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. 05 910 940 Contents Guide to the appliance . 12 Switching off for longer periods of time . 23 Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories . [. . . ] 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. ^ To switch it off press the super freeze switch. The super freeze indicator light will go out. 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. Super freeze is not necessary: ­ when putting in frozen food. ­ 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. ^ Store it in the freezer as soon as possible. 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. [. . . ] Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service. 28 Electrical connection Electrical connection U. K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for connection to an a. c. The voltage and connected load are given on the data plate. Please ensure that these match the household mains supply. [. . . ]