Miele GT 56 S User manual

Operating instructions
Chest freezer
with "Stop Frost" system
GT 5xx2 S
GT 5xx4 S
GT 5xx6 S
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time. M.-Nr. 09 021 210
en - GB, IE

Guide to the appliance .............................................4
Caring for the environment..........................................6
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................7
How to save energy ...............................................12
Switching on and off ..............................................13
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................14
The correct temperature ...........................................15
Setting the temperature .............................................15
Temperature alarm................................................17
Activating the alarm system..........................................17
Super freeze .....................................................18
Super freeze .....................................................18
Interior..........................................................19
Baskets .........................................................19
Separate freezing section ...........................................20
Freezing and storing food..........................................21
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................21
Freezing fresh food ................................................21
Storing frozen food ................................................21
Home freezing ....................................................22
Hints on home freezing...........................................22
Packing ......................................................22
Before placing food in the freezer ..................................23
Placing food in the freezer ........................................23
Defrosting .......................................................23
Cooling drinks ....................................................24
Freezer tray ......................................................24
Cool pack........................................................24
Defrosting .......................................................25
"Stop Frost" system ................................................25
Cleaning and care ................................................27
Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories ....................27
Ventilation gap ....................................................27
Freezer lid seal ...................................................27
Contents
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Problem solving guide ............................................29
Noises .........................................................31
After sales service ................................................32
Electrical connection..............................................33
Installation ......................................................34
Location .........................................................34
Climate range ..................................................34
Ventilation .......................................................35
Appliance Dimensions..............................................36
Contents
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aIn-operation indicator light
bAlarm indicator light
eControl panel integrated in the
handle
fInterior lighting
gLock *
cSuper freeze button with indicator
light
dOn/Off and temperature selector
hVentilation gap
iDefrosting outlet
* depending on model
Guide to the appliance
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Lock
(depending on model)
The lock is fitted with a safety
mechanism:
^Press and hold the abutton.
^Turn the key 90°clockwise.
The freezer is now locked.
To unlock the freezer, turn the key 90°
anti-clockwise.
Guide to the appliance
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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 should 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!
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially 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.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during
transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained and will not leak out into the
environment.
Caring for the environment
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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
damage to property.
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 the installation,
safety, operation and care of the
appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
Correct application
~This appliance is not designed for
commercial use. It is intended for use in
domestic households and in similar
working and residential environments
such as:
–Shops
–Offices and showrooms
and by residents in establishments
such as:
–Hostels and guest houses.
It must only be used to store deep
frozen food, freeze fresh food, and to
make ice.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from the incorrect
or improper use of the appliance.
~This appliance is not intended for
use by people 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 children
~This appliance is not a toy! To avoid
the risk of injury or damage to the
appliance, do not allow children to play
on or near it, and do not let them hang
from the lid or to play with the controls.
They should be supervised whenever
you are working in the kitchen. Older
children may only use the appliance if
its operation has been clearly explained
to them and they are able to use it
safely, recognising the dangers of
misuse.
~Lockable chest freezers:
Do not keep the key near the appliance
or within the reach of children.
They could lock themselves in the
appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions

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 the coolant
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which
is environmentally friendly. Although it
is flammable, it does not damage the
ozone layer and does not increase the
greenhouse effect. The use of this
coolant has, however, led to a slight
increase in the noise level of the
appliance. In addition to the noise of
the compressor, you might be able to
hear the coolant flowing around the
system. This is unavoidable, but does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the
transportation and installation of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling
system are damaged. Leaking coolant
can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
- 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.
For every8gofcoolant at least 1 m3of
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
~Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
~Before connecting the appliance,
make sure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and connected
load) match the mains electricity
supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
~Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).
Warning and Safety instructions
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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 should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage or injury caused by the lack
of or inadequacy of an effective
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
~Installation, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
~While the appliance is under
guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.
~The appliance must be isolated from
the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
~Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
~This appliance may only be used in
mobile installations if a risk assessment
of the installation has been carried out
by a suitably qualified engineer.
~In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the guarantee.
Warning and Safety instructions
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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.
~Do not refreeze thawed or partially
thawed food.
Defrosted food should be used up as
quickly as possible, as food soon loses
its nutritional value and goes off.
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.
~Do not store explosive materials in
the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray
cans). Thermostats switching on may
produce sparks which could present a
fire hazard. Flammable compounds
could explode.
~Do not operate any electrical
equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion.
~Do not store cans or bottles
containing carbonated drinks or liquids
which could freeze in the freezer. 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
quality of the food as well as the
temperature at which it is stored. Follow
the instructions given on the food
manufacturer's packaging regarding
storage conditions and "use-by" dates.
~Do not use sharp edged objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods or remove ice
trays.
They will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the
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 might contain
substances which could damage the
plastic parts or which could cause a
build-up of gases and pose a danger to
health.
~Do not use any grease or oil on the
seal of the freezer lid, as these will
cause the seal to deteriorate and
become porous with time.
Warning and Safety instructions
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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 appliance is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Installing it in a room with too low an
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,
can lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot
maintain the 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 any part of
the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,
e.g. by
–puncturing the refrigerant channels
in the evaporator.
–bending any pipework.
– scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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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 near to a heat source (radiator,
oven).
Near to a heat source (radiator,
oven).
Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20°C.
Where there is a high ambient room
temperature.
Do not cover the ventilation gaps
and dust them regularly.
Temperature setting
with a thermostat
which is approximate
(set in stages).
With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the
temperature in the compartment, the
higher the energy consumption.
Temperature setting
with a thermostat which
is exact to the degree
(digital display).
Larder section 8 to 12 °C
On appliances with winter setting,
please make sure that the winter
setting is switched off when the
ambient temperature is warmer than
16 °C .
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C
Freezer section -18 °C
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C
Use Drawers, shelves and racks
arranged as they were when the
appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when necessary
and for as short a time as possible.
Frequent opening of the door for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.
Store food in an organised way. Searching for an item will mean the
door is open for longer.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Hot food will cause the refrigerator
unit to run for a long time, as the
appliance will have to work harder
to reduce the temperature.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation of
liquids will cause a loss of coldness
in the refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the refrigerator
to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.
Defrosting Defrost the freezer section when a
layer of ice 0.5 cm thick has built
up.
A layer of ice hinders the cold from
reaching the frozen food, and
increases energy consumption.
How to save energy
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Before using for the first time
^Clean the appliance interior and all
accessories with lukewarm 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 1½ to 2 hours after
transporting it to its final location
before connecting it to the mains.
Switching on
^Using a coin, turn the On/Off and
temperature selector dial in a
clockwise direction away from the "0"
position.
The higher the setting, the lower the
temperature in the appliance.
Forcing the dial beyond its range will
damage it. Turn it only as far as it
will go, then turn it back again.
The in-operation and the alarm
indicator lights will come on, and the
appliance will start cooling.
The alarm indicator light will go out
when the temperature in the freezer is
cold enough.
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,
allow the appliance to run for a few
hours before placing food in it.
Switching off
^Using a coin, turn the On/Off and
temperature selector dial in an
anti-clockwise direction back to the
"0" position.
All the indicator lights will go out and
the cooling system will switch off.
Cool pack
(depending on model)
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 after it has been in the freezer
for approx. 24 hours.
To save space, place the cool pack on
the freezer tray once it is frozen.
Switching on and off
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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
^disconnect it from the mains.
^defrost the freezer 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
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It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. 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 for a long time, a temperature of
-18 °C is required. At this temperature
the growth of micro-organisms is
generally halted. As soon as the
temperature rises above -10 °C, the
micro-organisms become active in the
food again so that it cannot be kept as
long. For this reason, partially defrosted
or defrosted food must not be re-frozen.
Food may be re-frozen once it has
been cooked, as the high temperatures
achieved when cooking destroy most
micro-organisms.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
–the more often the lid is opened and
the longer it is kept open,
–if too much food is stored in it at
once,
–if too much fresh food is being frozen
at once,
–the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
Setting the temperature
The temperature is set with the On/Off
and temperature selector dial.
Forcing the dial beyond its range will
damage it. Turn it only as far as it
will go, then turn it back again.
^Using a coin, turn the On/Off and
temperature selector dial in a
clockwise direction away from the "0"
position.
The further the temperature dial is
turned clockwise, the lower the
temperature in the appliance.
In normal use, a midway setting is
generally sufficient.
^To select this midway setting, turn the
dial until the marker is between the 3
and 5 o'clock position.
You should also check the temperature
inside the appliance from time to time.
The correct temperature
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To check the temperature inside the
freezer,
^place a thermometer on the frozen
food nearest the top of the freezer.
After about 24 hours, the thermometer
will show the aproximate temperature
in the freezer.
Please note that:
–household thermometers tend to be
inexact. It is therefore best to use a
digital thermometer.
–Try to open the lid as little as
possible during the measuring
period, as warm room air will enter
the freezer every time the lid is
opened.
The correct temperature
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Your appliance is fitted with a warning
system which ensures that the
temperature in the freezer cannot rise
unnoticed. The alarm indicator light will
come on as soon as the temperature
becomes too warm. The setting on the
temperature dial determines the range
of temperatures the appliance recog-
nises as too warm.
The alarm indicator light will come on
–when the freezer is switched on.
–if the lid has been left open for a
while, e.g. in order to load, to
re-arrange or to take food out.
– when freezing large amounts of food
at once.
– if there has been a lengthy
interruption to the power supply.
The alarm indicator light goes out when
the temperature which has been set is
reached.
Activating the alarm system
The alarm system is always active. It
does not have to be switched on
manually.
Temperature alarm
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Super freeze
Switch on Super freeze before putting
fresh food into the freezer.
This helps food to freeze quickly and
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours
and appearance.
Super freeze is not necessary:
–when placing food in the freezer 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
beforehand. When freezing the
maximum load of food the Super
freeze function should be switched on
24 hours beforehand.
^Press the Super freeze button; the
Super freeze indicator light will come
on.
The appliance works at full power to
lower the temperature in the freezer.
Switching off Super freeze
The Super freeze function will switch off
automatically after approx. 65 hours.
The indicator light goes out and the
appliance continues running at normal
power.
To save energy the Super freeze
function can be switched off once a
constant temperature of -18°C or
colder has been reached in the freezer.
^Press the Super freeze button. The
Super freeze indicator light will go out
and the appliance will continue to
operate at normal power.
Super freeze
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Baskets
The baskets make it easier to arrange
the food in the freezer.
^Position the baskets by hooking the
handles onto the rim of the freezer.
You can also stack the baskets:
^Turn the handles of both baskets
inwards as follows:
1. Turn the handle outwards.
2. Pull it upwards.
3. Then turn it inwards. This creates a
flat stacking surface.
^Place one of the baskets on the floor
of the freezer.
^Now place another basket on top of
the lower basket.
Interior
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Separate freezing section
You can use the freezer tray to create a
separate section for freezing small
quantities of fresh food (up to 2 kg).
Separating fresh food in this way avoids
the possibility of the fresh food causing
the already frozen food to thaw.
To create a separate freezing section
^Slide the freezer tray into the slots
provided.
Interior
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