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Operating and installation instructions

Chest freezer
with "Stop Frost" System
GT 263 ES

It is

essential

to read these

operating instructions before
installing or using the machine,
to avoid the risk of accident
or damage to the machine.

M.-Nr. 05 910 940

Summary of Contents for GT 263 ES

Page 1: ...n instructions Chest freezer with Stop Frost System GT 263 ES It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine G M Nr 05 910 940 ...

Page 2: ...resh food 16 Super freeze 16 Interior 17 Baskets 17 Initial freezing section 17 Freezing and storing food 18 Maximum freezing capacity 18 Storing frozen food 18 Home freezing 18 Hints on home freezing 18 Packing 19 Placing food in the freezer 19 Freezer plannner 19 Defrosting 20 Cooling drinks 20 Defrosting 21 Stop Frost system 21 Cleaning and care 23 Cleaning the outer casing the interior and acc...

Page 3: ...After sales service 28 Electrical connection 29 Electrical connection U K 29 Installation 30 Location 30 Climate range 30 Ventilation 30 Contents ...

Page 4: ... bWarning light eInterior lighting fLock optional extra which can be fitted by a service technician cIn operation indicator light dTemperature control Spar Economy gVentilation grille hControl panel iDefrosting outlet Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ... The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse See the Warning and Safety section of this booklet for further details Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functi...

Page 6: ...gas which is very environmentally friendly Although it is flammable it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect The use of this environmentally friendly coolant has however led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance In addition to the noise of the compressor you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system This is unavoidable but ...

Page 7: ...bile installations such as caravans aircraft etc However it may be suitable for such usage subject to a risk assessment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer Installation work maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent persons to ensure safety Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufactu...

Page 8: ...r store explosive materials in the appliance Thermostats switching on may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard Flammable compounds could explode Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer The cans or bottles could explode Danger of injury and damage to the appliance When cooling drinks quickly in the chest freezer make sure bo...

Page 9: ...icular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance first make the lid latch or lock unusable This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering the...

Page 10: ...ure that the winter setting is switched off when the ambient temperature is warmer than 16 C Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C StayFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Use Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way If food is not stored in an organised way sea...

Page 11: ...ed energy consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of ice one centimetre thick has built up A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food and causes an increase in energy consumption How to save energy 11 ...

Page 12: ...n for a few hours before placing food in it This will ensure that the temperature is sufficiently low The warning light remains lit until the temperature which has been set is reached Switching off Disconnect and remove the mains plug from the socket All indicator lights go out and the cooling process is switched off Switching off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used...

Page 13: ...oking destroy most micro organisms The temperature in the appliance will rise the more often the lid is opened and the longer it is kept open if too much food is stored in it at once if too much fresh food is being frozen at once the higher the ambient temperature surrounding the appliance The appliance is designed for a particular climate range ambient room temperature and should not be used outs...

Page 14: ...6 hours if the freezer is not very full and for approx 24 hours if the freezer is full before checking the temperature display It will take this long for the display to show the accurate temperature of the freezer If the temperature displayed is too low or too high then adjust the temperature once more A temperature above 18 C is no cause for concern in the following circumstances when the applian...

Page 15: ...ermines the range of temperatures the appliance recognises as too warm The warning light will come on when the freezer is switched on when the lid has been left open for a while e g in order to load to re arrange or to take out food when freezing large amounts of food when there has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply The warning light will go out when the temperature which has been se...

Page 16: ...ezing more than 2 kg of fresh food at once Super freeze is not necessary when putting in frozen food when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food daily Switching on super freeze Switch the super freeze function on before putting fresh food into the freezer When freezing small quantities of food in the freezer the super freeze function should be switched on 4 6 hours beforehand When freezing the maximum loa...

Page 17: ... handles on this basket lift them up and swing them inwards now place another basket on top of the lower basket Initial freezing section You can separate an area from the rest of the freezer to use for freezing fresh food This allows you to place fresh food separately from food which is already frozen avoiding the possibility of the fresh food causing the already frozen food to thaw before the fre...

Page 18: ...il if left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition Hints on home freezing The following types of food are suitable for freezing Fresh meat poultry game fish vegetables herbs fresh fruit dairy products pastry leftovers egg yolks egg whites and a range of pre cooked meals The following types of food ...

Page 19: ...contents and the date of freezing on the packaging Unsuitable packing material wrapping paper grease proof paper cellophane dustbin liners plastic carrier bags Placing food in the freezer Place fresh food into the area that you have already divided from the rest of the freezer by means of the divider so that it is separated from food which is already frozen When freezing make sure that food alread...

Page 20: ...tables Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry Do not use the liquid from defrosted poultry Pour it away and wash the container it was in the sink and your hands Never re freeze partially or fully defrosted food Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long Defrosted food may only b...

Page 21: ...ing Switch on the super freeze function at least 4 hours before defrosting to ensure frozen food retains its cold reserve for longer when taken out of the freezer Remove the frozen food from the freezer and place it in another freezer or cool box or wrap it in several layers of newspaper or cloths and store in a cool place until the freezer is ready for use again To defrost Carry out the defrostin...

Page 22: ...fter defrosting Mop up any residual water still in the freezer with a sponge or absorbent cloth Clean the freezer and then dry it thoroughly Replace the stopper in the outlet for defrosted water Close the lid insert the mains plug in the wall socket and switch it on Switch on the super freeze function so that the freezer can cool down quickly The super freeze indicator light will come on Place the...

Page 23: ... outer casing the interior and accessories Use lukewarm water with a little washing up liquid Accessories and baskets should be hand washed only Do not wash in a dishwasher After cleaning wipe the outer casing interior and accessories with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth Leave the lid of the freezer open for a while E Cloth A microfibre E Cloth is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Dep...

Page 24: ... the freezer can cool down quickly The super freeze indicator light will come on Once the temperature in the freezer has reached the required temperature place the food back in the freezer The super freeze function can be switched off as soon as 18 C is reached The indicator light will go out Cleaning and care 24 ...

Page 25: ... inserted in the socket Check that the fuse is not defective and that the mains fuse has not blown If it has consult the Miele Ser vice department the temperature is too low Turn the temperature selector to a setting closer to the Off position The super freeze function has not been switched off The indicator light is still on the appliance is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whet...

Page 26: ... light is not working The lamp needs changing Disconnect and remove the mains plug from the socket Take off the cover in the direction of the arrow Unscrew the lamp and replace it with a new one Lamp specification 220 240 V max 15 W E14 fitting Replace the cover cap If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions then contact the Miele Service Department To prevent unecessar...

Page 27: ...ise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify What causes them and what can you do about them Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture Move it away Drawers ba...

Page 28: ...he Miele Service Department see back cover for address When contacting the Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance both of which are shown on the data plate on the outside of the appliance Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service After sales service 28 ...

Page 29: ...to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliance s electronic unit Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse and if the fu...

Page 30: ...rect sunlight or directly adjacent to a heat producing appliance such as an oven or a radiator Climate range The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range of this appliance is stated on the data plate on the outside the appliance Climate range Ambient room temperature SN N ST T up to 32 C up to 38 C ...

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