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Operating and installation instructions

Fridge-freezer combination
KD 673 i
KD 683 i

To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the machine, it is

essential

to read these operating instructions

before it is installed or used for the
first time.

M.-Nr. 06 050 080

Summary of Contents for KD 673 i

Page 1: ...tructions Fridge freezer combination KD 673 i KD 683 i To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time G M Nr 06 050 080 ...

Page 2: ... Different storage zones 15 Coldest zone 15 Warmest zone 15 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 15 Storing food correctly 16 Fruit and vegetables 16 Adjusting the interior fittings 17 Moving the shelves 17 Split shelf 17 Adjusting the door shelves 17 Moving the bottle divider 17 Freezing and storing food 18 Maximum freezing capacity 18 Storing frozen food 18 Home freezing 18 Hints on...

Page 3: ...s 26 Ventilation gaps 26 Door seals 27 What to do if 28 Noises 30 After Sales Service 31 Electrical connection 32 Electrical connection U K 32 Installation 34 Location 34 Climate range 34 Ventilation 34 Before installation 34 Building in dimensions 35 Changing the door hinging 36 Installing the appliance 37 Fitting the furniture door 39 Adjusting the door hinges 41 Contents ...

Page 4: ...e rack depending on model eShelves fCondensate channel and drain hole gFruit and vegetable containers hDivider iDoor shelves jFreezer tray kFreezer drawers with freezer calendar lTemperature display depending on model mMarker system for frozen food nOutlet pipe for defrosted water cLight contact switch Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...Disposal of your old appliance Please ensure that your old appliance is disposed of at an authorised disposal centre only Contact your local authority for advice if required Make sure that the pipework is not damaged whilst moving an old appliance This is to ensure that the refrigerant and oil in the compressor cannot leak into the environment It is important that they are disposed of in a safe ma...

Page 6: ...y friendly Although it is flammable it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect The use of this environmentally friendly coolant has however led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance In addition to the noise of the compressor you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system This is unavoidable but does not have any adverse effect...

Page 7: ... as caravans aircraft etc However it may be suitable for such usage subject to a risk assessment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer Installation work maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent persons to ensure safety Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held li...

Page 8: ... explode Danger of injury and damage to the appliance When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour otherwise they could burst Danger of injury and damage to the appliance Observe the use by dates given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning Storage times will depend on several factors including the freshness and quality of the food as wel...

Page 9: ...rost or clean this appliance Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance first make the door latch or lock unusable This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives Before disposing of your old appliance first make it unusable Unplug cut of...

Page 10: ...ction 4 to 5 C StayFresh zone approx 0 C Freezer section 18 C Use Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of 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 t...

Page 11: ... The higher the setting the lower the temperature in the appliance Switching off Turn the temperature selector in an anti clockwise direction back to the 0 position The cooling system and the interior light are now switched 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 the appliance off at the mains wi...

Page 12: ...r and then place the glass in the middle of the refrigerator section After about 24 hours the thermometer will show the approximate temperature in the refrigerator Please note the following bathwater and other household thermometers are not very accurate It is best to use an electronic thermometer Do not measure the temperature of the air in the appliance The result will not reflect the temperatur...

Page 13: ...rmest temperature of the frozen food It will only give an accurate reading for temperatures below 0 C If you have adjusted the temperature dial in order to set a different temperature wait for approx 6 hours if the freezer is not very full and for approx 24 hours if the freezer is full before checking the temperature again as it will take this long for the display to show the accurate temperature ...

Page 14: ...he switch for the winter setting The indicator light will come on The appliance will come on more often lowering the temperature in the freezer section to the required level To deactivate the winter setting As soon as the ambient temperature rises above 16 C the winter setting should be switched off The freezer section temperature will be sufficiently controlled by the temperature dial Press the s...

Page 15: ...t zone The warmest zone is in the top section of the refrigerator door Use this for storing butter and cheese Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Danger of explosion If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof make sure it is tightly closed and store upright Do not store cooking oil in the refrigerator door Traces of oil can c...

Page 16: ...ear in mind that some types of vegetables give off a natural gas which speeds up the rate at which food perishes Some fruit and vegetables react strongly to this gas and should not be stored together Examples of fruit which produce a large amount of this natural gas are Apples apricots pears nectarines peaches plums avocado pears and figs Examples of fruit and vegetables which react strongly to th...

Page 17: ...nd freezing to it Split shelf In order to accommodate tall items in the appliance one of the shelves has a small section which can be raised upwards Adjusting the door shelves Push the door shelf upwards then remove it by pulling it upwards Replace the door shelf at the required position Ensure that it is securely pushed back into position Moving the bottle divider The bottle divider can be moved ...

Page 18: ...oil if left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in a 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...

Page 19: ...on the packaging Unsuitable packing material wrapping paper grease proof paper cellophane bin bags plastic carrier bags Before placing food in the freezer When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food switch on the winter setting for some time before placing the food in the freezer see Winter setting Placing food in the freezer Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer Large quantities ...

Page 20: ...ting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways in the microwave oven in the oven using the Fan or Defrost setting at room temperature in the fridge Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packing or in a covered bowl 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 Poul...

Page 21: ...holding it under cold running water for a short while Cooling drinks When cooling drinks quickly make sure bottles are not left in the freezer for more than one hour as they could burst 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 Space the food out loosely on the tr...

Page 22: ...n in the freezer for approx 24 hours If there is a power cut place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the upper drawer so that the food will be kept cold for as long as possible When placing fresh food in the freezer use the cool pack to separate the fresh food from the food which is already frozen so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw The cool pack can also be used in a ...

Page 23: ...r the efficiency of the freezer and increase the consumption of electricity Do not scrape ice and frost off the evaporator plates as this can damage the evaporator plates and make the freezer unusable The freezer section should be defrosted from time to time It must be defrosted if a layer of ice approx 5 mm thick has accumulated It is best to defrost when only very little food or no food at all i...

Page 24: ...o not recommend the use of hot air blowers such as hairdryers for defrosting your appliance Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it These can damage the plastic parts 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 After defrosting Empty ...

Page 25: ...ture in the freezer has reached the required temperature place the food back in the freezer drawers and place them back in the freezer section Switch the winter setting off The indicator light will go out Defrosting 25 ...

Page 26: ...es for cleaning Cleaning the interior and accessories Clean the refrigerator section at least once a month and the freezer section each time it is defrosted Use warm water will a little washing up liquid Accessories and shelves should all be hand washed The butter dish is however dishwasher safe Clean the condensate channel and drain hole frequently so that condensate can drain away unhindered Use...

Page 27: ...ed regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigerator section Place food back in the refrigerator section close the doors and switch the appliance on Once the temperature in the freezer has reached the required temperature place the food back in the freezer Cleaning and care 27 ...

Page 28: ...reezing This makes the compressor run for longer causing the temperature in the refrigerator section to fall automatically No more than 2 kg of fresh food should be frozen at once Check whether the winter setting is still on the appliance is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether ventilation gaps in the plinth and in the housing unit at the top have been covered over or become ...

Page 29: ...ppliance from the mains Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket pull by the plug not the cable or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw out fuse in countries where this is applicable Reach into the back of the light cover press upwards at the side a and then pull the cover off b Replace the bulb Bulb specification 220 240 V max 15 W E 14 fitting Push the cover securely...

Page 30: ...se 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 bas...

Page 31: ...iele Dealer or The Miele Service Department see back cover for address When contacting the Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance both of which are shown on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service After Sales Service 31 ...

Page 32: ...verheating 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 Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green yellow earth Blue neutral Brown live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured mar...

Page 33: ...where in the house electric shock hazard The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a 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 fit...

Page 34: ... temperature in the appliance to rise with the risk of food deteriorating and going off Ventilation Air at the rear of the appliance gets warm The appliance housing unit must be constructed to allow sufficient space for ventilation Miele kitchen units are designed to provide this ventilation A ventilation gap of at least 50 mm depth must be allowed for behind the appliance for air to circulate The...

Page 35: ...nce Niche Width A Niche Height B Niche Depth C Appliance door width D Refrigerator section door height E KD 673 i 560 570 1524 550 551 820 5 KD 683 i 560 570 1776 1780 550 551 1074 5 Building in dimensions 35 ...

Page 36: ... a and refit them loosely on the opposite side in the 2nd and 4th fixing holes from the outside With the middle 4 fixing screws a you should first transfer to top two screws and then the bottom two Do not transfer all 4 screws at once Fit screws d into the inner fixing holes on the opposite side Remove door fixing screws b and refit the hinges in their diagonally opposite corners Refit the applian...

Page 37: ...e furniture doors will not align correctly with the 4 corners of the appliance Align the furniture doors with the hinges Preparing the appliance Secure the fixing strip in position on the appliance For niche widths up to 560 mm stick sealing strip a directly on to the appliance on the door opening side For niche widths over 560 mm first stick profile b directly on to the appliance on the door open...

Page 38: ...protrude in front of the edge of the housing unit It must disappear completely into the niche Push the hinged side of the appliance to the furniture wall On appliances with a niche width of up to 550 mm Push fixing piece a detail X into the slide and secure it with a short flat headed 3 5 x 11 mm screw On appliances with a niche width of more than 550 mm Secure plastic bracket a a to the appliance...

Page 39: ...ure door the lower edge X of the fitting aids must be at the same height as the upper edge of the furniture door being fitted see on the diagram Undo nuts b and take fixing bracket c off together with the fitting aids Using a pencil mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door Hang the fixing bracket with the fitting aids a onto the inside side of the furniture door Align the fi...

Page 40: ...screws in the top of the appliance door c By moving the furniture door create a gap of 2 mm between the furniture door and the front edge of the niche Whilst counterholding the adjusting bolts c 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 ...

Page 41: ...vent it hitting a wall when it is opened Use the spanner supplied to adjust the hinges aTo reduce the opening angle Turn the spanner in a clockwise direction This tightens the hinges and makes it harder to open the door wide open bTo open the door fully Turn the spanner in an anti clockwise direction Adjusting the door hinges 41 ...

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Page 44: ...Alteration rights reserved 3503 KD 673 i KD 683 i This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine M Nr 06 050 080 00 ...

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