Miele GT 5xx4 S, GT 5xx6 S, GT 5xx2 S manual The correct temperature, Setting the temperature

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.

To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for a long time, a temperature of -18 °C is required. At this temperature the growth of micro-organisms is generally halted. As soon as the temperature rises above -10 °C, the micro-organisms become active in the food again so that it cannot be kept as long. For this reason, partially defrosted or defrosted food must not be re-frozen. Food may be re-frozen once it has been cooked, as the high temperatures achieved when cooking destroy most micro-organisms.

The temperature in the appliance will rise:

–the more often the lid is opened and the longer it is kept open,

–if too much food is stored in it at once,

–if too much fresh food is being frozen at once,

–the higher the ambient temperature surrounding the appliance.

The appliance is designed for use in specific ambient temperatures (climate ranges). Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed.

Setting the temperature

The temperature is set with the On/Off and temperature selector dial.

Forcing the dial beyond its range will damage it. Turn it only as far as it will go, then turn it back again.

^Using a coin, turn the On/Off and temperature selector dial in a clockwise direction away from the "0" position.

The further the temperature dial is turned clockwise, the lower the temperature in the appliance.

In normal use, a midway setting is generally sufficient.

^To select this midway setting, turn the dial until the marker is between the 3 and 5 o'clock position.

You should also check the temperature inside the appliance from time to time.

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