Miele GT 316 ES manual

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    Operating instructions Chest freezer with "Stop Frost" System GT 316 ES To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. M.-Nr. 07 524 490 e n-G B[...]

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    Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 How to save ener[...]

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    Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 "Stop Frost" system ................................................2 4 Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Cleaning the outer casing, [...]

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    a On/Off button b Super freeze button c Alarm off button h Control panel i Freezer plannner j Interior lighting d Safety lock indicator light e Super freeze indicator light f Temperature display g Buttons for setting the temperature (+ : warmer, – : colder) k Lock l Ventilation gap m Defrosting outlet Description of the appliance 4[...]

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    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 thro[...]

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    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, please read these instructions carefully before installation and before using it for the first time. They contain important notes on t[...]

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    Technical safety ~ Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance. A damaged appliance is dangerous. ~ If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer to protect the user from danger. ~ This appliance contains t[...]

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    ~ The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system which complies with current local and national safety regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and tested regularly, and where there is any doubt, the household wiring system[...]

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    Correct use ~ Never handle frozen food with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food. Danger of frost burn. ~ 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. ~[...]

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    ~ 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 applia[...]

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    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). Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx. 20°C. Where t[...]

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    Before using for the first time ^ Clean the appliance interior and all accessories with warm water and a little washing up liquid, and then 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[...]

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    Safety lock The safety lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched off inadvertently. To activate the safety lock ^ Press and hold the Super freeze button for about 3 seconds. SF will flash and c will light up in the display. ^ Press the Super freeze button again. The SF and c will flash and 0 will light up in the display. ^ Press[...]

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    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 wall socket and withdraw the plug, ^ defrost the appliance and then clean it, and ^ leave the lid open to air the appliance. If, during a long absence, the freezer is switched off but not cleaned [...]

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    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. To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food[...]

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    If you have adjusted the temperature, wait for approx. 6 hours if the appliance is not very full and for approx. 24 hours if the appliance is full , before checking the temperature display as it will take this long for the display to show the accurate temperature of the appliance. If, after this time, the temperature is still too high or too low, y[...]

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    Your freezer has been fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the freezer cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid energy being wasted if the lid is left open. Temperature alarm An alarm will sound and the temperature display will flash if the temperature becomes too warm. The alarm will sound and the temperature display will a[...]

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    Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on before putting fresh food into the freezer. Exceptions: – when putting in food that is already frozen. – when freezing less than 2 kg fresh food daily. Switching on Super freeze When freezing small quantities of food in the freezer, the Super freeze function should be switched on 6 hours beforeha[...]

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    Baskets The baskets make it easier to arrange the food in the freezer. ^ Hang the baskets by hooking the handles onto the rim of the freezer, or ^ Stack the baskets in the freezer: - place one of the baskets on the floor of the freezer. - press the handles down on this basket, then lift them up and swing them inwards. - now place another basket on [...]

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    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". Freezing fresh food Fresh food sh[...]

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    Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in 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[...]

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    Before placing food in the freezer ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food, switch on the Super freeze function for some time before placing the food in the freezer (see "Super freeze"). 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 two freezer [...]

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    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 [...]

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    "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. Moisture enter[...]

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    We do not recommend the use of hot air blowers such as hairdryers for defrosting your 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 could contain substances which could damage the plastic parts and which may cause a build-up of[...]

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    A range of Miele branded cleaning and condtiioning products is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet at www.miele-shop.com. 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 t[...]

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    After cleaning ^ Close the lid, insert the mains plug, switch on at the wall socket and switch the appliance on. ^ Switch on the Super freeze function so that the freezer can cool down quickly. The indicator light will come on. ^ Place the food back in the freezer once the temperature has cooled down sufficiently (it must be -10°C or colder). ^ Th[...]

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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 liable for unauthorised work. What to do i f... . . . the appliance does not get cool. ^ [...]

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    ..." F4 "o r" F5 " appears in the temperature display. There is a fault. Call the Service Department. The safety switch-off device will maintain the temperature of the appliance. Keep the lid shut. . . . the alarm sounds and "nA" appears in the temperature display. The temperature has risen too high at some point durin[...]

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    . . . the interior light is not working. The lamp needs changing. ^ Switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug. ^ 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 , E 14 fitting. ^ Replace the cover. If you still cannot remedy the fault having follo[...]

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    Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can 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. Click.... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the motor on and off. Sssrrrr[...]

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    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 contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance, both of which are shown on the data plate[...]

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    Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). 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. Please ensur[...]

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    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. Th[...]

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