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food, be sure to reset the dial to its pn
vious setting within a day.
ENERGY SAVER SWITCH
(Energy Saver Switch not providedon
model
CrFv4cl
—.
any Hotpoint refrigerators are equippet
than energy saver switch located near tht
top of the fresh food compartment (Fig. 8)
I
Fig. 8
The energy saver switch allows you to turn
on heaters to eliminate moisture which
may form on the exterior of the refriger-
ator under hot, humid conditions. This
switch should be left in the "Normal" posi-
tion to save energy except when moisture
does form. Remember to switch it back to
normal when the weather is no longer humid.
ENERGY-SAVING TIPS
~ Keep energy saver switch (on models so
e
equipped) on "Normal" unless moisture
forms on exterior of cabinet.
Don't open doors more often than neces-
ary and close them as soon as possible,
particularly in hot, humid weather.
~ Store only foods requiring refrigeration
in your refrigerator.
o Wipe all moisture from bottles and car-
tons before putting them into the refriger-
ator, and keep all foods covered 'to reduce
moisture build-up inside refrigerator.
@Don't waste ice cubes by letting many
melt while using a few,
~ If you turn control to coldest position for
qr.iick chilling or freezing, don't forget to
[urn it back to normal setting.
~ Don't overcrowd your refrigerator— over-
crowding can require extra electrical energy
to keep everything cool.
~ Before leaving the house or retiring for
the night, check to be sure doors haven't
been left ajar inadvertently.
~ Don't iocate your refrigerator
adjacent
[()your range, a heating vent or where sun-
-.
J- -':~~~~11~
will strike it if any other kitchen ar-
. . ......
-":;' r :mg-ernent is possible.
—
+'-5%
SUGGESTEDSTORAGE
TIMES–MEAT
& POULTRY*
STOWWE PERIOD
(To maintain Its quality)
ftFfllGEMTOFl FffEEZEfl
35° to
40°
F.
0° F.
PRODUCT
DAYS
MONTHS
FRESH MEATS
Roasts (Beef and Lamb),
3 to 5
8 to 12
Roasts (Pork and Veal). .,
3 to 5
4t08
Steaks (Beef)........,..
3t05
8 to 12
Chops (Lamb and Pork). .
3 to 5
3t04
Ground and Stew Meats
1 to 2
2t03
Variety Meats.,...,..,..
lto2
3t04
Sausage(Pork). . . . . .
1 to 2
lto2
PROCESSED
MEATS
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1
Frankfurters . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
%
Ham (Whole) . . . . . . . . . . . 7
lto2
Ham (Hail) . . . . . . . . . . .
3t05
lto2
Ham (Slices) . . . . . .
3
lto2
Luncheon Meats . . . . . . . . . 3t05
}
Freezing
Sausage (Smoked).
. . .
7
not recoin -
Sausage(Dry and Semi-Dry) 14 to 21
mended.
COOKED MEATS
Cooked Meats and Meat
Dishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lto2
2t03
Gravy and Meat Broth
1 to 2
2t03
FRESH POULTRY
Chicken and Turkey. . . . . . 1 to 2
12
Duck and Goose . . . . . . . . . lto2
6
Giblets . . . . . . . . . .
lto2
3
COOKED POULTRY
Pieces (Covered with Broth)
1 to 2
6
Pieces (Not Covered). .
1 to 2
Cooked Poultry Dishes. . .
1 to 2
:
Fried Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . lto2
4
SUGGESTED FREEZER
STORAGE
TIMES"
(other than for meat and poultry]
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,
Ieft-overs (cooked),
1 month
ice cream (original carton)
maximum
Newtechniques are constantly being developed. Consult
the State College or County Extension Service or your
local Utility Company for the, latest information
on
freezing and storing foods.
*
U.S.
Department of Agriculture–January
1973
No DEFROSTING
It is noi necessary to defrost the freezer
or fresh food sections. Your refrigerator
is designed a,d equipped to defrost itself
automatically.
cLEANiNG
inside
Clean both refrigerator and freezer sections
at least once a year. It is recommended that
the refrigerator be unplugged before clean-
ing. If this is not practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth when clean-
ing in the vicinity of switches, lights or
controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution
—about a tablespoon cjf baking soda to a
quart of water. Rinse thoroughly with water
and wipe dry. Follow this same procedure
for cleaning door gaskets, vegetable and
meat pans, and all plastic parts, Wash ice
storage bucket in lukewarm water only,
Fruit & Vegetakde Crisper and
Crisper Cover in model CTF14C
Crisper and crisper cover in model CTF14C
can usually be pulled straight out, If re-
frigerator is insta&l tightly in a corner
and refrigerator door cannot be opened
fully, crisper and crisper cover can be re-
nloved asfollo ws:
1.
Remove food from shelves above crisp-
er and take out shelves.
2. Remove food from crisper and crisper
cover.
3. Grip crisper and crisper cover simulta-
neously with both hands and pull forward
just enough to detach
crisper from rear
support brackets (Fig. 9).
4. Up-end crisper and cover with. front side
down (Fig. 10).
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