Miele GT 5xx6 S manual Home freezing, Hints on home freezing, Packing, Suitable packing material

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Freezing and storing food

Home freezing

Only freeze fresh food which is in good condition.

Hints on home freezing

The following types of food are suitable for freezing:

Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy products, pastry, leftovers, egg yolks, egg whites and a range of pre-cooked meals.

The following types of food are not suitable for freezing:

Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their shells, onions, whole raw apples and pears.

To retain colour, taste and vitamin C, vegetables should be blanched after they have been trimmed and washed.

To blanch: bring a large saucepan of water to the boil 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.

Lean meat freezes better than fatty meat, and can be stored for considerably longer.

To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed, separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film.

Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing. Only season cooked food

lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen.

Do not place hot food or drinks in the freezer. This causes already frozen food to thaw and increases the energy consumption considerably. Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the freezer.

Packing

^Freeze food in portions.

Suitable packing material

-plastic freezer film

-freezer bags

-freezer containers

-aluminium foil

Unsuitable packing material

-wrapping paper

-grease-proof paper

-cellophane

-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

-plastic clips

-string or bag ties

-freezer tape.

Freezer bags may also be sealed using home heat-sealing kits.

^Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging.

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Contents En GB, IE Contents Contents Guide to the appliance Lock Disposal of the packing material Caring for the environmentDisposal of your old appliance Safety with children Correct applicationTechnical safety Page Correct use Disposing your old appliance How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy ConsumptionSwitching on Switching on and offBefore using for the first time Switching offSwitching off for longer periods of time Correct temperature Setting the temperatureCorrect temperature Temperature alarm Activating the alarm systemSuper freeze Switching on Super freezeSwitching off Super freeze Super freezeInterior BasketsSeparate freezing section Freezing fresh food Freezing and storing foodMaximum freezing capacity Storing frozen foodPacking Home freezingHints on home freezing Suitable packing materialBefore placing food in the freezer DefrostingPlacing food in the freezer Cooling drinks Freezer trayBefore defrosting DefrostingStop Frost system To defrostAfter defrosting Ventilation gap Cleaning and careCleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories Freezer lid sealAfter cleaning Problem solving guide There is a thick layer of ice in the freezer Interior lighting is not workingNoises Normal noises What causes themAfter sales service GuaranteeElectrical connection Non-rewireable plugs BSElectrical connection U.K Important tropical / humid environments InstallationLocation Climate rangeVentilation Appliance Dimensions Page Page

GT 5xx2 S, GT 5xx6 S, GT 5xx4 S specifications

The Miele GT 5xx2 S, GT 5xx4 S, and GT 5xx6 S are part of Miele's advanced line of professional-grade freezers, designed for both commercial and high-end domestic use. Each model in the GT 5xx series is engineered with cutting-edge features and innovative technologies to provide superior freezing capabilities, efficiency, and convenience.

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All three models boast robust construction, utilizing high-quality materials that enhance durability and resistance to wear. The interiors are designed for easy cleaning, with rounded corners and removable shelves to facilitate maintenance.

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