GE FH25 Use And Care Manual

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

Operating Instructions, Tips

Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . ..........................2

Food

Freezing

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

Temperature

Control

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

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

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

Defrosting ......~ . . . . . . . ..........................14

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

GE Appliances

Suggestions..................5-12

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Food Freezer

Problem Solver . . . . . . . .

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Numbers .....2 ......2 Repair Service ....Back Cover Warranty ....FH25 ChestModel GE Appliances...
Page 2: Energy-Saving Tips
Ownership Registration Card that came with your If you don’t understand something or need more help, freezer. Before sending in this card, please write these write (include your phone number): numbers here: Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Model Number Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Serial...
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the WARNING—When using this appliance, eating quality of foods, always exercise basic safety precautions, particularly fruits, including the following: vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many only for its intended purpose .
Page 4: Lntetior Light
OPERATING YOUR FREEZER Temperature Control Starting Freezing temperature selection is made by setting the 1. Clean the inside of the freezer with a mild solution of baking soda and water (refer to Care and control from No. 1 to No. 7 (coldest). Cleaning section).
Page 5: Food Freezing Suggestions
FOOD FREEZING SUGGESTIONS Rules for Successful Food Freezing 1. Freeze the best. Freeze only top-quality foods. Freeze correct quantities. There is an established Freezing retains quality and flavor; it cannot maximum of food your freezer is designed to freeze improve quality. at one time—approximately 3 pounds per cubic foot of freezer capacity.
Page 6: Storage Times
(continued) Suggested Storage Times MONTHS IN Eating quality FREEZER Eating quality drops after FREEZER AT OOF. drops aft(?r time shown (-18° C.) AT OOF. time shown (-18° C.) PRODUCE Most Fruits & Vegetables ......::::::::::::~t~ol~ Asparagus .
Page 7 Freezing Meat, Fish, Poultry & Game Preparation and Packaging. Package meat, poultry, Oysters, Clams, Shrimps, Scallops. Wash shells in fish and game in moisture/vapor-proof material such running water (soak clams) and shuck, working quickly. Discard shells. Do not wash clams or as aluminum foil, cellophane, freezer foil or plastic bags.
Page 8 FOOD FREEZING SUGGESTIONS (continued) Blanching Vegetables by Boiling Water Blanching Vegetables by Steam 1. Select large utensil of 4- or 5-quart capacity and fill Use pressure cooke< vegetable blanche~ or other large with one gallon of water for each pound of utensil.
Page 9 Guide to 1 reezing Vegetables PACKAGING PREPARATION BLANCHING VEGETABLE Steam Small stalks Chill immediately. Drain. Pack ASPARAGUS Wash in cold water, remove tough part of stalk, sort according whole stalks parallel with heads to size of stalk, Cut spears to fit containers, or cut in 2-inch 2 min.
Page 10 FOOD FREEZING SUGGESTIONS (continued) Preparation for Freezing Fruits Packing Frozen Fruits Always allow head space. Allow l/2-inch head space 1. Sort fruits for uniform ripeness, quality and size. in pint containers ( 1 inch for glass), 1 -inch head space 2.
Page 11 Guide to Freezing Fruits FRUIT PREPARATION PACKAGING APPLES Wash, peel and sllce apples to about l/2-inch thickness. If apples are to be packed in sugar, prevent discoloration by (1) steaming for 1 X to 2 minutes, or (2) dipping In Add 1 teaspoon ascorbic acid to each cup of syrup.
Page 12: Food Freezing Suggestions
FOOD FREEZING SUGGESTIONS (continued) Freezing Eggs Egg Yolks—Separate and add 1 teaspoon of salt or 1 Use only fresh eggs for freezing. Chill before freezing. Whole eggs may be frozen or the whites and tablespoon of corn syrup or sugar per cupful of yolks. Blend with fork.
Page 13: Packaging
FREEZER PACKAGING Proper packaging is essential for successful freezing. Because solidly frozen foods lose moisture in the dry 0° to 5“F. temperature of a freezer, they must be properly protected by top quality packaging materials that are moisture/ vapor-proof. Freezer tape is used to seal wrappings and for labeling. Freezer packaging materials Uses Materials...
Page 14: Defrosting
DEFROSTING INSTRUCTIONS Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your freezer. Depending on the climate you live in, humidity and usage, your freezer may need defrosting only once or twice a year. If possible, choose a time to defrost when food supply is lowest. The Fastest Way to Defrost DO NOT use an ice pick or sharp edged Defrosting can be done quickly and easily by scraping...
Page 15: Power Failure
Cleaning Your Freezer Inside. Clean the inside of your freezer at least once a year. We recommend that the freezer be unplugged outside of the freezer is a high quality, baked-on before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess paint finish.
Page 16: Location
PREPARATION Location Clearance Your freezer should be conveniently located for day- The lid and hinge arrangement makes it impossible to install the freezer directly against a wall. The space at to-day use in a dry, well-ventilated room. the back is essential to maintain proper air circulation For most efficient operation, it should not be located around the freezer.
Page 17: Hhtim
How to Connect Electricity For personal safety, this appliance must be Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified properly grounded. electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. The power cord of this appliance is Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is equipped with a encountered, it is your personal responsibility and three-prong...
Page 18: Problem Solver
Packages not properly wrapped or sealed. MOISTURECOLLECTING . Extended hot, humid weather. OUTSIDEOFCABINET LIDWON’TFULLY Package holding lid open. CLOSEBYITSELF Built-in overload protection. SLOWSTARTINGTIME EXCESSIVE FROST BUILD-UP Extended hot, humid weather. If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
Page 19: Consumer Services
We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800+#32-2737) A I;E cf)nsun~er ser~ice professional mill prokide expert repair service, repairs can be handled in just one \isit.
Page 20 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 further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Part No. 162 D3918PO03 Pub No.

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