GE Side by Side 20, Side by Side 24, Side by Side 19, Side by Side 22 Use And Care & Installation Manual
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English Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operating Instructions, Tips
Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Food Storage Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ice
Service........................................................8
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Care and Cleaning
Behind the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cleaning–Inside and Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Drawer and Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Under Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Water Filter Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
More questions ?...ln the United States call
GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000
In Canada consult your local telephone
directory for the Cameo Service Center
Preparation
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Vacation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Water Supply to Icemaker....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation
installation... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Adapter Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Extension Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Water Line Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14
Consumer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Appliance Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Model and Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warranty for Canadian Customers . . . . . . . . . 19
Warranw for U. S. Customers ......Back Cover
Models: Side
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YOU...
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll see them on a label on the wall beside
the top drawer or at the bottom, just inside the
fresh food compartment door.
These numbers are also on the Consumer
Product Ownership Registration Card that
came with your refrigerator.
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 refrigerator.
Read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and
maintain your new refrigerator properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need
more help, write (include your phone number):
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the
United States:
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
In Canada:
Manager Consumer Relations
2645 Skymark Ave.,
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L4W 4H2
If you received a damaged
refrigerator...
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder)
that sold you the refrigerator.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver section in this
book. It lists minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.
EmRGY-SA~G
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● Location of your refrigerator is important. Avoid locating it next to
● Be sure the doors are closed tightly. Before leaving the house or
your range, a beating vent or where the sun will shine directly on it.
retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors haven’t been left
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Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in hot, humid weather.
open accidentally.
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Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator.
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YOU
WED
SERWCE
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services
For Customers in the United States:
page in the back of this book.
HRST, contact the people who serviced your
We’re proud of our service and want you to
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.
be pleased.
If for some reason you are not
In most cases this
will
solve the problem.
happy with the service you receive, here are
3 steps to follow for further help.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write
all
the details—including your phone
number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville,
KY 40225
NNALLY,
if your problem is still not
resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North
Wacker
Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
For Customers in Canada:
FIRST,
contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.
In most cases this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all
the details—including your phone number to:
Manager Consumer Relations
2645 Skymark Ave.,
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L4W 4H2
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WORTANT SAmTY
mSTRUCTIONS
Read M
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before wing
ttis apptiance.
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WARNIN&When
using this appliance,
always exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
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Use this appliance only for
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intended purpose
as described in this
Use and Care
Guide.
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This refrigerator must be properly
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instilled and located in accordance
with the Instillation Instructions
before it is used.
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● Never unplug your refrigerator by
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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 refrigerator away from the
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
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Do not allow children to climb, stand or
hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. They
could damage the refrigerator and
seriously
injure themselves.
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If your
old
refrigerator is still around
the house but not in use, be sure to
remove the doors.
This will reduce the
possibility of danger to children.
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After your refrigerator is in operation, do
not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment, particularly when hands are
damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these extremely
cold surfaces.
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If your refrigerator has an automatic
icemaker,
avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element that
releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands
on the automatic
icemaking
mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in.
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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. (4°C.).
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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.
“Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces 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 to save as much of their eating quality as
you can.”
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Unplug your refrigerator before
cleaning and making repairs.
NOTE:
We strongly recommend that
any servicing be performed by a
qualified individual.
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Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the
refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid
contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out
light bulb may break when being replaced,)
NOTE:
Turning control to OFF position does
not remove power to the light circuit.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
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~STRUCTIONS
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YOUR
REFWGEMTOR
Set the Temperature Controls
The temperature controls let you regulate the temperature in the fresh
food and freezer compartments.
At first, set the Fresh Food control at “5” and the Freezer control at “C”.
A11ow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, whether you are
setting the controls for the first time or adjusting them later. Then, if
you want colder or warmer temperatures in either compartment, adjust
the controls one step at a time.
NOTE: Moving the Fresh Food control to OFF turns off cooling in
both compartments-fresh food and freezer—but does not shut off
power to the refrigerator.
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How to Test Temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment. Place a container Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment. Place a
of
milk
on the top shelf in the fresh food compartment. Check it a day container of ice cream in the center of the freezer compartment. Check
later. If the milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls. it after a day. If it’s too hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls.
Always allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the
temperature you set.
Automatic Energy Saver System No Defrosting
You won’t find an “energy saver” switch on this refrigerator.
It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartments,
Warm liquid from the refrigerator’s condenser is automatically
Your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself automatically,
circulated around the front edge of the freezer compartment to help
keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator during
humid weather.
Many refrigerators use special electric heaters. This refrigerator needs
none. That’s why there is no “energy saver” switch.. there’s no need
for it.
If you turn your household thermostat below
60°F. (16°C.)
at night...
you may want to move the freezer control one
step colder. Cooler temperatures in the house may
cause the compressor to operate less frequently,
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thus allowing the freezer compartment to warm
somewhat. To protect your frozen food supply,
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leave the freezer setting at this colder setting for
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Moving the freezer control to colder setting should have no effect on
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your fresh food compartment. However, if freezing occurs, move the
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fresh food control one step warmer.
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When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn the refrigerator’s
controls back to their regular settings,
the entire winter or for as long as you keep your
thermostat turned down.
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FOOD
STOMGE
SUGGESTIONS
Suggested storage times for meat and poultry*
Eating quality
DAYS
IN
MONTHS IN
drops after REFRIGERATOR
FREEZER
time shown
AT 35” to 40° F.
AT 0° F.
(2” to 4°
c.)
(-18” C.)
Fresh Meats
Roasts (Beef & Lamb) 3 to 5 6 to 12
Roasts (Pork & Veal) 3 to 5 ...........................4 to 8
Steaks (Beef) 3 to 5 6 to 12
Chops
(Lamb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
to 5 ...........................6to
9
Chops (Pork) 3 to 5 ...........................3 to 4
Ground & Stew Meats 1 to 2 ...........................3 to 4
Varie&
Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2
...........,,...........,..3
to 4
Sausage (Pork) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2 ...........................1 to 2
Processed Meats
Bacon 7...................................1
Frankfutiers... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ham (Whole),..,.,, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7...............................1 to 2
Ham (Half) 3 to 5
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to 2
Ham (Slices) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3...............................1 to 2
Luncheon Meats 3 to 5....,..... Freezing not recommended.
Sausage (Smoked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7..........,,.. Freezing not recommended.
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) .............14 to 21 ........ Freezing not recommended.
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and Meat Dishes . . . . . . . . 3 to 4 ...........................2 to 3
Gravy & Meat Broth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
to 2 ...........................2 to 3
Eating quality
drops after
time shown
DAYS
IN
MONTHS IN
REFRIGERATOR
FREEZER
AT 35” to 40° F.
AT O“ F.
(2” to 4“
c.)
(-18” C.)
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2 ..............................12
Chicken (Pieces) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2...............................9
Turkey (Pieces) 1 to 2
....,,,........................6
Duck & Goose (Whole) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2...............................6
Giblets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 to
2....,.,,.......................3
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) ..............1 to 2................................6
Pieces (Not Covered) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 4...............................1
Cooked Poultry Dishes 3 to 4 ...........................4 to 6
Fried Chicken 3 to
4.,.,,..........................4
(Other than for meats&
poult~)
FREEZER
Most fruits and vegetables ..........8-12 months
Lean fish .......................................6-8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads, soups, stew, casseroles .........2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches, leftovers (cooked),
ice cream (original carton) ,.....1 month max.
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in quality and age;
consequently, safe storage time in your refrigerator will
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*U.S. Department of Agriculture
Fresh Food Storage Tips
To
store vegetables:
● As a further aid to freshness,
Cheese:
● Use the vegetable drawers — they have
prepackaged vegetables can be
● Wrap well with wax paper or aluminum
been designed to preserve the natural
stored in their original wrapping.
foil, or put in a plastic bag.
moisture and freshness of produce.
Unfrozen
meak, fish, and poultry:
● Carefully wrap to expel air and help
● Covering vegetables with a moist towel
● Always remove store wrappings.
prevent mold.
helps maintain crispness.
● Rewrap in foil, plastic wrap or wax paper
● Store prepackaged cheese in its own
and refrigerate immediately.
wrapping if you wish.
Tips on Freezing Foods
There are 3 essential requirements for efficient home freezing.
1. Initial quality. Freeze only top-quality foods. Freezing retains
quality
and
flavor; it cannot improve quality.
2. Speed. 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 to do.
3.
Proper packaging. Use food wraps designed especially
for freezing.
To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap well in freezer-weight foil (or
other heavy-duty wrapping material), forming it carefully to the shape
of the contents. This expels air. Fold and crimp ends of the package to
provide
a
good, lasting seal. Don’t refreeze meat that has been
completely thawed; meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen
successfully only once.
Fine-quality ice cream, with high cream content, will normally
require slightly
lower temperatures than more “airy” already-packaged
brands with low cream content.
● It will be necessary to experiment to determine the freezer
compartment location and temperature control setting to keep your
ice cream at the right serving temperature.
● The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly colder than the front.
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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How to Rearrange Your Shelves
Shelves in the fresh food compartment are adjustable, enabling
To relocate shelves:
you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your family’s food
Select desired shelf height.
storage needs.
With shelf front raised
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To remove shelves:
top hook
slightly,
engage
the
top
Tilt the shelf up at front,
hooks in the tracks at the
then lift it up and out of the
tracks on the rear wall of
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rear of the cabinet. Then
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lower the front of the shelf
lock into place
the refrigerator.
until it locks into position.
Tempered glass shelves
(on some models) are
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adjustable in the same manner.
Shelves in Freezer Compartment
Shelves in the freezer are easily removed and replaced
(on some models).
To remove:
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1. While pressing tabs on the shelf
supports on right wall, lift the
shelf out of grooves in the supports.
2. Pull shelf sideways until the
shelf rods come out of holes
on left wall.
To replace shelves
Insert the rods into the holes. Then,
while pressing the tabs, lower the
shelf into the grooves in the supports,
Be sure the shelf wire is fully inserted
into grooves.
If shelf supports at desired level on
right wall do not have tabs, merely
lower
shelf into place on supports.
Juice
Can
Rack (on some models)
Cans of frozen juice are
easily accessible when stored
in the rack on the freezer
compartment door.
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To load it, place the first
Additional
can in the bottom of the
cans go
he=
rack. Then load additional
cans into the rack from
❑
the top.
Place first
can here
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Fruit & Vegeteble
Drewer
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Convertible
3
Meat Keeper
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Fruit & Vegetible Drawer (on some models)
Convertible Meat Drawer (on some
mtiels)
This refrigerated drawer keeps unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the
natural moisture content of foods such as:
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Artichokes
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Cherries
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Plums
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Asparagus
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Corn
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Radishes
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m,
topped
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Currants
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Rhubarb● Blueberries
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Greens, leafy
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Spinach
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Carrots
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Lettuce
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Tomatoes, ripe
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Celery
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Parsley
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Peas, green
As in any refrigerated storage area, it is recommended that foods with
strong odors be stored wrapped-foods such as:
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Broccoli
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Cabbage
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Parsnips
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Brussels sprouts
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Cauliflower
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Turnips
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Green onions
Storage time will depend upon the type of food and its condition when
placed in the drawers.
Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawer should
be emptied and the drawer wiped dry. The drawer is partially sealed
by gaskets attached to the cover. Always replace the drawer in this
cover and push the drawer all the way in.
The Convertible Meat Drawer has its own
cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air
from the freezer compartment to flow
around the drawer.
The variable temperature
control regulates the air flow from
the freezer compartment.
Set control lever to MEATS or to
the coldest setting to store fresh meats.
If lever is left in this position for a long
period of time, some frost may form on
the inside of the drawer.
Set control
lever to
VEG
or away from the coldest setting to convert
the drawer to
normal
refrigerator temperature and provide extra
vegetable storage space. Cold air duct is turned off.
Variable settings between these extremes can
be
selected.
Sealed Snack Pack (on some
mtieis)
The sealed Snack Pack—and shelf to which it is
attached+an
be relocated within the Fresh
Food compartment. The sealed drawer retains sufficient humidity for convenient storage of
lunch
meats, cheese, hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks.
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