Miele Freezer GT 316 ES User Manual

Operating instructions  
Chest freezer  
with "Stop Frost" System  
GT 316 ES  
en - GB  
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  
 
Contents  
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
"Stop Frost" system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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  
 
Description of the appliance  
aOn/Off button  
dSafety lock indicator light  
eSuper freeze indicator light  
fTemperature display  
bSuper freeze button  
cAlarm off button  
gButtons for setting the temperature  
(+ : warmer, – : colder)  
hControl panel  
kLock  
iFreezer plannner  
jInterior lighting  
lVentilation gap  
mDefrosting outlet  
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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 can normally 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!  
Rather than just throwing these  
materials away, please ensure that they  
are recycled.  
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 unplugged or  
disconnected from the mains electricity  
supply by a competent person.  
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  
Correct application  
This appliance complies with all  
relevant legal safety requirements.  
Improper use can, however, present  
a risk of both personal injury and  
material damage.  
This appliance is intended for  
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domestic use only, 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. The manufacturer cannot  
be held liable for damage resulting  
from the incorrect or improper use of  
the appliance.  
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.  
This appliance is not intended for  
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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.  
Keep these instructions in a safe  
place and pass them on to any  
future user.  
Safety with children  
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.  
With older children make sure that they  
are shown how to use it safely, and that  
they recognise the dangers of misuse.  
Lockable chest freezers:  
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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.  
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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  
when continuity is complete between it  
and an effective earthing system which  
the electricity supply during installation,  
maintenance and repair work.  
The appliance is only completely  
complies with current local and national isolated from the electricity supply  
safety regulations. It is most important  
that this basic safety requirement is  
present and tested regularly, and  
where there is any doubt, the  
when:  
– it has been switched off at the wall  
socket and the plug has been  
withdrawn, or  
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  
– the fuse from the fused spur  
connection unit has been withdrawn,  
or  
– the mains fuse has been  
disconnected, or  
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).  
Installation, maintenance and  
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– the screw-out fuse is removed (in  
countries where this is applicable).  
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.  
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.  
This appliance may only be used in  
While the appliance is under  
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mobile installations such as ships if a  
risk assessment of the installation has  
been carried out by a suitably qualified  
engineer.  
guarantee, repairs should only be  
undertaken by a service technician  
authorised by the manufacturer.  
Otherwise the guarantee will be  
invalidated.  
In countries where there are areas  
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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.  
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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  
efficiency of the appliance, increase the  
electricity consumption and could  
cause damage to the appliance.  
Before disposing of an old  
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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  
consumption  
Increased energy  
consumption  
Installation site  
In a ventilated room.  
In an enclosed, unventilated room.  
In direct sunlight.  
Protected from direct sunlight.  
Not situated near to a heat source Situated near to a heat source  
(radiator, oven).  
(radiator, oven).  
Where the ideal ambient room  
temperature is approx. 20°C.  
Where there is a high ambient  
room temperature.  
Temperature setting with  
a thermostat which is  
approximate  
With a medium setting of 2 to 3.  
With a high setting: the lower the  
temperature in the compartment,  
the higher the energy  
(set in stages).  
consumption.  
Temperature setting with  
a thermostat which is  
exact to the degree  
(digital display).  
Cellar 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  
Only open the doors when  
Use  
Frequent opening of the doors for  
necessary and for as short a time long periods will cause a loss of  
as possible.  
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 drinks to cool  
down before placing them in the  
appliance.  
Placing hot food in the appliance  
will cause the compressor to run  
for a long time, as the appliance  
will have to work harder to lower  
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 compartment  
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  
causes an increase in energy  
consumption.  
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Switching on and off  
Before using for the first time  
Cool pack  
^ Clean the appliance interior and all  
accessories with warm water and a  
little washing up liquid, and then dry  
with a soft cloth.  
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 off  
^ Press the On/Off button for approx.  
3 seconds until the temperature  
display goes out.  
^ Use the stopper supplied to plug the  
defrosting outlet in the bottom of the  
interior of the appliance.  
If the temperature display does not go  
out, the safety lock is activated.  
Important:To ensure correct  
functioning of the appliance, let it  
stand for between 1 ½ and 2 hours  
after transporting it to its final  
location before connecting it to the  
mains.  
Switching on  
^ Press the On/Off button.  
Bars will light up in the temperature  
display. 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.  
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Switching on and off  
Safety lock  
De-activating the safety lock  
The safety lock can be activated to  
prevent the appliance being switched  
off inadvertently.  
^ Press and hold the Super freeze  
button for about 3 seconds.  
To activate the safety lock  
SF will flash, and the safety lock symbol  
X and C will light up in the display.  
^ Press the Super freeze button again.  
^ Press and hold the Super freeze  
button for about 3 seconds.  
SF and c will flash, and the safety lock  
symbol X and 1 will light up in the  
display.  
SF will flash and c will light up in the  
display.  
^ Press the Super freeze button again.  
The SF and c will flash and 0 will light  
up in the display.  
^ Press one of the two temperature  
buttons.  
SF and c will flash and the safety lock  
symbol X and the 0 will light up in the  
display.  
^ Press one of the two temperature  
buttons.  
^ Press the Super freeze button.  
The SF and c will flash and 1 will light up  
The safety lock symbol X will go out.  
SF will flash and C will light up in the  
display.  
in the display.  
^ Press the Super freeze button.  
The SF will flash and the safety lock  
symbol X and C will light up in the  
display.  
^ Press the On/Off button.  
The safety lock has been de-activated.  
^ Press the On/Off button.  
The safety lock has been activated.  
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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  
^ 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.  
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The correct temperature  
It is very important to set the correct  
temperature for storing food in the  
freezer. 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.  
Temperature selection  
The temperature inside the appliance  
can be selected by pressing the +/-  
buttons.  
Press the  
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen  
food for a long time, a temperature  
colder than -18 °C is required. At this  
temperature the growth of  
+ button: to raise the temperature  
– button: to reduce the temperature  
The temperature being set will flash in  
the display whilst you are setting it.  
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,  
After setting the temperature you can  
see the following information in the  
display by pressing the +/- buttons:  
– When first pressed, the last  
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.  
temperature selected flashes.  
– Each subsequent press of the button  
adjusts the temperature shown in  
1 °C steps.  
The temperature in the freezer will rise:  
– Keeping the button pressed in  
adjusts the temperature continually.  
– the more often the lid is opened and  
the longer it is kept open,  
Approx. 5 seconds after letting go of  
the button, the current actual  
temperature of the freezer is  
automatically shown.  
– 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.  
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The correct temperature  
If you have adjusted the temperature,  
wait for approx. 6 hours if the  
appliance is not very full and for  
approx. 24 hours if the appliance is  
full, before checking the temperature  
display as it will take this long for the  
display to show the accurate  
This loss of coldness is no cause for  
concern in the following circumstances:  
– when the lid has been left open for a  
while, e.g. for removing or storing a  
large amount of food,  
– when fresh food is being frozen.  
temperature of the appliance. If, after  
this time, the temperature is still too  
high or too low, you will need to adjust it  
again.  
As soon as the temperature has fallen  
to approx. -10 °C, the temperature  
display ceases to flash and lights up  
constantly.  
However, if the temperature remains  
above -18 °C for a long time, check that  
the frozen food has not started to  
defrost. If this is the case, check that  
the food is safe to use and, if it is, then  
use it as soon as possible.  
Temperature range  
Temperatures between -14 °C and  
-28 °C can be selected.  
The ambient temperature in the room  
and the installation location can affect  
the time it takes for the appliance to  
reach the lowest temperature. If the  
ambient temperature is too high, the  
appliance may not reach the lowest  
temperature.  
Temperature display  
During normal operation, the  
temperature display on the control  
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.  
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Alarm  
Your freezer has been fitted with a  
warning system which ensures that the  
temperature in the freezer cannot rise  
unnoticed and to avoid energy being  
wasted if the lid is left open.  
Switching on the alarm system  
The warning system works  
automatically once the temperature in  
the freezer is cold enough.  
Switching the alarm off early  
Temperature alarm  
As soon as the temperature in the  
freezer has dropped sufficiently, the  
alarm switches off and the temperature  
display stops flashing and lights up  
constantly. However, if the noise  
disturbs you, you can turn the alarm off  
before this if you wish.  
An alarm will sound and the  
temperature display will flash if the  
temperature becomes too warm.  
The alarm will sound and the  
temperature display will also flash:  
– if the freezer lid has been left open  
for a while, e.g. in order to load,  
re-arrange or take food out of the  
freezer.  
– when freezing large amounts of food.  
^ Press the alarm off button.  
– if the appliance has been switched  
off for an extended period, and is  
switched on again.  
The alarm will stop. The temperature  
display will continue to flash until the  
temperature in the freezer has  
reached -10°C. The display then  
stops flashing and lights up  
Alarm when the lid is left open  
The alarm will sound if the lid is left  
open for longer than approx. 60  
seconds.  
constantly. The alarm system is now  
ready should it be needed again.  
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Super freeze  
Super freeze  
Switching Super freeze off  
Switch the Super freeze function on  
before putting fresh food into the  
freezer.  
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.  
Exceptions:  
– when putting in food that is already  
frozen.  
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.  
– when freezing less than 2 kg fresh  
food daily.  
Switching on Super freeze  
^ Press the Super freeze button.  
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.  
The Super freeze indicator light SF will  
go out, and the appliance will continue  
to operate at normal power.  
^ Press the Super freeze button.  
The Super freeze indicator light SF  
comes on.  
The temperature in the freezer falls, and  
the freezer operates on the coldest  
setting.  
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Interior  
Baskets  
Initial freezing section  
The baskets make it easier to arrange  
the food in the freezer.  
(One or two freezer trays are supplied,  
depending on model.)  
^ Hang the baskets by hooking the You can use the freezer trays to create  
handles onto the rim of the freezer, or a separate zone in the freezer.  
^ Stack the baskets in the freezer:  
- place one of the baskets on the  
floor of 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.  
- press the handles down on this  
basket, then lift them up and swing  
them inwards.  
If you do not wish to have a separate  
freezing zone, stack the freezer trays  
under one of the baskets.  
- now place another basket on top of  
the lower basket.  
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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".  
– 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.  
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.  
^ 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.  
Food which takes a long time to freeze  
will lose more water from its cells, which  
then shrink.  
^ Store it in the freezer as soon as  
possible.  
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.  
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.  
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  
sparingly, 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:  
Unsuitable packing material  
- wrapping paper  
- grease-proof paper  
- cellophane  
Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour  
cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their  
shells, onions, whole raw apples and  
pears.  
- bin bags  
– To retain colour, taste and vitamin C,  
vegetables should be blanched after  
they have been trimmed and  
- plastic carrier bags  
Suitable packing material  
- plastic freezer film  
- freezer bags  
washed. To blanch: bring a large  
saucepan of water to the boil and  
immerse the vegetables in the fast  
boiling water for 2-3 minutes,  
depending on the variety. Remove,  
and plunge into ice cold water to  
cool quickly. Drain and pack ready  
for freezing.  
- aluminium foil  
- freezer containers  
^ 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 dishes  
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Freezing and storing food  
Before placing food in the freezer  
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.  
^ 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").  
Placing food in the freezer  
^ Place fresh food into the area that  
you have already divided from the  
rest of the freezer by means of the  
two freezer trays, so that it is  
separated from food which is already  
frozen.  
Defrosting  
Frozen food can be defrosted in  
different ways:  
– in a microwave,  
– in an oven using the "Fan" or  
"Defrost" setting,  
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.  
– at room temperature,  
– in a refrigerator,  
– in a steam oven.  
^ Arrange frozen food in an organised  
way in the freezer.  
Fruit should be defrosted at room  
temperature in its packing, or in a  
covered bowl.  
^ Make sure that the packaging and  
containers are dry to prevent them  
sticking together when frozen.  
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.  
Do not stack food higher than the  
top of the basket.  
Poultry It is particularly important to  
observe food hygiene rules when  
defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid  
from defrosted poultry. Pour it away,  
wash the container it was in, the sink  
and your hands.  
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Freezing and storing food  
Cool pack  
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.  
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  
effective after it has been in the freezer  
for approx. 24 hours.  
Cooling drinks  
When cooling drinks quickly, make sure  
bottles are not left in the freezer for  
more than one hour, as they could  
burst.  
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.  
Freezer tray  
The freezer tray is useful for freezing  
small items such as berries and  
vegetables. They can be frozen  
individually and therefore maintain their  
shape when defrosted.  
The cool pack can also be used in a  
cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for  
a short period of time.  
^ Place the food spaced out on the  
tray.  
^ Hang the tray in a basket.  
Leave 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  
To defrost  
In normal use, ice and frost will form on  
the evaporator plates. If allowed to  
accumulate, this will impair the  
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 more it  
defrosts.  
efficiency of the freezer and increase  
the consumption of electricity.  
The "Stop Frost" system reduces the  
build up of ice and frost by approx.  
70 % in comparison to other  
^ Switch the appliance off.  
appliances. Moisture entering the  
appliance is quickly collected and  
removed. This means that it is not  
necessary to defrost the appliance  
nearly as often.  
If the temperature display does not  
switch off, the safety lock is  
activated.  
^ Switch off at the wall socket and  
withdraw the plug.  
Only use the scraper supplied with  
the appliance to scrape off ice and  
frost.  
^ Place a freezer tray or a flat container  
under the defrosting outlet. Any  
defrosted water will then collect in the  
tray / container.  
Otherwise the evaporator plates  
could become damaged, making  
the freezer unusable.  
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 freezer.  
^ Wait until the stopper has defrosted,  
and then pull it out of the floor of the  
appliance.  
Before defrosting  
^ 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.  
^ Leave the lid of the freezer open.  
To speed up defrosting, a bowl  
containing hot water (not boiling) can  
be placed in the appliance.  
^ 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.  
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Defrosting  
After defrosting  
We do not recommend the use of  
hot air blowers such as hairdryers  
for defrosting your appliance.  
^ Mop up any residual water still in the  
freezer with a sponge or absorbent  
cloth.  
Never place electric heaters or  
candles in the appliance to defrost  
it. These can damage the plastic  
parts.  
^ 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.  
Do not use defrosting sprays or  
de-icers, as they could contain  
substances which could damage  
the plastic parts and which may  
cause a build-up of gases and pose  
a danger to health.  
^ Switch on the Super freeze function  
so that the freezer section can cool  
down quickly.  
The SF indicator light will come on.  
^ 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  
A range of Miele branded cleaning and Cleaning the outer casing, the  
condtiioning products is available from  
interior and accessories  
the Miele Spare Parts Department or via  
Use warm water with a little washing up  
liquid. Wash all accessories by hand  
only. Do not wash in a dishwasher.  
Never use cleaning agents  
containing abrasive substances  
^ After cleaning wipe the outer casing,  
interior and accessories with a damp  
such as sand, soda, acids or  
chemical solvents.  
cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Leave  
"Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are  
the lid of the freezer open for a while.  
also unsuitable as they can cause  
matt areas to appear.  
Ventilation gap  
^ Dust the ventilation gap regularly with  
a brush or vacuum cleaner. A  
Do not let water get into the  
electronic unit or into the ventilation  
build-up of dust will increase the  
gap.  
energy consumption of the  
appliance.  
Do not use steam cleaning  
apparatus to clean the appliance.  
Steam could reach the electrical  
components and cause a short  
circuit.  
Freezer lid seal  
Do not use any grease or oil on the  
seal as these will cause the seal to  
deteriorate and become porous over  
time.  
The data plate must not be  
removed. It contains information  
which is required in the event of a  
service call.  
The seal should be cleaned regularly  
with clean water and then wiped dry  
with a soft cloth.  
^ The appliance must be switched off  
at the wall socket and the plug  
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.  
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Cleaning and care  
After cleaning  
^ Close the lid, insert the mains plug,  
switch on at the wall socket and  
switch the appliance 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  
^ Check that the lid has been closed  
properly.  
Repairs to electrical appliances  
should only be carried out by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
person in accordance with local and  
national safety regulations. Repairs  
and other work by unqualified  
persons could be dangerous. The  
manufacturer cannot be held liable  
for unauthorised work.  
^ 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 display flashes.  
What to do if . . .  
. . . the appliance does not get cool.  
The freezer is too warm, because  
^ Check that the appliance is switched  
on. The temperature display must be  
lit up.  
– the lid has been opened too  
frequently, or large amounts of fresh  
food have been put in at once for  
freezing.  
^ Check that the plug is correctly  
inserted in the socket and switched  
on.  
– the appliance has been switched off  
for an extended period, and has  
been switched on again.  
^ Check that the fuse is not defective  
and that the mains fuse has not  
blown. If it has, contact the Miele Ser-  
vice Department.  
– the ventilation gap is blocked.  
Once the temperature has reached  
-10°C, the alarm will stop and the  
temperature display will light up  
constantly.  
. . . the temperature is too low.  
^ Select a warmer temperature.  
. . . bars light up in the temperature  
display.  
^ The Super freeze function is switched  
on. The indicator light is still on.  
Check the temperature display about 6  
hours after switching on the appliance.  
The temperature will only show in the  
display once the temperature inside the  
appliance falls below 0 °C.  
. . . the appliance is switching in 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  
food has been put in at once for  
freezing.  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . "F4" or "F5" appears in the  
. . . the Super freeze indicator light  
does not light up even though the  
appliance is working.  
temperature display.  
There is a fault. Call the Service  
Department. The safety switch-off  
device will maintain the temperature of  
the appliance. Keep the lid shut.  
It can take up to 8 minutes for the  
appliance to switch on after the Super  
freeze button has been pressed. This  
is due to a built-in delay switch, which  
helps prolong the life of the appliance.  
. . . the alarm sounds and "nA"  
appears in the temperature display.  
. . . you cannot switch the appliance  
off.  
The temperature has risen too high at  
some point during the last couple of  
days because of a power cut.  
The safety lock has been activated.  
^ Press the alarm button whilst "nA" is  
lit up in the display.  
. . . food has frozen together.  
Use a blunt instrument, e.g. a spoon  
handle or plastic scraper, to prise it  
apart carefully.  
The alarm will stop. The temperature  
display will show the warmest  
temperature recorded in the freezer  
during the power cut.  
. . . there is a thick layer of ice in the  
freezer.  
Depending on the temperature  
displayed, you should check the  
condition of food in the freezer. If it has  
defrosted or started to defrost check  
that it is still safe to use, and if so, use it  
as quickly as possible. Defrosted food  
may only be re-frozen after it has been  
cooked.  
^ Check that the lid has been properly  
closed.  
^ Defrost and then clean the freezer.  
Too thick a layer of ice reduces  
efficiency and increases energy  
consumption.  
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.  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . the interior light is not working.  
The lamp needs changing.  
^ Switch off at the wall socket and  
withdraw the plug.  
^ 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 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.  
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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....  
On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just  
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.  
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 install a suitable residual  
current device (RCD).  
WARNING  
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).  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED  
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.  
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Installation  
Location  
Climate range  
The appliance should be installed on a  
level and stable surface.  
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.  
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.  
Climate range  
Ambient room  
temperature  
It should be situated far enough away  
from a wall to ensure that the lid can be  
opened and closed easily.  
SN, N  
ST  
up to +32 °C  
up to +38 °C  
up to +43 °C  
T
The appliance should be installed in a  
dry, well-ventilated room.  
The appliance will function perfectly  
down to an ambient temperature of  
+5 °C.  
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  
Ventilation  
In order to ensure sufficient ventilation  
appliance requires to operate.  
– the gap between the bottom edge of  
the freezer and the floor on which it  
is standing must not be covered.  
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.  
– there must be a minimum distance of  
20 cm from the ventilation gap to the  
wall to ensure that ventilation to and  
from the appliance is unhindered.  
– the ventilation gap should be dusted  
on a regular basis.  
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