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Read thisbdi carefully. Write downthemodelandserialnumbers.It is intended to help you operate and maintain your You’llfind them on a plate located at the top outsidenew freezer properly. rear corner of the freezer.Keep it handy for answers to your questions.If you don’t understand something or need more help,write (includeyour phone number):

Consumer AffairsGE AppliancesAppliance ParkLouisville, KY 40225

Keep proof of original purchase date (such as yoursales slip or cancelled check) with this book toestablish the warranty period.

These numbers are also on the ConsumerProductOwnership RegistrationCard that came with yourfreezer. Before sending in this card, please write thesenumbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondenceor servicecalls concerning your freezer.If you received a damaged freezer, immediatelycontact the dealer (or builder)that sold you the freezer.

Save time and money. Before you caUfor service,check the Problem Solver. It lists causes of minoroperating problems that you can correct yourself.

~Location of your freezer is important. Don’t locate itin a warm, unventilated laundry area or storageroom. Avoid putting it next to your range, a heatingvent or where the sun will shine directly on it.

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

“ Don t open the freezer lid more often than necessaryand close it as soon as possible, particularly in hot,humid weather.

eWhen using your freezer, be careful not to leave thelid open. Always check to make sure the freezer lidis properly closed before leaving the house orretiring for the night.

e If you turn the temperature control to the coldestposition for quick freezing, don’t forget to turn itback to the regular setting.

eDefrost the freezer whenever flost becomes 1/4”thick.

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Manager, Consumer RelationsGE Appliances

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your Appliance Parkappliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most Louisville, KY 40225cases. this wilJ solve the problem. FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major ApplianceConsumer Action Panel

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A using this appliance,always exercise basic safety precautions,

including the following:

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asdescribed in this Use and Care Book.

oeThisfreezermust bepmpdy‘Q~”~bh ammhlc(? withthe.,-....=. kfore it is used Seegrounding instructions in this book

* Ilie freezer#m.ddnotberecessedorbuiM-in—it is designed for free-standing installation only.

~~eve~ U@U~ your freezerbypaling Qnthepowercord.Always grip plug firmly and puHstraightoutfromtheoutlet.

Q~ep~i~or r@ace timediately alleleCttiC$efi~ecordsthathavebecomefrayedorothmvisedamaged.Donotusea cordthatshowscracksorabrasiondamagealongits lengthorateithertheplugorcormectorend.

~Whenmovingyourfreezer,becmefd nottoro!loverordamagethepowercord.

oAfteryOUrfrfx?zerish OpfN%itiO~9dO nOttOUCh

thecoldsurfaces,particular~y when hands aredamp or wet. Skinmayadhereto theseextremelycoldsurfaces.

oDo~>~ref~ee%ef~o~enfoodswhichhave thawedcompletely.TheUnitedStatesDepartmentofAg~-i~ulturein HomeandGardenBulletinNo,69says:

‘i...Youmaysafelyrefreezefrozenfoodsthathavethawedif theystillcontainicecrystalsor if theyarestillcold—below40°F.Shellfishcannotbe keptaboveIO°F.safelybecauseof bacteriagrowth,

“...Thawedgroundmeats,poultryorfishthathaveanyoff-odororoff-colorshouldnotbe refrozen and$hotlldnot be eaten.Thawedicecreamshouldbediscarded.If theodororcoiorofanyfoodispoororquestionable,getridofit.Thefoodmaybe

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“..Ben partialthawingandrefreezing~educetheeati~gqualityoffoods,particularlyfruits,vegetablesandpreparedfoods.Theeatingqualityofredmeatsis affectedlessthanthatofmanyotherfoods,Userefrozenfoodsassoonaspossibk+ theywon’tkeepaslongasfoodsfrozenonlyonce,andthesoonerthey’reused,thebettertheireatingwillbe.”~DO~o~UMeanyelectricaldevice.oranyf$h”~

h defrostingyore*freezer.~If yow old hWXW isSW around thehousebutnot inuse,besuretoremovethelidordrew.Thiswillreducethepossibilityofdangertochildren.

eCaution should hewed whenremovingthedoorda freezer.Particularcautionshouldbeusedwhenremovingthelidofa chestfreezer,asmostchestfreezerlidsareunderspringtension.Contactthemanufacturer’srepresentativeforamethodof saferemoval.

Instructionsforremovingthelidofyourfreezerarelocatedonthebackof thefreezer,

~Unplugyourfreezerbefo~ c~eaI@Jandrepairs.NOTE:Westronglyrecommendthatanyservicingbepreformedbya qualifiedindividual.

~Befol.ereplacingaburned-outlightbulb>unPlugthefreezeror turnoffpowerat thecircuitbreakerorfuseboxinordertoavoidcontactwitha livewirefilament.(Aburned-outbulbmaybreakwhenbeingreplaced.)NOTE:Turningthecontroltothe“O”positiondoesnotremovepowertothelightcircuit.

1. Cican the insicic 01’ the i’rmmr with a inild sOlutiOn 5. Move the temperature control to No. 4. This is the01’bilking soda and water (refer to Cm iln(i normal setting for safe long-term freezing. For-..Clc;][lingsection). colder temperatures turn to ~ higher number,>.’

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(hlhd (on some models)Freezing temperatureselection is made by setting the control from No. 1 toNo. 7 (cokfest).Normal safe freezing level is obtained by setting the controlat No. 4. Turning the temperaturecontrol all the way to the left or past “O”until it clicks will switch off power to the compressor.

@Sliding Basket. (on somemodels)Keepsfrequently-wanted foods within easy reach; can be moved asideto make foods below more readily accessible. (Somemodels have two or three baskets.)

e Built-in Lock. (on some models) Keeps your frozenfood supplysecure.Keep key out of reachof childrenand awayfrom thefood freeze~

~Interior Light. (on some models) Turns on whenthe lid is opened; turns off when the lid is closed.

~Defrost Water Drain. Up-front drain with hoseadapter speeds emptying of defrost water.

@Temperature Monitor.(on some models) Analarm sounds if thetemperature in thefree~errises10”F.orhigherthannormalfor the selectedsetting. The alarm, on the back of the freezer next tothe control dial, is controlled by a 3-position switch.

OFF prevents the alarm from sounding when thefreezer is warm as it is during cool-down, whendefrosting, or during initial start-up.TEST causes the alarm to sound regardless oftemperature. Test the alarm system regularly—at leastonce a month.ON is the setting for normal freezer use. Be sure toreturn the switch to ON when the freezer has cooleddown after defrosting.The alarm may sound if the temperature control dial isturned to a much colder setting, as from “2” to “5”. Itmay also sound if a large amount of unfrozen foodis added at one time, causing the freezer temperatureto rise.

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

~Large kettle with close-fitting lid for blanchingvegetables and fruits

~Fine sieve or small colander to put vegetables infor blanching

~Assortment of knives for cutting up meat, fruitsand vegetables

oRolls of absorbent paper towels or soft cloth towelsfor draining foods

@Proper freezer packaging materials for various typesof food

*Small Ioading funnel for fruit and vegetablecontainers, to keep sealing edge clean

oGlass marking pencil for labeling packages

e Roll of freezer tape

For quick-freezing large amounts of food, turn control Never freeze more than three pounds of food perto No. 7 two hours before Ioading.

&cubic foot of freezer capacity at one time.

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or to No. 4 after freezing is complete.

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-.Rules for Food I?r’wzing

oFreeze the best,Freezeonlytop-qualityfoods.Freezingretains quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality.

QKeep work area clean and work quicldy.The quickerfruits and vegetables are frozen after picking, thebetter the frozen product will be. You’ll save time,too, with less culling and sorting.

@Choose correct packaging materials. Frozen foodswill dry out if not properlywrappedor packaged.Bothrigid containers and flexible bags or wrappers can beused. Make sure they are designed for freezing.

*Follow re~iableinstructions for freezing differenttypes of food.

e Freeze foods in practical meal-sized packagesand fill container proper~y.When placing liquid orsemi-liquid foods in containers, leave about 1/2”attop (1!4”for glass containers) to allow for expansionduring freezing.

@Freeze correct quantities,There is an establishedmaximumof food your freezer is designed to freezeat one time—approximately3 poundsper cubic footof freezercapacity.In normalposition,your freezer’scontroldialwillmaintainsufflcie~tlylowtemperaturesin the freezer to freeze recommended quantitiesoffood. If you have a large quantityof food to freeze,store part of it in your refrigerator’sfresh foodcompartmentuntil the first quantity is frozen.

e Freeze foods quickly.Continuallyrotate frozenfoods to the front of the freezer so the longest-frozenfoods are used first.

~Store frozen foods immediately.Commerciallyfrozen food can be stored any place in the freezer.These foods should not be allowed to thaw beforebeing placed in the freezer.

storageTimesEatirrgqualitydropsaftertime shown Monthsin Freezerat O°F.(-18°C.)

Fresh MeatsRoasts (Beef& Lamb)...........................................................6to 12Roasts(Pork & Veal)..............................................................4to 8Steaks(Beef)..........................................................................6to 12Chops(Lamb).........................................................................6to 9Chops(Pork) ..........................................................................3to 4Ground& StewMeats.............................................................3to 4VarietyMeats (Beef)................................................................3to 4VarietyMeats(Pork)...............................................................2to3Sausage(Pork) ...................#....,..,.....,..,,.................................1 to 2Opossum,Rabbit,Squirrel,.,,..,.,,,.,,...,,...................................6 to 8

ProcessedMeatsBacon.........................................................................................lFrankfurters.............................................................,..........,......1/2Ham(Whole,Halfor Slices)...................................................l to 2

CookedMeatsCookedMeatsandMeat Dishes...,,,,,,,,,,.,..,...,...,,.,,...,,.,..,,.,.,.2 to 3Gravy& Meat Broth................................................................2 to 3

Fresh PoultryChicken& Turkey(Whole).........................................................12Chicken(Pieces).........................................................................9Turkey(Pieces)...........................................................................6Duck& Goose(Whole)...............................................................6Giblets...................!,...................................................................3GameBirds ............................................ 8 to 12

CookedPoultryPieces(Coveredwith Broth),.,....,..,,.,,,,,,...........,......,,,,...............6Pieces(Not Covered)...................................................,...,..........1CookedPoultry Dishes...................,................,.......................4 to 6FriedChicken..............................................................................4

FMShellfish..,,...,,..,,.,...,,,,.,.,,..,,...,, .............................................up to 4LeanFisll,..,..,.,.,,,..,,,,....,,,,,..,..,...,,,.,.,, ,,,,.,,..,.,,,,...,,,.....,.,,...,.,6 to 8FattyFish.....................................................,.......,..,................2 to 3Shrimp (Raw, Unpeeled)...................................................,...,.,,12Shrimp (Cooked)........................................................................3

Eatingqualitydropsaflertime shown Monthsin Freezerat OOF.(-18°fl.)

PRODUCEMost Fruits& Vegetables.......................................................8to 12Asparagus..........................................................,....................6to 8Mushrooms...........................................................................UPto 6Onions....................................................................................3to 6CitrusFruits 7 to 4.............................................................................Potatoes(FrenchFfies)...........................................................2to 3

BAKERY GOODSBreads,Quick(Baked)................................................................2Breads,Yeast(Baked).............................................................4to 8Breads,Yeast(Unbaked)...........................................................I/ZCakes.....................................................................................upto 1Cookies.......................................................................................4Pastry(Unbaked)........................................................................2Pies(Baked).................................................to 1Pies(Unbaked)...........................................................................2

DAIRY PRODUCTSBuRer......................................................................................5to 6CottageCheese...........................................................................lSoft Cheese................................................................................4Hardor Semi-HardCheese....................................................6to 12Eggs,...,.,.,,..,.,,,........,....,..,,,,,.,,,,,,,.,,,,.,,.,,,,,,,.,,..,.,,,,,,,,.,,,..,,,.,.,l2IceCream,Sherbet................................................................Upto 1Milk.............................................................................................l

OTHER FOODSCandies......................................................................................12Left-Overs(Cooked)............................................to 1Pizza...........................................................................................lPreparedDishes......................................................................2to 3Sandwiches............o..........................................4.to 1Soups,Stews,Casseroles,,.,,,..,..,..,.,,.,,.,,..,.,.....,.,...,..,.,,.,,,.,..2 to 3Newtechniquesareconstantlybeingdeveloped.ConsulttheCountyExtensionServiceor yourlocalUtilityCompanyforthelatestinformationonfreezingandstoringfoods.

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Freezing l!&?at, Fish, Poultry& Game

“Preparationand Packaging.Packagemeat, poultry, *Oysters, Clams, Shrimps9 Scallops.Wash shells infish and game in moisture/vapor-proofmaterial such running water (soak clams) and shuck, workingas aluminum foil, cellophane,freezer foil or plastic quickly.Discard shells. Do not wash clams orbags. Exclude as much air as possible. Label and oysters. Scallopsmay be rinsed in fresh water. Packfreeze.at once. in freezer carton and freeze immediately.Shrimps

NOTE: Packages of fresh meats and poultry as are best if frozen uncooked, Remove and discardcommonly purchased in retail stores are not suitably heads and black vein. Wash and package in freezer

wrapped for freezing. Rewrap in moisture/vapor- containers.proof material. ~Crabs and Lobsters. Chill fish and remove back~Meat. Remove as much bone and fat as possible shell. Steam or boil in water for 15 to 20 minutes.

from meat before packaging. Do not salt meat. Cool thoroughly,then pick edible meat from shellsWhen individual pieces of meat are packaged and package in proper containers. Seal and freezetogether,place double thickness of freezer wrap immediately.between them for easier separation during thawing. @Thawing. Frozen meat, fish or poultry should be left

@Poultry. Clean thoroughlybefore packaging. Pad in the originalpackageand thawed in the refrigeratorsharp or protruding bones with folded freezer paper or cooked frozen. Allow approximately 5 hours peror aluminum foil. Wrap giblets separately. pound to thaw meat in the refrigerator. When

cooking frozen meat, increase the cooking time by~Wild Game. The same methods suggested for approximately1/3to U2 if cookingin a regular

poultry and meat may be used for preparing andfreezing wild game.

oven— much less if cooking with microwaves. Ifnecessary to thaw meat quickly, thaw at room

@Fish. Clean fish thoroughly before packaging. Cut- temperature— allowing only 2 hours per pound.up pieces of “lean” fish such as haddock and cod Don’t refreezemeat that has completelythawed;meat,should be rinsed in brine made with 2/3 cup of puretable salt per gallon of water to reduce leakage

whether raw or cooked, can be frozen successfully

during thawing. Keep in solution not over 1 minute.only once.

Brine is unnecessary for whole fish or fatty fish suchas salmon or mackerel.

Frt?ezhgvegetables1. Only vegetables at their peak of maturity should be 3. Work with small amounts, about one pound, that

chosen for freezing. Some varieties of vegetables can be packaged in a short time.are better adapted for freezing than others, For 4. Blanch all vegetables except tomatoes, greencomplete information, contact your CountyExtension Service.

peppers and herbs before packaging. Properblanching stops the ripening process so vegetables

2. Sort, clean anc~wash vegetables in cold water. Keep are held at their peak of freshness,those of the same size all together. Large piecestake longer blanching.

vegetables by steamUsepressur-ecooke~vegetableblanche~or otherlargecookpot.

1. Fill cookpot with 2 inches of water. Bring to theboilingpoint.

2. place vegetables in a wire basket or rack above theboiling water. Cover and begin timing immediately(refer to the guide for freezing vegetables forsteaming times). Keep heat on HIGH whilevegetablesare steaming.If usinga pressure cooker,the petcock should be left open.

3. Chill vegetables quickly the same length of time asfor steaming by plunging them’into ice water, orplacing them under cold running water. Removefrom water and drain on towels.

Vegf!tabks by BoilingwaterL select large cook pot of 4- or 5-quart capacity and

fill with one gallon of water for each pound ofvegetablesto be blanched at one time, Use twogallons for each pound of leafy vegetables.Bringwater to boiling.

2. Blanch one pound of vegetables at a time. Placevegetables in a wire basket or colander. Immerse inboiling water and cover. Count time immediatelyafter boilingbegins (see the guide for freezingvegetables). For high akitudes, add 1 minute toblanching and chilling times.

3. Chill vegetables quickly the same length of time asfor blanching by plunging them into ice water, orplacing them under cold running water. Removefrom water and drain on towels.

Packing

Package vegetables in moisture/vapor-proofcontainers. Leave l/2-inchhead space in package. (1X-inch for glass containers). Freeze quickly.

GuidetoFreezing vegetables

VEGETABLES PREPARATION BLANCHING PACKAGINGB~:;hI; Steam

ASPARAGUS Wash in cold water, removetough part of stalk, sort according Small stalks Chill immediately.Drain. Packto size of stalk. Cut spearsto fit containers, or cut in 2-inch 2 min

Medium sta~smin”’whole stalks parallelwith heads

lengths. Scaldaccording to sizeof stalk. in alternatedirections, leaving3 min. 4 min.* no headspace.Seal.

BEANS Cut snap beansin 1 or 2-inch pieces. Leave“French” beans 3 min.* 4 1/2 min. Chill and drain, Packin free=Green whole or slice. carton leaving l/2-inch space,BEAK+ Washand sort pods in cold water,Scald,cool in ice water and Small Cool promptly in cold water.Lima squeezebeansout of pods. 1 min.* 4 min Drain, Pack in cartons?bags

Medium to large or boxes, leaving l/2-inch2 to 3 min 4 to 5 min. headspace.Seal.

BROCCOLI Select tender uniform headsof dark green color. Let stand 3 min. 5 min.* Chill immediately.Drain.l/2-hour in saltedwater (4 teaspoonssalt in 1 gallon water) Packagein cartons in alternateto remove insects. Washand remove woody stems. Split directions, leaving no headlengthwise into piecesso buds are not more than 1 1/2 inches space.Seal.across. Scald.

BRUSSELS Cleanandcut sprouts from mainstem, sort accordingto size 4 rein’ 5 1/2 min. Chill and drain. PackinSPROUTS and scald, freezercontainers, leaving

no headspace.CARROTS c1can, wash and peel. Leavesmall carrots whole. Cut others 3 min.* 4 1/2 min. Chill, drain and pack into

into slices or cubes. containers, leaving l/2-inchheadspace.

CAULIFLOWER Trim and wash. Breakinto flowerets 1 inch wide and about 3 min.** 4 1/2 min. Chill immediately.Drain,Package11 /2 to 2 inches long. Soak in salted water for 30 minutes, compactly, leaving no headDrain. space.Seal.

CORN011CCMI Setect young corn with thin, sweet milk. Husk and remove silk. Small ears Chill twice as long as youWasil ears carefully. Sort according to size. 7 min.* 9 min. scald. Wrap severalears

Medium ears together in freezer paper.9 min.* 10 min. Placein polyethylene bag.

Largeears Seal.-.,----.- 11 min. *.. 12 min.. . .-.—.-. cofw Scatd corn on cob ~nd chill. Cut off whole kernels. 5 to 6 rein,* 6 min. Package,Leavel/2-inch-.-.-,*- Whole Kernel

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Guide to Freezing

BLANCHINGB;:;:; $M3am

Beefffr’WiS, ka!o,chard,mustardand

turnip grfxms2 rein,*

Collards3 min.

Spinach1l/2to ?,mine*

2 min.** 2 min.

PJiCIMGINGVEGETABLE

GFWNS Get greens,collards,kale,mustardgreens,spinach,Swisschard, turnip greens.Wash and lift out of water to drain.Removetou h stems and imperfect leaves,Cut in pieces,if

fdesired,Scad.

Chill in cold water anddrainthoroughly betweenabsorbenttowels. Packin freezercartonsor bagsandseal.

Shellanddiscardover-maturepeas. Chill anddrain. Package~:~ :ct$ileaving l/2-inch

clp ,Cool to room temperature.Packagein freezerbagsorcartons andseal.Toserve,thaw andcook in 3750F.fat

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POTATOESFrenchFried

Peel and slice lengthwisefor frying. Fry in deepfat heatedto360°F.for 4 minutesuntil tenderbut riot browned,Drainwell.

until brown. Or cook,unthawed,in 500°F.oven.Chill, drain, packagein cartons,bagsor boxes. Leavel/2-inchheadspace.Seal.Packin freezercontainers,allowina l/2-inch head

POTATOESWhite

3 to 5 min.Selectsmooth new potatoesdirectlyfrom garden.Wash,peel)r scrape,andscald.

POTATOESSweet

rVash.Cookuntil almost tenderandcool. Peel;cutn halves,sliceor mash.

space.Seal.Chill immediately,drain and3 min.* 4 1/2 min. —SQUASH

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le!ecttender squash with soft rind. Cut in l/2-inch slices.

* *lJse 4 teaspoonssalttoagailonpackage.Leavel/2-inchheadspace.Seal.

forFreezingm.ms Packing FrozenFruitsAlways allow head space. Allow l/2-inch head spacein pint containers (1 inch for glass), l-inch head spacein quart containers (2 inches for glass).

~Sort fruits for uniform ripeness, quality and size.

*Wash fruits thoroughly in cold water and drainthoroughly.

e Work with small quantities and freeze quickly. Sweeteningfruits helps retain flavor,color and texture.The method of sweetening depends on fruit used. Seethe guide for freezing fruits for recommendedmethod.@Pack in cartons, cutting or slicing larger fruits. Add

sugar or syrup.(a) Dry sugar pack. Suitable for fruits that make theirown juice when sugar is added. Add dry sugar (seethe guide for freezing fruits) and stir gently until mostof the sugar has dissolved in the juice drawn from thefruit, then pour into containers.

--0To avoid discoloration of apples, apricots, peachesand pears, (1) add ascorbic acid mixture to syrup (1teaspoon to 1 cup of syrup) following directions onlabel, or (2) dip slices of fruit for 1 minute insolution of 3 tablespoons lemon juice to 1 gallonwater, rinse in cold water, drain, and pack in sugar orsyrup. Place crumpled piece of cello or waxed wrapon top of fruit before closing to keep fruit in syrup.

(b) Syrup pack. Suitable for fruits which havecomparatively little juice, and those which darkenreadily. Add syrup to cover fruit. Allow l/2-inch headspace (1k-inch for glass containers).

(c) Unsweetened pack. Suitable for special diets.servingFrozenFruit*Pk\ce unopened containers in refrigerator. Serve

while fruit is still slightly icy.

Cups of sugar to be Approximate yield 60% (medium) 3K 2Percentage of syrup added per pint of water in pints 65% (heavy) 4X 2X

30% (light)’ 1 1% ●Recommended for most fruits40?A (light). 1;; 1)5 Method: Dissolve sugar in boiling water or mix thoroughly with cold water50% (modlum) ~:,:> 1:~ until dissolved. Chill before using.

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Freezing Eggs

Use only fresh eggs for freezing. Chill before Egg Yolks—Separateand add 1 teaspoonof salt or 1freezing. Whole eggs may be frozen or the whites and tablespoonof corn syrup or sugar per cupful of yolks.yolks frozen separately as follows: Blend with fork.Whole Eggs—Mix yelks and whites thoroughly with Pack eggs in freezer carton allowing l/2-inch heada fork. Do not beat in air. Add 1 teaspoon salt to each space (1X-inchfor glass containers).Thaw eggs in2 cups of eggs. unopenedcontainerinrefrigeratororat roomtemperature.Egg Whites—Separate and freeze in recipe-sizedamounts.

FreezingPreparedFoods~Bread and Rolls. Bake, cool, wrap and freeze. To

serve: thaw in wrappings at room temperature. Or,heat or toastfrozen. If desired,wrap in foil and warmfor 15 minutes in 250° to 300°F oven. Note: mostcommercially baked products should be rewrappedin moisture/vapor-proofmaterial before freezing.

~Biscuits. May be frozen baked or unbaked. To servebaked biscuits: defrost in wrappings at roomtemperature for one hour. Reheat for 5 minutes in425°F oven. Or place frozen biscuits in 375°F ovenfor 15 minutes. Unbaked biscuits should be thawed,then baked as usual.

0Cake. Bake and cool. If frosted, freeze beforewrapping to avoid sticking. To serve: unwrap frostedcakes; thaw at room temperature. Thaw tmfrostedcakes in wrappings at room temperature. Allowabout two hours to thaw a large cdce.

Icings made with egg white do not freezesatisfactorily. Those made with powdered sugar,butter, fudge or whipped cream freeze well.

e Cookies. If baked before freezing, cool and packagethem carefully in moisture/vapor-proof material,They will thaw in about 15 minutes at roomtemperature in wrappings. Refrigerator cookiedough may be wrapped and frozen in bars. Slice asnccde(i, without defrosting, and bake.

QPies. Most pies except cream, custard or meringue-topped pies freeze well, baked or unbaked. Bakedpies store for a longer time. Omit steam vents frompies to be frozen unbaked.

To serve unbaked pies: Cut steam vents in top crustand place frozcmpie in oven at usual temperature.!ncrcasc baking time io to 15 minutes. Thaw frozenbaked pies, wrapped, for i to 1X hours at roomtemperature. To serve warm, unwrap without thawingand heat in 300°F oven for 30 to 40 minutes.

@Quick Breads and Muffins. Bake, cool and wrap atonce. For serving, thaw, unwrapped, at roomtemperature or warm, unwrapped, in 300°F oven.

@Main Dishes. Such foods as chili, spaghetti sauce,casseroles, etc., are prepared in the same manner asfor immediate serving with the exception ofseasoning. During storage, onion flavor becomesless noticeable and celery flavor more pronounced.Spices also lose their strength during long periods ofstorage. Ornit potatoes from stews and soups as theybecome mushy.

Cool main dishes after cooking; package inmoisture/vapor-proofmaterial and freeze. To servethese foods, thaw gradually over low heat adding alittle liquid if necessary to prevent foods fromsticking to the pan. Or heat in a 300”F oven forabout 1 hour or until heated thoroughly.

e Sandwich Tips. All varieties of bread can be frozen.Spread softened butter on each slice, then spreadfilling. It is not advisable to use salad dressings forspreading as they separateand soak into the bread.

Meat,fish, some cheeses, poultry and peanut butterare recommended fillings for freezing. Cooked eggsbecome tough when frozen. Other fillings can bemoistened with milk, cream, picklerelish, chili sauce,catsup,fruitjuice, a littlemayonnaiseor saladdressing.

Lettuce or other salad greens and raw vegetables donot freeze well and should be added just beforeserving.

Wrap sandwiches in moisture/vapor-proof materialand freeze.

Proper packaging is essentialfor successfulfreezing. Because solidly frozenfoods lose moisture in the dry 0° to 5°F. temperature of a freezer, they mustbe properly pro~ectedby top quality packaging materials that are moisture/vapor-proof.Freezer tape is used to seal wrappings and for labeling.

Freezer packaging materials

Materials Ikw?s MateB*iak5 uses

Cartons with moisture, Fruits, vegetables, Laminatedpaper Meatsand vapor proof liners some meats Heavy-dutyfoil Meats,bakedgoods,Foil containers Cooked foods leftovers

Polyethylenebags Baked foods, meats Cellophane Baked goods,sandwiches, smallmeatcutsGlass freezer jars Juices,fruits,vegetables,

cooked foods

Plastic containers and Sauces,fruits,vegetables,boil-inbags cookedfoods

Packaginginstructions \

Butchers’ WrapDrugstore Wrap~, place food in center

of wrapping paper.

2. Bring two paralleledges together. Foldin lock seam, repeatuntil the last fold restsfirmly on food.

Place food diag&mlly on one corner of paper. Rollpaper and food together diagonally,folding in extramaterial as you roll. Seal with freezer tape.

Cartonsandcontainers.Fruits, vegetables andcooked foods may bepackaged in freezercartons, containersand jars.

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Fold ends, excludingas much air aspossible. Seal withtape or tie f’irmlywithheavy string.

Aluminum foil.Place food on heavy-duty foil and mold foilto shape of the food.Only one thickness isrequired. No heat sealingor taping is necessary.

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Labeling containers.Be sure to label allcontainers and packageswith contents and datethat it was placed in thefreezer.

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IDefrosting

Depending on the climate you live in, humidity andusage, your freezer may need defrosting only once ortwice a year. If possible, choose a time to defrostwhen food supply is lowest. Defrosting can be donequickly and easily by scrapingfreezer surfaces with aplastic scraper or wooden.spatulaW@rost is morethan 1/4 inch thick.

DO INOT use any electrical device in defrostingyour freezer. DO NOT use an ice pick or sharpedgediristment as it may damageor scratchthefreezer.If frost is too thick or too hard to be scraped,we suggest you do the following:1. Remove power cord from outlet.

2. Remove all food from freezer. Food maybetemporarily stored in large corrugated paper boxes,insulated bags, towels or wrapped in newspapers topreserve coldness.

3. Your freezer has a defrost water drain at the front

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and a hose adapter that is packaged in a bag in thebottom of the freezer. Remove the drain capon thefront of the freezer, insert the hose connector andattach the hose. After attaching the hose, removethe drainpluginsidethe cabinet.Spongeremainingmoisture from the bottom of the freezer.

4. Defrostingwill take less time if you have the freezerlid open and remove large, loose pieces of frost

~ before they melt, or add pans of hot water.

NOTE: Water may drip from the back flange of thelid cover during defrosting.This is normal. Icebuilds up in the lid insulation when the lid is openfor adding or removing food and melts during thedefrosting operation.

5. After frost is completely removed, rinse the insideof the freezer with a solutionof warm water andbaking soda (about one tablespoon of soda to eachqual of water). Rinsewith clean water and wipe dry.DO NOT use harsh or gritty cleaners in the interior.

WARNING:When cleaning in the vicinity ofelectrical parts (lamp+ switdws9 controls, etc.)wring excess moisture out d sponge or cloth sothat it will be Mm4y damp to prevent water orliquid from getting into any electrical part andcausing a possible shock hazard.

6. Replace the drain plug inside the cabinet and thecap on the defrost drain.

‘7.Fold over and dry the gasket on the hinge side ofthe lid.

8. Plug in the freezer at the electrical outlet. Turn thetemperature control to its regular position andreturn food to the freezer.

YourFreezeroOutside.Protectthepaintfinish. The finish on the

outside of the freezer is a high quality, baked-onpaint finish. With proper care, it will stay new-lookingand rust-free for years. Apply a coat of appliancepolish wax when the freezer is new and then at leasttwice a year, Appliance polish wax also works wellto remove tape residue from freezer surfaces.Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat No.WR97X0216) is available from GE Service andParts Centers.

Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean clothlightly dampened with appliance polish wax or mildliquid dishwashing detergent. Dry and polish with aclean, soft cloth, Do not wipe the freezer with asoiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel. Do not usescouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach, orcleaners containing bleach.

CAUT1ON—Care should be taken in moving thefreezer away from the wall. All types of floorcoverings can be damaged, particularly cushionedcoverings and those with embossed surfaces.

~Inside. Clean the inside of your freezer at least oncea year. We recommend that the freezer be unp~uggedbefore cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excessmoisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning in thevicinity of switches, lights or controls.

Usewarmwaterandbakingsodasolution—aboutatablespoonofbakingsodatoa quartofwater.Rinsethoroughlywithwaterandwipedry.Donotusecleaningpowdersorotherabrasivecleaners.An open box of baking soda in the freezer willabsorb stale freezer odors. Change the box everythree months.

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1. Keep freezer dooi-closed. Yourfreezer will keep WARNING: Handling of dry ice can cause yourfood frozen for 24 hoursprovided warm air is not hands to freeze, Gloves or other protection isadmitted. recommended.

2. If freezer is out of operationfor 24 hours or more, 3. If dry ice is not available, inove food to a frozenadd dry ice. Leave ice in large pieces. Add more ice food locker temporarily—untilpower is restored.as required.

LodxwionYour freezer should be convenientlylocated for day- The freezer must be solidy positioned on the floor if itto-day use in a dry, well-ventilatedroom. is to functionat itsbest.Shimsmaybe usedto accomplishFor most efficient operation, it should not be located this wherever the floor is too uneven. If the placewhere the air temperature around the freezer is higher selected for the freezer is damp or moist, place 2 x 4’sthan 11O”F.or colder than 32°F. under its entire length to assure adequate support.

Be sure to install your freezer on a floor strongenough to support it when it is fully loaded.

Also see Energy-Saving Tips regarding location. (mxmMw!sAllow 3 inches on all sides for proper air circulation.

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To maintain freezer in operation during vacations, be Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.sure your house power is not turned off. Remove foods, defrost and clean the freezer.For extended vacations or absences, you may prefer to Secure all loose items such as grille and shelves bymove yOLUfrozen foods to a storage locker temporarily. taping them securely in place to prevent damage.If your freezer is to be left empty, disconnect power Be sure freezer stays in upright position during actualcord plug from wall outlet. To prevent formation of moving and in van. The freezer must be secured inodors, place open box of baking soda in freezer andleave freezer lid open.

van to prevent movement. Protect outside of freezerwith blanket.

When the freezer is not operating, it can be left in anunheated house or room without damage to cabinet ormechanism.

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IMPORTAN’I’...P1WWread!carefully

How to connect Electricity

For personal!safety, this app~iancemust beproperly grounded.The power cord ofthis appliance isequipped with athree-prong(grounding)plugwhich mates witha standard three-Prong (grounding)wall outlet tominimize thepossibilityofelectric shock hazard from this appliance.

F’FEMET

Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualifiedelectrician to make sure the outlet is properlygrounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall outlet isencountered,it is your personal responsibilityandobligationto have it replaced with a properlygrounded three-prong wall outlet.

DO NM’, UNDERA13?3?cur Cm ‘mmPRONGI?ROMI’m POWERCORD”

Use PlugBecause ofpotential safetyhazards undercertain conditions,we stronglyrecommendagainstuse of an adapterplug. However,if you still elect touse an adapter,where loc~lcodes

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PRONGS/SLOTS~

TEMPORARYMETHOD

BEFOREUSEpermit, a ITEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to aproperly grounded two-prong wall outlet by useof a UL listed adapter available at most localhardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with theIarger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarityin the connection of the power cord.

CAUTION: Attaching adapter ground terminal towall outlet cover screw does not ground the applianceunless cover screw is metal, and not insulated, andwall outlet is grounded through house wiring. Youshould have the circuit checked by a qualifiedelectrician to make sure the outlet is properlygrounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is notdone, the adapter ground terminal is very likely tobreak with repeated use.

Should the adapter ground terminal break, DO NOTUSE the appliance unti~a proper ground has beenestablished.

Because of potential safety hazards under certainconditions, we strongly recommend against the use ofan extension cord. However, if you still elect to use anextension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be aUL listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extensioncord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that[IN:electrical rating of the cord bc 15 amperes(minimum) and 120 volts.

ElectricalThe freezer should always be plugged into its ownindividual electrical outlet which has a voltagerating that matches the rating plate.

This provides the best performance and also preventsoverloading house wiring circuits which could cause afire hazard from overheated wires.

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PROBLEM I FOSSIBLECAUSE

R?EEZER DmsNOT OPERATE

*Freezer may not be plugged in.

@Ifplug is secureand thefreezerstill fails to operate,plug a small appliance intothe same outletto determineif thereis a tripped.circuitbreaktxor burnedout fuse.

FREEZERSTx.RmTOO FR13QUIWI’LY

*Package holding lid open, or lid opened too frequerktiyor too king.

*Temperaturecontrol set on too cold a $etting.* Unifom temperatu~ein cabinet is being ma.inta.ined~ . ,

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~Package holding lid open, or lid opened too frequently or too long.

e Temperaturecontrol set on too cold a setting.

e Inadequate air circulation space around cabinet, ~

FREEZEROPERATESTOO LONG

NOISY OPERATION *The floormaybe weak,causingthefreezertovibratewhen the’cmripressoris on.

@Cabinetis not positionedsolidlyon floor.Use shimsto corr6ctfor unevenfloor.

CABINET VIBRATES e Weaknessin room floor. Placing 2 X 4’s underthe lengtho! ~e freezerwillhelpsupport it and may reduce vibration. ,.

~Cabinetnot positionedsolidlyon floor.Use shimsfor,ti~ven floor.

FREEZER TEMPERATURETOO WARM

~Packagehokiinglid open,or lidopenedtoofrequentlyor tookmg.~Temperaturecontrolnotat coldenoughsetting.

ALARMSOUNDS *Freezer has not yet cooleddown tier temperaturecontroldial is turned to a coldersetting.SetTEMP ALARMswitchOFF temporarilyuntilnew coldlevelis reached.

“A lotofunfrozenfoodaddedatone timewillraiseikezer temperature.SetTJ3MPALARMswitchat OFFtemporarilyuntiltemperaturereturnsto nomnalfor theseIectedsetting.

FOODSDEFROSTING e Blownfuseor trippedcircuitbreaker.~Notpluggedin.~Packageholdinglidopen,or lid openedtoo frequentlyor too long.

FREEZERTEMPERATURETOOCOLD

o Temperature control set on too cold a setting.

FOODSDRYINGOUT * Packages not properly wrapped or sealed.

MOISTURECollectingON OUTSIDEOF CABINET

e Extended hot, humid weather.

LIDWON’TFULLYC~JUSEBY ITSELF

e Packageholding lid open,

sL~J$’STARTING TIMEAFTER BEING OFF

* Built-in overload protection.

EXCESSIVEFROSTBUILD-UP

~Package holdinglid open,or lid openedtoo frequentlyor too long.e Extendedhot,humidweather.

IYOURGENERALELECTR#CFREEZER Staple salesslip or cancelled check

WARRANTY here.ProofoforiginalpurchasedateisneededtoOb%ainservice

WHATIS COVEREDPULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTYFor one year from date of originalpurchase,we will Provide,free ofcharge, parts and“servicelabor inyour home to repair or replaceany pafi of the treezer that failsbecauseof a manufacturingdefect.FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTYFor five years from date or originalpurchase, we will provide, free ofcharge, parts and service labor inyour home to repair or replace anypati of the sealed refrigerating

“, system (the compressor,cbndenser, evaptirator and allconnecting tubing) that failsbecause of a manufacturingdefect.

LIMITED WARRANTY,FOOD SPOILAGE...We will payfor food spoilage(notto exceedthe cumulativelimit specifiedbelow)that occursbecauseof a manufacturingdefecteither in: a) anypafi of the freezerwithinone year from date or originalpurchase,orb) anypafi of thesealed refrigeratingsystemwithinfive yearsfrom the date of originalpurchase.

CumulativeFreezer Capacity Limit14.9cu. ft. and smaller $100.0015.0 cu. ft. and larger $150.00

Within 30 days afier foodspoilage occurs, you must providesatisfactory proof of the spoilageto a Service and Parts Center, anauthorized Customer Care@service or the dealer from whomthe freezer was purchased.

This warranty is extendedtothe original purchaserand anysucceedingowner for productspurchasedfor ordinary home usein the 48 mainland states, Alaska,Hawaii and Washington,D.C. InAlaska the warrantyts the sameexcept that it is LIMITEDbecauseyou must pay to ship the producttothe serviceshop or for the servicetechnician’stravel coststo yourhome.All warranty service will beprovided by our Service and PartsCenters or by our authorizedCustomer Care” servicersduringnormal working hours.

Should your appliance needservice, during warranty periodor beyond, call 800-GE-CARES(800-432-2737).

WHAT1SNOTCOVERED~Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Readyour Use and Care material.If you then have any questionsabout operating the product pleasecontact your dealer or ourConsumer Affairs office at theaddress below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Center@800.626.2000consumer information service

~Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,contact your dealer or installer. Youare responsible for providingadequate electrical, plumbing andother connecting facilities.

~Food spoilage caused by:

a) Power interruption from theutility.b) Blown fuse, open circuit breakeror other power disconnection onthe owner’s premises.c) Freezer not operating becauseof abnormally low electric powervoltage or inadequate housewiring.

~Replacement of house fuses or vresetting of circuit breakers.

@Failure of the product if it is usedfor other than its intendedpurpose or used commercially.

~ Damage to product causedby accident, fire, floods or actsof God.

WARRANTOR IS NOTRESPONSIBLE FORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusionmay not apply to you, This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

if further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:Manager—Consumer Atiairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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