GE FP12, FP14, FP17, FP21 Use and Care Manual
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Tips
Energy-SavingTips
FoodFreezingSuggestions................,.5-l2
InteriorLight
Key-EjectingLock. . .. ... . . . .. ...................4
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TemperatureControl
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Defrosting
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BackCover
ManualDefiostUpightModek
FP9 FP12 W14
FP17 FP21
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Read this book
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your
new freezer properly.
Keep it handy for answersto your questions.
If you don’tunderstand something or need more help,
write (includeyour phonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs
GE Appliances
AppliancePark
Louisville, KY 40225
Keep proof of originalpurchase date (such as your
sales slip or cancelled check) with this book to
establishthe warranty period.
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downthe model andserialnwnbxs.
You’Hfind them on a plate eitherat the bottom,just
insidethe door, or on the back of the cabinet.
These numbersare also on the ConsumerProduct
OwnershipRegistrationCard that came with your
freezer.Before sending in this card, please write these
numbershere:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondenceor service
calls concerningyour freezer.
If you received a damaged freezer, immediately
contact the dealer (or builder)that sold you the
freezer.
Savetime and money.Before you call for service,
check the Problem Solver.It lists causes of minor
operatingproblems that you can correct yourself.
*Location of your freezer is important. Don’t locate it
in a warm, unventilated laundry area or storage
room..Avoidputting 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
you can tlnd what you want in the freezer quickly.
- Don‘t open the freezer door more often than
necessary and close it as soon as possible,
particukwlyin hot, humid weather.
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We’re proud of our service and want you to be
p]caseci.If for some reason yoLlam not happy with the
service yOL~receive, ha-e are three steps to follow for
fUI”thel.help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
app~i:mcc.Explain why yoLlare not pleased. h most
cawi. ~hiswill solve the problen~.
. 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.
oIf 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 A13Dliances
Appli;;ce Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
Z()North Wackel”Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
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ahvaysextxcisebasicsafetyprecautions,
dingthe.Mlowing:
o~S~ $Msapp]ianceonly foritsintendedpurpose
asdescribedinthisUseandCareBook.
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powercord.Alwaysgripplugfiiy andpull
straightoutfromtheoutlet.
~~epfi or replaceimmediatelyallelectric
cordsthathavebecomefrayedorotherwise
damaged.Donotusea cordthatshowscracksor
abrasiondamagealongitslengthorateitherthe
plugorconnectorend.
~After yow freezeris inOperation9iiOnOttoUCh
thecoldsurfaces,particularlywhenhandsare
damporwet.Skinmayadheretotheseextremely
coldsurfaces.
on%refreezefrozenfoodswhichhavethawed
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thawediftheystillcontainicecrystalsorif they
mestillcoki—below4001?.(Shellfishcannotbe
keptaboveIO°F.safelybecauseofbacteria
growth.)
freezermustbe properly fnstihi
inaccordancewiththe
Instructionsbeforeit isused,See
groundinginstructionsinthisbook.
yourfreezerbypallingonthe
safelyrefreezefrozenfoodsthathave
usingthisappliance,
service
~~ve~ andrefrwwingreducethe
eating offbods9particularlyfruits,
vegetablesandprqxiredfoods.Theeatingquality
ofredmeatsisaffectedlessthanthatofmany
otherfoods,Userefrozenfoodsassoonas
possible—theywon’tkeepaslongasfoodsfrozen
onlyonce,andthesoonerthey’reused,thebetter
theireatingwillbe.
o~ y~~r 0~~freezerisstillaroundthehWM?
butnotinme~besuretoremovetheM or
door.Thiswillreducethepossibilityofdanger
tochildren.
@Cautionshdd beusedwhenremovingthe
doorofa freezer.Particularcautionshouldbe
usedwhenremovingtheM ofachestfreezer,as
mostchestfreezerlidsareunderspringtension.
Contactthemanufacturer’srepresentativefora
methodofsaferemoval.
~~nplugyourfreezer,
repairs,cleaningorchangingthelightIxdhe
NOTE:Westronglyrecommendthatanyservicing
beperformedbyaquaMedindividual.
TurningthetemperaturecontroltotheOFF
positiondoesnotremovepowerto~helightcircuit
onmodelswithinterimlight.
e Do not~~oreorusegasolineorother
vaporsandliquidsinthevicinityof’thisorany
otherappliance.
beforematingany
* meatsy orfishthat
havemy or”off-color’ notbe
refrozenand notbeeaten.Thawedice
crem shouldbediscarded.Iftheodororcolorof
anyfoodispoororquestionable,getridof it.‘I’he
foodmaybedangerousto eat.
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1.Clean the insideof the freezer with a mild solution
of baking sodaand water (referto Care and
Cleaningsection).
2. Connect cord to power outlet,
3. The temperaturecontrol has been factory pre-set to
a position which shouldprovide satisfactoryfood
storagetemperatures.The control knob is
adjustabletoprovide a range of temperaturesfor
your personal satisfaction.
4. A11owfreezer to operatefor at least two hours
before placing food inside.
~t?~~t?~~~ll~~ ~~~~~o~ (onsomemodels)
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Freezing temperatureselectionis made by settingth
controlfrom No. 1 to No. 7 (coldest).
OFF positionpermits turningthe freezer off without
unpluggingit.
The temperature alarm
is located on the front
C:the freezer. 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.
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 !he freezer has run long enough to
lower the temperature, you may activate the alarm.
~Ot!~ (on somemodels)
The key for the spring-loaded iock is automatically
ejected—key will not rcxnainin lock in either the
open or closed position.Keep the key out of reach of
chikhn andawayfrom thefreezer.
w-cm mm’ shelf
Specially sizeclfor storage of frozenjuice cans. Some
models have twojuice-can shelves,
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ALARM
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CAUTION: Adding more than 3 pounds of warm
food per cubic foot of freezer capacity can trigger the
alarmsystem.
To activate the alarm, push a key or eraser end of a
pencil into the hole marked ON and move the rocker
switch to the ON position.
To deactivate the alarm, move the switch to the OFF
position.
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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(’ooling coils weldecllo shelves hasten freezing when food is placed in
direct contact Ivithshelves.
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Freeze the best. Freeze only top-qualityfoods,
Freezingretains qualityand flavor; it cannot
improvequality.
2. Keep work area dean.
3. Workquickly.The quicker fruits and vegetables
are frozen after picking, the betterthe frozen
productwill be. You’llsave time, too, with less
cullingand sorting.
4. Chose correct packaging materiaIs.Frozen
foods will dry out if not properly wrapped or
packaged.Both rigid containersand flexible bags
or wrappers can be used.Make sure they are
especiallydesigned forfreezing.
5.FOMOWreliableinstructions for freezing different
typesof food.
6. Freeze foods in pract;calmeal-sized packages.
7.FiUcontainer properlg.When placing Iiquidor
semi-liquidfoods in containers, leave about 1/2”at
top (1k“ for glass containers) to allow for
expansionduring freezing.
8. Freeze correctquantities.There is an established
maximumof food your freezer is designed to freeze
at one time—approximately3 poundsper cubic
footof freezer capacity.In normal position,your
freezer’scontrol dial will maintain sufficientlylow
temperaturesin the freezer to freeze recommended
quantitiesof food,
If you have a large quantity of food to freeze, store
part of it in your refrigerator’s fresh food
compartmentuntil the first quantity is frozen.
9. Freeze foods quickly. Continually rotate frozen
foods to the front of the freezer so the longestfrozen foods are used first.
10. Storefrozen 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.
quick-freeze small amounts of food, place it in direct contact with any
frigerated shelf. To quick-freeze k.rge amounts of food, turn control to
No. 7. Return it to No. 1after freezing is completed. Never freeze more
than three pounds of food per cubic foot of freezer capacity at one time.
Materials
You’11find these materials helpful in preparing foods
for the freezer:
*Large kettle with ciosc-fitting 1id for blanching
vcgctables and fruits
*Fine sieve or smail cokmder to put vegetables in for
blanching
~Assortnwnt of knives for cu[ting 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
eRoll of freezer tape
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storageTimes
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FreshMeats
Roasts(Beef&Lamb)
Roasts(Pork& Veal)
Steaks(Beef)
Chops(Lamb)
Chops(Pork)
Ground&StewMeats
VarietyMeats(Beef)
VarietyMeats(Pork)
Sausage(Pork)
Opossum,Rabbit,Squirrel
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ProcessedMeats
Bacon.... .............. ............................ ............... .......... ..................
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Ham(Whole,Halfor Slices)
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cooked Meats
CookedMeatsandMeatDishes..............................................2to3
Gravy& MeatBroth
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2to 3
FreshPoultry
Chicken&Turkey(Whole) . .
Chicken(Pieces)
Turkey(Pieces)
Duck& Goose(Whole).
Giblets........ ......................... ............................... ............... .........
GameBirds.......... .................... ..............
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8to 12
CookedPoultry
Pieces(Coveredwith Broth)
Pieces(Not
CookedPoultryDishes.......................................................c....4to 6
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FISH
Shellfish
LeanFish
FattyFish
Shrimp (Raw,Unpeeled)
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6to 9
3to 4
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time shown
MostFruits& Vegetables
Asparagus
Mushrooms
Onions
CitrusFruits
Potatoes(FrenchFfies)..........................................................<2to3
Bread$Quick(Baked)
Bread$Yeast(Baked)
Breads,Yeast(Unbaked)
Cakes
Cookies..,,,....... ............................... ................. ...........................
Pastry(Unbaked)
Pies(Brdied)
Pies(Unbaked)...........................................................................2
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DAIRYPRODUCTS
Butier......................................................................................5to6
CottageCheese.................................. ................................. ........1
SofiCheese................................................................................4
HardorSemi-HardCheese
Eggs
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lceCream,Sherbet
Milk... ................ ............................................ .............. ................
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Candies.......... .............................................. ................. .............12
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PreparedDishes................................ .....................................2:03
Sandwiches
Soups.Stews.Casseroles.......................................................2to3
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Newtechniquesareconstantlybeingdeveloped.ConsulttheCounty
ExtensionServiceoryourlocalUtilityCompanyforthelatest
informationonfreezingand storingfoods.
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