hours

before placing food inside.

6.

Set alarm to ON.

Temperature Control

Freezing temperature selection is made by setting the

Temperature Monitor

The temperature
alarm switch is
located in the back
of the lid on the left
side. The alarm will
sound if the freezer
temperature rises
above

20”F.

The alarm operates

on household

electricity. If the

power fails, the
alarm will not
perform.

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ON

HIGH-TEMP

ALARM SWITCH

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An ON/OFF switch allows the temperature alarm to
be deactivated when not wanted. The freezer is
shipped with the temperature alarm in the OFF
position. After the freezer has run long enough to

, lower the temperature, you may activate the alarm.

‘ CAUTION: Adding more than 3 pounds of warm

food per cubic foot of freezer capacity can trigger the

To activate the alarm, flip the switch to the ON

To deactivate the alarm, flip the switch to the OFF

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Interior Light

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

Key-Ejecting Lock

Keeps your frozen food supply secure. The spring­loaded 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 out of reach of children and away from the

food

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Sliding Basket

Keeps frequently-wanted foods within easy reach;
can be moved aside to make foods below more
readily accessible.

Defrost Water Drain

Up-front drain with hose adapter speeds emptying of
defrost water.

FOOD FREEZING SUGGESTIONS

Rules for Successful Food Freezing

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1. Freeze the best. Freeze only top-quality foods.

Freezing retains quality and flavor; it cannot
improve quality.

2. Keep work area clean.

3. Work quickly. The quicker fruits and vegetables

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

4.

Choose correct packaging materials. Frozen

foods will dry out if not properly wrapped or
packaged. Both rigid containers and flexible bags
or wrappers can be used. Make sure

especi~~ly

Follow reliable instructions for freezing different

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types of food.

Freeze foods in practical meal-sized packages.

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7.

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.

designed for freezing.

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Helpful Materials

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

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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.

9. Freeze foods quickly. Continually rotate frozen

foods to the front of the freezer so the

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.

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longest-

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

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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

. 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.

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

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FOOD

FREEZING SUGGESTIONS

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Suggested Storage Times

Eating

quality

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time

shown

FISH

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Fafly Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,..,.,.....,.............

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

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

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MONTHS IN

FREEZER

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(-18° C.)

PRODUCE

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

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

Mu,shroonIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................,,,,,,,,,,,,3 t.

On Ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Citrus

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Potatoes (French

BAKERY

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

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

Breads, Yeast (Unbaked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I/2

Cake: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Fries)

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GOODS

pastry (unbaked) ““”’””’’”””””””””””

pies

(Baked) . . . . . .

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

DAIRY

Butter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PRODUCTS

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

Sofi

Cheese

Hard or Semi-Hard Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....,,,,12

Eggs

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fi;l~ream, Sherbet ..........””””””””””””” p,

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OTHER FOODS

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

;:ft;Overs

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Prepared Dishes . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

New

techniques are constantly being developed. Consult the County

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Extension Service or your local Utility Company for the latest
information on freezing and storing foods.

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