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Operating and installation instructions Fridge-freezer combination KT 3534 Sed It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine to avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 05 595 270...
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Guide to the appliance Temperature selector Light contact switch Button for winter setting with indicator light Freezer section shelf Butter and cheese compartment Egg trays Interior lighting Refrigerator section shelves Condensate channel and drain hole Adjustable door shelves Fruit and vegetable containers...
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Caring for the environment Old appliances contain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled. Please The transport and protective packing contact your dealer, your waste collec- has been selected from materials tion centre or scrap merchant about which are environmentally friendly for potential recycling schemes.
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Warning and safety instructions This appliance complies with all rele- vant legal safety requirements. Im- This appliance contains the coolant Iso- proper use of the appliance can, butane (R600a), a natural gas which is however, present a risk of both per- very environment friendly.
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Before connecting the appliance to manufacturer will not be held respon- the mains supply, make sure that sible. the rating on the data plate corre- Ensure current is not supplied to sponds to the voltage and frequency of the appliance while maintenance the household supply.
Never store explosive materials in Never place electric heaters or the appliance. Switching on candles in the appliance to defrost thermostats and the interior light may it. These can damage the plastic parts. produce sparks which could present a Do not use defrosting sprays, or fire hazard.
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In countries where there are areas The manufacturer cannot be held which may be subject to infesta- liable for damage caused by non- tion by cockroaches or other vermin, compliance with these Warning and pay particular attention to keeping the safety instructions.
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Switching on and off The stainless steel surface has a pro- tective cover to prevent scratching dur- If the appliance is not going to be used ing transportation. for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday Do not remove this cover until the ap- pliance has been installed or built in.
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The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the ap- For freezing fresh food and storing pliance. Micro organisms will cause frozen food for a long time a tempera- food which is not stored at the correct ture of at least is needed.
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Winter setting (only U.K.) With the freezer compart- As soon as the ment may not be able to maintain its the winter setting temperature. The low room temperature should be switched off. The freezer may prevent the appliance from run- compartment temperature will be suffi- ning often enough, resulting in frozen ciently controlled by the temperature...
Storing food in the refrigerator section Natural air circulation gives rise to differ- ent temperature zones inside the refrig- When placing food in the appliance erator section. Cold, heavy air sinks to load the top shelves first and work the lowest section of the appliance. your way down to the bottom starting with baked goods, pre-cooked foods Make use of the different zones...
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Adjusting the interior fittings The shelves can be adjusted according Push the door shelf upwards then to the height of the food. remove it by pulling it forwards. Pull the shelves forward as far as Replace the door shelf at the re- they will go then lift them upwards to quired position.
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Chilling and storing food Use the different cooling zones for Not all food is suitable for refrigeration. storing food correctly. See the sec- These include: tion on loading examples. – Fruit and vegetables such as bananas, avocado pears, papaya, – Food must not touch the back wall of passion fruit, aubergines the appliance.
Freezing and storing food To ensure that fresh food placed in the Only freeze fresh food which is in a freezer freezes through to the core as good condition. quickly as possible, the maximum freez- ing capacity must not be exceeded. The maximum freezing capacity for –...
– Do not season fresh foods or blan- ched vegetables before freezing. – wrapping paper Only season cooked food lightly be- – grease-proof paper fore freezing but care should be – cellophane taken as the taste of some spices al- –...
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It is particularly important to ob- serve food hygiene rules when defrost- When cooling drinks quickly, make sure ing poultry. Do not use the liquid from bottles are not left in the freezer for defrosted poultry. Pour it away and more than one hour, as they could wash the container it was in, the sink burst.
Defrosting Condensate and frost can build up on The freezer section does not defrost the back wall of the refrigerator section automatically because frozen food whilst it is in use. These are automati- must not be allowed to defrost. cally removed and defrosted by the ma- In normal use ice and frost will form on chine.
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Clean the appliance and then dry it Carry out the defrosting procedure thoroughly. as quickly as possible if food has Make sure when cleaning the ap- not been placed in another freezer. pliance that no liquid gets into the The longer the food is left out at condensate drain hole.
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A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts De- partment, Part Number 980 13530, Switch the appliance off by turning which is suitable for cleaning sur- the temperature selector to the "0"...
The ventilation gaps should be Replace all shelves and accessories cleaned on a regular basis with a in the refrigerator section. brush or vacuum cleaner. A build up Place food back in the refrigerator of dust will increase the appliance’s section, close the appliance doors, energy consumption.
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Check that the fuse is not defective The following can be corrected without and that the mains fuse has not contacting the Miele Service Depart- blown. If it has, consult the Service ment: department. Turn the temperature dial to a setting closer to "0".
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Check whether the metal grille (heat Defrost and then clean the freezer exchanger) at the rear of the ap- section. pliance has become dusty. Too thick a layer of ice reduces effi- The refrigerator and freezer section ciency and increases energy consump- doors have been opened too fre- tion.
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Clean the condensate 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 ap-...
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– Your Miele Dealer side the appliance. – The Miele Service Department (see back cover for address). Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to...
Electrical connection The wires in the mains lead are col- The appliance is supplied with a mains oured in accordance with the following cable and moulded plug ready for con- code: nection to an a.c. single phase 220 – 240 V 50 Hz supply. The fuse rating is Green/yellow = earth 13 amps.
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(as applicable to the design of the plug fitted). The correct fuse rating of the replace- ment fuses that are ASTA approved to BS 1362 should be fitted. Replacement fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical supplier, or Miele Service agent.
Installation Do not place any appliance which gives off heat, such as a toaster or Air at the rear of the appliance gets microwave oven on top of this ap- warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation pliance, as this would increase the the ventilation gaps must not be appliance’s energy consumption.
Remove any cable clips from the rear of the appliance. Check that all parts at the rear of the appliance are unhindered. Remove any hindrance. Carefully push the appliance into po- sition. To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied.
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Changing the door hinging The appliance is supplied right hand hinged. If left hand door hinging is re- quired follow the instructions below. Open the lower appliance door and remove cover Take plug out of the door bearing, Close the lower appliance door, un- and refit on the opposite side.
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Turn hinge bracket around and refit it in the door bearing in the upper door. Then screw it securely to the housing. Hang the lower door in the upper hinge bracket and close the lower door. Fit lower hinge bracket in the door bearing in the lower appliance door.
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Building in The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis. When a dis- tance of approx. 50 mm is needed on the hinge side between the wall and the appliance, so that the doors and the handles have sufficient space for opening.
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