Hotpoint CTF~GC manual Defrosting

(Be sure	to shut off water supply to ice-	te ice cream at the righ( serving tempera-
)maker when going on vacation or away for		ture.Also, the rear of the freezer is slightly
xtended	period of time.)	wkler than the front.

lug on rear shelf with proper notches. Then lower front until shelf locks into position

(Fig. 10).

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‘m% CmlFREEZING iFcxDs

There are three essential requirements for efficient home freezing, First, of course, is initial quality. Only top-quality foods should be frozen. Freezing retains quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality. Sec- ond is speed. The quicker fruits and veg- etables are frozen after picking, the better the frozen product will be, You’ll save time, too, because less culling and sorting will be necessary, The third requirement is proper packaging. Use food wraps designed espe- cially for freezing; they’re readily available in a wide selection at your favorite store.

l-cl FREEZE MEAT,

Ha+ AND FOLILTFW

Wrap well in freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping material), forming it carefully to the shape of the contents. This expels air. Fold and crimp ends of the pack- age to provide a good, lasting seal. Don’t refreeze meat that has completely thawed;

( meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen uccessfully only once.

( iNKiGEsTEDFREEZER JTORAGETIMES

(other than for meat and poultry)

fi40st fruits and ve~etables, 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		(ori~inal carton)		maximum

New techniques are constantly being de- veloped. Consult the State College or County Extension Service or your local Utility Company for the latest information on freezing and storing foods.

3dYI’-FELEASEm!(2ETRAYS

nvert and twist trays at both ends to re- ~ase cubes (Fig. 8).

or only 1 or 2 cubes, leave the tray right de up, twist ends slightly and pluck out ~bes with ease.

~ash trays in lukewarm water only. Don’t ace in automatic dishwasher.

10DEFROSTING

ou never have to defrost the freezer. It LSbeen pre-set at the factory to defrmt elf, automatically.

DJUSTABLESHELVES

his model has adjustable shelves, To ad- st, remove shelf by tilting up at front, then ting up and out of slots at rear (Fig, 9).

Engage	, a
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top lug T

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I 1 Fig, 10

FOOD STORAGE

unfrozenMeats,

Fish and Poultry

Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage time in your refrigerator will vary. Always remove store wrapping from meats, fish and poultry. Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper and refrigerate immediately,

cheese

Cheese should be well wrapped with wax paper, aluminum foil or placed in a plastic bag. Carefully wrap to expel air and pre- vent mold. Packaged cheese can be stored in its own wrapping.

vegetables

Fruit and vegetable crispers have been spe cially designed to preserve natural mois ture and freshness. Crispness can be main tained by covering vegetables with a mois towel, As a further aid to freshness, it i: suggested that pre-packaged vegetables bt stored in their original wrapping.

CLEANING

Inside

Clean both refrigerator and freezer sec tions at least once a year. It is recommend

ed that the refrigerator be unplugget before cleaning. If this is not practical

ICECREAMSTORAGE

Fine-cluality ice cream, with high cream content, will normally require slightly low- er temperatures than more “airy” already-

. packed brands with low cream content. It

will be necessary to experiment to deter- To replace, select desired shelf height.

mine the exact setting to keep your favor- With shelf front raised slightly, engage top

wring excess moisture out of sponge o cloth when cleaning in the vicinity o switches, lights, or controls.

Use warm water and baking soda solutio] —about a tablespoon of baking soda to , quart of water. Rinse thoroughly with wate and wipe dry. Follow this same procedur