Sears 245, 249RP Service Information, Product Loading Suggestions, Food Storage Suggestions, Eggs

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FOOD STORAGE

SUGGESTIONS

New techniques are constantly being developed. Consult the College or County Extension Service or your local Utility Company for the latest information on freezing and storing food. *U.S. Department of Agriculture

Fresh Food Storage

Shelf life of fresh foods may vary, depending on the freshness at time of purchase. To keep your foods fresher longer, follow the recommended storage procedures.

Vegetables

Wash in cool water and drain. Store in air-tight container or plastic wrap. Most vegetables should be stored in higher humidity.

Fruits

Wash and dry. Store in crisper compart- ment. More aromatic fruits should be

stored in plastic bags. Most fruits should be stored in lower humidity.

Prepackaged Meets

Store in original packaging. After opening, rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Unfrozen Fish, Meats and Poultry

Remove store wrappings. Then rewrap in plastic wrap, foil or waxed paper, and refrigerateimmediately.

Eggs

Store unwashed in carton or portable egg tray. Use within twoweeks.

Milk, Cream, Cottage Cheese

Keep carton closed. Store on refrigerator shelf and use within five days.

Cheese:

Store in original packaging until ready to use. After opening, rewrap tft_Jhtlyin plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Left Overs

Letcool and cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil. Airtight plastic containerswork well to preventdryingout and odor transfer.

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SERVICE INFORMATION

Freezer Storage

Foods should be wrapped in material designed for frozen food storage. The wrap must be sealed so as not to allow air or

moisture through the wrapping. DO NOT refreeze thawed meats.

Ice Cream

The firmness of the ice cream will depend on the cream content of the ice cream. The

higher quality ice creams usually have a higher cream content requiring colder freezer temperatures to maintain its firm- ness. Soft ice cream is not always an indi- cation of a temperature problem.

PRODUCT LOADING

SUGGESTIONS

Items that inhibit proper closing of your doors and affect the temperatures should not extend beyond the front of your shelves or beyond the face of your door shelf assemblies. DO NOT fill freezer with large quantities of unfrozen expecting to "fast freeze"

these items. For best results, space out new unfrozen items to allow for

air circulation.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Before ceiling service-

If you think that your refrigerator is not operating properly, check the following before calling your Sub-Zero Factory Authorized Service Agency or dealer. This may save you time and the expense of a service call.

If Refrigerator/Freezer is not operating:

•Is there electrical power to equipment?

•Is home fuse blown or circuit breaker off?.

•Is refrigerator/freezer control on?

•Is condenser clean?

•Has door been left open? Be sure no foods are obstructing proper door closing.

•If still not running, unit may be in defrost; wait 30 minutes to see if unit will restart.

ffRefrigerator/Freezer Is warmer than usual:

•Check control for proper setting.

•Has door been left open too long?

•Have you recently added a large quantity of food?

•Is condenser behind grille clean? (See page 6.)

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If Refrigerator/Freezer runs too much:

•Is condenser behind grille clean? (See page 6)

•On hot days and warmroomambients, the motorrunslonger.

•Havedoors been open for extended timesor largeamountsof food added?

If Refrigerator/Freezer is frosted up:

•Have the doors been left open?

•Are doors closing and sealing pr6perly?

ff you hear unusual noises:

•These may be normal operating sounds (See page 5 under "Sounds").

If condensation forms inside the unit:

•This is normal during high humidity and frequent door openings.

•Are doors closing and sealing properly?.

If condensation forms on the outside:

•It is possible during periods of high humiditythat some condensation could appear. This condition will subside when humidity levels drop. If condensation is excessive, contact your Sub-Zero Factory Authorized Service Agency.

•Be sure doors are closed and gaskets are sealing.

If it is too hot around freezer compart- ment (excluding 249R and 249RP):

• Clean condenser (see page 6).

If there is odor in the unit and ice:

•Completelyclean product (see page 6).

•Cover foods tightly.

If light bulb needs replacing:

•Turn off circuit breaker to refrigerator, wear gloves to protect against broken glass (see page 6).

If you hear occasional buzzing:

•Is water supply connected to icemaker and turned on?

ff you need service --

•Please have model and serial number available (for location _fer to page 2 along with pictures of each unit on pages 3 and 4).

•Call your nearest Sub-Zero Authorized Service Agency. For the name of a local Sub-Zero Authorized Service Agency, contact your dealer or: Sub-Zero Freezer Co., Inc., Service Department, P.O. Box 44130, Madison, Wl 53744- 4130. Phone (800) 222-7820.