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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.
G
M.-Nr. 05 910 940
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Contents
Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Switching off for longer
periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
The correct temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
. . . in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Temperature selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Thermometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Super freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Freezing fresh 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 accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
E-Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ventilation grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Freezer lid seal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Contents
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Guide to the appliance
a Super freeze switch with indicator
light
b Warning light
e Interior lighting
f Lock
(optional extra which can be fitted by
a service technician)
c In-operation indicator light
d Temperature control
(Spar = Economy)
g Ventilation grille
h Control panel
i Defrosting outlet
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally be
recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure that they
are recycled.
Disposal of your old appliance
Please ensure that the appliance
presents no danger to children while
being stored for disposal.
It should be unplugged or
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply by a competent person. 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 functioning of your appliance.
Please dispose of your old appliance at
your local community waste collection /
recycling centre and not with your
household waste.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during
transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
This appliance complies with all
relevant legal safety requirements.
Improper use can, however, present
a risk of both personal injury and
material damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, read the
operating instructions carefully
before installation and before using
for the first time. They contain
important notes on the installation,
safety, operation and care of the
appliance.
Keep these operating instructions in
a safe place and pass them on to
any future user.
Correct use
This appliance is intended for
domestic use only, to store deep
frozen food, freeze fresh food, and to
make ice.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for damage caused by
incorrect or improper use of the
appliance.
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid
the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play on or near it, or to
play with the controls. Supervise its
use by the elderly or infirm.
This appliance contains the coolant
Isobutane (R600a), a natural 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 does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the
transportation and installation of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling
system are damaged. Leaking coolant
can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
- avoid open fires and anything which
creates a spark,
- disconnect from the mains,
- air the room in which the appliance is
located for several minutes and
- contact the Service Department
for advice.
should be installed in. In the event of a
leakage, if the appliance is in a small
room, there is the danger of
combustible gases building up.
For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
The more coolant there is in an
appliance, the larger the room it
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Warning and Safety instructions
Before connecting the appliance to
the mains supply, make sure that
the rating on the data plate
corresponds to the voltage and
frequency of the household supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with local and national safety
regulations. It is most important that this
basic safety requirement is present and
regularly tested. Where there is any
doubt, the household wiring system
should be inspected by a qualified
electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed
and connected in accordance with
these operating and installation
instructions.
This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile
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
manufacturer will not be held liable.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
appliance while maintenance or repair
work is being carried out.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
it has been switched off at the socket
–
and the plug has been withdrawn.
– the mains fuse is withdrawn, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
Do not connect the appliance 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).
Use
Never handle frozen food with wet
hands. Your hands may freeze to
the frozen food. Danger of frost burn.
Do not use any electrical
equipment in this appliance, e.g.
ice cream makers. Danger of sparking
and explosion!
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not take ice cubes out with your
bare hands and never place ice
cubes or ice lollies in your mouth
straight from the freezer.
The very low temperature of the frozen
ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the
lips and tongue.
Observe the "use by" dates given
on food to avoid the risk of food
poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several
factors, including the freshness and
quality of the food as well as the
temperature at which it is stored. Follow
the instructions given on food
manufacturer’s packaging on storage
conditions required as well as the "use
by" date.
Do not refreeze thawed or partially
thawed food.
Defrosted food should be used up as
quickly as possible, as food soon loses
it nutritional value and goes off.
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.
Lockable chest freezers:
Do not keep the key near the
appliance or within the reach of
children. Children could lock
themselves in the appliance.
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 bottles are
not left in for more than one hour,
otherwise they could burst. This could
result in injury or damage.
Do not use sharp edged objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods or remove ice
trays.
They will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.
Never place electric heaters or
candles in the appliance to defrost
it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or
de-icers, as they might contain
substances which could damage the
plastic parts or which could cause a
build-up of gases and pose a danger to
health.
Do not allow children to play with
the appliance, for example to climb
inside or to swing from the lid. The
children could be injured and the
appliance damaged.
Never store explosive materials in
the appliance. Thermostats
switching on may produce sparks
which could present a fire hazard.
Flammable compounds could explode.
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Never use a steam-cleaning
appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Pressurised steam could
reach the electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
Do not use any grease or oil on the
seal of the freezer lid, as these will
cause the seal to deteriorate and
become porous with time.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not block the ventilation gap in
the appliance as this would impair
the efficiency of the appliance, increase
the electricity consumption and could
cause damage to the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges
(ambient temperatures), and should not
be used outside this range. The climate
range for your appliance is stated on
the data plate.
Installing it in a room with too low an
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,
will lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot
maintain the required temperature.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular 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 their lives.
Disconnect it from the mains. Cut
off the cable and render any plug
unusable.
Be careful not to damage any part
of the pipework whilst awaiting
disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the refrigerant channels
in the evaporator.
– bending any pipework.
– scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
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How to save energy
Normal energy consumption Increased energy
consumption
Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.
Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.
Not situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ambient room
temperature is ideal at approx.
20°C.
Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
approximate (set in
stages).
Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
exact to the degree
(digital display).
Use Only open the door when
With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: The lower the
Cellar section 8 to 12°C On appliances with winter setting,
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
StayFresh zone just above 0 °C
Freezer section -18°C
necessary and for as short a time
as possible.
Store food in an organised way. If food is not stored in an
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.
Situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven.
Where there is a high ambient
room temperature.
temperature in the freezer, the
higher the energy consumption.
please make sure that the winter
setting is switched off when the
ambient temperature is warmer
than 16 °C.
Frequent opening of the door for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.
organised way, searching for an
item will mean the door is open for
longer.
Placing hot food in the appliance
will cause the compressor to run
for a long time, as the appliance
will have to work harder to lower
the temperature.
of liquids will cause a loss of
coldness in the refrigerator.
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How to save energy
Normal energy
consumption
Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of
ice one centimetre thick has built
up.
Increased energy
consumption
A layer of ice hinders the cold
from reaching the frozen food, and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.
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Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
Clean the appliance interior and all
^
accessories. Use warm water and a
little washing up liquid and dry with a
soft cloth.
Use the stopper supplied to plug the
^
defrosting outlet in the bottom of the
interior of the appliance.
Important:
To ensure correct functioning of the
appliance, let it stand for between
1/2 and 1 hour after transporting it to
its final location before connecting it
to the mains.
Switching on
Plug in and switch on at the wall socket.
The in-operation indicator light and the
warning light will come on. The
appliance will start to cool.
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
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday
Switch off at the socket and withdraw
^
the plug (pull on the plug and not the
cable),
^ defrost the appliance and then clean
it, and
^ leave the lid open to air the
appliance.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the lid is left shut,
there is a danger of mould and
odours building up inside the
appliance.
Allow the appliance to run 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.
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. . . in the freezer
It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
freezer. Micro organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro organisms. Reducing the
temperature reduces their growth rate.
For freezing fresh food and storing
frozen food for a long time a
temperature of at least -18 °C is
needed. At this temperature the growth
of micro organisms is generally halted.
As soon as the temperature rises to
above -10 °C, the micro organisms
become active in the food again so that
it cannot be kept as long. For this
reason partially defrosted or defrosted
food must not be re-frozen. Food may
be re-frozen once it has been cooked
as the high temperatures achieved
when cooking 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 correct temperature
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 outside this range.
Temperature selection
The temperature is set with the
temperature selector.
^ Use a coin to turn the temperature
selector clockwise to a setting
between 2 and 7.
Turn it only as far as it will go, then
turn it back again. Turning it beyond
its range would damage it.
The higher the setting, the lower the
temperature in the appliance.
We recommend a setting between 2
and 3.
^
If the freezer is only filled to a
maximum of 30 cm below the top
rim of the basket then turn the
temperature selector to the "Spar"
(Economy) setting.
The energy consumption will be
lower.
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The correct temperature
If the freezer has very little food
stored in it and for this reason the
temperature selector has been set at
"Spar" (Economy), it is very
important to monitor the temperature
to ensure that it remains at least
-18 °C. You can check the
temperature by placing a
thermometer on the top layer of
frozen food.
Thermometer
During normal operation the
thermometer inside the freezer shows
the temperature in the warmest part of
the appliance. The thermometer only
measures temperatures below 0 °C
accurately.
If you have adjusted the temperature
selector in order to set a different
temperature, wait for approx. 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.
However, if the temperature remains
above -18 °C for a long time, check that
the frozen food has not started to
defrost. If it has started to defrost check
that it is safe to use and if it is, use it as
soon as possible.
A temperature above -18 °C is no
cause for concern in the following
circumstances:
–
when the appliance has just been
switched on,
–
when the lid has been left open for a
while, e.g. for removing or storing a
large amount of food,
–
when fresh food is being frozen.
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Your appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the freezer cannot rise
unnoticed. The warning light will come
on as soon as the temperature
becomes too warm. The temperature
selector determines 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 set is
reached.
Warning light
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Super freeze
Freezing fresh food
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly
as possible. This way the nutritional
value of the food, its vitamin content,
appearance and taste are not impaired.
Food which takes a long time to freeze
will lose more water from its cells which
then shrink.
During the defrosting process only
some of this water is reabsorbed by the
cells.
In practice this means that the food
loses a large degree of its moisture.
The rest collects around the food.
If food is frozen quickly the cells have
less time to lose moisture so they shrink
less.
As there is not so much moisture it is
easier for the food to reabsorb it during
the defrosting process. There will be
very little water around the defrosted
food.
Super freeze
This function should be used when
freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food at
once.
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 load of food the super
freeze function should be switched on
24 hours beforehand.
^ Press the super freeze button. The
super freeze indicator light will come
on.
The appliance works at full power to
lower the temperature in the freezer.
Switching super freeze off
To save energy the super freeze
function can be switched off once a
constant temperature of at least -18 °C
has been reached in the freezer.
Super freeze is not necessary:
–
when putting in frozen food.
–
when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food
daily.
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^
To switch it off press the super freeze
switch. The super freeze indicator
light will go out.
The appliance will continue to operate
at normal power.
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Interior
Baskets
The baskets make it easier to arrange
the food in the freezer.
Hang the baskets by hooking the
^
handles on to the rim of the freezer,
or
Stack the baskets in the freezer:
^
– place one of the baskets on the
floor of the freezer.
– press down the 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 fresh food has
itself become frozen.
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Freezing and storing food
Maximum freezing capacity
To ensure that fresh food placed in the
freezer freezes through to the core as
quickly as possible, the maximum
freezing capacity must not be
exceeded. The maximum freezing
capacity for freezing within a 24 hour
period is given on the data plate
"Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs".
Storing frozen food
When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer check
– that the packaging is not damaged,
– the use by date,
– the temperature at which the frozen
food is being stored in the shop. The
length of time it can be kept is
reduced if it has been stored at a
temperaure warmer than -18 °C.
^ Buy frozen food once you have
finished the rest of your shopping
and wrap it in newspaper or use a
cool bag or box to transport it.
^
Store it in the freezer as soon as
possible.
Home freezing
Only freeze fresh food which is in a
good condition.
Hints on home freezing
The following types of food are
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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 are not
–
suitable for freezing:
grapes, lettuces, radishes, sour
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their
shells, onions, whole raw apples and
pears.
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,
vegetables should be blanched after
they have been trimmed and
washed. To blanch: bring a large
saucepan of water to the boil,
immerse the vegetables in the fast
boiling water for 2-3 minutes,
depending on variety. Remove and
cool quickly in cold water. Drain and
pack ready for freezing.
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 be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.
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Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat and can be stored for
considerably longer.
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To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or
rolled meat from freezing together in
solid blocks when packed, separate
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.
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Freezing and storing food
Do not season fresh foods or
–
blanched vegetables before
freezing. Only season cooked food
lightly before freezing but care
should be taken as the taste of some
spices alters when frozen.
Do not place hot foods or drinks in
–
the freezer. This causes already
frozen food to thaw and increases
the energy consumption
considerably. Allow hot foods and
drinks to cool down before placing
them in the freezer.
Packing
^ Freeze food in portions.
Suitable packing material
– plastic freezer film
– freezer bags
– freezer containers
– aluminium foil
Freezer bags may also be sealed
using home heat sealing kits.
^
Expel as much air as possible from
bags etc. before sealing them to
prevent freezer burn on food.
^
Close the packaging tightly with
– rubber bands
– plastic clips
– string or bag ties
– cold resistant adhesive tape.
^
Make a note of the 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
already frozen does not come into
contact with fresh food being frozen
as this could cause the frozen food
to begin to defrost.
^ Arrange frozen food in an organised
way in the freezer.
^ Make sure that the packaging and
containers are dry to prevent them
sticking together when frozen.
Freezer plannner
The freezer planner on the inside of the
lid shows the number of months for
which various foods can be stored
effectively. However, these times should
be regarded only as a guide, as various
factors can affect the storage time, e.g.
the quality of the food, how it is handled
prior to freezing etc.
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Freezing and storing food
Defrosting
Frozen food can be defrosted in
different ways:
in the microwave oven,
–
in the oven using the "Fan" or
–
"Defrost" setting,
at room temperature,
–
in the fridge.
–
Fruit should be defrosted at room
temperature in its packing or in a
covered bowl.
Most vegetables can be cooked while
still frozen. Just put straight into boiling
water or hot fat. The cooking time is
slightly less than that of fresh vegetables.
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 be re-frozen after it has been
cooked.
Cooling drinks
When cooling drinks quickly, make sure
bottles are not left in the freezer for
more than one hour, as they could
burst.
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Defrosting
"Stop Frost" system
In normal use, ice and frost will form on
the evaporator plates. If allowed to
accumulate, this will impair the
efficiency of the freezer and increase
the consumption of electricity.
The stop frost system reduces the
build-up of ice and frost by approx.
70 % in comparison to other
appliances. This means that it is not
necessary to defrost the appliance
nearly as often.
Only use the scraper supplied with
the appliance to scrape off ice and
frost.
Otherwise the evaporator plates
could become damaged, making
the freezer unusable.
The freezer should be defrosted from
time to time. It must be defrosted if a
layer of ice approx. 1 cm thick has
accumulated. It is best to defrost when
only very little food or no food at all is
left in the freezer.
Before defrosting
^
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.
To defrost
Carry out the defrosting procedure
as quickly as possible if food has
not been placed in another freezer.
The longer the food is left out at
room temperature, the faster it
defrosts.
Disconnect and remove the mains
^
plug from the socket.
Place the divider or a flat container
^
under the defrosting outlet. Any
defrosted water will then collect in the
divider/container.
^ Wait until the stopper has defrosted,
and then pull it out of the floor of the
appliance.
^
Leave the lid of the freezer open.
To speed up defrosting, a bowl
containing hot water (not boiling) can
be placed in the appliance.
^
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.
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Defrosting
We do not recommend the use of
hot air blowers such as hairdryers
for defrosting your freezer.
After defrosting
Mop up any residual water still in the
^
freezer with a sponge or absorbent
cloth.
Never place electric heaters or
candles in the appliance to defrost
it. These can damage the plastic
parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or
de-icers, as they could contain
substances which may damage the
plastic parts and which may cause a
build-up of gases and pose a
danger to health.
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 food back in the freezer
once the temperature is cold enough.
^ The super freeze function can be
switched off as soon as -18 °C is
reached.
The indicator light will go out.
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Never use cleaning agents
containing abrasive substances
such as sand, soda, acids or
chemical solvents.
"Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are
also unsuitable as they can cause
matt areas to appear.
Make sure that no water can
penetrate into the electronic unit or
into the ventilation gaps.
Never use steam cleaning
apparatus to defrost or clean the
appliance. The steam could attack
the electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
The data plate located on the
outside the appliance must not be
removed. It contains information
which is required in the event of a
service call.
^
Clean the appliance immediately
after defrosting it.
^
Switch the appliance off, take any
food out of the appliance and store it
in a suitable cool place (e.g. cool box
or another freezer).
Cleaning and care
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 Department,
Part number 98013530, which is
suitable for cleaning surfaces such as
stainless steel, glass, plastic and
chrome without the use of chemicals.
Ventilation grille
^ The ventilation grille should be
cleaned on a regular basis with a
brush or vacuum cleaner. A build up
of dust will increase the appliance’s
energy consumption.
Freezer lid seal
Do not use any oils or grease on the
seal as these will cause the seal to
deteriorate and become porous over
time.
The seal should be cleaned regularly
with clean water and then wiped dry
with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the 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.
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Cleaning and care
After cleaning
Close the lid and insert the mains
^
plug in the socket.
Switch on the super freeze function
^
so that 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.
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Repairs to electrical appliances
should only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in accordance with local and
national safety regulations. Repairs
and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for unauthorised work.
The following can be corrected without
contacting the Miele Service
Department:
What to do if ...
. . . strange noises can be heard after
switching on the appliance,
especially after it has just been
installed.
^ Check to see whether any pieces of
furniture next to the appliance are
vibrating whilst the appliance is in
operation.
Switch the appliance off then:
^
Check whether the appliance is
aligned correctly.
^
Are all removable parts securely
located in the appliance?
Remember that the noise of the
compressor and the coolant circulating
in the system is unavoidable.
. . . the appliance does not get cool.
^
Check that the plug is correctly
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.
Problem solving guide
. . . 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 whether the ventilation grille
^
has been covered over or become
too dusty.
The lid has been opened too
^
frequently, or a large amount of fresh
food has been put in at once for
freezing.
^ Check that the lid has been properly
closed.
^ Check whether a thick layer of ice
has built up. If it has then the freezer
will need defrosting.
. . . the warning light is on.
The temperature has risen above the
setting on the temperature selector
because
^
the lid has been opened too
frequently, or large amounts of fresh
food have been put in at once for
freezing.
^
the ventilation grille is blocked.
^
there has been a lengthy interruption
to the power supply.
Once the problem has been resolved
the warning light will go out.
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Problem solving guide
...food has frozen together.
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon
handle or plastic scraper to carefully
prise it apart.
If you still cannot remedy the fault
having followed these suggestions,
then contact the Miele Service
Department.
. . . there is a thick layer of ice in the
freezer.
Check that the lid has been properly
^
closed.
Defrost and then clean the freezer.
^
Too thick a layer of ice reduces
efficiency and increases energy
consumption.
. . . the interior 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.
To prevent unecessary loss of
temperature it is advisable not to
open the lid while waiting for the
appliance to be serviced.
^
Unscrew the lamp and replace it with
a new one.
Lamp specification:
220 – 240 V, max. 15 W, E14 fitting
^
Replace the cover cap.
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Noises
Normal noises What causes them
Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can
Blubb, blubb.... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
Click.... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
Sssrrrrr.... On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.
get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.
through the pipes.
motor on and off.
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.
Noises that you can
easily rectify
Rattling, vibrating The appliance is uneven: Realign the appliance using a spirit
What causes them, and what can you do about
them?
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, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking: Check
all removable items and refit them correctly.
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against
each other? Separate them.
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of
the appliance: Remove the clips.
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After sales service
In the event of a fault which you cannot
correct yourself, or if the appliance is
under guarantee please contact:
Your Miele Dealer
–
or
The 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.
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Electrical connection
Electrical connection U.K.
All electrical work should be carried out
by a suitably qualified and competent
person in accordance with local and
national safety regulations.
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable and moulded plug ready for
connection to an a.c. single phase
220-240 V 50 Hz supply.
The voltage and connected load are
given on the data plate. Please ensure
that these match the household mains
supply. The fuse rating is quoted on the
plug.
Connection should be made via a
suitable switched socket which is easily
accessible. For extra safety it is
advisable to install a residual current
device (RCD) with a trip current of 30
mA (in accordance with DIN VDE 0664,
VDE 0100, Section 739).
Do not connect the appliance 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).
Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)
The fuse cover must be re-fitted when
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover
is lost, the plug must not be used until a
suitable replacement is obtained. The
colour of the correct replacement cover
is that of the coloured insert in the base
of the plug, or the colour that is
embossed in words in the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of the
plug fitted).
Replacement fuses should be ASTA
approved to BS 1362 and have the
correct rating. Replacement fuses and
fuse covers may be purchased from
your local electrical supplier.
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED
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.
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Installation
Location
The appliance should be installed on a
level and stable surface.
Do not install the appliance up against
other appliances or units. There must
be a minimum distance of 20 mm all
around the appliance to ensure
sufficient ventilation.
It should be situated far enough away
from a wall to ensure that the lid can be
opened and closed easily.
The appliance should be installed in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
The room temperature should not go
above or below the climate range for
which the appliance is designed.
The higher the ambient temperature of
the room, the more energy the
appliance requires to operate.
It should not be installed where it is
exposed to direct 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
SN, N
ST
T
temperature
up to +32 °C
up to +38 °C
up to +43 °C
The appliance will function perfectly
down to an ambient temperature of +5
°C.
Ventilation
In order to ensure sufficient ventilation
– the gap between the bottom edge of
the freezer and the floor on which it is
standing must not be covered.
– there must be a minimum distance of
20 cm from the ventilation gap to the
wall to ensure that ventilation to and
from the appliance is unhindered.
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the ventilation gap should be dusted
on a regular basis.
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