Miele GT 262 ES manual

Operating an d installation instructions Chest freezer with "Stop Frost" System GT 302 ES ECO Plus GT 262 ES T o avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these Q instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. M.-Nr . 05 647 730[...]

Contents Guide to the app liance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Caring for the en vironment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 W arning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 E-Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 V entil[...]

Guide to the appliance b S up er freeze switch with indicator light c W ar ning light f Inter ior lighting g V entilation grille d In-operation indicator light e T emperatur e control (Spar = Economy) h Contr ol panel i Defr osting outlet Guide to the appliance 4[...]

Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing mate ria l The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are envir onmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Rather than just throwing these ma- terials away , please ensure they are of- fered for recycling. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags [...]

W ar ning and safety instr uctions This appliance complies with all rele- vant legal safety requir ements. Im- proper use of the appliance can, however , present a risk of both per- sonal injury and material damage. Before installation and befor e using for the first time, read the operating instructions carefully . They contain important notes on [...]

The electrical safety of this ap- pliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national safety regulations. It is most im- portant that this basic safety require- ment is tested by a qualified electri- cian. The manufacturer cannot be held re- sponsib[...]

Do not store cans or bottles con- taining carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer . The cans or bottles could ex- plode. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles ar e not left in for more than one hour , otherwise they could burst. Danger of injury and damage t[...]

Disposal of old appliances Before disposing of an old ap- pliance first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives. Before disposing of an old ap- pliance, unplug it and render the plug useless. Cut off the cable dir ectly behind the appliance and at t[...]

Switching on and off Before using for the first time Clean the appliance interior and all accessories. Use war m water and a little washing up liquid and dr y with a soft cloth. Use the stopper supplied to plug the defrosting outlet in the b ottom of the interior of the appliance. Important: T o ensure corr ect functioning of the appliance, let it [...]

The correct temper ature . . . in the freez er It is very impor tant to set the correct temperature for storing food in the freezer . Micro organisms will cause food which is not stored at the corr ect temperature to d eteriorate rapidly . T em- perature influences the gr owth rate of these micro organisms. Reducing the temperature r educes their g[...]

If the freezer has very little food stored in it and for this r eason the temperature selector has been set at "Spar" (Economy), it is very im- portant to monitor the temperature to ensure that it r emains at least -18 ° C. Y ou can check the tempera- ture by pl acing a thermometer on the top layer of frozen food. Thermometer During norm[...]

W arning lig ht Y our appliance has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the fr eezer cannot rise unnoticed. The warning light will come on as soon as the temperature becomes too warm. The temperature selector determines the range of tem- peratures the appliance r ecog nises as too warm. The warning light will com[...]

Super fr eeze Freezing fresh food Fresh food should be fr ozen as quickly as possible. This way the nutr itional value of the food, its vitamin content, appearance and taste are not im- paired. Food which takes a long time to freeze will lose more water from its cells which then shrink. During the defr osting process only some of this water is reab[...]

Interior Bask ets 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[...]

Freezing and storing food Maxi mum fr eezing capacity T o ensure that fr es h food placed in the freezer fr eezes through to the cor e as quickly as possible, the maximum freez- ing capacity must not be exceeded. The maximum freezing capacity for freezing within a 24 hour period is given on the data plate “ Fr eezing ca- pacity ....kg/24 hrs ” [...]

– Do not place hot foods or drinks in the freezer . This causes already frozen food to thaw and incr eases the energy consumption consider- ably . 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 [...]

Fruit should be defrosted at r oom tem- perature 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 vege- tables. Poultry It is par ticularly important to ob- serve food hygiene rules when defrost- ing poultry . [...]

Defrosting "Stop Frost" system In normal use ice and frost will for m on the evaporator plates. If allowed to ac- cumulate, this will impair the efficiency of the freezer and incr eas e the con- sumption of electricity . The stop frost system reduces the build up of ice and frost by appr ox. 70 % in comparison to other appliances. This me[...]

We do not r ecommend the use of hot air blowers such as hair dr yers for defrosting your freezer . Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it. These can damage the plastic par ts . Do not use defrosting sprays, or de- icers as they could contain sub- stances which could damage the plastic parts and which may cause a buil[...]

Cleaning and care Never use cleaning agents contain- ing abrasive substances such as sand, soda, acids or chemical sol- vents. “ Non-abrasive ” cleaning agents are also unsuitable as they can cause matt areas to appear . Make sure that no water can pene- trate into the electronic unit or into the ventilation gaps. Never use steam cleaning ap- p[...]

Once the temperature in the fr eezer has reached the r eq uired temper a- ture 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 22[...]

Problem solving guide Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suit- ably qualified and competent per- son in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified per- sons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held re- sponsible for unauthorised work. The following can be cor[...]

. . . food has fro zen together . Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon handle or plastic scraper to carefully prise it apar t. . . . there is a thick layer of ice in the freezer . Check that the lid has been properly closed. Defrost and then clean the fr eezer . T oo thick a layer of ice reduces effi- ciency and increases energy consump- tion. . . [...]

After sales service In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee please contact: – Y our Miele Dealer or – The Miele Service Department (see back cover for address). When contacting the Service Depart- ment, please quote the model and ser- ial number of your appliance, both of which are shown[...]

Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug read y for con- nection to an a.c. single phase 220 – 240 V 50 Hz supply . The fus e rating is 13 amps. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and national safety r[...]

Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363) If this machine is fitted with a non- rewir eable plug, the following infor ma- tion applies: If the socket outlets are not suitable for the plug supplied with this prod uct, it must be cut off and an appr opriate plug fitted. The fuse carrier and the fuse should be removed fr om the old plug and dis- posed of. The pl[...]

Installation Location The appliance should be installed on a level and stable sur face. It should be situated far enough away from a wall to ensur e that the lid can be opened and closed easily . The appliance should be installed in a dry well ventilated room. The room temperatur e should not go above or below the climate range for which the applia[...]

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