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Operating and installation instructions
Fridge-freezer combination
KD 673 i
KD 683 i
G
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the machine, it is
to read these operating instructions
before it is installed or used for the
first time.
M.-Nr. 06 050 080

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Fridge-freezer combination KD 673 i KD 683 i To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine, it is to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 3 Ice cubes ............21 Cooling drinks .
  • Page 4 a Temperature selector c Light contact switch b Winter setting switch with indicator light a Butter and cheese compartment b Interior lighting c Egg trays d Bottle rack (depending on model) e Shelves f Condensate channel and drain hole g Fruit and vegetable containers h Divider i Door shelves j Freezer tray...
  • Page 5 Please ensure that your old appliance is disposed of at an authorised disposal The transport and protective packing centre only. Contact your local authority has been selected from materials which for advice if required. are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Make sure that the pipework is not damaged whilst moving an old Rather than just throwing these...
  • Page 6 This appliance complies with all This appliance contains the coolant relevant local and national safety Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas requirements. Improper use of the which is very environmentally friendly. appliance can, however, present a Although it is flammable, it does not risk of both personal injury and damage the ozone layer and does not material damage.
  • Page 7 Before connecting the appliance to Installation work, maintenance and the mains supply make sure that repairs may only be carried out by the rating on the data plate suitably qualified and competent corresponds to the voltage and persons to ensure safety. frequency of the household supply.
  • Page 8: In The Freezer

    they could burst. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. Never handle frozen food with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to Observe the "use by" dates given the frozen food. Danger of frost burn. on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning.
  • Page 9 Do not block the ventilation gaps in the plinth or the top of the Before disposing of an old appliance housing unit as this would appliance first make the door latch impair the efficiency of the appliance, or lock unusable. increase the electricity consumption This way you will prevent children from and could cause damage to the...
  • Page 10 In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near to a heat source Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven). (radiator, oven). Ideal ambient room temperature is Where there is a high ambient approx.
  • Page 11 ^ Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with luke warm water If the appliance is not going to be used and a little washing up liquid and for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst then dry using a soft cloth. on holiday ^ switch the appliance off at the mains, Important:...
  • Page 12 It is very important to set the correct Please note the following temperature for storing food in the – bathwater and other household appliance. Micro-organisms will cause thermometers are not very accurate. food which is not stored at the correct It is best to use an electronic temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
  • Page 13 too low or too high, then adjust the temperature once more. The temperatures for both the refrigerator section and for the freezer A temperature above -18 °C is no section are set using the temperature cause for concern in the following selector in the refrigerator section.
  • Page 14 With the freezer As soon as the compartment may not be able to the winter setting maintain its temperature. The low room should be switched off. The freezer temperature may prevent the appliance section temperature will be sufficiently from running often enough, resulting in controlled by the temperature dial.
  • Page 15: Coldest Zone

    Do not store explosive materials in Natural air circulation gives rise to the appliance or any products different temperature zones inside the containing propellants (e.g. spray refrigerator section. Cold, heavy air cans). Danger of explosion. sinks to the lowest section of the appliance.
  • Page 16 Store food covered or packaged. This will prevent food smells or tastes from affecting other foods and prevent food from drying out and also any cross-contamination of bacteria. The growth of bacteria, such as salmonella, can be avoided by setting the correct temperature and maintaining good standards of hygiene.
  • Page 17 ^ Push the door shelf upwards then The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. remove it by pulling it upwards. ^ Pull the shelves forward as far as ^ Replace the door shelf at the they will go then lift them upwards to required position.
  • Page 18: Maximum Freezing Capacity

    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 freezing capacity must not be exceeded. The maximum freezing – The following types of food capacity for freezing within a 24 hour for freezing: period is given on the data plate...
  • Page 19 – Do not season fresh foods or - cellophane blanched vegetables before - bin bags freezing. Only season cooked food - plastic carrier bags lightly before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen. ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of –...
  • Page 20: Packing

    The freezer calendar on the freezer Frozen food can be defrosted in drawer gives the length of time which different ways: various foods can be stored for – in the microwave oven, effectively. – in the oven using the "Fan" or If the storage time given on the "Defrost"...
  • Page 21: Ice Cubes

    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 defrosted. ^ Press down the release button on the ice cube tray and fill the tray with water.
  • Page 22: Cool Pack

    (depending on model) The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer rising too quickly in the event of a power cut. Place the cool pack in the upper drawer directly on top of food or to save space on the freezer tray. The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx.
  • Page 23: Refrigerator Section

    ^ Switch on the winter setting at least 4 Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section hours before defrosting to ensure whilst it is in use. These are frozen food retains its cold reserve for automatically removed and defrosted longer when taken out of the freezer.
  • Page 24 To speed up defrosting, a bowl with hot water (not boiling) can be placed in the Carry out the defrosting procedure appliance. as quickly as possible if food has not been placed in another freezer. We do not recommend the use of hot air blowers such as hairdryers The longer the food is left out at room temperature, the faster it...
  • Page 25 ^ Once the temperature in the freezer has reached the required temperature place the food back in the freezer drawers and place them back in the freezer section. ^ Switch the winter setting off. The indicator light will go out.
  • Page 26: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    ^ A microfibre E-Cloth is available from The data plate located inside the the Miele UK Spare Parts Department appliance must not be removed. It which is suitable for cleaning contains information which is surfaces such as stainless steel,...
  • Page 27: Door Seals

    Do not use any grease or oil on the door seals as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous over time. The door seals should be cleaned regularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth. ^ Replace all shelves and accessories in the refrigerator section.
  • Page 28 If it has then the freezer section will need defrosting. ^ Check that the fuse is not defective and that the mains fuse has not blown. If it has, contact the Miele Ser- vice department. ^ Is the room temperature lower than the ambient temperature for which...
  • Page 29 If you still cannot remedy the fault (pull by the plug not the cable), or having followed these suggestions, disconnect the mains fuse or remove please contact the Miele Service the screw-out fuse in countries where Department. this is applicable.
  • Page 30 Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes. Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the motor on and off.
  • Page 31 In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee please contact: – Your Miele Dealer – The Miele Service Department (see back cover for address). When contacting the Service Department, please quote the model...
  • Page 32: Electrical Connection U.k

    The appliance is supplied with a mains The wires in the mains lead are cable and moulded plug ready for coloured in accordance with the connection to an a.c. single phase following code: 220 – 240 V 50 Hz supply. Green/yellow = earth The fuse rating is 13 amps.
  • Page 33 (as applicable to the design of the plug fitted). Replacement fuses should be ASTA approved to BS 1362 and have the correct rating. Replacement fuses and fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical supplier, or Miele Service agent.
  • Page 34: Location

    Air at the rear of the appliance gets otherwise it could tip up. warm. The appliance housing unit must be constructed to allow sufficient space for ventilation. Miele kitchen units are designed to provide this ventilation. The appliance should be installed in a dry well ventilated room.
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  • Page 36 ^ Remove screws a and refit them Before building the appliance in you will need to decide on the door hinging. If loosely on the opposite side in the left hand door hinging is required follow 2nd and 4th fixing holes from the these instructions.
  • Page 37 All fitting instructions given are for a appliance. If you have converted the appliance to left hand hinging you will need to adapt these instructions accordingly. ^ Secure the fixing strip in position on the appliance. ^ For niche widths 560 mm: a directly stick...
  • Page 38 ^ Push the hinged side of the appliance to the furniture wall. ^ Push the appliance into its housing unit. When doing this, make sure that the mains cable does not get trapped. ^ Depending on the thickness of the appliance housing walls, push the appliance into the niche until –...
  • Page 39: Fitting The Furniture Door

    ^ Secure the appliance to the housing furniture door being fitted, see - on unit at the top and bottom by the diagram. screwing four screws through the ^ Undo nuts b and take fixing bracket hinge plates (Detail Y). c off together with the fitting aids.
  • Page 40 ^ Whilst counterholding the adjusting bolts c, tighten nuts b using a screwdriver. ^ Hang the furniture door onto adjusting bolts a. ^ Loosely attach the nuts b on the adjusting bolts ^ Close the door and check the ^ Attach the fixing bracket a to the distance between the door and appliance door by using screws b neighbouring furniture doors.
  • Page 41 The door hinges are set ex-works to enable the door to be opened wide. The door opening angle can be adjusted, for instance to prevent it hitting a wall when it is opened. Use the spanner supplied to adjust the hinges: ^ Turn the spanner in a clockwise direction.
  • Page 44 Alteration rights reserved / 3503 M.-Nr. 06 050 080 / 00 KD 673 i, KD 683 i This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.

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