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Adjusting the Controls
Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the
fresh food and freezer compartments._
At first, set both controls at "INITIAL SETTING"
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize,
whether you are setting the controls for the first time
or adiusting them later. Then, if you want colder or
warmer temperatures in either compartment, adiust
the controls one step at a time
NOTE: Moving the fresh food control to OFF turns off
cooling in both compartments-fresh food and freezer-
but does not shut off power to the refrigerator
How to Test Temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment.
Place a container of milk on the top shelf in the fresh food
comlbartment Check it a day later. If the milk is too warm
or too cold, adjust the temperature controls,
Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment.
Place a container of ice cream in the center of the freezer
compartment. Check it after a day. If it's too hard or too
soft, adjust the temperature controls.
Turning Your Household Thermostat
Below 60°F. (16oc.) at Night?
You may want to move the freezer control one step
colder Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the
compressor to operate less frequently, thus allowing the
freezer compartment to warm somewhat
To protect your frozen food supply, leave your freezer
conlrol at this new, colder setting for the entire winter or
for as long as you keep your thermostat turned down.
Moving the freezer control to a colder setting should have
no effect on your fresh food compartment However, if
freezing occurs, move the control one step warmer
When you stop turning the household thermostat down at
night, move the refrigerator temperature controls back to
their regular settings
Food Storage Suggestions
Suggested Storage Times
Eating quality drops
after time shown
DAYS MONTHS
IN IN
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
AT AT
35 ° to 40°F. O°F.
(2° to4°C.} (-18°C.)
Fresh Meats
Roasts {Beef & Lamb) ..............
Roasts (Pork & Veal) ..............
Steaks (Beef) .....................
Chops (Lamb) .............
Chops (Pork) .....................
Ground & Slew Meats ...........
Variety Meats ..................
Sausage (Pork) ...........................
Processed Meats
Bacon ........................
Frankfurters .............................
Ham (Whole) ..................
Ham {Half) .........................
Ham {Slices) ........................
31o5 6tot2
31o5 4to8
31o5 6tol2
31o5 6to9
3Io5 3to4
t to2 3to4
t Io2 3to4
t to2 1 to2
7 l
7 112
7 1 to2
3to5 1 1o2
3 1 io2
Luncheon Meats .......... 3 to 5 Freezing
Sausage (Smoked) .................7 not recom-
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) ........ 14 to 2 ! mended
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes ............................... 3 to 4 2 fo 3
Gravy & Meat Broth ........... 1 to 2 2 Io 3
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) ...... 1 to 2 12
Chicken {Pieces) ................. 1 to 2 9
Turkey (Pieces) ..................... 1 to 2 6
Duck & Goose (Whole) .......... 1 to 2 6
Giblets ................... t to 2 3
Cooked Poultry
Pieces {Covered wilh Broth) .......... 1 to 2 6
Pieces (Not Covered) ................... 3 to 4 l'
Cooked Pouhry Dishes ............ 3 to 4 4 to 6
Fried Chicken ........................... 3 to 4 4
(Other than for meats & poultry) FREEZER
Most fruitsand vegetables .................... 8-I2 months
Lean fish ................................ 6-8 monlhs
Falty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles ................... 2-3 monlhs
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
ice cream (original carton) ....... 1 month max
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store
vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage
times in your refrigerator wi!l vary_
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 foods,
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