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Manual de Usuario

The freezer sectlon ISdesigned for storage of comnercially frozen foods and for freezlng foods at Tome. g@ m

.Store on freezer doe shelf or in the freezer. If you plan to store It foe a Ion< time, re-wrap it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Frozen Meats* The followlng hints will hell keep the quality in your frozen meats: 1. Freeze meat while fresh and in top condition. 2. Use only recommended wrapping matenals. 3. Prepare the meat for freezing before wrap ping it Trim off excess fat and remove bone when practical. Meat should not be salter because salt shortens freezer life. 4. Wrap tightly, pressing out as much air a possible. 5. Label and date It 6. Refreezlna thawed meat IS not recommender

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Frozen Food

Frozen Soups, Juices
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STORAGE CHART FROZEEN FOR FOOD
-The secret of successful freezing IS n the packaging. The wrap you use must be atr, noisture and vapor proof The way you close and eal the package must not allow air, moisture or capers in or out. Rigid polyethylene (plastic) containers with tightltting IIds. straight-sided canning freezing jars, )eavy-duty aluminum foil. plastic-cwted paper and )on-permeable plastic wraps (such as Saran) are ecommended Note Heat-sealed bolllng bags are ?asy to use and can be used by themselves or as :arton liners

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Storage times given in this chart are only a guide. Far best use of freezer space. keep frozen foods far short times. Use. then replace as needed.

IMPORTANT: Do not expect your treezer to qutck�reeze any large quantity of food. leave enough rpace 1Or alr to circulate around packages. Be :aretUl to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly.
Store in the freezer Once the packlge is opened, place a piece of aluminum foil or Ilastic wrap smoothly against the ice cream surface. -his will prevent ice crystals from forming.

Ice Cream.

Bread .......................... 2 months Cooked Dishes ............... 2-3 months Flsh and Seafoods Fresh ......................... 6 months Commerclalty Frozen ...... t-3 months Frults ........................... 6 months Ice Cream ....................... 1 month Concentrated Jutce .......... 4-6 months Meats Bacon .............. less than 1 month p~~roasts,chops ........ :. S4manths SO~W p............. :. .... dl�months Beq( I@+$, Iam~f4$&ts ... i ... b�months Groaindmout .............. ..$ r l-2 moftths ... m4w :*.-....... ..... .1.: ... 34 months veg&!i#$@ ..* ...... :; .A.. .. i ... ~rfKNh8
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Short vacations.. .
No need to shut off the refrigerator away for less than four weeks. Use up the perishables; freeze other items. Turn off your Ice maker; shut off the water supply; empty the ice bin and make sure all ice cub& are dispensed out of the mechanism.

WARNING: Tape blocks out reach...do not allow the refrigerator when blocked open. They injured or trapped.
To restart refrigerator,

of a child�s children near the doors are may become

see �Using Your Refrigerator.�

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Shut off the ice maker water supply a dav ahead of time. Disconnect the water line. After the last SUPply of ice drops, 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 levelllng legs; tape the doors shut; tape

Long vacations. . .
Remove all the food if you are going for a month or more. At least a day ahead. turn off the water supply to the ice maker. 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. 10

the electric cord to the cabinet. When you get to your new home, put everything back; reconnect the water supply and refer to �Install Properly...� page.