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Operating and installation instructions

Fridge freezer
with dynamic cooling
KT 4353 SD ed

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

essential

to read these operating instructions

before it is installed or used for the
first time.

M.-Nr. 06 493 270

Summary of Contents for KT 4353 SD ed

Page 1: ...ctions Fridge freezer with dynamic cooling KT 4353 SD ed To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time G M Nr 06 493 270 ...

Page 2: ... Super freeze 13 Dynamic cooling m 14 Using the refrigerator efficiently 15 Different storage zones 15 Coldest area 15 Warmest area 15 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 15 Storing food correctly 16 Fruit and vegetables 16 Adjusting the interior fittings 17 Freezing and storing food 18 Storing frozen food 18 Home freezing 18 Hints on home freezing 18 Packing 19 Before placing food i...

Page 3: ... grille at the back of the appliance 24 Problem solving guide 25 Noises 28 Service Department 29 Electrical connection 30 Electrical connection U K 30 Installation 31 Location 31 Climate range 31 Ventilation 31 Installation 31 Aligning the appliance 31 Changing the door hinging 32 Building in the appliance 35 Contents ...

Page 4: ...on shelf fFan gButter and cheese compartment hRefrigerator shelves iEgg tray jInterior lighting kCondensate channel and drain hole lDoor shelves mDivider nFruit and vegetable containers depending on model cSuper freeze button and indicator light dTemperature selector Description of 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: ...olant 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 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 syst...

Page 7: ...ent 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 applian...

Page 8: ...ake sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour otherwise they could burst This could result 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...

Page 9: ...re are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin pay particular 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 ...

Page 10: ...tor section 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 pla...

Page 11: ...o cool down and the temperature required for the refrigerator shows in the temperature display The interior light for the refrigerator comes on when the door is opened Allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it This will ensure that the temperature is sufficiently low Switching off Turn the temperature selector back to 0 The cooling system and the interior light are now s...

Page 12: ...micro organisms is generally halted As soon as the temperature rises to 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 Temperature selection The tempera...

Page 13: ...oss it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process and very little water collects around the defrosted food Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on before putting fresh food into the freezer section Exceptions when putting in food that is already frozen when freezing up to 1 kg fresh food daily Switching on Super freeze When freezing small quantities of food in the...

Page 14: ...u are placing a large amount of food in the refrigerator at any one time it is a good idea to switch on Dynamic cooling This way you can distribute the temperature inside the appliance to all areas more evenly so that all the food will be chilled to about the same degree The temperature is set as normal with the temperature control Dynamic cooling should also be selected when the ambient temperatu...

Page 15: ...armest area The warmest area is in the top section of the 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 cause str...

Page 16: ...ld bear 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 t...

Page 17: ...ce one of the shelves is divided 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 remove it by pulling it forwards Replace the door shelf at the required position Ensure that it is securely pushed back into position Moving the bot...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...aging tightly with rubber bands plastic clips string or bag ties freezer tape Freezer bags may also be sealed using home heat sealing kits Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging Before placing food in the freezer When freezing more than 1 kg of fresh food at a time press the Super freeze button The Super freeze indicator light will come on The temperature in the free...

Page 20: ... fully defrosted 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 Pull the release button up to seal the ice cube tray Slide the ice cu...

Page 21: ...o defrost In normal use ice and frost will form on the evaporator plates If allowed to accumulate this will impair the efficiency of the freezer and increase the consumption of electricity Do not scrape ice and frost off an evaporator plate as this can damage it 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 m...

Page 22: ...r 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 Clean the appliance and then dry it tho...

Page 23: ...t the freezer section Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning The stainless steel trim can be taken off the front of the 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 will a little washing up liquid Accessories and shelves should all be h...

Page 24: ... at the back of the appliance The metal grille at the back of the appliance heat exchanger should be dusted at least once a year A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance When cleaning the grille make sure that the pipework and other components do not get broken or damaged in any way After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigerator section Place...

Page 25: ...e lights up on the control panel Check that the freezer section door has been closed properly Has a large amount of fresh food been put in at the same time for freezing This makes the compressor run for longer causing the temperature in the refrigerator section to fall automatically Super freeze has not switched itself off It switches itself off after 50 hours the appliance is switching in too fre...

Page 26: ...ction is not working Has the contact switch become stuck Make sure that the temperature selector is not pointing to the 0 position If it is not pointing to the 0 position the lamp is defective Disconnect the appliance 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 Press the ...

Page 27: ...e channel and drain hole If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions please contact the Miele Service Department To prevent unnecessary loss of temperature it is advisable not to open the doors while waiting for the appliance to be serviced Problem solving guide 27 ...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...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 to improve our service Service Department 29 ...

Page 30: ...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 if the fu...

Page 31: ...tated on the data plate inside the appliance Climate range Ambient room temperature SN N ST T SN ST SN T 10 C to 32 C 16 C to 32 C 18 C to 38 C 18 C to 43 C 10 C to 38 C 10 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 temperature in the appliance to rise with the risk of frozen food defrosting Ventilation Air at the b...

Page 32: ...liance The side section b can now be removed Pull side section b out of the guides on the mounting plate Loosen the 4 screws Torx 15 in the mounting plate and remove the handle Remove the cover caps from the opposite side and fit them into the empty holes Changing over the doors Remove cover a With the appliance door closed unscrew lower hinge bracket b and then take the door down and off Refit co...

Page 33: ...e side Pull bearing bush n downwards out of hinge bracket m and refit it from above into the hinge bracket Remove the plugs from the door bearing bushes in the top of the doors and refit on the opposite side Hang the upper appliance door on hinge pin i and close the appliance door Push middle hinge pin e from below through hinge bracket m into the upper appliance door Check that the upper door is ...

Page 34: ... plate c lines up correctly Then tighten all 4 fixing screws b Slide the side section of the handle d into the guides on the mounting plate until it clicks into place It is important to check that the side section of the handle d does not come into contact with the door seal when opening the door as this would damage the door seal permanently If after you have refitted the handle you find that the...

Page 35: ...x and the ceiling to ensure that air can circulate without hindrance Otherwise the appliance has to work harder resulting 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 c a distance of approx 50 mm is need...

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