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- Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Chest freezer with "Stop Frost" System GT 302 ES ECO Plus GT 262 ES To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents ..........4 . - Page 3 ..........21 Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories .
- Page 4 Guide to the appliance Super freeze switch with In-operation indicator light indicator light Temperature control Warning light (Spar = Economy) Interior lighting Control panel Ventilation grille Defrosting outlet...
- Page 5 Caring for the environment Old appliances contain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled. Please The transport and protective packing contact your dealer, your waste collec- has been selected from materials tion centre or scrap merchant about which are environmentally friendly for potential recycling schemes.
- Page 6 Warning and safety instructions the compressor you might be able to This appliance complies with all rele- hear the coolant flowing around the sys- vant legal safety requirements. Im- tem. This is unavoidable, but does not proper use of the appliance can, have any adverse effect on the perfor- however, present a risk of both per- mance of the appliance.
- Page 7 The electrical safety of this ap- – the plug has been withdrawn. pliance can only be guaranteed Do not pull on the cable, only on the when continuity is complete between plug. the appliance and an effective earthing – the mains fuse is withdrawn, or system which complies with local and –...
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Page 8: In The Freezer
Do not store cans or bottles con- the seal to become porous in the taining carbonated drinks or course of time. liquids which could freeze in the Do not block the ventilation gap in freezer. The cans or bottles could ex- the appliance as this would impair plode. - Page 9 The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non- Before disposing of an old ap- compliance with these Warning and pliance first make the door latch or safety instructions. lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives.
- Page 10 Switching on and 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 cool- soft cloth.
- Page 11 The correct temperature – the higher the ambient temperature surrounding the appliance. It is very important to set the correct The appliance is designed for a par- temperature for storing food in the ticular climate range (ambient room freezer. Micro organisms will cause temperature), and should not be food which is not stored at the correct used outside this range.
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Page 12: Thermometer
However, if the temperature remains If the freezer has very little food above -18 °C for a long time, check stored in it and for this reason the that the frozen food has not started to temperature selector has been set defrost. - Page 13 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 tem- peratures the appliance recognises as too warm.
- Page 14 Super freeze Switch the super freeze function on be- Fresh food should be frozen as quickly fore putting fresh food into the freezer. as possible. This way the nutritional value of the food, its vitamin content, When freezing small quantities of food appearance and taste are not im- in the freezer, the super freeze function paired.
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Page 15: Freezing Fresh Food
Interior 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 sep- arately from food which is already frozen, avoiding the possibility of the... - Page 16 Freezing and storing food – The following types of food To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer freezes through to the core as Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, ve- quickly as possible, the maximum freez- getables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy pro- ing capacity must not be exceeded.
- Page 17 – Do not place hot foods or drinks in the freezer. This causes already Place fresh food into the area that frozen food to thaw and increases you have already divided from the the energy consumption consider- rest of the freezer by means of the ably.
- Page 18 should be defrosted at room tem- perature in its packing or in a covered bowl. 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.
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Page 19: Super Freeze
Defrosting In normal use ice and frost will form on Carry out the defrosting procedure the evaporator plates. If allowed to ac- as quickly as possible if food has cumulate, this will impair the efficiency not been placed in another freezer. of the freezer and increase the con- The longer the food is left out at sumption of electricity. -
Page 20: E-Cloth
We do not recommend the use of Mop up any residual water still in the hot air blowers such as hair dryers freezer with a sponge or absorbent for defrosting your freezer. cloth. Never place electric heaters or Clean the freezer and then dry it thor- candles in the appliance to defrost oughly. -
Page 21: Baskets
“Non-abrasive” cleaning agents are A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from also unsuitable as they can cause the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, matt areas to appear. Part number 98013530, which is suit- able for cleaning surfaces such as Make sure that no water can pene-... - Page 22 Once the temperature in the freezer has reached the required tempera- 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.
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Page 23: Ventilation Grille
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 24 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 De- prise it apart. partment. To prevent unecessary loss of tem-...
- Page 25 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 Depart- ment, please quote the model and ser-...
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Page 26: Electrical Connection U.k
Electrical connection The wires in the mains lead are col- The appliance is supplied with a mains oured in accordance with the following cable and moulded plug ready for con- code: nection to an a.c. single phase 220 – 240 V 50 Hz supply. The fuse rating is Green/yellow = earth 13 amps. - Page 27 (as applicable to the design of the plug fitted). The correct fuse rating of the replace- ment fuses that are ASTA approved to BS 1362 should be fitted. Replacement fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical supplier, or Miele Service agent.
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Page 28: Climate Range
Installation The appliance is designed for a particu- The appliance should be installed on a lar climate range (ambient room tem- level and stable surface. perature), and should not be used out- It should be situated far enough away side this range. The climate range of from a wall to ensure that the lid can be this appliance is stated on the data opened and closed easily. - Page 32 Alteration rights reserved / 44 / 000 GB - 2201 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.