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Miele KT 3428 SD ed, Operating And Installation Manual

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Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Defrosting

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Refrigerator section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Cleaning and care

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Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Metal grille at the back of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Problem solving guide

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After Sales Service

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Electrical connection

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Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Installation

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Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Aligning the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Changing the door hinging

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Building in the appliance

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Contents

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Summary of Contents for KT 3428 SD ed

Page 1: ...on instructions Fridge freezer combination KT 3428 SD ed To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to this appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time G 05 757 670 M Nr ...

Page 2: ...iently 14 Different storage zones 14 Coldest zone 14 Warmest zone 14 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 14 Storing food correctly 15 Fruit and vegetables 15 Energy saving tips 15 Adjusting the interior fittings 16 Moving the shelves 16 Split shelf 16 Adjusting the door shelves 16 Moving the bottle divider 16 Freezing and storing food 17 Storing frozen food 17 Home freezing 17 Hints ...

Page 3: ... accessories 22 Ventilation gaps 23 Door seals 23 Metal grille at the back of the appliance 23 Problem solving guide 24 After Sales Service 27 Electrical connection 28 Electrical connection U K 28 Installation 30 Location 30 Climate range 30 Ventilation 30 Installation 30 Aligning the appliance 30 Changing the door hinging 31 Building in the appliance 33 Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...ction shelf bFan cButter and cheese compartment dRefrigerator section shelves eEgg trays fInterior lighting gCondensate channel and drain hole hFruit and vegetable containers iAdjustable door shelves jDivider kVentilation gaps cLight contact switch Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...ld appliance Old appliances contain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled Please contact your dealer your waste collec tion centre or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes Make sure that the pipework is not damaged whilst moving an old appli ance This is to ensure that the refriger ant and oil in the compressor cannot leak into the environment It is important that they are dispos...

Page 6: ... it does not dam age the ozone layer and does not in crease the green house effect The use of this environment 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 flow ing around the system This is unavoid able but does not have any adverse ef fect on the performance of the appli ...

Page 7: ...k assess ment 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 per sons to ensure safety Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable Ensure that current is not supplied to the appliance while maintenance or rep...

Page 8: ...end on several factors including the freshness and quality of the food as well as the tem perature at which it is stored Follow the instructions given on food manufac turer s packaging on storage conditions required as well as the use by date Do not use sharp edged objects to remove frost and ice separate frozen foods and remove ice trays They will damage the evaporator caus ing irreversible damag...

Page 9: ...e and its surrounding in a clean condition at all times Any damage which may caused by cockroaches or vermin will not be covered by the appli ance guarantee Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appli ance 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 an old a...

Page 10: ...begin to cool The in terior light in the refrigerator will come on when the door is opened The higher the setting the lower the temperature in the appliance Switching off Turn the temperature selector in an anti clockwise direction from 1 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 b...

Page 11: ... 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 ther mometers are not very accurate It is best to use an electronic thermome ter Do not measure the temperature of the air in the appliance The result will not reflect the temperature i...

Page 12: ...erature in the appliance A middle range setting is usually suffi cient 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 advisable to select a higher setting between 4 and 7 if the door is opened frequently large quantities of food are stored in a refriger...

Page 13: ...tch for the winter set ting the indicator light will come on The appliance will come on more of ten lowering the temperature in the freezer compartment 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 compartment temperature will be suffi ciently controlled by the temperature dial Press ...

Page 14: ...zone The warmest zone is in the top section of the refrigerator door Use this for stor ing butter and cheese Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products con taining combustible gas e g spray cans Danger of explosion If storing alcohol with a high per centage proof make sure it is tightly closed and store upright Do not store cooking oil in the refrig erator door Traces of oil...

Page 15: ... 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 Energy saving tips Frequently opening the door or keep ing it open for too long will cause the temperature in the appliance to rise The appliance will have to run more often in order to...

Page 16: ...tall items in the appliance one of the shelves is di vided The front section can be pushed under the rear section Pull the front half of the glass shelf forwards slightly and then push it carefully under the rear half Adjusting the door shelves Push the door shelf upwards then re move it by pulling it forwards Replace the door shelf at the re quired position Ensure that it is se curely pushed back...

Page 17: ... spoil 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 suit able for freezing Fresh meat poultry game fish veg etables herbs fresh fruit dairy prod ucts pastry leftovers egg yolks egg whites and a range of pre cooked meals The following types o...

Page 18: ...l wrapping paper grease proof paper cellophane bin bags plastic carrier bags Before placing food in the freezer Turn the temperature selector to a middle or high setting for approx 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer Press the switch for the winter set ting The indicator light will come on The temperature in the freezer sec tion will drop so that the frozen food already in the freeze...

Page 19: ...ly or fully de frosted food Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Ice cubes Press down the release button on the ice cube tray and fill the tray with wa ter Any excess will flow out through the outlet Now pull the release button up to seal the ice cube tray Slide ...

Page 20: ...In normal use ice and frost will form on the evaporator plate If allowed to accu mulate this will impair the efficiency of the freezer and increase the consump tion of electricity Do not scrape ice and frost off the evaporator plate 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...

Page 21: ...rmth and speed up the defrosting process We do not recommend the use of hot air blowers such as hairdryers for defrosting your appliance Never place electric heaters or can dles in the appliance to defrost it These can damage the plastic parts Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they could contain sub stances which could damage the plastic parts and which may cause a build up of gases and ...

Page 22: ...ce Defrost the freezer section Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning Cleaning the outer casing 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 with a little washing up liquid Accessories and shelves should all be hand washed The butter dish is however dishwasher safe Clean the condens...

Page 23: ...e appli ance heat exchanger should be dusted at least once a year A build up of dust will increase the energy con sumption of the appliance When cleaning the grille make sure that the pipework and other compo nents do not get broken or damaged in any way After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigerator section Place food back in the refrigerator section close the appliance do...

Page 24: ...rat ing Are all removable parts correctly fit ted in the appliance Are any bottles or containers unsta ble or knocking against each other Remember that the noise of the com pressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable the appliance does not get cool Make sure that the temperature dial is not pointing to the 0 position Check that the plug is correctly in serted in the socket Che...

Page 25: ...ogether Use a blunt instrument e g a spoon handle or plastic scraper to carefully prise it apart there is a thick layer of ice in the freezer section Check whether the freezer section door closes properly Defrost and then clean the freezer section Too thick a layer of ice reduces effi ciency and increases energy consump tion the interior light in the refrigerator section is not working Has the con...

Page 26: ...te channel and drain hole If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions then contact the Miele Service De partment To prevent unecessary loss of tem perature it is advisable not to open the doors while waiting for the appli ance to be serviced Problem solving guide 26 ...

Page 27: ...ele Dealer or The Miele Service Department see back cover for address When contacting the Service Depart ment please quote the model and se rial number of your appliance both of which are shown on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to im prove our service After Sales Service 27 ...

Page 28: ...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 col oured 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 corre spond with the coloured m...

Page 29: ...t elsewhere 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 em bossed in words in the base of the plug as applicable to the design of the p...

Page 30: ...is appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance Climate range Ambient room tempera ture SN N ST T 10 C to 32 C 16 C to 32 C 18 C to 38 C 18 C to 43 C Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the cooling system to switch off for too long causing the internal tem perature in the appliance to rise with the risk of food deteriorating and going off Ventilation Air at the rear of t...

Page 31: ... out of the hinge bracket then refit them in the second hole in the hinge bracket With the upper door closed unscrew upper hinge bracket d then take the upper door e off Take plug a out of the door bearing and refit on the opposite side Unscrew hinge pin b and refit on the opposite side Take care not to lose the washers Remove plugs c and cover d Refit the plugs on the opposite side and cover the ...

Page 32: ...to the housing Hang the lower door d in the upper hinge bracket a and close the lower door Fit lower hinge bracket b in the door bearing of the lower appliance door Then screw it securely to the housing Align the lower door using the long slots in hinge brackets a and b and then tighten all screws Conceal the holes on the opposite side using cover c Changing the door hinging 32 ...

Page 33: ...lting in an increase in electricity consumption The larger the cross section the more efficient the appliance The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They should be dusted on a regular basis When installed next to a wall d a dis tance of approx 50 mm is needed on the hinge side between the wall and the appliance b so that the doors and the handles have sufficient space f...

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Page 36: ...Alteration rights reserved 3602 KT 3428 SD ed This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine 01 M Nr 05 757 670 V ...

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