Sears 8EAIRS - Manual (Page 12)

Adjusting the Controls
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Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the
fresh food and freezer compartments.
At first set both controls ot "INITIAL SEHING"
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 ato time
Note: Moving the fresh food control to OFF turns off
cooling in both comportments—fresh food and freezer—
but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.
How to Test Temperatures
Use the mifk test for the fresh food comportment.
Place o container of milk on the top shelf in the fresh food
compartment Check ft a day later If the milk is too worm
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 if after a day. if it's too hard or too
soft, adjust the temperature controls.
Turning Your Household Thermostat
Below Ó0°F. af Night?
You may want to move the freezer control one step
colder. Cooler temperatures in the house may couse the
compressor to operate less frequently, thus allowing the
freezer compartment to worm somewhat
To protect your frozen food supply, leave your freezer
control at this new, colder setting for the entire winter or
for as long os you keep your thermostat turned down
Moving the freezer control to a colder setting should hove
no effect on your fresh food comportment 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 bock to
their regular settings.
Food Storage Suggestions
Suggested Storage Times
DAYS MONTHS
IN IN
Eating quality drops REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
after time shown AT AT
Fresh Meats
35“ to 40 “F. 0“F.
Roasis (Beef & Lamb) ............. . 3 to 5 6 to 12
Roasts (Pork & Veol}............... .. 3 t o 5 4 t o 8
Steaks (Beef) ....................... . , 3 to 5 ó to 12
Chops (Lomb)............................ .. 3 to 5 6 to 9
Chops (Pork) .... . ..................... 3 to 5 3 to 4
Ground & Stew Meats . ....... .. ., 1 to 2 3 to 4
Variety Meals ............................ Ho 2 3 to 4
Sausage (Pork) ....... ., , . .
Processed Meats
1 to 2 1 to 2
Bacon ,..................................... ., 7 1
Frankfurters............................. 7 1/2
Ham [Whole] ...................... 7 1 to 2
Horn (Half)............................... 3 to 5 1 to 2
Horn (Slices) . .. ....................... „ 3 1 to 2
Luncheon Meats ...................... Freezing
Sousoge (Smoked) ........... , ... 7 not recom-
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) , , ..
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
14 to 21 mefided.
Meat Dishes .............. ........... . 3 to 4 2 t o 3
Gravy & Meat Broth ................
Fresh Poultry
1 to 2 2 to 3
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) ...... .., 1 to 2 12
Chicken (Pieces)...................... , „ Ho 2 9
Turkey (Pieces) ......................... ... Ho 2 6
Duck & Goose (Whole)............, ., Ho 2 6
Giblets.......... .............................
Cooked Poultry
., Ho 2 3
Pieces (Covered with Broth) . Ho 2 6
Pieces (Not Covered]................. .. 3 to 4 1
Cooked Pouitry Dishes ............. . 3 to 4 4 to ó
Fried Chicken ............................ 3 to 4 4
(Other thon for meats & poultry) FREEZER
Mosi fruits ond vegefobles ........ 8-12 months
Lean fish .......... ......................
Fatty fish, rolls and breads, Ó-8 months
soups, stew, cosseroies........
Cakes, pies, sondwiches,
leftovers (cooked).
2-3 months
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 will 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.