GE FH5 Use And Care Manual

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Useand C2weGuide Food Freezer ❑ 1 ● Safety instructions .........................3 ❑ Operating Instructions, Tips Energy-Saving Tips . . . . ...............................2 Food Freezing Suggestions..................4-lO lntetior Light .....

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HELP US HELP YOU... Read this book carefully. Write down the model and serial numbers. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your You’ll find them on a plate located at the top outside new freezer properly. rear corner of the freezer. Kee...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read All Instructions Before Using This Appliance. A WARNING—When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: ● Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as desc...

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OPERATING YOUR FREEZER (continued) Temperature Control (m scune models) Freezing temperature selection is made by setting the control from No. 1 to No. 7 (coldest). Normal safe freezing level is obtained by setting the control at No. 4. Turning...

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FOOD FREEZING SUGGESTIONS Rules for Successful Food Freezing ● ● ● ● ●  Freeze the best. Freeze only top-quality foods. Freezing “ Freeze correct quantities. There is an established retains quality and flavor; it cannot improve quali...

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FOOD FREEZING SUGGESTIONS (continued) Freezing Meat, Fish, Poultry & Game ● Preparation and Packaging. Package meat, poultry, fish and game in moisture/vapor-proof material such as aluminum foil, cellophane, freezer foil or plastic bags. Excl...

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Blanching Vegetables by Steam Blanching Vegetables by Boiling Water Use pressure cm)ke~ vegetable blanche~ or other large 1. Select large cook pot of 4- or 5-quart capacity and cook pot. fill with one gallon of water for each pound of 1. 2. 3. v...

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FOOD FREEZING SUGGESTIONS (continued) Guide to Freezing Vegetables VEGETABLE GREENS PEAS POTATOES French Fried POTATOES White POTATOES Sweet SQUASH *Preferred metht PREPARATION Beet greens, collards, kale, mustard greens, spinach, Swiss chard, turn...

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Guide to Freezing Fruits I FRUIT PREPARATION APPLES Wash, peel and slice 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 [n solutlon of 3 table...

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FOOD FREEZING SUGGESTIONS (continued) Freezing Eggs Use only fresh eggs for freezing. Chill before Egg Yolks—Separate and add 1 teaspoon of salt or 1 freezing. Whole eggs may be frozen or the whites and tablespoon of corn syrup or sugar per cupfu...

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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. Fr...

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CARE AND CLEANING Defrosting 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. Defrosting can be done quickly and ea...

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In Case of Extended Power Failure: 1. Keep freezer door closed. Your freezer will keep WARNING: Handling of dry ice can cause your food frozen for 24 hours provided warm air is not hands to freeze. Gloves or other protection is admitted. recommended....

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT. .. Please read carefully How to Connect Electricity For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with...

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QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM FREEZER DOES NOT OPERATE FREEZER STARTS TOO FREQUENTLY FREEZER OPERATES TOO LONG NOISY OPERATION CABINET VIBRATES FREEZER TEMPERATURE TOO WARM ALARM SOUNDS FOODS DEFROSTING FREEZER TEMPERATURE TOO COLD FOODS...

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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC FREEZER Staple sales slip or cancelled check WARRANTY here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. I I 1 WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, ...