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to
reset
the dial to its previous setting within
a day.
NERGY-SAVER SWITCH
our refrigerator is equipped with an ener-
saver switch located on the left side of
the refrigerator near the top of the fresh
food compartment {Fig.7).
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Fig. 7
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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 Jeft 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 "Normal"
nfess moisture forms on exterior of cabinet.
~ Don't open doors more often than neces-
ry and close them as soon as possible,
particularly in hot, humid weather.
~ Store only foods requiring refrigeration
in your refrigerator.
~ 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
quick chilling or freezing, don't forget to
turn it back to normal setting.
~ Don't overcrowd your refrigerator— over-
crowding can require extra e~ectrical energy
to keep everything cool.
o Before leaving the house or retiring for
[he night, check to be sure doors haven't
been left ajar inadvertently.
* Don't locate your refrigerator
adjacent
[t>your range, a heating vent or where sun-
g.~+line
will strike it
if any other kitchen ar-
~%-angement
is possible.
SUGGESTED STORAGE
mMEs–MEAT &
POULTRY"
STORRCE PERIOD
(To maintain ifs quality)
PRODUCT
REFRIGERATOR FR&fR
3!5;%;O%
FRESHMEATS
MONTHS
Roasts
(Beef and Lamb). . . 3 to 5
a
tO
12
Roasts (Pork and Veal). . . . 3 to 5
4t08
Stesks (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) . . . . . . . . . lto2
lto2
PROCESSED MEATS
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1
Frankfurters . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
?4
Ham (Whole) . . . . . . . . . .
7
lto2
Ham (Half) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3t05
lto2
Ham (Slices) . . . . . . . . . . . 3
lto2
Luncheon Meats.. . . . . . . . . 3 to 5
/
Freezing
Sausage (Smoked). . . . . . . 7
not recom-
Sausage (Dry and Semi-Dry) 14 to 21
mended.
COOKD MEATS
Cooked Meatsand Meat
Dishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
lto2
2t03
Gravy and Meat Broth . . . . . 1 to 2
2t03
FRESHPOULTRY
Chicken and Turkey. . . . . . 1 to 2
~2
Duck and Goose . . . . . . . . . lto2
Giblets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lto2
3
COOKEDPOULTRY
Pieces (Covered with Broth)
1 to 2
6
Pieces (Not Covered). . . . . 1 to 2
Cooked Poultry Dishes. . .
1 to 2
k
Fried Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . lto2
4
SUGGESTED FREEZER
STORAGE
TiMEs*
(other
than for meat and poultry)
Mostfruits andvegetables . . . . . . . ...8-12 months
Leanfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6-8 months
Fattyfish, rolls andbreads,
soups, stew, casseroles. . . . . . . . . ...2-3
months
Cakes, p ies,sandwiches,
I eft-overs (cooked)
ice cream (original carton). . . . . . ...1
month max.
New techniques are constantly being developed. Consult
the State Collegeor CountyExtensionServiceor your
local Utility Company for the latest information on
freezing and storing foods.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture–January 1973
0
No
DEFROSTING
It is not necessary to defrost the freezer
or fresh food sections. Your refrigerator
is designed and equipped to defrost itself
automatically.
CLEANING
Inside – Clean both refrigerator and freez-
er sections at least once a year. It is rec-
ommended that the refrigerator
be unp-
lugged before cleaning. If this is not prac-
tical, wring excess moisture out of sponge
or cloth when cleaning in the vicinity of
switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution
—about a tablespoon of 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
trays and ice storage bucket in lukewarm
water only.
Do not wash any plastic parts from your
refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.
Outside-The
stee~ exterior is coated with
a high quality baked-on finish. However,
without proper care, degradation of this
finish can occur and permit rust spots to
form on the outside of the cabinet.
To keep your refrigerator new-looking and
provide protection for the exterior paint
finish, apply a coat of appliance polish wax
when the refrigerator is brand new and re-
peat the application
several times each
year. Proper care of the paint finish will
help maintain the new look and provide
protection against rusting. If the exterior
should become soiled, wipe off with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with appliance pol-
ish or mild household detergent.
Use a
clean, soft cloth to dry and polish the
cleaned surface.
13ehindlleirigerator– Cm-eshould be taken
in moving your refrigerator away from the
wall All types of floor coverings can be
damaged, particularly cushioned floor cov-
erings and those with embossed $urfaces.
If your refrigerator is on wheels, pull it
straight out and return to position by push-
ing straight in. Moving your refrigerator in
a side direction may result in damage to
your floor covering or refrigerator.
Defrost Water Pan–Pan
located behind
grille should be cleaned at least once a year.
condenser –
For most efficient
operation, remove
the grille (See Figs.
3 & 6) and either
sweep away or vac-
uum up dust that's
readily accessible.
This easy cleaning
operation should be
done at least once
a year.
(optional on
4
mcxkks)
If
your refrigerator
did not come already
equipped with an automatic icernaker, you
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