Whirlpool EB19ZK User's Manual
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1. i eR RR Aa S I GOMES et 3 WINER LN OL Gre ALR ear clr at Sa ee n RRL SARA hor RA IE Bed oa ae i use amp care guide aa ae ae ee Ses SRS SES a SR EE AY IS NE RS TR RE Sas GS gt Whirlpool NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model EB19ZK Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifier 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 Power Saving es Butter Control Compartment Temperature Utility Control Compartment Air Control Utility Bin Light Shield Meat Pan Adjustable Crisper Shelves Covers Freezer Light Crispers Ice Cube Trays Freezer Shelf Slide Out Basket Base Grille Model and Serial Number Label Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a questior have this information ready 4 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the label located as shown 2 Purchase date from2. Call the power company Ask how long power will be off 4 If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This will help frozen foods to stay frozen 2 If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker Or Place 2 Ibs 0 9 kg of dry ice in freezer for every cu ft of freezer space This will keep frozen foods for 2 to 4 days Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns If neither food locker storage nor dry ice is available use or can perishable food at once 3 A full freezer will stay cold longer than a partly filled one A freezer full of meat will stay cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods If food contains ice crystals it may be safely refrozen although the quality and flavor may be affected Use refrozen foods quickly If the condition of the food is poor or you have any suspicions it is wise to dispose of it b c IAINS IDvAOLs GOO4 Vacation 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 If 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
3. 2 DO NOT USE e Bread wrappers e Non polyethylene plastic containers e Containers without tight lids e Waxed paper e Waxed coated freezer wrap e Thin semi permeable wrap None of these are totally moisture air or vapor proof The use of these wrappings could cause food odor and taste transfer and drying of frozen food Freezing Fruits 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 peei trim pit and slice as needed Pack in rigid wide mouthed containers or other recommended material Leave head space to al low liquids fo expand during freezing J3diNS J VAOL1S QOO1 Freezing Vegetables 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 su
4. To lower front turn each screw to the left Do not use an extension cord Use a recep 4 Check with level tacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain See individual electrical require ments and grounding instruction sheet in your liter ature package Using your refrigerator Power Saving Control Temperature Control Air Outlet Air Control o POWER SAVINC CONTROL F OFF 5avES POW F ON REDUCES fteaiOR MOISTURE o N or CONTROL CONSOLE TO START Adjvet Temp Cantrel re J Adium Ai Ceriel te B Lat run eromneght BOM SECTIONS TOO WARM Adjust Temp Control to mert higher number ei Va eS al ere RR on ee i Ei i i a ORNA Setting the controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time 1 Set the TEMPERA TURE CONTROL to 3 2 Set the AIR CON TROL to B SAR ARAN Ahon he ARRAS a ad AR TENS Seon BAAR MN E va ENS rl eR RSE SS MA PA Ec Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in the refriger ator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below CONDITION If Refrigerator Section is TOO WARM CE ee ee be wim If Freezer Section is TOO WARM QUESTIONS ee ee ee ee Call your if Refrigerator Controls not set Correctly COOL LINE Section is for your conditions SOrvice TOO COLD ASSISTANCE Mrnatnaamam uau amaan eA amm telephone _ fICE i
5. 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 WARNING Tape blocks out of a child s reach do not allow children near the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open They may become injured or trapped 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 dont shift and ratile 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 Don t 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
6. sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company and Telephone Number Contents BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN Changing the Light Bulb 1986 Whirlpool Corporation Safety first Child entrapment and suffocation are notthings ofthe past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous 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 Before you plug it in SAFETY FIRST en 3 Install Properly 0 anaa 4 Level Refrigerator Freezer 4 Remove Sales labels 4 CIO GI isc gd att paisa eg he mated tes 4 PRG 2 pos ads Pace tte Se nem ean 4 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 5 Setting the Controls 0 000 5 Changing the Control Settings 5 Power Saving Control 00 5 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves 6 Removing the Freezer Shelf 6 Removing the Freezer Basket 6 Removing the Crispers and Covers 6 Moving the Meat Pan aana 7 Removing the Base Grille lce Cube TOYS inoa ea a bien 7 Optional Automatic Ice Maker 8 Sounds You May Hear aaan 8 Energy Savin
7. the ice maker mold and lead to poor quality ice If a softened water supply cannot be avoided then it is important that the water soft ener be well maintained and operating properly At EA Ge a ed NE 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 a Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didnt Because the sounds are new to you you might be concerned about pe them Don t be Most of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like S mn AN MAAA N a Lae eH eS Probable Causes You may hear the refrigerator s fan motor and moving air Possible Sounds e Slight Hum Soft Hiss e Clicking or Snapping Sounds e Water Sounds 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 e ice Maker Sounds hl If your refrigerator has an ice maker you may hear buzzing from the water trickling water y 9 ic r you may hear buzzing valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin thud clatter of ice e Running Sounds A AN LEN NEON Pe RAM a A ER a Se ER Energy saving tip
8. the motor seems fo run too much e is the condenser behind the base grille free of dust and lint e On hot days or if the room is warm the motor natu rally runs longer e f 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 compar ment All this means better refrigeration and may re quire more running time than your old one 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1304 Michigan 5 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1124 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Con sultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is neces sary recommend a qualified service Company in your area 3 1f 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
9. the slides e Make sure the wire stops clear the front of the slides e Slide basket in Removing the crispers and crisper covers Removing crispers 1 Slide crispers straight out to stop 2 Lift the front Push the Tab 3 Slide the rest of the way out to Clear 4 Replace in reverse order the Cover Removing covers Covers are held in by two pegs at the back and two anap Pac notched tabs in front i 1 Press front out of way If necessary the center leg can be made shorter or 2 Lift cover front longer to help level the crisper covers Turn the leg 3 Lift back out of pegs clockwise to make it longer Turn the leg counterclock 4 Replace in reverse order wise to shorten it Moving the meat pan The meat pan can be taken out and moved the same way as the shelves Remove the meat pan first Changing the light bulb SS a a a ERE IIE WARNING Before removing the light shield for cleaning or for replacing the bulb elther unplug refrigerator or discon nect electricity leading to re frigerator at the main power supply Shock and injury can occur if elec tricity remains connected Push in the Center Pull Down Removing the base grille 1 Open the doors 2 Pull grille outwards as shown 3 Do not remove Tech sheet fastened behind grille RRS RCRA RPE NER OR eR Ice cube trays If cubes are not used they may shrink The moving cold air st
10. TECH CARE service in your area cal 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 REPAIA MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XY2 SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SEAVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE lt gt Whirlpdol TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ 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 Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 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 com plete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 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 b
11. aking ice automatically Up fo shut off the ice maker e Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa rated and to obtain increased storage capacity Lower Signal Raise Signal Arm to Start It f Arm to Stop Ice Maker Sounds you may hear e It 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 Don t let these sounds bother you 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 e Good water quality is important for good ice quality It is not recommended that the ice maker be con nected to a softened water supply Water softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunctioning soft ener can damage
12. ally frozen foods and for freezing foods at home Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging The wrap you use must be air moisture and vapor proof The way you close and seal the package must not allow air moisture or vapor in or out Packaging done in any other way could cause food odor and taste transfer throughout the re frigerator and drying of frozen food 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 air 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 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 7 ARNS Ay Ze WLU over twice Finish package and tape closed NOTE With unboned meats pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockinette to protect the wrap from punctures A
13. any remaining glue 1 Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR 2 Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution 1 teaspoon detergent in 1 quart warm water before removing glue as described in step 1 DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or toxic solvents such as acetone gasoline car bon tetrachloride etc These can damage the material NOTE DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN STRUCTION LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it See cleaning instructions on page 9 Allow inch 1 25 cm space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation If the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave extra space so the door can be opened wider ene The refrigerator back can be flush against the wall Plug it in N amp 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle Level refrigerator freezer Levelling Screw 3 prong grounding plug Refrigerator Power Cord RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD Right to Raise A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused Left to Lower and properly grounded electrical supply is re ired It is recommended that a separate circuit 1 Remove base grille see page 7 quis 2 To raise front turn each screw to the right serving only this appliance be provided 3
14. arts a slow evaporation The longer cubes are stored the smaller they get Removing Slide the meat pan out to stop Lift the front of meat pan Slide pan the rest of the way out Tilt cover up at front Lift up at back Pull straight out Replacing 1 Guide the rear hooks 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 COOMAN a PAEA EA RE ANAT R R EE AEN FELIS T e o E E EAEE ERE VE 1 Push lightly on the top center of the light shield until the notched tab unhooks from the control panel 2 Pull down on the shield until the tab clears the con trol panel 3 Lift the back hooks out of their slots 4 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb 5 Replace light shield in reverse order Metal Clips Support Tabs _ _ Metai Clips Suppor Tabs To replace 4 Line up grille support tabs with metal clips 2 Push firmly to snap into place 3 Close the doors PEPE AA TINY pr ERR AE TF LHL To remove ice 1 Hold tray at both ends 2 Slightly twist cC 2 zZ 2 lt O c ad a m ma m a gt p O 7 Optional automatic ice maker If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later Part No ECKMF 62 there are a few things you will want to know e The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm Down for m
15. ding to the following up Of course spills should be wiped up right away directions Cleaning chart Part What to use How to clean Removable parts Sponge or cloth mild e Wash removable parts with warm water shelves crisper meat detergent and warm and a mild detergent pan etc water e Rinse and dry Outside Sponge cloth or paper e Wash with warm water and a mild de towel mild detergent tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh appliance wax or good cleansers auto paste wax 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 aclean soft cloth Do not use wax on plastic parts Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Inside walls Freezer Sponge soft cloth or e Wash with warm water and should be allowed to paper towel baking mild detergent or warm up so cloth won t soda warm water mild baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to stick detergent 1 quart 95 I warm water Rinse and dry Door liners and gaskets Sponge soft cloth or e Wash with mild detergent and warm paper towel mild water detergent warm water e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts Dark plastics Mild detergent and e Wash with a soft grit free cloth or covers and panels warm water soft clean sponge sponge and so
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17. 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 power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 4 e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e s the Temperature Control turned ON If there is a rattling or jingling noise or other un familiar 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 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 position e s the water valve turned on Is water getting to the ice maker 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 does not work e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 4 If a bulb is burned out e See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 7 Use appliance bulbs only If
18. ft clean e Rinse and dry with a damp grit free cloth cloth or chamois DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone gasoline carbon tetrachloride etc These can scratch or damage the material Defrost pan Sponge or cloth mild e Remove base grille See page 7 detergent and warm To remove defrost pon lift pan over wire water brace remove tape if any e Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild detergent Rinse and dry e Replace with notched corner to the rear Push it all the way in e Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing into pan e Replace base grille Condenser Coil Vacuum cleaner using e Remove base grille the extended narrow Clean dust and lint from condenser at attachment least every other month Replace base grille Floor under refrigerator Usual floor cleaners e Roll refrigerator out only as far as water supply line allows Wash floor Roll refrigerator back e Check to see if the refrigerator is level 9 c 2 Z lt Q C a 7 m T 2 m 70 2 oO a Q O Cc z g 7 lt Q a Eg z r m gt a m z m A lt gt lt z 9 Y wn 9 a m gt zZ z 9 Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD There is a right way to package and store refrig erated or frozen foods To keep foods fresher longer take the time to study these recommended steps Leaf
19. g TIDS 0 ee ee 8 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 9 Cleaning Chart cece eee 9 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 10 Storing Fresh Food 2000 0 10 Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods 14 VACATION AND MOVING CARE 14 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 15 1 Before Calling for Assistance 15 2 If You Need Assistance 15 3 If You Need Service 6 15 4 If You Have a Problem 15 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 e is connected only to the right kind of outlet with the right electrical supply and grounding Refer to your Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions e is used only for jobs expected of home re frigerators e is not near an oven radiator or other heat source is properly maintained e is out of the weather e is used in an area where the room temperature will not fall below 55 F 13 C e is not used by those who may not understand how it should be used e is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold AlJdYS SISNLVIA ANY SlUVd ONISN JAO43 Install properly Remove sales labels Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label tape and any inside labels before using the refrigerator To remove
20. just the Air Control if needed RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Temperature Control Air Control On Temperature Control Air Control Ps Temperature Control Air Control Wh Temperature Control Air Control Temperature Control Air Control wal Pw 1 Use the OFF set 2 Use the ON setting ting when humidity if Moisture forms is low on the outside of the refrigerator z s D gt ET m gt fe Z c 2 zZ lt O c a a m aul zZ m ro gt O 7 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use To remove glass shelves your refrigerator Glass shelves are strong enough to 1 Tiltup at front hold bottles milk and other heavy food items 2 Lift up at back 3 Pull shelf straight out To replace 1 Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf supports 2 Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop into slot Lower front of shelf to level position Glass shelves are heavy Be careful Removing the freezer shelf 1 Lift front slightly 2 Lift back off supports 3 Replace in reverse order Lift the Front Then the Back Removing the freezer basket For proper air movement keep the freezer basket in place when the refrigerator is operating To remove the basket e Slide out to the stop e Lift the front to clear the stop e Slide out the rest of the way To replace the basket e Place basket on
21. m Store in refrigerator unless the la bel says it s okay to store on the shelf Do not freeze Fresh Poultry Wrap in plastic wrap The plastic wrap on poultry as purchased may be used for storage STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH AND CURED MEAT Approximate Time days Type Variety Meats Ground Beef Steaks and Roasts Cured Meats Cold Cuts If meat is to be stored longer than the times given follow the directions for freezing NOTE Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the same day as purchased Eggs _ Store without washing in the original car ton or use the Utility Bin that came with your refrigerator Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf Beverages Wipe bottles and cans Store on a door shelf or inside the refrigerator Butter Keep opened butter in covered dish or in the Butter Compartment When storing an extra sup ply wrap in freezer packaging and freeze Cheese Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it Once opened re wrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Condiments Store small jars and bottles cat sup mustard jelly olives on the door shelves where they are in easy reach Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep food from drying out and transferring food odors Plastic containers with tight lids are fine too The freezer section is designed for storage of com merci
22. re 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 them 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 f
23. reezing 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 foot of freezer space Leave enough space for air to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room at the front so 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 s S ss Storage time FRUITS Fruit juice concentrate 42 months Commercially frozen fruit 12 months Citrus fruit and juices 4 to 6 months Others 8 to 12 months VEGETABLES Commercially frozen Home frozen MEAT Bacon 4 weeks or less Corned beef Cured ham 4to 2 months Salting meat shortens freezer life Frankfurters 41 month Ground beef lamb veal 2 to 3 months Roasts Beof 6 to 12 months Lamb and veal 6 to 9 months 4 to 8 months 1to 2 months 8 months 8 to12 months Sausage fresh Steaks and chops Beof 8 to 12 months Lamb veal pork 3to 4 months FISH Cod flounder haddock 6 months Blue fish salmon 2 to 3 months Mackerel perch 2 to 3 months Breaded fish purchased 3 months Clams oyster
24. s You can help your refrigerator use less electricity e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabi net to be sure of a good seal e Clean the condenser coil regularly 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 organized so you won t have to search for what you want Close door as soon as food is removed Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t over crowd it so air movement is blocked 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 RINE REE Ae BE T ARAL DO RE i Pe A ENA SF A t a Eam RRR e It is a 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 radi ator or in direct sunlight Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost To clean your refrigerator turn the Temperature automatically But both should be cleaned about Control to OFF unplug it take out all removable once a month to help prevent odors from building parts and clean it accor
25. s cooked fish crab scallops 3 to 4 months Alaskan king crab 10 months Shrimp uncooked 12 months POULTRY Whole chicken or turkey 12 months 6 months Giblets 2 to 3 months Cooked poultry w gravy 6 months Slices no gravy Food Storage time MAIN DISHES Stews meat poultry and fish casserole 2to3 months TV dinners 3 to 6 months DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter lt 3 c655 220 hose 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 etc 6 to 8 weeks Freezing can change texture of cheese Ice cream ice milk sherbet e eee 4 weoks EGGS Whole mixed 9 to12 months Whites 2ce ee 9 to 12 months VOUS 55656 c cicers iceieiic es 9 to 12 months Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole mixed eggs BAKED GOODS Yeast breads and rolls 3 months Baked Brown N Serve Unbaked breads 1month Quick breads 2 to 3 months Cakes unfrosted 2 to 4 months Cakes frosted 8 to12 months Fruit cakes 12 months Cookie dough 3 months Baked cookles 8 to12 months Baked pies 4to 2 months Pie dough only 4to 6 months Based on US D A and Michigan Cooperative Extension Service suggested storage times If electricity goes off
26. snt Heavy ice usage number MADE FAST ENOUGH Page 15 rreme inane sermons CON Cycle If BOTH SECTIONS Door opened often are TOO WARM Very warm or very cold PIENA room temperatures a vi DASA ikilo h Mo Le A PAL A sit RE Pe STE o a EN ie L Power Saving Control The Power Saving Control on the Control Con sole operates electric heater around the door open ings These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator REFRIGERATOR SECTION TOO WARM Adive Temp Carrel Yo n rt higher number and Air Contre word C ____ REASONS Door opened often Large amount of food added Room temperature too warm Door opened often Large amount of food added Very cold room temperature cant cycle often enough Very cold room temperature often enough Large amount of food added AIR A C CONTROL FREEZER SECTION TOO WARM OR NOT ENOUGH ICE Adve Air Control toward A Give the refrigerator time to cool down com pletely before adding food This may take sev eral hours These settings should be about right for normal household refrigerator usage The controls will be set about right when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm Do not biock the air outlet on the control panel Blocking it can slow the air movement needed to keep temperatures at the level you set e Adjust the Temperature Control first e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments Then ad
27. y Vegetables Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cold water and drain Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper Cold moist air helps keep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp Vegetables with Skins carrots peppers Store in crisper plastic bags or plastic Container Fruits Wash let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or crisper Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use Sort and keep berries in their store container in a crisper or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Meat Meat is perishable and expensive you won t want to waste an ounce of it through careless handling The following list and chart give you pack aging hints and time limits Store meat in the meat pan Fresh Prepackaged Meat Store fresh meat in the store wrapping Vacuum packaged meat can be frozen for as long as one month if the seal is not broken If you want to keep it frozen longer you should wrap it with special freezer wrapping material Fresh Meat Not Prepackaged Remove the market wrapping paper and re wrap in aluminum foil for storing it unfrozen Cooked Meat Wrap or cover cooked meat with plastic wrap or aluminum foil Store immediately Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts Ham bacon sausage cold cuts etc keep best in origi nal wrappings Once opened tightly re wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Canned Ha
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