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- Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Fridge-freezer combination KD 683 i-3 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. 06 883 930...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Guide to the appliance ..........4 Caring for the environment . - Page 3 Contents Cool pack............23 Defrosting .
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Page 4: Guide To The Appliance
Guide to the appliance a Temperature selector c Light contact switch b Winter setting switch with indicator light a Butter and cheese compartment b Interior lighting c Egg tray d Bottle rack * e Shelf f Condensate channel and drain hole g Fruit and vegetable containers h Bottle divider * i Door shelves... -
Page 5: Caring For The Environment
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Please ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while The transport and protective packing being stored for disposal. has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for It should be unplugged or disposal, and can normally be... -
Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions
Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety This appliance complies with all This appliance contains the coolant relevant legal safety requirements. Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas Improper use can, however, present which is environmentally friendly. a risk of both personal injury and Although it is flammable, it does not material damage. - Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions Before connecting the appliance to Installation work, maintenance and the mains supply, make sure that repairs may only be carried out by the rating on the data plate suitably qualified and competent corresponds to the voltage and persons in accordance with national frequency of the household supply.
- Page 8 Warning and Safety instructions Do not refreeze thawed or partially Observe the "use by" dates given thawed food. on food to avoid the risk of food Defrosted food should be used up as poisoning. quickly as possible as food soon loses Storage times will depend on several it nutritional value and goes off.
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Page 9: Disposal Of Your Old Appliance
Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges Before disposing of an old (ambient temperatures), and should not appliance, first make the door latch be used outside this range. The climate or lock unusable. -
Page 10: How To Save Energy
How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near to a heat source Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven). - Page 11 How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of A layer of ice hinders the cold ice one centimetre thick has built from reaching the frozen food, and causes an increase in energy consumption.
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Page 12: Switching On And Off
Switching on and off Before using for the first time Switching off for longer periods of time ^ Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with luke warm water If the appliance is not going to be used and a little washing up liquid and for a longer period of time, e.g. -
Page 13: The Correct Temperature
The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct Please note the following: temperature for storing food in the – bathwater and other household appliance. Micro-organisms will cause thermometers are not very accurate. food which is not stored at the correct It is best to use an electronic temperature to deteriorate rapidly. -
Page 14: Setting The Temperature
The correct temperature Setting the temperature The temperatures for both the refrigerator section and for the freezer section are set using the temperature selector in the refrigerator section. ^ Turn it to a setting between 1 and 7. The higher the setting, the lower the temperature in the appliance. -
Page 15: Winter Setting
Winter setting With very low ambient temperatures To deactivate the winter setting at or below 16 °C the freezer As soon as the ambient temperature compartment may not be able to rises above 16 °C the winter setting maintain its temperature. The low room should be switched off. -
Page 16: Using The Refrigerator Efficiently
Using the refrigerator efficiently Different storage zones Do not store explosive materials in Due to the natural circulation of the air the appliance or any products in the appliance, there are different containing propellants (e.g. spray temperature zones in the refrigerator. cans). -
Page 17: Storing Food Correctly
Using the refrigerator efficiently Storing food correctly Unpacked meats and vegetables Store food covered or packaged. This Different types of unpacked meats and will prevent food smells or tastes from vegetables must be kept separate. To affecting other foods, and prevent food avoid any microbiological from drying out and also any cross-contamination, these foods may... -
Page 18: Adjusting The Interior Fittings
Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves Adjusting the door shelves ^ Push the door shelf upwards then The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. remove it by pulling it upwards. ^ Pull the shelves forward as far as ^ Replace the door shelf at the they will go then lift them upwards to required position. -
Page 19: Freezing And Storing Food
Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Home freezing To ensure that fresh food placed in the Only freeze fresh food which is in a freezer freezes through to the core as good condition. quickly as possible, the maximum freezing capacity must not be Hints on home freezing exceeded. -
Page 20: Packing
Freezing and storing food – Do not season fresh foods or - bin bags blanched vegetables before - plastic carrier bags freezing. Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care Before placing food in the freezer should be taken as the taste of some ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of spices alters when frozen. -
Page 21: Freezer Calendar
Freezing and storing food Freezer calendar Defrosting The freezer calendar on the freezer Frozen food can be defrosted in drawer gives the length of time which different ways: various foods can be stored for – in the microwave oven, effectively. –... -
Page 22: Ice Cubes
Freezing and storing food Ice cubes Freezer tray (with or without release button The freezer tray is useful for freezing depending on model) small items such as berries and vegetables. They can be frozen individually and therefore maintain their shape when defrosted. ^ Press down the release button on the ice cube tray and fill the tray with water. -
Page 23: Cool Pack
Freezing and storing food Cool pack (depending on model) The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut. Place the cool pack in the upper drawer directly on top of food or to save space on the freezer tray. -
Page 24: Defrosting
Defrosting Refrigerator section Before defrosting ^ Switch on the winter setting at least 4 Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator whilst it hours before defrosting to ensure is in use. These are automatically frozen food retains its cold reserve for removed and defrosted by the longer when taken out of the freezer. - Page 25 Defrosting After defrosting We do not recommend the use of ^ Mop up any residual water still in the hot air blowers such as hairdryers freezer section with a sponge or for defrosting your appliance. absorbent cloth. ^ Clean the freezer section and then Never place electric heaters or dry it thoroughly.
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Page 26: Cleaning And Care
^ A microfibre E-Cloth is available from The data plate located inside the the Miele UK Spare Parts Department appliance must not be removed. It which is suitable for cleaning contains information which is surfaces such as stainless steel,... -
Page 27: Door Seals
Cleaning and care Door seals Do not use any grease or oil on the door seals as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous over time. The door seals should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth. -
Page 28: Problem Solving Guide
^ Check that the fuse is not defective and that the mains fuse has not . . . the frozen food is thawing blown. If it has, contact the Miele Ser- because the freezer section is too vice department. warm. - Page 29 If you still cannot remedy the fault this is applicable. having followed these suggestions, please contact the Miele Service Department. To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the door while waiting for the...
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Page 30: Noises
Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can Brrrrr... get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb..A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes. -
Page 31: 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 – The Miele Service Department (see back cover for address). When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. -
Page 32: Electrical Connection
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 (BS 7671 in suitable replacement is obtained. -
Page 33: Installation
The appliance housing unit must be constructed to allow sufficient space Location for ventilation. Miele kitchen units are designed to provide this ventilation. The appliance should be installed in a dry well ventilated room. -
Page 34: Building-In Dimensions
Building-in dimensions Appliance Niche height [mm] Appliance height [mm] KD 683 i-3 1778 - 1780 1770... -
Page 35: Changing The Door Hinging
Changing the door hinging ^ Remove screws a and refit them Before building the appliance in you will need to decide on the door hinging. If loosely on the opposite side in the left hand door hinging is required follow 2nd and 4th fixing holes from the these instructions. -
Page 36: Installing The Appliance
Installing the appliance Preparing the appliance All fitting instructions given are for a right hand hinged appliance. If you have converted the appliance to left hand hinging you will need to adapt these instructions accordingly. Aligning the housing unit ^ Secure the fixing strip in position on the appliance. - Page 37 Installing the appliance ^ Push the hinged side of the Installing the appliance appliance to the furniture wall. ^ Push the appliance into its housing unit. When doing this, make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped. ^ Depending on the thickness of the appliance housing walls, push the appliance into the niche until –...
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Page 38: Fitting The Furniture Door
Installing the appliance ^ Secure the appliance to the housing unit at the top and bottom by screwing four screws through the hinge plates (Detail Y). ^ Tighten the screws through the fixing piece (detail X), or through the middle of the long slot in the plastic bracket and flip the plastic bracket downwards. - Page 39 Installing the appliance ^ Using a pencil mark a line down the ^ Hang the furniture door onto adjusting bolts a. centre of the inside of the furniture door. ^ Loosely attach the nuts b on the ^ Hang the fixing bracket with the adjusting bolts fitting aids a onto the inside side of ^ Close the door and check the...
- Page 40 Installing the appliance ^ Whilst counterholding the adjusting bolts a, tighten nuts b using a screwdriver. ^ Attach the fixing bracket a to the appliance door by using screws b through the middle of the long slots. ^ Align the furniture door so that it is parallel to the appliance door and tighten screws b.
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Page 41: Adjusting The Door Hinges
Adjusting the door hinges The door hinges are set ex-works to enable the door to be opened wide. The door opening angle can be adjusted, for instance to prevent it hitting a wall when it is opened. Use the spanner supplied to adjust the hinges: a To reduce the opening angle: ^ Turn the spanner in a clockwise... - Page 44 Alteration rights reserved / 1906 M.-Nr. 06 883 930 / 00 en - GB KD 683 i-3...