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Adjusting the Controls
FREEZER
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Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the
fresh food and freezer compartments,,
At first,set both controls at "tNITtAL SET['ING"
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize,
whether you are setting the controls for the first time
or adjusting them later_Then, if you want colder or
warmer temperatures in either compartment, adjust
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
compartment. Check it a day later, tf 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, (16°C)
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
control 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 compartmenL However, if
freezing occurs, move the control one step warmer_r
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
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35 ° to 40°F.
O°F.
(2 ° to 4°C_)
(-18°CJ
Fresh Meats
Roasts (Beef & Lamb} .....................
Roasts (Pork& Veal) ........................
Steaks (Beef) ...............................
Chops (Lomb) ................................
Chops (Pork) ....................................
Ground & Stew Meats ................
Variety Meats ...................................
Sausage (Pork} ................................
Processed
Meats
Bacon
...............................................
Frankfurters .....................................
Ham (Whole} ..................................
Ham (Half} .......................................
Ham (Slices} ..................................
Luncheon Meats ...............................
Sausage (Smoked) .............................
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) ............
14 to 21
Cooked
Meats
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes .............................
3 to 4
Gravy & Meat Broth
....................
1 to 2
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) ..............
1 to 2
Chicken (Pieces) ................................ 1 to 2
Turkey (Pieces) .................................
1 to 2
Duck & Goose (Whole)
...............
1 to 2
Giblets ...............................................
1 lo 2
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth} ........
1 to 2
Pieces (Not Covered) ..................
3 to 4
Cooked Poultry Dishes ...................
3 to 4
Fried Chicken ........................................ 3 to 4
(Other than for meats & poultry)
3to5
6to12
3 to 5
4 to 8
3to5
6to 12
3to5
6to9
31o5
3to4
! to2
3to4
1 to2
3to4
t to2
i_to2
7
1
7
1/2
7
] to2
3to5
1 to2
3
1 to2
3 to 5
Freezing
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2to3
12
9
6
6
3
6
1
4to6
4
FREEZER
Most fruitsand vegetables ................................ 8-12 months
Lean fish .........................................................
6-8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles .....................................2_3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
Ice cream (original carton) ................................. 1 monlh max,
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store
vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage
times in your refrigerator will vary_
New techniques are constantly being dave}aped
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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