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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

Summary of Contents for KD 683 i-3

Page 1: ...ion 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 G M Nr 06 883 930 ...

Page 2: ...ould not be stored in a refrigerator 16 Storing food correctly 17 Unpacked meats and vegetables 17 Protein rich foods 17 Meat 17 Adjusting the interior fittings 18 Moving the shelves 18 Split shelf 18 Adjusting the door shelves 18 Moving the bottle divider 18 Freezing and storing food 19 Maximum freezing capacity 19 Storing frozen food 19 Home freezing 19 Hints on home freezing 19 Packing 20 Befor...

Page 3: ...r seals 27 Problem solving guide 28 Noises 30 After sales service 31 Electrical connection 32 Electrical connection U K 32 Installation 33 Location 33 Climate range 33 Ventilation 33 Before installation 33 Building in dimensions 34 Changing the door hinging 35 Installing the appliance 36 Fitting the furniture door 38 Adjusting the door hinges 41 Contents ...

Page 4: ...t bInterior lighting cEgg tray dBottle rack eShelf fCondensate channel and drain hole gFruit and vegetable containers hBottle divider iDoor shelves jFreezer tray kFreezer drawers with freezer calendar lMarker system for frozen food depending on model cLight contact switch Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ... The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse See the Warning and Safety section of this booklet for further details 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 functi...

Page 6: ...coolant Isobutane R600a a natural gas which is environmentally friendly Although it is flammable it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect The use of this 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 ...

Page 7: ...assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer Installation work maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent persons in accordance with national and local safety regulations Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable Ensure current is not supplied to the ...

Page 8: ...lt in injury or damage 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 well as the temperature at which it is stored Follow the instructions given on food manufacturer s packaging on storage conditions required as well as the use by date Do not use sharp edged objects to remov...

Page 9: ...ular 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 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 thei...

Page 10: ...ting is switched off when the ambient temperature is warmer than 16 C or 18 C Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C StayFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Only open the doors when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the doors for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way If food is not stored in a...

Page 11: ...ed energy consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of ice one centimetre thick has built up A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food and causes an increase in energy consumption How to save energy 11 ...

Page 12: ...d 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 w...

Page 13: ...nd 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 section 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 tempe...

Page 14: ...ppliance A middle range setting is usually sufficient However if frozen food is to be stored in the freezer section then a setting of between 4 and 7 is recommended to ensure that the required temperature in the freezer section is maintained It is also advisable to set the temperature within this range if the door is opened frequently large quantities of food are stored in the refrigerator section...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...hould be kept at a temperature of approx 4 C 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 If storing bottles of oil or food containing high levels of fat or oil in the appliance take care not to let the fat or oil come into ...

Page 17: ... figs Examples of fruit and vegetables which react strongly to the natural gases given off by other types of fruit and vegetables are Kiwis broccoli cauliflower Brussels sprouts mangos honeydew melons apples apricots cucumbers tomatoes pears nectarines and peaches Unpacked meats and vegetables Different types of unpacked meats and vegetables must be kept separate To avoid any microbiological cross...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 are...

Page 20: ... 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 21: ...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 22: ... tray by twisting the tray gently or by 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 defros...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...e approx 1 cm thick has accumulated It is best to defrost when only very little food or no food at all is left in the freezer Before defrosting Switch on the winter setting at least 4 hours before defrosting to ensure frozen food retains its cold reserve for longer when taken out of the freezer Remove the frozen food from the freezer and place it in another freezer or in a cool box or wrap it in s...

Page 25: ...residual water still in the freezer section with a sponge or absorbent cloth Clean the freezer section and then dry it thoroughly Close the freezer section door insert the plug in the socket and switch the appliance back on Switch on the winter setting so that the freezer section can achieve the required temperature quickly The indicator light will come on Once the temperature in the freezer secti...

Page 26: ...any removable parts e g shelves 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 ...

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: ...ing 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 too ...

Page 29: ... from the mains Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket 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 back into position the floor of the re...

Page 30: ...ise 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 ba...

Page 31: ...ler or 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 This information is given on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes After sales service 31 ...

Page 32: ...pliance 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 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 Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse and i...

Page 33: ... 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 34: ...Appliance Niche height mm A Appliance height mm B KD 683 i 3 1778 1780 1770 Building in dimensions 34 ...

Page 35: ...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 applianc...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ... door Fitting the furniture door Pull the fitting aids out of their storage position turn them around and insert them into the outer slots of the fixing bracket as shown A gap of 8 mm must be maintained between the appliance door and the fixing bracket Push fitting aids a up to the height of the furniture door the lower edge X of the fitting aids must be at the same height as the upper edge of the...

Page 39: ...m right into the middle slots on fixing bracket d Hang the furniture door onto adjusting bolts a Loosely attach the nuts b on the adjusting bolts Close the door and check the distance between the door and neighbouring furniture doors Align to match neigbouring doors if necessary Side adjustments X are made by sliding the furniture door and height adjustments Y by turning the adjusting bolts a with...

Page 40: ...e 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 Screw the fixing bracket to the furniture door using 4 x 14 mm chip board screws c Finally fit the cover strip on the top of the appliance door Installing the appliance 40 ...

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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