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- Page 1 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Guide to the appliance ..........4 Caring for the environment . - Page 3 Contents After sales service ..........28 Electrical connection .
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Page 4: Guide To The Appliance
Guide to the appliance a Super freeze switch with indicator c In-operation indicator light light d Temperature control b Warning light (Spar = Economy) e Interior lighting g Ventilation grille f Lock h Control panel (optional extra which can be fitted by i Defrosting outlet a service technician) -
Page 5: Caring For The Environment
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Please ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while The transport and protective packing being stored for disposal. has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for It should be unplugged or disposal, and can normally be... -
Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions
Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety This appliance complies with all This appliance contains the coolant relevant legal safety requirements. Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which Improper use can, however, present is very environmentally friendly. a risk of both personal injury and Although it is flammable, it does not material damage. - Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions Before connecting the appliance to Installation work, maintenance and the mains supply, make sure that repairs may only be carried out by the rating on the data plate suitably qualified and competent corresponds to the voltage and persons to ensure safety.
- Page 8 Warning and Safety instructions Do not take ice cubes out with your Do not store cans or bottles bare hands and never place ice containing carbonated drinks or cubes or ice lollies in your mouth liquids which could freeze in the straight from the freezer.
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Page 9: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance
Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance Do not block the ventilation gap in the appliance as this would impair Before disposing of an old the efficiency of the appliance, increase appliance first make the lid latch or the electricity consumption and could lock unusable. -
Page 10: How To Save Energy
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 Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven). - Page 11 How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of A layer of ice hinders the cold ice one centimetre thick has built from reaching the frozen food, and causes an increase in energy consumption.
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Page 12: Switching On And Off
Switching on and off Before using for the first time Switching off ^ Clean the appliance interior and all ^ Disconnect and remove the mains accessories. Use warm water and a plug from the socket. little washing up liquid and dry with a All indicator lights go out and the soft cloth. -
Page 13: The Correct Temperature
The correct temperature . . . in the freezer – the higher the ambient temperature surrounding the appliance. It is very important to set the correct The appliance is designed for a temperature for storing food in the particular climate range (ambient freezer. -
Page 14: Thermometer
The correct temperature However, if the temperature remains If the freezer has very little food above -18 °C for a long time, check that stored in it and for this reason the the frozen food has not started to temperature selector has been set at defrost. -
Page 15: Warning Light
Warning light 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. -
Page 16: Super Freeze
Super freeze Freezing fresh food Switching on super freeze Fresh food should be frozen as quickly Switch the super freeze function on as possible. This way the nutritional before putting fresh food into the value of the food, its vitamin content, freezer. -
Page 17: Interior
Interior Baskets Initial freezing section The baskets make it easier to arrange You can separate an area from the rest the food in the freezer. of the freezer to use for freezing fresh food. ^ Hang the baskets by hooking the handles on to the rim of the freezer, This allows you to place fresh food separately from food which is already... -
Page 18: Freezing And Storing Food
Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Home freezing To ensure that fresh food placed in the Only freeze fresh food which is in a freezer freezes through to the core as good condition. quickly as possible, the maximum freezing capacity must not be Hints on home freezing exceeded. -
Page 19: Packing
Freezing and storing food – Do not season fresh foods or Unsuitable packing material blanched vegetables before – wrapping paper freezing. Only season cooked food – grease-proof paper lightly before freezing but care – cellophane should be taken as the taste of some –... -
Page 20: Defrosting
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. -
Page 21: Defrosting
Defrosting "Stop Frost" system To defrost In normal use, ice and frost will form on Carry out the defrosting procedure the evaporator plates. If allowed to as quickly as possible if food has accumulate, this will impair the not been placed in another freezer. efficiency of the freezer and increase The longer the food is left out at the consumption of electricity. - Page 22 Defrosting After defrosting We do not recommend the use of ^ Mop up any residual water still in the hot air blowers such as hairdryers freezer with a sponge or absorbent for defrosting your freezer. cloth. ^ Clean the freezer and then dry it Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost thoroughly.
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Page 23: Cleaning And Care
E-Cloth also unsuitable as they can cause A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from matt areas to appear. the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, Part number 98013530, which is Make sure that no water can suitable for cleaning surfaces such as... -
Page 24: After Cleaning
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... -
Page 25: Problem Solving Guide
Once the problem has been resolved ^ Check that the fuse is not defective the warning light will go out. and that the mains fuse has not blown. If it has, consult the Miele Ser- vice department. - Page 26 If you still cannot remedy the fault Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon having followed these suggestions, handle or plastic scraper to carefully then contact the Miele Service prise it apart. Department..there is a thick layer of ice in the To prevent unecessary loss of freezer.
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Page 27: Noises
Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can Brrrrr... get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb..A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes. -
Page 28: 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 – The Miele Service Department (see back cover for address). When contacting the Service Department, please quote the model... -
Page 29: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363) All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover person in accordance with local and is lost, the plug must not be used until a national safety regulations. -
Page 30: Installation
Installation Location Climate range The appliance should be installed on a The appliance is designed for use level and stable surface. within certain climate ranges (ambient temperatures), and should not be used Do not install the appliance up against outside this range. The climate range of other appliances or units. - Page 32 Alteration rights reserved / 3305 M.-Nr. 05 910 940 / 02 en - GB GT 263 ES...