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Operating and installation instructions
Fridge - Freezer combination
KT 3414 S
G
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
to
read these operating and installation
instructions before it is installed or used for the first time.
M.-Nr. 06 133 390

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Fridge - Freezer combination KT 3414 S To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is read these operating and installation instructions before it is installed or used for the first time.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 3 ..........24 Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories .
  • Page 4 a Temperature selector c Light contact switch b Winter setting switch and indicator light a Shelf (freezer section) b Butter and cheese compartment c Adjustable shelves (refrigerator section) d Egg trays e Interior light f Condensate channel and drain hole g Fruit and vegetable containers h Adjustable door shelves i Divider...
  • 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 legal safety requirements. Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas Inappropriate use can however lead which is very environment friendly. to personal injury and damage to Although it is flammable, it does not property.
  • 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 Do not refreeze thawed or partially Do not use sharp edged objects to thawed food. Defrosted food – remove frost and ice, should be used up as quickly as – separate frozen foods and remove possible as food soon loses its nutritional value and goes off.
  • Page 9 The appliance is designed for a use within certain climate ranges Before disposing of an old (ambient temperatures). It must not be appliance first make the door latch used in ranges for which it is not or lock unusable. designed. The climate range for your This way you will prevent children from appliance is stated on the data plate accidentally locking themselves in and...
  • Page 10: In The Refrigerator

    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). Where the ambient room Where there is a high ambient temperature is ideal at approx.
  • Page 11 Defrost the freezer section when a A layer of ice hinders the cold centimetre thick layer of ice has from reaching the frozen food and built up. causes an increase in energy consumption.
  • Page 12 ^ 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 13 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 14: In The Freezer

    The temperatures for both the refrigerator section and for the freezer section are set using the temperature selector in the refrigerator section. ^ Turn the temperature selector to a setting between 1 and 7. The higher the setting the lower the temperature in the appliance.
  • Page 15 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 compartment temperature will be from running often enough, resulting in sufficiently controlled by the frozen food beginning to thaw.
  • Page 16: 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 17 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 18 ^ Push the door shelf upwards then The shelves can be adjusted according 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 they will go then lift them upwards to required position.
  • Page 19 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 period is given on the data plate Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish,...
  • Page 20 – Do not season fresh foods or - bin bags blanched vegetables before - plastic carrier bags freezing. Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some ^ Turn the temperature selector to a spices alters when frozen.
  • Page 21: Packing

    Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways: – in the microwave oven, – in the oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost" setting, ^ Press down the release button on the – at room temperature, ice cube tray and fill the tray with wa- –...
  • Page 22: Refrigerator Section

    Condensate and frost can build up on The freezer section does not defrost the back wall of the refrigerator section automatically because frozen food must whilst it is in use. These are not be allowed to defrost. automatically removed and defrosted In normal use ice and frost will form on by the appliance.
  • Page 23 ^ Clean the appliance and then dry it Carry out the defrosting procedure thoroughly. as quickly as possible if food has Do not let water get into the not been placed in another freezer. condensate channel and drain hole. The longer the food is left out at ^ Insert the plug in the socket and room temperature, the faster it defrosts.
  • Page 24: Ventilation Gaps

    ^ A microfibre E-Cloth is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department ^ Switch the appliance off by turning the which is suitable for cleaning temperature selector to "0" and then...
  • Page 25: 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. The metal grille at the back of the appliance (heat exchanger) should be dusted at least once a year.
  • Page 26 The following can be corrected without appliance has become dusty. contacting the Miele Service ^ The refrigerator and freezer section Department: doors have been opened too frequently, or a large amount of fresh...
  • Page 27 If you still cannot remedy the fault withdraw the plug from the socket having followed these suggestions, (pull by the plug not the cable), or then contact the Miele Service disconnect the mains fuse or remove Department. the screw-out fuse in countries where this is applicable.
  • Page 28 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 29 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 30 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 31 If this machine is fitted with a non-rewireable plug, the following information applies: If the socket outlets are not suitable for the plug supplied with this product, it must be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted. The fuse carrier and the fuse should be removed from the old plug and disposed of.
  • Page 32: Climate Range

    going off. Frozen food could begin to Do not place any appliance which thaw. gives off heat, such as a toaster or microwave oven on top of this appliance, as this would increase Air at the rear of the appliance gets the appliance's energy warm.
  • Page 33: Align The Appliance

    ^ Remove any cable clips from the rear of the appliance. ^ Check that all parts at the rear of the appliance are unhindered. ^ Carefully push the appliance into position. It can be pushed up against the wall. ^ To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied.
  • Page 34 The appliance is supplied right hand hinged. If left hand door hinging is required follow the instructions below. ^ Open the lower appliance door and remove cover a. ^ Take plug a out of the door bearing, ^ Close the lower appliance door, and refit on the opposite side.
  • Page 35 ^ Turn hinge bracket a around and refit it in the door bearing in the upper door. Then screw it securely to the housing. ^ Fit lower door d on upper hinge bracket a then close the lower appliance door. ^ Fit lower hinge bracket b in the door bearing in the lower appliance door.
  • Page 36 The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis. When distance 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 for opening.
  • Page 40 Alteration rights reserved / 5003 M.-Nr. 06 133 390 / 00 KT 3414 S This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.

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