Miele Freezer GT 5xx2 S User Manual

Operating instructions  
Chest freezer  
with "Stop Frost" system  
GT 5xx2 S  
GT 5xx4 S  
GT 5xx6 S  
en - GB, IE  
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  
 
Contents  
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  
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Guide to the appliance  
aIn-operation indicator light  
cSuper freeze button with indicator  
light  
bAlarm indicator light  
dOn/Off and temperature selector  
eControl panel integrated in the  
handle  
hVentilation gap  
iDefrosting outlet  
fInterior lighting  
gLock *  
* depending on model  
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Guide to the appliance  
Lock  
(depending on model)  
The lock is fitted with a safety  
mechanism:  
^ Press and hold the a button.  
^ Turn the key 90°clockwise.  
The freezer is now locked.  
To unlock the freezer, turn the key 90°  
anti-clockwise.  
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Caring for the environment  
Disposal of the packing  
material  
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.  
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!  
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.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Any other usage is not supported by  
This appliance complies with all  
relevant legal safety requirements.  
Improper use can, however, present  
a risk of both personal injury and  
damage to property.  
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  
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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.  
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.  
Safety with children  
Keep these instructions in a safe  
place and pass them on to any  
future user.  
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid  
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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.  
Correct application  
This appliance is not designed for  
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commercial use. It is intended for use in  
domestic households and in similar  
working and residential environments  
such as:  
– Shops  
Lockable chest freezers:  
– Offices and showrooms  
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Do not keep the key near the appliance  
or within the reach of children.  
They could lock themselves in the  
appliance.  
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.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Technical safety  
The more coolant there is in an  
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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  
Before setting up the appliance,  
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check it for any externally visible  
damage. Do not install and use a  
damaged appliance.  
combustible gases building up.  
A damaged appliance is dangerous.  
For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of  
room space is required. The amount of  
coolant in the appliance is stated on the  
data plate inside the appliance.  
If the connection cable is faulty it  
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must only be replaced by a service  
technician authorised by the  
manufacturer to protect the user from  
danger.  
Safe operation of the appliance is  
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only assured if it has been installed and  
connected in accordance with these  
This appliance contains the coolant  
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Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which operating and installation instructions.  
is environmentally friendly. Although it  
Before connecting the appliance,  
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is flammable, it does not damage the  
make sure that the connection data on  
ozone layer and does not increase the  
the data plate (voltage and connected  
greenhouse effect. The use of this  
load) match the mains electricity  
coolant has, however, led to a slight  
supply.  
increase in the noise level of the  
This data must correspond in order to  
appliance. In addition to the noise of  
avoid the risk of damage to the  
the compressor, you might be able to  
appliance. Consult a qualified  
hear the coolant flowing around the  
electrician if in any doubt.  
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.  
Do not connect the appliance to the  
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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).  
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.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The electrical safety of this  
The appliance must be isolated from  
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appliance can only be guaranteed  
the electricity supply during installation,  
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  
maintenance and repair work.  
Faulty components must only be  
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replaced by genuine Miele original  
spare parts. The manufacturer can only  
guarantee the safety of the appliance  
when Miele replacement parts are  
used.  
household wiring system should be  
inspected by a qualified electrician.  
This appliance may only be used in  
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The manufacturer cannot be held liable mobile installations if a risk assessment  
for damage or injury caused by the lack of the installation has been carried out  
of or inadequacy of an effective  
by a suitably qualified engineer.  
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).  
In countries where there are areas  
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Installation, maintenance and  
which may be subject to infestation by  
cockroaches or other vermin, pay  
particular attention to keeping the  
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repairs may only be carried out by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
person in strict accordance with current appliance and its surroundings in a  
national and local safety regulations.  
Repairs and other work by unqualified  
persons could be dangerous. The  
manufacturer cannot be held liable for  
unauthorised work.  
clean condition at all times. Any  
damage which may be caused by  
cockroaches or other vermin will not be  
covered by the guarantee.  
While the appliance is under  
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guarantee, repairs should only be  
undertaken by a service technician  
authorised by the manufacturer.  
Otherwise the guarantee will be  
invalidated.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Correct use  
When cooling drinks quickly in the  
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chest freezer make sure bottles are not  
Never handle frozen food with wet  
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left in for more than one hour, otherwise  
they could burst.This could result in  
injury or damage.  
hands. Your hands may freeze to the  
frozen food. Danger of frost burn.  
Do not take ice cubes out with your  
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Observe the "use-by" dates given on  
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bare hands and never place ice cubes  
or ice lollies in your mouth straight from  
the freezer.  
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  
The very low temperature of the frozen  
ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the  
lips and tongue.  
temperature at which it is stored. Follow  
the instructions given on the food  
Do not refreeze thawed or partially  
manufacturer's packaging regarding  
storage conditions and "use-by" dates.  
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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 use sharp edged objects to  
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– remove frost and ice,  
– separate frozen foods or remove ice  
trays.  
Do not store explosive materials in  
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They will damage the evaporator,  
causing irreversible damage to the  
appliance.  
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.  
Never place electric heaters or  
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candles in the appliance to defrost it.  
These can damage the plastic parts.  
Do not operate any electrical  
Do not use defrosting sprays or  
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equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream  
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of  
sparking and explosion.  
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 store cans or bottles  
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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.  
Do not use any grease or oil on the  
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seal of the freezer lid, as these will  
cause the seal to deteriorate and  
become porous with time.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Do not block the ventilation gap in  
Disposing your old appliance  
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the appliance as this would impair the  
Before disposing of an old  
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efficiency of the appliance, increase the  
electricity consumption and could  
cause damage to the appliance.  
appliance first make the lid latch or lock  
unusable.  
This way you will prevent children from  
accidentally locking themselves in and  
endangering their lives.  
The appliance is designed for use  
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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.  
Be careful not to damage any part of  
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the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,  
e.g. by  
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.  
– puncturing the refrigerant channels  
in the evaporator.  
– bending any pipework.  
– scratching the surface coating.  
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the  
eyes.  
Do not use a steam-cleaning  
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appliance to defrost or clean this  
appliance. Steam could reach the  
electrical components and cause a  
short circuit.  
The manufacturer cannot be held  
liable for damage caused by  
non-compliance with these Warning  
and Safety instructions.  
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How to save energy  
Normal energy  
Increased energy  
consumption  
consumption  
Installation site  
In a ventilated room.  
In an enclosed, unventilated room.  
In direct sunlight.  
Protected from direct sunlight.  
Not near to a heat source (radiator, Near to a heat source (radiator,  
oven).  
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 Frequent opening of the door for  
and for as short a time as possible. 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 A layer of ice hinders the cold from  
layer of ice 0.5 cm thick has built reaching the frozen food, and  
up. increases energy consumption.  
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Switching on and off  
Before using for the first time  
The in-operation and the alarm  
indicator lights will come on, and the  
appliance will start cooling.  
^ Clean the appliance interior and all  
accessories with lukewarm water and  
a little washing-up liquid, and then  
dry with a soft cloth.  
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.  
^ 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  
All the indicator lights will go out and  
the cooling system will switch off.  
transporting it to its final location  
before connecting it to the mains.  
Cool pack  
(depending on model)  
Switching on  
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.  
^ Using a coin, turn the On/Off and  
temperature selector dial in a  
clockwise direction away from the "0"  
position.  
To save space, place the cool pack on  
the freezer tray once it is frozen.  
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.  
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Switching on and off  
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.  
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The correct temperature  
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.  
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.  
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  
^ Using a coin, turn the On/Off and  
temperature selector dial in a  
clockwise direction away from the "0"  
position.  
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 further the temperature dial is  
turned clockwise, the lower the  
temperature in the appliance.  
In normal use, a midway setting is  
generally sufficient.  
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,  
^ To select this midway setting, turn the  
dial until the marker is between the 3  
and 5 o'clock position.  
– if too much fresh food is being frozen  
at once,  
You should also check the temperature  
inside the appliance from time to time.  
– 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.  
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The correct temperature  
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.  
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Temperature alarm  
Your appliance is fitted with a warning  
system which ensures that the  
Activating the alarm system  
The alarm system is always active. It  
does not have to be switched on  
manually.  
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.  
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Super freeze  
Super freeze  
Switching off Super freeze  
Switch on Super freeze before putting  
fresh food into the freezer.  
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.  
This helps food to freeze quickly and  
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours  
and appearance.  
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.  
Super freeze is not necessary:  
– when placing food in the freezer that  
is already frozen.  
^ Press the Super freeze button. The  
Super freeze indicator light will go out  
and the appliance will continue to  
operate at normal power.  
– 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.  
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Interior  
Baskets  
You can also stack the baskets:  
The baskets make it easier to arrange  
the food in the freezer.  
^ Turn the handles of both baskets  
inwards as follows:  
1. Turn the handle outwards.  
2. Pull it upwards.  
^ Position the baskets by hooking the  
handles onto the rim of the freezer.  
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.  
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Interior  
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.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Maximum freezing capacity  
Storing frozen food  
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  
When buying frozen food to store in  
your freezer, check  
– that the packaging is not damaged,  
– the use-by date,  
exceeded. The maximum freezing  
capacity for freezing within a 24-hour  
period is given on the data plate:  
"Freezing capacity ....kg/24 hrs".  
– and 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 temperature warmer than -18 °C.  
The maximum capacity quoted is  
calculated in accordance with DIN EN  
ISO 15502.  
^ Buy frozen food once you have  
finished the rest of your shopping,  
and wrap it in newspaper or use a  
cool bag or cool box to transport it.  
Freezing fresh food  
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly  
as possible. This way the nutritional  
value of the food, its vitamin content,  
appearance and taste are not impaired.  
^ 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. Defrosted food may  
only be re-frozen after it has been  
cooked.  
Food which takes a long time to freeze  
will lose more water from its cells, which  
then shrink.  
During the defrosting process, only  
some of this water is reabsorbed by the  
cells; the rest collects around the food.  
In practice this means that the food  
loses a large degree of its moisture.  
You can tell if this has happened by the  
amount of liquid around the food.  
If food is 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.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Home freezing  
lightly before freezing, but care  
should be taken as the taste of some  
spices alters when frozen.  
Only freeze fresh food which is in good  
condition.  
– Do not place hot food or drinks in the  
freezer. This causes already frozen  
food to thaw and increases the  
energy consumption considerably.  
Allow hot food and drinks to cool  
down before placing them in the  
freezer.  
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.  
Packing  
^ Freeze food in portions.  
– The following types of food are not  
suitable for freezing:  
Suitable packing material  
- plastic freezer film  
- freezer bags  
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour  
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their  
shells, onions, whole raw apples and  
pears.  
- freezer containers  
- aluminium foil  
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,  
vegetables should be blanched after  
they have been trimmed and  
Unsuitable packing material  
- wrapping paper  
- grease-proof paper  
- cellophane  
washed.  
To blanch: bring a large saucepan of  
water to the boil and immerse the  
vegetables in the rapidly boiling  
water for 2-3 minutes, depending on  
variety. Remove, and plunge into  
ice-cold water to cool quickly. Drain  
and pack ready for freezing.  
- bin liners  
- plastic carrier bags  
^ Expel as much air as possible from  
bags etc. before sealing them, to  
prevent freezer-burn on food.  
^ Close the packaging tightly with  
- rubber bands  
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty  
meat, and can be stored for  
considerably longer.  
- plastic clips  
- string or bag ties  
- freezer tape.  
– To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or  
rolled meat from freezing together in  
solid blocks when packed, separate  
with a sheet of plastic freezer film.  
Freezer bags may also be sealed  
using home heat-sealing kits.  
– Do not season fresh foods or  
blanched vegetables before  
^ Make a note of the contents and the  
date of freezing on the packaging.  
freezing. Only season cooked food  
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Freezing and storing food  
Before placing food in the freezer  
Defrosting  
^ 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").  
Frozen food can be defrosted in  
different ways:  
– in a microwave oven,  
– in an oven using the "Fan" or  
"Defrost" setting,  
Placing food in the freezer  
– at room temperature,  
– in the refrigerator (the cold given off  
by the frozen food helps to keep  
other food cold),  
When freezing, make sure that food  
already frozen does not come into  
contact with fresh food being frozen  
as this could cause the frozen food  
to begin to defrost.  
– in a steam oven.  
Poultry It is particularly important to  
observe food hygiene rules when  
defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid  
from defrosted poultry. Pour it away  
and wash the container it was in, the  
sink and your hands. Danger of  
salmonella poisoning.  
^ Place fresh food against the sides of  
the appliance where it is coldest.  
^ Place smaller quantities of fresh food  
(up to 2 kg) into the section which  
you have already created with the  
freezer tray (see "Interior - separate  
freezing section").  
Fruit should be defrosted at room  
temperature in its packaging, or in a  
covered bowl.  
^ Arrange frozen food in an organised  
way in the freezer.  
Most vegetables 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  
vegetables due to changes in the cell  
structure.  
^ Make sure that the packaging and  
containers are dry to prevent them  
sticking together when frozen.  
Do not stack food higher than the  
top of the basket.  
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.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Cooling drinks  
Cool pack  
When cooling drinks quickly, make sure (depending on model)  
bottles are not left in the freezer for  
The cool pack prevents the  
more than one hour, as they could  
temperature in the freezer from rising  
burst.  
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.  
Freezer tray  
The freezer tray is useful for freezing  
small items such as berries, herbs and  
vegetables. They can be frozen  
individually and therefore maintain their  
shape when defrosted.  
The cool pack will be at its most  
effective after it has been in the freezer  
for approx. 24 hours.  
^ Place the food spaced out on the  
tray.  
To save space, place the cool pack on  
the freezer tray once it is frozen.  
If there is a power cut, place the cool  
pack directly on top of the frozen food  
so that the food will be kept cold for the  
longest time possible.  
The cool pack can also be used in a  
cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for  
a short period of time.  
^ Position the tray on a basket.  
Leave the food for 10-12 hours to  
freeze thoroughly on the tray. Transfer it  
to a freezer bag or suitable container  
once frozen.  
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Defrosting  
"Stop Frost" system  
store in a cool place until the freezer  
is ready for use again.  
In normal use, ice and frost will form on  
the evaporator plates. If allowed to  
accumulate, this will impair the  
To defrost  
efficiency of the freezer section and  
increase the consumption of electricity.  
Carry out the defrosting procedure  
as quickly as possible if food has  
not been placed in another freezer.  
The longer the food is left out at  
room temperature, the faster it  
defrosts.  
The "Stop Frost" system reduces the  
build up of ice and frost by approx.  
70 % in comparison to other  
appliances. Moisture entering the  
appliance is quickly collected and  
removed. This means that it is not  
necessary to defrost the appliance  
nearly as often.  
^ Switch the appliance off.  
^ Disconnect it from the mains.  
^ Place a freezer tray or a flat container  
under the defrosting outlet. Any  
defrosted water will then collect in the  
tray/container.  
Do not scrape ice and frost off,  
and do not not use any sharp edged  
or pointed instruments to aid the  
defrosting process.  
They will damage the evaporator,  
causing irreversible damage to the  
appliance.  
The freezer should be defrosted from  
time to time. It must be defrosted if a  
layer of ice approx. 0.5 cm thick has  
accumulated. It is best to defrost when  
only very little food or no food at all is  
left in the appliance.  
^ Wait until the stopper has defrosted,  
and then pull it out of the floor of the  
appliance.  
Before defrosting  
^ Leave the lid of the freezer open.  
^ Switch on the Super freeze function  
approx.1 day before defrosting to  
ensure frozen food retains its cold  
reserve for longer when taken out of  
the freezer.  
To speed up defrosting, two bowls of  
hot water (not boiling), with plates  
underneath them, can be placed in the  
appliance.  
^ Remove the frozen food from the  
freezer and place it in another  
freezer, or place the cool pack on it,  
or in a cool box, or wrap it in several  
layers of newspaper or cloths and  
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Defrosting  
After defrosting  
Do not use a steam-cleaning  
appliance to aid the defrosting  
process. Steam could reach the  
electrical components and cause a  
short circuit.  
^ Mop up any residual water still in the  
freezer with a sponge or absorbent  
cloth.  
^ Clean the freezer and then dry it  
thoroughly.  
Never place electric heaters or  
candles etc. inside the appliance to  
defrost it. They will damage plastic  
parts.  
^ Replace the stopper in the defrosting  
outlet.  
^ Close the lid.  
^ Reconnect to the mains and switch  
the appliance back on.  
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.  
^ Switch on the Super freeze function  
so that the appliance can cool down  
quickly.  
^ Place the food back in the freezer  
once the temperature is cold enough.  
^ 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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Cleaning and care  
^ The appliance must be disconnected  
from the mains for cleaning. Take any  
food out of the appliance and put it in  
a suitable cold place (e.g. cool box  
or another freezer) and remove  
Make sure that no water can  
penetrate into the electronic unit or  
into the ventilation gaps.  
Do not use steam cleaning  
apparatus to clean the appliance.  
Steam could reach the electrical  
components and cause a short  
circuit.  
baskets and accessories.  
Cleaning the outer casing, the  
interior and accessories  
Use lukewarm water with a little  
washing-up liquid. Wash all  
accessories by hand only. Do not wash  
in a dishwasher.  
The data plate located on the  
outside of the appliance must not be  
removed. It contains information  
which is required in the event of a  
service call.  
^ After cleaning wipe the outer casing,  
interior and accessories with a damp  
cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Leave  
the lid of the freezer open for a while.  
To avoid damaging the surface of  
your appliance, do not use:  
– cleaning agents containing soda,  
ammonia, acids or chlorides,  
Ventilation gap  
^ Dust the ventilation gap regularly with  
a brush or vacuum cleaner. A  
build-up of dust will increase the  
energy consumption of the  
appliance.  
– cleaning agents containing  
descaling agents,  
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.  
powder cleaners and cream  
cleaners,  
Freezer lid seal  
– solvent-based cleaning agents,  
– stainless steel cleaning agents,  
– dishwasher cleaner,  
Do not use any grease or oil on the  
seal as these will cause the seal to  
deteriorate and become porous over  
time.  
– oven sprays,  
– glass cleaning agents,  
The seal should be cleaned regularly  
with clean water and then wiped dry  
with a soft cloth.  
– hard, abrasive sponges and  
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,  
– melamine eraser blocks,  
– sharp metal scrapers.  
^ Clean the appliance immediately  
after defrosting it.  
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Cleaning and care  
After cleaning  
^ Close the lid.  
^ Reconnect the appliance to the  
mains and switch it 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).  
^ 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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Problem solving guide  
food has been put in at once for  
freezing.  
Repairs to electrical appliances  
should only be carried out by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
person in strict accordance with  
current local and national safety  
regulations. Repairs and other work  
by unqualified persons could be  
dangerous. The manufacturer  
cannot be held liable for  
^ Check that the lid has been properly  
closed.  
^ Check whether a thick layer of ice  
has built up. If it has, then the freezer  
will need defrosting.  
. . . the alarm indicator light is on.  
unauthorised work.  
The freezer is too warm, because  
– the lid has been opened too  
frequently, or large amounts of fresh  
food have been put in at once for  
freezing.  
What to do if . . .  
. . . the appliance does not get cold.  
^ Make sure that the temperature dial  
is not pointing to the "0" position.  
– there has been a lengthy interruption  
to the power supply.  
^ Check that the plug is correctly  
inserted into the socket and switched  
on.  
– the ventilation gap is blocked.  
Once the problem has been resolved  
the alarm indicator light will go out.  
^ Check that the fuse is not defective  
and that the mains fuse has not  
tripped. If it has, contact the Miele  
Service Department.  
. . . the Super freeze indicator light  
does not light up, even though the  
appliance is working.  
. . . the temperature inside the  
appliance is too low.  
^ The indicator light is defective. Call  
the Service Department.  
^ Turn the temperature dial to a setting  
closer to "0".  
. . . food has frozen together.  
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon  
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it  
apart carefully.  
^ The Super freeze function is switched  
on. The indicator light is still on.  
. . . the compressor is running too  
frequently and for too long.  
^ Check whether the ventilation gap  
has been covered over or become  
too dusty.  
^ The lid has been opened too  
frequently, or a large amount of fresh  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . there is a thick layer of ice in the  
freezer.  
If you still cannot remedy the fault  
having followed these suggestions,  
please contact the Miele Service  
Department.  
^ Check that the lid has been properly  
closed.  
^ Defrost and then clean the freezer.  
To prevent unnecessary loss of  
temperature, it is advisable not to  
open the lid while waiting for the  
appliance to be serviced.  
Too thick a layer of ice reduces  
efficiency and increases energy  
consumption.  
. . . the interior lighting is not  
working.  
The lamp needs changing.  
^ Disconnect it from the mains.  
^ 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 cap.  
Do not use a lamp of more than  
15 W.  
^ Replace the cover.  
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Noises  
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....  
Click....  
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating  
through the pipes.  
Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the  
motor on and off.  
Sssrrrrr....  
Creak ...  
On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just  
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.  
Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside the  
appliance expands.  
Remember that the noise 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, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking: Check  
all removable items and refit them correctly.  
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against  
each other? Separate them.  
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of  
the appliance: Remove the clips.  
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After sales service  
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 on  
the outside of the appliance.  
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 for 2 years from the date of  
delivery. However, you must activate  
your cover by calling 08706 080028 or  
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Electrical connection  
Electrical connection U.K.  
Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)  
All electrical work should be carried out The fuse cover must be re-fitted when  
by a suitably qualified and competent changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover  
person in strict accordance with current is lost, the plug must not be used until a  
local and national safety regulations  
(BS 7671 in the UK).  
suitable replacement is obtained. The  
colour of the correct replacement cover  
is that of the coloured insert in the base  
of the plug, or the colour that is  
embossed in words in the base of the  
plug (as applicable to the design of the  
plug fitted).  
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 ensure that the connection data  
quoted on the data plate match the  
household mains supply.  
Replacement fuses should be ASTA  
approved to BS 1362 and have the  
correct rating. Replacement fuses and  
fuse covers may be purchased from  
Connection should be made via a  
suitable switched socket which is easily your local electrical supplier.  
accessible. For extra safety it is  
advisable to protect the appliance with  
a suitable residual current device  
WARNING  
(RCD).  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
Do not connect the appliance to the  
mains electricity supply by an extension  
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee  
the required safety of the appliance  
(e.g. danger of overheating).  
EARTHED  
This appliance must not be connected  
to the inverter of an autonomous power  
supply, e.g. a solar power system.  
When switching the appliance on, a  
surge in power could trigger the safety  
cut-out mechanism. This could damage  
the electronic unit.  
The appliance must not be used with  
so-called energy saving devices. These  
reduce the energy supply to the  
appliance which could then become  
too warm. Using such devices could  
alter the specification of the product.  
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Installation  
Location  
Important: tropical / humid  
environments  
The appliance should be installed on a  
level and stable surface.  
During periods of high humidity,  
some condensation may appear on  
outside surfaces of cooling  
appliances. This condensation will  
disappear when humidity levels  
drop. For prevention, it is advisable  
to install the appliance with sufficient  
ventilation in a dry and/or an  
air-conditioned room.  
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.  
Please ensure that the lid closes  
properly.  
The appliance should be installed in a  
dry, well-ventilated room.  
Please ensure that the appliance is  
installed in accordance with these  
installation instructions. Should you  
require further assistance please  
contact your Miele customer service  
centre.  
The room temperature should not go  
above or below the climate range for  
which the appliance is designed.  
The higher the ambient temperature of  
the room, the more energy the  
appliance requires to operate.  
Climate range  
It should not be installed where it is  
exposed to direct sunlight or directly  
adjacent to a heat-producing appliance  
such as an oven or a radiator.  
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  
up to +32 °C  
up to +38 °C  
up to +43 °C  
T
The appliance will function perfectly  
down to an ambient temperature of  
+5 °C.  
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Installation  
Ventilation  
To ensure efficient operation the  
appliance requires sufficient ventilation:  
– the gap between the bottom edge of  
the freezer and the floor on which it  
is standing must not be covered.  
– there must be a minimum distance of  
20 cm from the ventilation grille to the  
wall to ensure that ventilation to and  
from the appliance is unhindered.  
– the ventilation grille should be dusted  
on a regular basis.  
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Installation  
Appliance Dimensions  
A
B
C
GT 5242 S  
GT 5282 S  
GT 5244 S  
GT 5284 S  
GT 5354 S  
GT 5444 S  
GT 5196 S  
GT 5236 S  
919 mm  
919 mm  
919 mm  
919 mm  
919 mm  
919 mm  
919 mm  
919 mm  
873 mm  
999 mm  
873 mm  
999 mm  
1373 mm  
1648 mm  
1132 mm  
1288 mm  
770 mm  
770 mm  
770 mm  
770 mm  
819 mm  
819 mm  
770 mm  
770 mm  
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