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Operating and installation instructions

Frost free fridge freezer
with dynamic cooling
KTN 4352 SD ed

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

essential

to read these instructions

before it is installed or used for the
first time.

G

M.-Nr. 06 516 900

Summary of Contents for KTN 4352 SD ed

Page 1: ...tions Frost free fridge freezer with dynamic cooling KTN 4352 SD ed To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time G M Nr 06 516 900 ...

Page 2: ...alarm system 15 Switching the alarm off early 15 Using Super freeze and Dynamic cooling 16 Super freeze 16 Freezing fresh food 16 Dynamic cooling m 17 Using the refrigerator efficiently 18 Different storage zones 18 Coldest area 18 Warmest area 18 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator 18 Storing food correctly 19 Fruit and vegetables 19 Adjusting the interior fittings 20 Freezing and s...

Page 3: ...entilation gaps 26 Door seals 26 Metal grille at the back of the appliance 26 Problem solving guide 27 Noises 30 Service Department 31 Electrical connection 32 Electrical connection U K 32 Installation 33 Location 33 Climate range 33 Ventilation 33 Installation 33 Aligning the appliance 33 Changing the door hinging 34 Building in the appliance 37 Contents ...

Page 4: ...elf bDynamic cooling fan with On Off switch cButter and cheese compartment dRefrigerator shelves eEgg tray fInterior lighting gCondensate channel and drain hole hDoor shelves iBottle divider jFruit and vegetable containers depending on model dSuper freeze button and indicator light eRefrigerator temperature display 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: ... 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 system Th...

Page 7: ...sment 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 appli...

Page 8: ...se 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 on storage conditions required as well as the use by date Do n...

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: ...ure that the winter setting is switched off when the ambient temperature is warmer than 16 C Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C StayFresh zone just above 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 sea...

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: ...The appliance begins to cool down and the temperature required for the refrigerator shows in the temperature display The refrigerator interior light will come on if the door is opened The alarm indicator light will light up It will go out when the temperature in the freezer is cold enough Allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it This will ensure that the temperature is ...

Page 13: ...signed for use in specific ambient temperatures climate ranges Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed in the refrigerator section We recommend a temperature of 5 C in the middle of the refrigerator section in the freezer section To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for a long time a temperature colder than 18 C is required At this temperature the growth of micro o...

Page 14: ...on then a setting of between 3 C to 5 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 or there is a high ambient temperature Freezer section temperature indicator light The indicator light comes on...

Page 15: ...alarm The alarm will sound if the freezer section or refrigerator section door is left open for more than approx 60 seconds Switching on the alarm system The alarm system is always active It does not have to be switched on manually Switching the alarm off early The alarm stops and the indicator light goes out once the temperature in the freezer section is sufficiently cold or with the door alarm o...

Page 16: ...ch moisture loss it is easier for the food to reabsorb it during the defrosting process and very little water collects around the defrosted food Switching on 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 When freezing small quantities of food in the...

Page 17: ...nce You should bear this in mind when placing food in the appliance see Using the refrigerator efficiently However if you 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 temp...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...poil 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 foo...

Page 22: ...lose the packaging 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 temperatur...

Page 23: ...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 with or without release button depending on model 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 butto...

Page 24: ...ate channel and drain hole are kept clean and are never blocked so that condensate can flow away without hindrance Freezer section This freezer is equipped with a Frost free system The freezer section defrosts automatically The moisture generated in the appliance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and dissipated from time to time This automatic defrosting system enables the f...

Page 25: ...d out of the appliance and store it in a cool place Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning The stainless steel trim can be pulled off the front edge of the refrigerator shelves for cleaning Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories Clean the appliance at least once a month Accessories and shelves should all be hand washed The butter dish is however dishwasher safe Clean...

Page 26: ... 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 27: ... 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 65 hours the appliance is switching in too frequently and for too long Check whether the ventilation ...

Page 28: ...old If the indicator light does not go out after a while call the Service Department the Super freeze indicator light does not light up although the appliance is working The indicator light is defective Call the Service Department the interior light in the refrigerator section is not working Has the contact switch become stuck Make sure that the temperature selector is not pointing to the 0 positi...

Page 29: ...he refrigerator section is wet The drain hole is blocked Clean the condensate 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 29 ...

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 to improve our service Service Department 31 ...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...ng 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 t...

Page 37: ...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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