User manual MIELE GT 263 ES

[. . . ] 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. 30 Guide to the appliance a Super freeze switch with indicator light b Warning light c In-operation indicator light d Temperature control (Spar = Economy) e Interior lighting f Lock (optional extra which can be fitted by a service technician) g Ventilation grille h Control panel i Defrosting outlet 4 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. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. 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. [. . . ] In practice this means that the food loses a large degree of its moisture. 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. 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 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. The appliance will continue to operate at normal power. Super freeze This function should be used when freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food at once. ­ when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food daily. 16 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. 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. ­ press down the handles on this basket, lift them up and swing them inwards. ­ now place another basket on top of the lower basket. 17 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". 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 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. ­ Lean meat freezes better than fatty meat and can be stored for considerably longer. ­ To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed, separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film. 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. [. . . ] 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?The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the appliance: Remove the clips. 27 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. [. . . ]