Whirlpool ET20MK User's Manual
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1. 1to2 Chicken oe iii che se Pes 1t02 Ground Beef 1t02 Steaks and Roasts 3 t05 Cured Meats 7 to 10 BACON v le es Aare 5to7 Cold Cuts o sccc6e3 c tea eae 3 to 5 If meat is to be stored longer than the times given follow the directions for freezing NOTE Fresh fisn and sneilfisr should De used the same day as purchased Eggs Store without wasning In the original car ton or use the Jtinty Bir that came with your refrigerator Milk Aios mir carorns or pest storage piace mark on mteror shelf Beverages Wore Do tties and cars Store ona acor shel or inside the efrigerator Butter Keep opered butter in covered disp orir he Butter Compartment When storng ar extra sup piy wrap ir freezer packag rg and freeze Cheese Store in the originai wrapping unti you are ready tc use it Once opened re wrap tightly im plastic wrap or aluminum foil Condiments Store smal jars and bottles cat sup mustara jelly olives on the door shelves where they are in easy reacn Leftovers Cove eftovers with plastic wrap or aluminut fol to sen food from aryirg out and trarsfering food odors P ast c cortamers with tight Las are fine 190 FREEZING amp STORING FROZEN FOODS The freezer section is designed for storage of com mercially frozen foods and for freezing foods at home Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging The wrap you2. VITARA ARIE PEZZA POP et use amp care guide NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model ET20MK Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else This booklet tells you how to start your refrig erator clean it move shelves and adjust con trols It even tells you what new sounds to expect from your refrigerator Treat your new refrigerator with care Use it only to do what home refrigerators are de signed to do Parts and features Air Control Temperature ice Cube Control Trays Light Shield Utility n Compartment sorsi IE La ie Control Butter not shown i i Compartment Meat Pan Utility Bin Adjustable Glass Shelves Adjustable Door Shelves Crisper Covers Crispers with Humidity Control Base Grille Model and Serial Number Plate Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready Model Number 4 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate located as shown Serial Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Purchase Date Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place Service Company and Telephone Number Safety first Child entrapment and suffocation are not things ofthe past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dange
3. e Before you plug it in IMPORTANT Before using your refrigerator you are personally responsible for making sure that it e is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use is connected only to the right kind of outlet with the right electric supply and grounding is used only for jobs expected of home refrigerators is not near an oven radiator or other heat source Ca CC AE PST TIO sentiti 1983 Whirlpool Corporation int amidi e is properly maintained e is out of the weather is used in an area where the room temperature will not fall below 55 F 13 C e is not run where there are explosive fumes e is not used by children or others who may not understand how it should be used is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold Oe PIT SIE OO DINA EEN a en ae i ia ERE A RI ONISN 340434 ms gt a ari vw gt Z O mm m gt c x m vw Install properly 1 Allow 2 2 cm space on each side and at top for ease of installation 2 The refrigerator back can be flush against the wall 3 If the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave enough space so the door can be opened wider Level refrigerator freezer Right to Raise Left to Lower 1 Remove base grille see page 8 2 To raise front turn each screw to t
4. Se iene suona Outside Inside walls Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick Door liners and masher Dark panels Defrost pan Condenser Coil Floor under refrigerator Vacuum cleaner using Usual floor cleaners What touse _ Howto clean _________ Mild detergent and e Wash removable parts with warm water warm water and a mild detergent init Rinseonddy _ to uifz e Wash with warm water and a mild de tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Rinse and dry e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax ora good auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Do not use wax on plastic parts on See or paper towel mild detergent appliance wax or good auto paste wax m zZ m a 0 lt gt lt Z 9 o aN Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection __ e Wash with warm water and mild detergent or baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to 1 quart 95 warm water _ Rinse and ary Sponge soft cloth or paper towel baking soda warm water mild detergent Sponge soft cloth or paper towel mild detergent warm water e Wash with mild detergent and warm water e Rinse and dry ONINVITOS DO NOT USE Cieaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic paris __ Mild detergent and warm water soft clean sponge and soft clean cloth e Wash with a
5. crispers Vegetables with Skins carrc s peppers crisper p astio bags or plast Fruits Wash iet ary ara plastic pags or orsper Do act urti they are ready c use Sort tne r store Conmairer 7 c crisper c 0se0 paper pag cr a refr gerc s bar gt D OR Meat Meat s perishable and expensive you wort want to waste an ource of it tnrougr careless handling The following list ana chart give you DaCck aging hints and time limits Store meat ir tne meat pan Fresh Prepackaged Meat Score fresh meat ir the store wrapping Vacuum packaged meat car be frozen for as long as one morth if he seal is not broker If you want tc keep it frozer onger you shouid wrap It with specia freezer wrappirg Matera Fresh Meat Not Prepackaged Remove the market wrapping paper and re wrap loosely in waxed paper or aluminum foil for storing it unfrozen Cooked Meat Wrap or cover cooked meat with waxed paper plastic wrap or aluminum for Store immediately Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts Ham bacon sausage Colg cuts e c Keep best n or gi nai wrapp gs Once opered tightly re wrap ir plasic wrap or aiumir um fol Canned Ham Sore in refrigerator uniess he a bei says its okay to store or the sne f Do not freeze Fresh Poultry ic ATOD IT waxed caper or clastic wrap e pase sarc or as Cur ec for Shesea TG DOUITTN a yu STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH AND CURED MEAT Type Approximate Time days Variety Meats
6. so you won t have to search for what you want Close door as soon as food is removed e Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but dont overcrowd it so air movement is blocked e lt isa waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and freezer to temperatures colder than they need to be If ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are as cold as your family likes them that s cold enough e Keep the Power Saving Control on OFF unless moisture forms on the refrigerator exterior e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radiator or in direct sunlight Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically But both should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building up Of course spills should be wiped up right away To clean your refrigerator turn the Temperature Control to OFF unplug it take out all removable parts and clean it according to the following directions D FO SR EA I i Removing the base grille e Open the door e Pull grille outwards as shown e Do not remove Tech sheet fastened behind grille Metal Clips Support Tabs_ Metal Clips Support Tabs To replace e Line up grille support tabs with metal clips e Push firmly to snap into place e Close the door Cleaning chart _ Part Removable parts shelves crisper meat POI
7. soft grit free cloth or sponge e Rinse and dry with a damp grit free cloth or chamois DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or solvents like acetone benzine carbon tetrachloride etc These can scratch or damage the material ____________ pla Warm water and mild detergent e Remove base grille See page 8 e To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire brace remove tape if any e Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild detergent e Rinse and dry e Replace with notched corner to the rear e Push it all the way in e Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing into pan e Replace base grille _____ e Remove base grille e Clean dust and lint from condenser at east every other month e Replace base grille the extended narrow attachment e Roll refrigerator out only as far as water supply line allows e Wash floor e Roll refrigerator back e Check to see if the al eas is level Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD There is a rignt way t0 package and store refrig erated or frozer foods To keep foods fresher longer take the time to study these recommer ded steps Leafy Vegetables Remove store wrapping Ter or tear off bruised and d sco ored areas Was coo water drair ard store n orisper Cod most ar heips keer eafy vegetables frese ang corse Tre crispers Nave seairg gaske s tct ele keecrumdar in They aiso nave a control to ele ad ust the amour of humic tyr the
8. use must be air moisture and vapor proof The way you close and seal the package must not allow air moisture or vapors in or out Rigid polyethylene plastic containers with tight fitting lids straight sided canning freezing jars heavy duty aluminum foil plastic coated paper and non permeable plastic wraps such as saran are recommended Note Heat sealed boiling bags are easy to use and can be used by themselves or as carton liners Sealing When sealing foods in bags squeeze out the alr liquids need headspace to allow for expansion Twist the top and turn it back Fasten tie securely around the doubled over tail Put the label inside transparent bags use self adhesive label on outside of opaque ones 4 Air tight wrapping calls for drugstore wrap Cut the sheet about one third longer than the distance around the food Bring the ends together and fold in toward the food at least twice to seal out air Crease ends close to food press air from package Fold tips 2 EEE WLW over twice Finish package and tape closed NOTE With unboned meats pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockinetie to protect the wrap from punctures DO NOT USE e Bread wrappers e Non polyethylene plastic containers e Containers without tight lids e Waxed paper e Wax coated freezer wrap e Thin semi permeable wrap None of these are totally moisture air or vapor proof Freezing F
9. LIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE gt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SEAVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XY2 SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consul tants or if you prefer write to Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This informa tion is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance JaVD ONIAON ANY NOILWOVA n lt O Z m m O vw X lt O m oO a gt vw pu gt Z O m Whirlp ool rip Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 943166 Rev A Printed in U S A 1983 Whirlpool Corporation e Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Drye
10. ar IE ia Possible Sounds Slight Hum Soft Hiss e Clicking or Snapping Sounds Probable Causes Water Sounds e The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm Down for making ice automatically Up to shut off the ice maker e Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa rated and to obtain increased storage capacity e lt is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easily e You will hear water running when ice maker is working You ll hear ice fall into the bin Dont let these sounds bother you e The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice This can take overnight e Because of new plumbing connections the first ice may be discolored or off flavored Discard the first few batches of ice e If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed turn the Temperature Control toward a higher number Wait a day and if necessary turn the Air Control toward A e If you remove the ice bin raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker When you return the bin push it all the way in and lower the arm to the ON position e If cubes are stored too long they may develop an off flavor like stale water Throw them away They will be replaced Cubes in the ice bin can also become smaller by evaporation Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn t Because the sounds are new to you you might be concerned about
11. eans better refrigeration and may require more running time than your old one FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1304 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawall 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfac tory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service com pany in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a na tionwide network of franchised TECH CARE Service Companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES OR WHIRLPOOL APP
12. een adjustments below e Then adjust the Air Control if needed CONDITION REASONS RECOMMENDED SETTINGS If Refrigerator Door opened often Temperature Control 4 Section is Large amount of food added Air Control E TOO WARM aa a ROOM temperature too warm e o If Freezer Door opened often Temperature Control 4 Section is Large amount of food added Air Control A 4 J TOO WARM Very cold room temperature ORE REI CS sce TRE call deli If Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Temperature Control 2 a Section is for your conditions Air Control B COOL LINE TOO COLD service Ri E i IRR Rn VE SI rl e a T assistance IfICE isnt Heavy ice usage Temperature Control 3 telephone MADE FAST ENOUGH Very cold room temperature Air Control A number CC can cycle often enough y a a page 15 If BOTH SECTIONS Door opened often Temperature Control 4 are TOO WARM Large amount of food added Air Control B Very warm or very cold room temperatures c 2 Z lt O Cc DD a m ini S m a gt per 0 a Adjusting shelves Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator Glass shelves are strong enough fo hold bottles milk and other heavy food items To remove glass shelves 1 Tilt up at front 2 Lift up at back 3 Pull shelf straight out Glass shelves are heavy Be careful To replace 1 Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf supports 2 Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop int
13. ggested storage times Food Storage time MAIN DISHES Stews meat poultry and fish casserole 2to3 months TV dinners 3 to 6 months DAIRY PRODUCTS BUTOR icki cS dari pda 6 to 9 months Margarine 2 to 9 months Cheese Camembert brick Mozzarella farmer s 3 months Creamed cottage DO NOT FREEZE Cheddar Edam Gouda Swiss efC 6 to 8 weeks Freezing can change texture of cheese Ice cream ice milk sherbef oo occ esas tices 4 weeks Whole mixed 9 to 12 months Whites 9 to12 months VOIKS iii 9 t0 12 months Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole mixed eg Yeast breads and rolls Baked Brown N Serve Unbaked breads 1 month Quick breads 2 t03 months Cakes unfrosted 2 to 4 months Cakes frosted 8 to 12 months Fruit cakes 12 months Cookie dough 3 months Baked cookies 8 to12 months Baked pies 1to 2 months Pie dough only 4 to 6 months If electricity goes off Cal the power company Ask how ong power will be off 1 DA If service Is to be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This wil heip frozen foods to stay frozen If service is tc De nterrupted longer than 24 hours fa Remove ali frozen food and store a frozen food locker Or b Place about 20 pounds of ary ice on top of the food using pieces a
14. he right 3 To lower front turn each screw to the left 4 Check with level Remove sales labels Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and other inside labels before using the refrigerator Any glue left can be taken off with rubbing alcohol Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it See clean ing instructions on page 9 SP AE SAI Plug it in 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle Ny vd pa 4 grounding plug Refrigerator Power Cord Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Do not use an extension cord Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain See individual electrical requirements and grounding instruction sheet in your literature package Using your refrigerator Power Saving Control Temperature Control Air Outlet Air Control o POWER SAVINY CONTROL F L o OFF SAVES POV F N ON EDUCES Linon MOISTURE alia aun oF CONTROL CONSOLE TO START Adivu Temp Control ro 3 Adjust Air Comtrel to B O controi Let run overnight BOTH SECTIONS TOO WARM Agjuir Temp Control to next higher number REFRIGERATOR SECTION TOO WARM Adju Temp Cantroi FREEZER SECTION TOO WARM OE NOT ENOUGH ICE to rect higher number and Air Centre toward C Adjvel Arr Co
15. ing 1 Slide the meat pan out to stop 2 Lift the front of meat pan 3 Slide pan the rest of the way out 4 Tilt cover up at front 5 6 NE ik IR EE NG A REIT A A ed REI E ET Lift up at back Pull straight out Replacing 1 Guide the rear nooks into the slots in the shelf supports 2 Tilt up front of cover until rear hooks drop into slots Lower front of cover to level position 3 Replace meat pan in reverse order n Mey LISA v AR RZ Changing the light bulb Before removing the light shield for cleaning or for replacing the bulb unplug the refrigerator Use appliance bulbs only e Push lightly on the top center of the light shield until the notched tab unhooks from the control panel e Pull down on the shield until the tab clears the control panel e Lift the back hooks out of their slots e Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb e Replace light shield in reverse order Ice cube trays To remove ice e Hold tray at both ends e Slightly twist If cubes are not used they may shrink The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer cubes are stored the smaller they get Optional automatic ice maker Raise Signal Arm to Stop Ice Maker Lower Signal Arm to Start It If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later Part No ECKMF 6 there are a few things you will want to know ee te Sounds you may he
16. m at reheating time Pota toes should also be added to soup and stew at heating time Add crumb and cheese toppings at heating time Cool as rapidly as possible and freeze at once Liquid or semi liquid dishes may be frozen in rec ommended containers with head space Casser oles and other more solid foods may be frozen in the baking container If you dont want to leave your casserole dish in the freezer line it with foil Bake cool freeze lift out the foil package bag it and return to freezer Freezing Baked Goods Wrap baked breads in recommended material Thaw in wrapping Un baked yeast breads can be frozen after the first rising Punch down wrap and freeze Bake cookies as usual Cool and freeze on trays then pack in recommended freezer bags or car tons Unbaked cookies may be dropped molded or rolled and frozen on cookie trays Store in bag or carton bake without thawing Refrigerator type cookies can be wrapped and frozen in roll form Thaw only enough to slice when ready to bake Fruit pies are best frozen unbaked Bake without thawing Bake pecan and similar pies before freezing rich fillings do not freeze solid Cut steam vents in top crusts when ready to bake IMPORTANT Do not expect your freezer to quick freeze any large quantity of food Put no more un frozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours No more than 2 to 3 pounds of fresh meat or 3 to 4 pounds of vegetables per cubic foo
17. n the doors are blocked open a aaan To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrigerator 14 Moving If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker shut off the ice maker water supply a day ahead of time Disconnect the water line After the last supply of ice drops lift the signal arm to turn off the ice maker Remove all food Pack frozen foods in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Remove everything that comes out Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle Screw in the levelling rollers tape the doors shut tape the electric cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put everything back and refer to page 4 Dont forget to reconnect the water supply line if you have an icemaker QUESTIONS call your COOL LINE service assistance telephone number page 15 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If your refrigerator will not operate e Is the electric cord plugged in e Is a fuse blown or a circuit breaker tripped e Is the Temperature Control turned ON If your ice maker will not operate e Has the freezer had enough time to get cold With a new refrigerator this might take overnight e Is the signal arm ON in the down posi
18. ntrol toward A mr Rang NASAL PE PAA ETAR ID IW i E AE Setting the controls Give the refrigerator time to cool down com Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the pletely before adding food This may take sev refrigerator When the refrigerator is plugged in for eral hours the first time These settings should be about right for OFF normal household refrigerator usage 5 1 n The controls will be set about right when milk or c ae juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream E SE is firm Do not block the air outlet on the control panel 1 Set the TEMPERA 2 Set the AIR CON Blocking it can slow the air Movement needed to TURE CONTROL fo 3 TROL fo B keep temperatures at the level you set Power Saving Control MC Cos The Power Saving Control on the Control Con sole operates electric heater around the door open 1 Use the OFF set 2 Use the ON setting ings These heaters help keep moisture from forming ting when humidity only if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator is low on the outside of the refrigerator ear NE OT E Toe tm Ll RC As E T B i EN A AERA A PETE SRI R III api P 9 ANTE R TAN Ei MIRI ET CAIO AT SD SR POTE Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in the refriger e Adjust the Temperature Control first ator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart e Wait at least 24 hours betw
19. o slot Lower front of shelf to level position To remove door shelves e Lift up and out To replace e Insert hooks into guides on both sides e Push down NS Removing the crispers and crisper covers e Slide crispers straight out to stop e Lift the front e Slide the rest of the way out e Replace in reverse order re Covers are held in place by two pegs at the back and two notched tabs in front Push the Tab to Clear the Cover Snap Back Into Place Press front tabs out of the way Lift Cover front Lift back off the pegs Replace in reverse order The center leg can be made shorter or longer to help level the crisper covers if necessary Turn the leg clockwise to make it longer Turn it counter clockwise to shorten it 6 Removing freezer shelf e Lift front slightly e Lift back off supports SSS e Replace in reverse order wb Lift the Front Then the Back Adjusting crisper Humidity Control You can control the amount of humidity in the mois ture sealed crisper 1 The control can be adjusted to any setting be tween LO and HI 2 LO open lets moist air out of crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins 3 HI closed keeps moist air in the cris per for best storage of fresh leafy vege tables Moving the meat pan The meat pan can be taken out and moved the same way as the shelves Remove the meat pan first Remov
20. rous even if they will just sit in the garage for a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Associa tion of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent accidents i es e i ee Contents BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN 3 Optional Automatic ice Maker 7 Install Properly storti aan 4 Sounds You May Hear 7 Level Refrigerator Freezer 4 Energy Saving Tips 8 Remove Sales Labels 4 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 8 CEO ee E o ce E o eee 4 Removing the Base Grile 8 PIUGITIA trae RAAE ie te 4 Cleaning Chart 9 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 5 FOODSTORAGEGUIDE 10 Setting the Controls 5 Storing Fresh Food 10 Adjusting Shelves 00 cece eee 6 Freezing and Storing Frozen Food 14 Removing Crispers and Crisper Covers 6 VACATION AND MOVING CARE 14 Removing Freezer Shelf 6 IFYOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 15 i Adjusting Crisper Humidity Control 6 1 Before Calling for Assistance 15 Moving the Meat Pan 6 2 If You Need Assistance 15 i Changing the Light Bulb 7 3 If You Need Service 15 I Ice Cube Trays Li 7 4 If You Have a Problem 15 i _ _ _ t m t
21. ruits Select ripe blemish free fruits Be sure they taste as good as they look Wash 2 to 3 quarts liters at a time and drain Fruit that stands in water may lose food value and become soggy Sort peel trim pit and slice as needed Pack in rigid wide mouthed containers or other recommended material Leave head space to al low liquids to expand during freezing m Q o O is O 7 gt m Freezing Vegetabies Freeze only fresh high quality vegetables picked when barely mature For best results freeze no more than 2 to 3 hours after picking Wash in cold water sort and cut into appropriate sizes Blanch or scald Pack in recom mended container and freeze Do not freeze lettuce celery carrot sticks pota toes or fresh tomatoes All will become limp or mushy Tomatoes will collapse when thawed Freezing Meats The meat you thaw can only be as good as the meat you freeze Drugstore wrap in meal size packages Flat cuts or patties should be wrapped individually or in layers sepa rated by a double thickness of freezer wrap Make sure store wrappings are moisture and va por proof If not re wrap meats with one of the wraps recommended under Packaging Freezing Cooked Food Prepare cooked foods as you would for the table shorten cooking time 10 to15 minutes to allow for additional cooking during reheating Omit seasonings and part of the liquid Plan to add the
22. s large as pos sible Protect your hands with gloves c neither food locker storage nor dry ice Is ava able use or car perishable food at once A full freezer will stay cold longer trar a partiy filled one A freezer full of meat wil stay cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods If food contains ce crystals it may be safely refrozen although the quailty and flavor may be affected Use refrozen foods quickly If tne condition of the food is poor or you have any susp CIONS t is wise to dispose of t 13 n Q O O 4 O a gt O m O mi Short vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks Use up perishables freeze other items f your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker 1 turn it off 2 shut off the water supply to the ice maker 3 empty the ice bin Long vacations Remove all the food if you are going for a month or more If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least a day ahead When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Unplug the refrigerator and clean it rinse well and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to both doors keeping them open far enough for air to get in This will keep odor and mold from building up a ms i Tape the blocks out of a child s reach do not allow children near the refrigerator whe
23. t of freezer space Leave enough space for air to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room at the frontso the door can close tightly FOOD STORAGE CHART Storage times will vary according to the quality of the food the type of packaging or wrap used moisture and vapor proof and the storage temperature which should be O F 17 8 C Food FRUITS Fruit juice concentrate 12 months Commercially frozen fruit 12 months Citrus fruit and juices 4t0 6 months Others 8 to 12 months VEGETABLES Commercially frozen Home frozen MEAT Bacon Corned beef Cured ham 1to 2 months Salting meat shortens freezer life Frankfurters 1 month Ground beef lamb veal 2 to 3 months Roasts Beef Lamb and veal Storage time 8 to 12 months 4 weeks or less 6 to12 months 6 to 9 months 4 to 8 months Sausage fresh 1 to 2 months Steaks and chops Beef Lamb veal pork FISH Cod flounder haddock 8 to12 months 3 to 4 months Blue fish salmon 2 t0 3 months Mackerel perch 2 to 3 months Breaded fish purchased 3 months Clams oysters cooked fish crab scallops 3t04 months Alaskan king crab 10 months Shrimp uncooked 12 months POULTRY Whole chicken or turkey 12 months Giblets 2 to 3 months Cooked poultry w gravy 6 months Slices no gravy 1 month EGGS gs BAKED GOODS Based on U S D A and Michigan Cooperative Extension Service su
24. them Don t be Most of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like the floor walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder The following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them Your refrigerator has two fans you may hear the fan motors and moving air The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts When the refrigerator stops running you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan Ice Maker Sounds If your refrigerator has an ice maker you may hear buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin gt Running Sounds Your refrigerator has a high efficiency compressor and motor it will run longer than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time Cc pa z 0 lt O Cc a n m a O a YVWIH AYIN NOA SGNNOS BREE IERI ON TT A EC NNR DPR MI ane RU n Energy saving tips You can help your refrigerator use less electricity e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cab inet to be sure of a good seal Clean the condenser coil regularly e Open the door as few times as possible Think about what you need before you open the door Get everything out at one time Keep foods orga nized
25. tion e Is the water valve turned on and is water getting to the ice maker If there is a rattling or jingling noise or other unfamiliar sounds e is something on top or behind the refrigerator mak ing noise when the refrigerator is running e New features on your new refrigerator make new sounds You may be hearing air flowing from the fans timer clicks for the defrosting cycle defrost water draining into the defrost pan If there is water in the defrost pan e In hot muggy weather this is normal The pan can even be half full Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan doesn t overflow If the light doesn t work e Check fuses and circuit breakers Make sure it s plugged in If a bulb is burned out e See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 6 Use appliance bulbs only If the motor seems to run too much els the condenser behind the base grille free of dust and lint e On hot days or if the room is warm the motor naturally runs longer e If the door has been opened a lot or if a large amount of food has been put in the motor will run longer to cool down the interior Remember Motor running time depends on dif ferent things number of door openings amount of food stored temperature of the room setting of the controls And your new refrigerator may be larger than your old one so it has more space to be cooled It also has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food compartment All this m
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