Miele GT 316 ES, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...est 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 en GB ...

Page 2: ...ure alarm 17 Alarm when the lid is left open 17 Switching on the alarm system 17 Switching the alarm off early 17 Super freeze 18 Super freeze 18 Interior 19 Baskets 19 Initial freezing section 19 Freezing and storing food 20 Maximum freezing capacity 20 Freezing fresh food 20 Storing frozen food 20 Home freezing 21 Hints on home freezing 21 Packing 21 Before placing food in the freezer 22 Placing...

Page 3: ...e 26 Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories 26 Ventilation gap 26 Freezer lid seal 26 Problem solving guide 28 Noises 31 After sales service 32 Electrical connection 33 Installation 34 Location 34 Climate range 34 Ventilation 34 Contents ...

Page 4: ...hControl panel iFreezer plannner jInterior lighting dSafety lock indicator light eSuper freeze indicator light fTemperature display gButtons for setting the temperature warmer colder kLock lVentilation gap mDefrosting outlet Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...entially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre or contact your dealer for advice Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal It should be u...

Page 6: ...facturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from the incorrect or improper use of the appliance This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it correctly by a person responsible for their safety Safety with...

Page 7: ...age avoid open flames and anything which creates a spark disconnect from the mains air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and contact the Service Department for advice The more coolant there is in an appliance the larger the room it should be installed in In the event of a leakage if the appliance is in a small room there is the danger of combustible gases building up F...

Page 8: ...urer Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation maintenance and repair work The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when it has been switched off at the wall socket and the plug has been withdrawn or the fuse from the fused spur connection unit has been withdrawn or the mains fuse has been...

Page 9: ... The cans or bottles could explode Danger of injury and damage to the appliance When cooling drinks quickly in the chest freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour otherwise they could burst This could result in injury or damage Observe the use by dates given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning Storage times will depend on several factors including the freshness and q...

Page 10: ...required temperature Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this appliance Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit Disposing your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance first make the lid latch or lock unusable This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives Be careful not to damage ...

Page 11: ...to 5 C PerfectFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Only open the doors when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the doors for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way If food is not stored in an organised way searching for an item will mean the door is open for longer Allow hot food and dri...

Page 12: ...ay The freezer starts cooling The interior light will come on when the lid is opened Allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it This will ensure that the temperature is sufficiently low Cool pack To ensure that the cool pack freezes through quickly place it at the bottom of the freezer in a corner against two of the side walls The cool pack will be at its most effective a...

Page 13: ... and C will light up in the display Press the On Off button The safety lock has been activated De activating the safety lock Press and hold the Super freeze button for about 3 seconds SF will flash and the safety lock symbol X and C will light up in the display Press the Super freeze button again SF and c will flash and the safety lock symbol X and 1 will light up in the display Press one of the t...

Page 14: ...ay 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 out and the lid is left shut there is a danger of mould and odours building up inside the appliance Switching on and off 14 ...

Page 15: ...often the lid is opened and the longer it is kept open if too much food is stored in it at once the warmer the food is which is being put into it the higher the ambient temperature surrounding the freezer The appliance is designed for use in specific ambient temperatures climate ranges Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed Temperature selection The temperature inside the ...

Page 16: ...rol panel shows the average temperature in the freezer If the temperature in the appliance is not within the range that the appliance is able to display i e if it is above 0 C only bars will light up in the temperature display The temperature display will flash if a different temperature is being set the temperature has risen too much as a warning that the appliance is no longer cold enough This l...

Page 17: ...ed on again Alarm when the lid is left open The alarm will sound if the lid is left open for longer than approx 60 seconds Switching on the alarm system The warning system works automatically once the temperature in the freezer is cold enough Switching the alarm off early As soon as the temperature in the freezer has dropped sufficiently the alarm switches off and the temperature display stops fla...

Page 18: ...per freeze indicator light SF comes on The temperature in the freezer falls and the freezer operates on the coldest setting Switching Super freeze off Depending on the amount of food placed in the freezer the Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx 30 to 60 hours The Super freeze indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue to operate at normal power To save...

Page 19: ...place another basket on top of the lower basket Initial freezing section One or two freezer trays are supplied depending on model You can use the freezer trays to create a separate zone in the freezer This zone can then be used for freezing fresh food separately from food which is already frozen To create a separate freezing zone Slide the freezer trays one above the other into the slots provided ...

Page 20: ...s 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 and very little water collects around the defrosted food 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...

Page 21: ...steaks cutlets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing Only season cooked dishes sparingly but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen Do not place hot food or drinks in the freezer This causes already frozen food to thaw and increases...

Page 22: ...ket Freezer plannner The freezer planner on the inside of the lid shows the number of months for which various foods can be stored effectively However these times should be regarded only as a guide as various factors can affect the storage time e g the quality of the food how it is handled prior to freezing etc Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways in a microwave in an oven usi...

Page 23: ...e food for 10 12 hours to freeze thoroughly on the tray Transfer it to a freezer bag or suitable container once frozen Cool pack The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut To ensure that the cool pack freezes through quickly place it at the bottom of the freezer in a corner against two of the side walls The cool pack will be at its most eff...

Page 24: ...he Super freeze function approx 1 day before defrosting to ensure frozen food retains its cold reserve for longer when taken out of the freezer Remove the frozen food from the freezer and place it in another freezer or in a cool box or wrap it in several layers of newspaper or cloth and store in a cool place until the freezer is ready for use again To defrost Carry out the defrosting procedure as ...

Page 25: ...After defrosting Mop up any residual water still in the freezer with a sponge or absorbent cloth Clean the freezer and then dry it thoroughly Plug the outlet for defrosted water with the stopper Close the lid and insert the mains plug in the wall socket and switch it on Switch on the Super freeze function so that the freezer section can cool down quickly The SF indicator light will come on Place t...

Page 26: ...lug removed Take any food out of the appliance and store it in a suitable cool place e g cool box or another freezer Take out the accessories for cleaning Clean the appliance immediately after defrosting it Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories Use warm water with a little washing up liquid Wash all accessories by hand only Do not wash in a dishwasher After cleaning wipe the outer...

Page 27: ... 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 The Super freeze function can be switched off as soon as 18 C is reached The indicator light will go out Cleaning and care 27 ...

Page 28: ...ap has been covered over or become too dusty The lid has been opened too frequently or a large amount of fresh food has been put in at once for freezing Check that the lid has been closed properly Check whether a thick layer of ice has built up If it has then the freezer will need defrosting the alarm sounds Has the lid been open for longer than 60 seconds the alarm sounds and the temperature disp...

Page 29: ...nly be re frozen after it has been cooked The warmest temperature will show in the display for about 1 minute The display will then revert to showing the actual current temperature in the freezer The display can be switched off manually by pressing the alarm off button the Super freeze indicator light does not light up even though the appliance is working It can take up to 8 minutes for the applia...

Page 30: ...e 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 followed these suggestions please contact the Miele Service Department To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the lid while waiting for the appliance to be serviced Problem solving guide 30 ...

Page 31: ...ise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify What causes them and what can you do about them Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of furniture Move it away Drawers ba...

Page 32: ...iance Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes N B A call out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See back cover for contact details In the U K your appliance is guaranteed ...

Page 33: ...ead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliance s electronic unit Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until ...

Page 34: ...rect sunlight or directly adjacent to a heat producing appliance such as an oven or a radiator Climate range The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range of this appliance is stated on the data plate on the outside the appliance Climate range Ambient room temperature SN N ST T up to 32 C up to 38 C ...

Page 35: ...35 ...

Page 36: ...Alteration rights reserved 0409 GT 316 ES M Nr 07 524 490 00 ...