Whirlpool 3XARG458GD00 Operating instructions

TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR
HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
USE OF THE ICE AND WATER DISPENSER
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER
1COMMON ICE MAKER PROBLEMS
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
VACATION
GUIDE TO FOOD STORAGE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE/SERVICE
WATER CONNECTION
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLtANCE
The model you have purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not
match the lllustratron exactly. This manual covers several models
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Freezer Compartment
N - Bottle holder
A - Quack freeze compartment (on some models)
C -Automatic Ice maker
D - lnsrde light
E - Pull-out shelf (the number depends on
the model)
F - Deep shelves (the number depends on
the model)
G - Adjustable and pull-out shelves
X - Ice bin
0 - Frurt and vegetable drawer lid
P - Fruit and vegetable drawer with moisture
control
Q - Adjustable and pull-out shelves
R - Meat drawer
5 - Front grille
T - Defrost pan
U - Control panel
V - Inside lrght
Refrigerator Compartment
B - Rating plate
H - Meat drawer temperature control
I - Butter compartment
L - Snack bin
M - Adjustable shelf
Control panel
Temperature control slider - freezer
compartment
Temperature control slider - refrigerator
compartment

DESCRtPTtON OF THE APPLIANCE
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Freezer Compartment
D - Inside light
E - Shelf (the number depends on the model)
F - Deep shelves (the number depends on
the model)
G - Stationary freezer door shelves
N - Ice cube trays (Ice maker optional)
Refrigerator Compartment
A - Control panel
B - Rating plate
C - Inside light
H - Meat drawer temperature control
I - Butter compartment
L - Eggs container (on some models)
M - Adjustable shelf
0 - Fruit and vegetable drawer IId
P - Fruit and vegetable drawer with
moisture control
Q - Stationary door shelves
R - Meat drawer
5 - Front grille
T - Defrost pan
Control panel
Temperature control dial - freezer
compartment
Temperature control dial - refrrgerator
compartment

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BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR I
After unpacking, make sure that the appliance
ISundamaged and that the door closes
perfectly tight. Any damage must be reported
to your retailer within 24 hours after delivery of
the appliance.
The packaglng box ISrecyclable and ISmarked
with the recycling symbol L%.
The appliance is built with reusable material
When scrapping, follow the local environment
protection disposal regulations. To avoid the
risk of children being trapped and therefore
suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide
inslde the refrigerator Render the refrigerator
inoperative by removing the doors and cutting
the power cable off. Do not dump the
appliance Take It to the local disposal centre
so that the refrigerant may be properly
recovered and treated.
Make sure that the installation and the
electrlcal connectlon are carried out by a
quailfled technician according to the
manufacturer’s Instructions and local safety
regulations.
Precautions and general
suggestions
. Use the refrigerator compartment only for the
storage of fresh food and the freezer
compartment only for the storage of frozen
food, the freezing of fresh food, and to make
ice cubes.
After Installation, make sure that the
refrigerator does not stand on the power cable
Do not store glass containers with llqulds In the
freezer since they may burst.
Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause “cold” burns.
Before carrying out any maintenance or
cleaning, always unplug the appliance or
disconnect the power supply.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vlncirlty of
this or any other appliance. The fumes can
create a fire hazard or explosion.
Installation
Make sure that your refrigerator ISnot near a
heat source.
Place It In a dry and well ventilated room
If the refrigerator is installed below a kitchen
cabinet, leave a 50 mm gap abode the
appliance.
Clean the Inside of the refrigeralor before
using it.
Let the refrigerator stand (don’t move it) for at
least one hour before connecting It to the
power supply.
The ice maker should be connected to a water
supply that delivers drinkable or chemically
purified water.
Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that
will hold the weight and In an al-ea suitable
for its size and use.
Do not use the refrigerator In ar area
where the room temperature will fall
below 13°C.

BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR
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Declaration of conformity
l This appliance is designed to store food and IS
manufactured in conformity with EEC directrve
No. 89/109
l This appliance has been desrgned, built, and
marketed in compliance with:
-the safety targets of the Low Voltage EEC
Directive 73123;
- the protection requirements of the “EMC”
EEC Directive 89/336 amended by EEC
Drrectrve 93/68.
l Thus appliance is free of CFC’s (refrigerant
crrcurt contains RI 34a). For more details, please
refer to the rating plate on the appliance.
Levelling
If necessary, it IS possible to level the appliance by
turning the two levelling screws right behind the
front grille on the refrigerator bottom, one on the
right and the other on the left, proceeding as
follows:
l remove the front grille;
l turn one screw or both, clockwrse to raise the
appliance,
l turn one screw or both, antrclockwise to lower
the appliance;
l check If the desired levellrng has been reached;
l put the front grille back Into place.
Removal of the front grille
To remove the grille:
l open both doors (refrigerator and freezer);
l pull out the grille frontally to release it from the
metal retainers.
At this point it IS possible to reach the defrost
pan for perrodrc cleaning, proceeding as
follows.
l remove the defrost pan;
l wash the defrost pan wrth warm water and
sodium btcarbonate;
l rinse and dry,
l put the defrost pan back Into place with the
notched corner to the rear;
. make sure that the defrost drain tube IS
pointing Into the pan;
l put the front grille back into place.

HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
1. Temperature control (sliders)
When the applrance IS used for the first time, set
the refrigerator and freezer temperatures on the
Intermediate posrtron (small triangle); to change
these values, move the sliders either left or right:
to the left for a less cold temperature;
to the right for a colder temperature. rrcszer r*blg.l.lOr
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How to turn the appliance off: I I - 1 1CD,dll cold1 2 I 1 1Colder
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Move the freezer temoerature control slider to w
the OFF/ON position; this operation turns
refrigeration off In both the freezer and the
refrigerator compartments.
NOTE: Remember that thus operation does not
disconnect the applrance from the power
supply.
2. Temperature control (thermostat knobs)
The knobs for refrigerator and freezer
temperature control are inside the refrrgerator.
When the appliance ISused for the first time:
l set the refrigerator temperature control knob
on positron 3. It is possible to set the
refrigerator temperature from posItion 1 (less
cold) to posrtion 5 (colder);
l set the freezer temperature control knob on
positron B. It ISpossrble to set the freezer
temperature from position A (less cold) to
position C (colder) from the very beginning or
whenever temperature needs to be changed.
The appliance needs time for the set
temperatures to stabilize, so wart before putting
food inside.
The mid-range temperature setting
recommended In this example is the right one
for normal household purposes.
Removal of the shelves of either door
l Take out the sides of the shelf from the inside
tabs;
l pull out the shelf frontally.
To reposrtron It:
l align the shelf with the two side guides on the
door;
l push the shelf inside until it ISsecured in
positron.

HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
Rearrangement of the adjustable shelves
PosItIon the shelves according to your needs.
To remove the shelf:
l lift the shelf;
. pull it out frontally.
To reposition the shelf:
. put the shelf above the chosen guides;
l push the shelf on the guides and press
downwards.
Removal of the lower shelf on refrigerator
door
To allow for easy cleaning, It is possible to
remove the toeboard Indicated in the drawing by
llftlng the two ends of the toeboard.
To put the toeboard back:
l align the two ends of the toeboard above the
side pockets of the door;
9 press the toeboard down until It IS secured in
Isosltion.
Removal of the snack bin and its lid
To remove the snack bin:
l slide the snack bin out until it stops;
l raise the front side of the bin;
l slide the bin completely out.
To reposItIon It, carry out the above operations in
reverse order.
To remove the lid.
l raise the front side of the Iid and then the back
side;
l pull outwards.
To reposition, carry out the above operations in
reverse order.
Use of the hanging bottle holder
This bottle holder can accommodate 1 bottle:
Hang it under the right or left side of any
refrigerator shelf.

HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER )
Rearrangement of the refrigerator shelves
It ISpossrble to position the shelves accordrng to
your needs
The glass shelves are strong enough to hold
bottles, mrlk cartons, and heavy food- however,
please don’t bang them on the shelves
To remove the shelves:
l lift the front;
l slide the shelf outwards until it stops;
l Irft the front and slide the shelf completely out
Rearrangement of the sliding glass shelf
inside the refrigerator (on some models)
The glass shelf may slide from one side of the
refrrgerator to the other for greater convenience
in storing food.
To slrde the shelf:
. slrghtly raise the front side,
l slide it into the desrred posrtron;
l lower the front srde back to its level position.
To remove the shelf:
l hold the back side of the shelf firmly with one
hand;
. raise the front side until It reaches a 45” angle;
l slowly lower It until the hooks of the rail on the
back panel of the refrrgerator come loose;
l pull the shelf out from the front.
NOTE: this shelf is rather heavy so use both
hands when you remove It.
Removal of the meat drawer and of its lid
To remove the meat drawer:
l slide the meat drawer out until it stops;
. lrft the front of the drawer;
l slrde the drawer completely out.
To remove the Ild:
. remove the meat drawer and the fruit and
vegetables drawer;
l lift the front of the Ird and remove it from the
supports;
. pull the lid upwards and take It out.
Meat drawer temperature control
The cold air flows Inside the meat drawer
through an openrng between the refngerator
and the freezer compartment. Thus helps to keep
the meat drawer colder than the rest of the
refrigerator. Set the slrder for higher or lower
airflow.

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HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER I
Removal of the fruit and vegetable drawer
and of its lid
The glass Ird covers the entrre width of the frurt
and vegetable drawer.
Before removing the lid, the drawer must be
pulled out,
l slide the drawer outwards until it stops;
l lrft the front of the drawer;
l pull out the drawer completely.
To remove the lid:
l lift the front of the Ird to release it from the
supports;
l take out the Ird by lrftrng it and pullrng It
outwards.
To put the lid back:
l insert the back of the Ird In the supports on the
refrigerator walls;
l lower it back Into olace
Fruit and vegetable drawer moisture control
It ISpossible to control the moisture in the fruit
and vegetable drawer:
l the control may be set in any positron from
LOW to HIGH.
l LOW excludes damp arr from the drawer for
better preservation of fruits and vegetables
with peel.
l HIGH keeps damp arr Inside the drawer for
better preservation of leafy vegetables
Removal of the freezer compartment shelf
To remove the shelf:
l lift the right side from the supports;
l slide the shelf out of the supports on the left;
l put it back proceeding in reverse order.
Removal of the freezer compartment deep
shelves
l slide the deep shelf outwards until It stops;
l lift the front to release the deep shelf from the
retainer;
l pull out the deep shelf completely.

USE OF THE ICE AND WATER DISPENSER
To dispense ice:
1. For ice cubes, slide the switch to CUBE
positron CUBE ICE CRUSHED.
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For crushed Ice, slide the switch to CRUSHED
posrtron (If available) CUBE ICE CRUSHED.
2. Press a sturdy glass against the Ice cube
dispenser bar.
3. Take away the glass to stop dispensing.
NOTE: The first few batches of ice cubes may
have an off-taste. Throw this ice away.
Ice is dispensed from the ice maker bin in the
freezer compartment. When the outside
dispenser bar is pressed, a trapdoor opens
between the ice bin and the dispenser. When
the glass is taken away from the dispenser bar, a
buzzing sound may be heard for a few seconds
as the trapdoor closes.
The dispenser will not operate when the freezer
compartment door ISopen.
NOTE: Large amounts of ice cubes should be
taken directly from the bin, not through the
dispenser. For crushed Ice, cubes are crushed
before being dispensed. This may cause a slight
delay in dispensing crushed ice. Noise from the
ice crusher IS normal, and pieces of Ice may vary
in size.
When changing from crushed ice to ice cubes, a
small quantity of crushed ice will be dispensed
along with the first cubes. After starting the
appliance, 3 to 4 hours are normally required to
obtain the first ice cubes.
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USE OF THE ICE AND WATER DISPENSER
To dispense water:
I. Press a sturdy glass against the water I
drspenser bar.
2. Take away the glass to stop drspensing
NOTE: Dispense enough water every week to
renew the cold water reserve.
Chilled water comes from a tank behind the
meat drawer. It holds about 1 5 Irtres. When
you use it for the first trme, press the water
drspenser wrth a glass or jar untrl you have
drawn and drscarded enough water to drain
and rinse the tank and popes. Throw this water
away.
Allow several hours to chrll the first tankful.
NOTE: The small tray beneath the dispenser IS
designed to evaporate small spills. There is no
drain in this tray. Do not pour water Into It.

AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER
Useful hints on the automatic ice maker
l The ON/OFF lever is a signal arm:
Down for makrng Ice automatically.
UP to switch off the Ice maker
NOTE: Do not turn the ice maker on until It IS
connected to the water supply.
l It ISnormal for Ice cubes to be attached by a
corner. They will break apart easily.
l The ice maker WIII not operate until the freezer
compartment is cold enough to make Ice. This
can take overnight.
l If ice is not being made fast enough and more
Ice IS needed, set the refrigerator thermostat
on a higher number Wait a day and, If
necessary, set the freezer compartment
thermostat knob on “4/S ”
l Good water qualrty IS Important for good ice
qualrty. Water softener chemicals such as salt
can damage the ice maker and lead to poor
quality Ice
Removing the ice maker bin
Remove, empty, and clean the bin:
l If the Ice dispenser has not been or will not be
used for a week or more;
. If a power failure causes Ice In the bin to melt
and freeze together;
l If the ice dispenser IS not used regularly.

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AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER I
To remove the bin
1. Pull the covering panel out from the bottom
and slide it to the rear. i
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2. Lift the signal arm to the OFF position. Ice
can still be dispensed, but no more will be
made.
3. Lift the front of the bin and pull It out.
4. Empty the btn. Use warm or lukewarm water
to melt the ice If necessary. Do not use sharp
tools to break up the Ice In the bin This can
damage the bin and the dispenser
mechanism.
5 Wash followrng the Instructions given under
chapter “Maintenance and Cleaning”. Rinse
well. Do not use abrasive cleaners or
solvents.
6. When putting the brn back, make sure It is
pushed all the way in. Push the signal arm
down to the ON position to restart ice cubes
productron.
To turn the night light on, slide the LIGHT switch
to the left.

COMMON ICE MAKER PROBLEMS
Common ice maker problems
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PROBLEM
The dispenser does
not work.
CAUSE
The freezer compartment door
ISopen.
The Ice brn IS not properly
Installed
SOLUTION
Close the freezer compartment door.
Make sure that the brn IS pushed all the
way in.
The Ice dispenser
stops working. The dispenser has not been
used for extended periods,
causing the Ice cubes to melt
together.
The Ice dispenser bar has been
held in for too long
Shake the brn occasronally to keep cubes
separate and to increase storage capacity
Throw old Ice cubes away and make a
new supply.
Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser
motor to reset
Large amounts of Ice should be taken
from the bin, not through the dispenser
Off-taste or odour
in ice. Ice absorbs airborne odours.
Water quality.
New ice maker. Throw old ice away and
make new supply.
Store excess ice In a covered container.
Water containing minerals may require
a filter
Food not properly wrapped.
The Ice brn and the freezer
compartment may need
cleaning
Plumbing to ice maker.
Wrap food properly.
Clean the ice bin and the freezer.
Follow Instructions for a proper water
supply to Ice maker.
The frrst few batches of ice irom a new
Ice maker may have an off-taste. Throw
the ice away and make a new supply.
NOTE: Only use cubes from the ice maker

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ~
Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning,
always unplug the appliance or disconnect the
power supply.
Periodrcally clean the refrigerator and freezer
compartments with a sponge dampened in a
solution of lukewarm water and vinegar Rinse
and dry. Never use detergents or abrasives.
Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable
flurds. The fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
Clean the outside with a sponge dampened in
lukewarm water.
Dry with a soft cloth.
Periodically clean the defrost pan proceeding as
follows:
. remove the front grille;
l remove the defrost pan;
l wash the defrost pan with warm water and
mild detergent;
l rinse and dry;
l put the defrost pan back Into place with the
notched corner to the rear;
. make sure that the defrost drain tube IS
pointing into the pan;
l put the front grille back into place.
NOTE: The refrigeration system tubes are located
near the defrost pan and can become hot.
Perrodrcally clean them with a vacuum cleaner.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
How to replace the refrigerator bulb
l reach for the bulb behind the control panel;
l remove the bulb;
l replace it with one of the same type available
only at our Service Centres or Retailers.
How to replace the freezer upper
compartment bulb
. remove the lrght shield by grabbrng Its upper
central part;
l pull frontally and, at the same time, slightly
turn the shield to one side;
l remove the bulb and replace It with one of
the same type available only at our Servrce
Centres or Retailers.
To put the lrght shield back into place:
l grab the upper central part of the lrght
shield;
l Insert the tabs of one srde of the shield into
the grooves;
l gently bend the light shield in the centre to
Insert the tabs on the other side.
How to replace the dispenser bulb
(on some models)
l reach for the bulb In the dispenser recess;
l remove the bulb and replace It with one of
the same type available only at our Service
Centres or Retailers.
Dispenser light

VACATION
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Short vacation
There is no need to disconnect the refrigerator
from the power supply if you will be away for
less than three weeks. Use up perishable food,
freeze other food. If your appliance has an
automatic Ice maker:
1. Turn it off.
2. Shut off the water supply to the ice maker
3. Empty the Ice bin.
long vacation
Remove all the food if you are going away for
three weeks or more. If your appliance has an
automatic ice maker, turn off the water supply
to the ice maker at least a day before
When the last batch of Ice cubes drops, turn off
the Ice maker
Unplug the refrigerator and clean It, rinse, and
dry. FIX some wooden or plastrc wedges to the
upper part of both doors with adhesive tape
and leave the doors open enough for air to
circulate Inside both compartments. This WIII
prevent odour and mould from setting in.
Moving
l Take out all removable parts, wrap them
well, and fix them together with adhesive
tape so that they will not come loose or
shake.
l Trghten the front levellrng screws.
l Close and frx both doors with adhesive tape
and, again using adhesive tape, frx the power
cable to the appliance.
Power failure
ln case of power failure, call the local office of
your Electrrcrty Company and ask how long It IS
going to last.
1. Should the power failure last 24 hours or
less, keep both doors of the appliance
closed. This will allow the stored food to
stay cold as long as possible.
2. Should the power failure last more than 24
hours, remove all frozen food and put It in a
freezer wrth a key lock If thus type of freezer
IS not available and, likewise, no artificial Ice
packs are available, try to use up the food
which IS more easily perishable
3. Bear in mind that a full freezer compart-
ment will stay cold longer than a partrally
filled one.
Furthermore, a freezer full of frozen me&
WIII stay cold longer than a freezer filled with
pre-cooked food.
If the food still shows ice crystals, It IS
possrble to refreeze it without running any
risk; however, it will probably change taste
and flavour. If the condition of the food IS
definitely poor and you feel like you would
be running a risk by refreezing It, you must
throw It away.

GUIDE TO FOOD STORAGE
The freezer compartment, marked wrth the
m symbol, allows the storage of frozen
food as well as the freezrng of fresh or cooked
food. It also allows the making of Ice cubes
Freezing
The maximum quantity of food which can be
frozen In a 24 hour period, at an ambient
temperature of 25°C. is 6 kg.
Set the “FREEZER” control knob of the freezer
compartment to its coldest setting.
Freezing of fresh food and automatic ice
making cannot be carried out at the same time
Therefore do not forget to stop the automatic
ice maker by setting the lever on OFF. See the
operating instructions In chapter “Automatic
ice maker”.
Do not store warm food in the freezer, do not
refreeze already thawed food; It is possible to
freeze It after cooking. Wrap food in alum~nrum
foil or plastic film or place it into appropriate
containers. Label the wrappings and mark the
freezlng date and the contents.
The freezer compartment maintains the
adequate storage temperature even during a
power failure, for a perrod of approximately 12
hours. However, during this time, we suggest
you leave the freezer door closed.
Preparing fresh food for freezing
It IS Important to wrap food so that no water,
moisture or vapour may pass through; this
avoids the transfer of odour or flavour
throughout the refrigerator and allows better
storage of frozen food.
We recommend the use of plastic containers
with tight fitting lids, alumrnrum trays,
alumrntum foil, plastic film, and, waterproof
plastic wrappings.
Sealing
When sealrng the food In bags, squeeze out the
arr (liquids need head space to allow for
expansion)
Fasten the top of the bag with a string.
Put the label Inside transparent bags; use self-
adhesive labels on the outside of opaque ones.
Freezing fruit
Select ripe, blemish-free fruit. Clean, peel, and
slice as needed. Pack In rrgrd containers or
other recommended material. Leave some head
space to allow liquid to expand during freezing.
Freezing vegetables
For best results freeze no more than 2 to 3
hours after picking. Wash in cold vfater, clean
and cut as needed. Blanch. Pack in
recommended containers and freeze.
Do not freeze lettuce, celery, carrot sticks,
potatoes, or fresh tomatoes. All will become
limp or mushy. Tomatoes will collaose when
thawed.
Freezing meat
Thawed meat WIII be as good as before
freezing.
Steaks or flat cuts should be wrapped
individually or in layers separated by a double
sheet of freezer wrap.
Freezing cooked food
Cook your food as you would for the table:
Shorten the cooking time 10 to 15 minutes to
allow for additional cooking during reheating.
Do not season and remove part of the cooking
liquid. Remember to add them when reheating
Cool as rapidly as possrble and freeze at once.
Lrqurd or semi-liquid dashes must be frozen In
recommended containers leaving some head
space to allow for expansion. Casseroles and
other more solid food can be frozen in oven
proof containers.

GUIDE TO FOOD STORAGE
Freezing pastry and bread
Wrap bread In recommended maternal. Thaw
insrde the wrapping. Unbaked yeast bread can be
frozen after the first risrng. Punch down, wrap
and freeze.
Bake cookies and pastry as usual. Cool and
freeze on trays, then pack in recommended
freezer bags or cartons. Unbaked cookres and
pastry may be dropped, moulded, or rolled and
frozen on trays. Store In bags or cartons. Bake
wrthout thawing.
Fruit pres are best frozen unbaked. Bake without
thawing.
Food storage chart
Storage trme WIII vary according to the quality of
the food, the type of packagrng or wrap used
(moisture and vapour proof), and the storage
temperature (which should be -18°C).
FOOD
STORAGE TIME
FRUIT
Fruit juice concentrate
Fruit (general)
Citrus fruit and juice
VEGETABLES
Commercially frozen
Home frozen
MEAT
Sausages
Hamburgers
Beef, veal, lamb
Roasts
Beef
Lamb and veal
Pork
Fresh sausages
Steaks and chops
Beef
Lamb, veal, pork
FISH
Cod, flounder, sole
Salmon
Mackerel, perch
12 months
8 to 12 months
4 to 6 months
8 months
8 to 12 months
4 weeks or less
1 month
2 to 3 months
6 to 12 months
6 to 12 months
4 to 8 months
1 to 2 months
8 to 12 months
2 to 4 months
6 months
2 to 3 months
2 to 3 months
Battered fish (purchased) 3 months
Clams, oysters,
cooked fish, crab 3 to 4 months
Raw shrimp 12 months
POULTRY
Chicken or turkey
(whole or parts) 12 months
Duck and goose 6 months
Goblets 2 to 3 mont7s
Cooked poultry with gravy 6 months
Cuts (no gravy) 1 month
STEWS
Meat, poultry, and fish 2 to 3 montis
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter
Margarine 6 to 9 montns
12 months
Cheese
Camembert, mozzarella,
cottage 3 months
Creamy cheeses do not freeze
Brie, Emmenthal, Sursse, etc. 6 to 8 weeks
(Freezing may alter cheese texture)
Ice cream, fruit juices, milk 12 months
EGGS
Whole (beaten),
whites, yolk 12 months
(Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole beaten
eggs)
PASTRY AND BREAD
Yeast bread and rolls
Unbaked bread
Crorssants
Cakes (unfrosted)
Cakes (frosted)
and baked cookres
Fruit pies
12 months
Cookie dough
Pie dough
3 months
1 month
3 months
2 to 4 months
6 to 12 months
3 months
4 to 6 months
We remind you that, In case of power failure,
the freezer compartment maintains the
appropriate storage temperature for
approxrmately 12 hours; during this time, we
suggest you leave the door of the compartment
closed.
Do not refreeze partially thawed food.

GUIDE TO FOOD STORAGE
Thawing
Here are some helpful hints:
Raw vegetables: do not thaw, put straight
into boiling water and cook as usual
Meat (large cuts): thaw In the refrigerator
compartment without unwrapping. Before
cooking, leave at room temperature for a
couple of hours.
(small cuts): thaw at room temperature or cook
directly.
Fish: thaw in the refrigerator compartment
without unwrapping or cook directly before
complete thawing.
Previously cooked food: reheat In the oven
without removing It from Its alumrnium
contarner.
Fruit: thaw In the refrigerator compartment
NOTE: Never store warm food In the freezer