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Operating and installation instructions Under counter wine conditioning unit KWT 4154 UG-1 To avoid the risk of accidents or en - GB damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. M.-Nr. 07 057 851
Contents Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Switching off for longer periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The correct temperature and humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Safety features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Isolation shelf for thermal separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Setting the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Temperature display brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Humidity level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Constant humidity (Dynamic cooling) button m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Air filtering with the active charcoal filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Interior lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Switching on the interior lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Adjusting the brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Storing wine bottles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Wooden shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Descriptive labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Temperature alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Door alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Activating the alarm system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Switching the alarm off early . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Cleaning the interior, the door and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Active charcoal filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Contents
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
After Sales / Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Electrical connection IRL, U.K., ZA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Electrical connection AUS, NZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Before installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Aligning the appliance to taller unit doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Securing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Description of the appliance
a On/Off button e Safety lock indicator light
b Temperature display for upper zone f Alarm "off" button
c Temperature selector buttons for g Temperature display for lower zone
upper zone
left hand button: warmer h Temperature selector buttons for
right hand button: colder lower zone
left hand button: warmer
d Constant humidity (Dynamic cooling) right hand button: colder
button and indicator light
i Interior lighting button and indicator
light
4Description of the appliance
a Interior lighting
b Isolation shelf for thermal separation
c Wooden shelf with décor strip for descriptive labels
d Active charcoal filter
e Condensate channel and
drain hole
To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance in tropical climates where
the ambient temperature exceeds 38°C and air humidity levels exceed 70% the
appliance must only be used in a climate controlled room.
5Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance
material Electrical and electronic appliances
The transport and protective packing often contain materials which, if
has been selected from materials which handled or disposed of incorrectly,
are environmentally friendly for could be potentially hazardous to
disposal, and should be recycled. human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
Ensure that any plastic wrappings, correct functioning of your appliance.
bags etc. are disposed of safely and Please do not therefore dispose of it
kept out of the reach of babies and with your household waste.
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during
transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.
6Warning and Safety instructions
– Hostels and guest houses.
This appliance complies with all
This appliance is not intended for
relevant local and national safety
outdoor use.
requirements. Improper use can,
however, present a risk of both It must only be used as a domestic
personal injury and material appliance to store wine.
damage.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
To avoid the risk of accidents and
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable
damage to the appliance, please
for damage resulting from incorrect or
read these instructions carefully
improper use or operation of the
before using it for the first time. They
appliance.
contain important notes on the
installation, safety, operation and ~ This appliance is not intended for
care of the appliance. use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
Keep these instructions in a safe mental capabilities, or lack of
place and pass them on to any experience and knowledge, unless they
future user. are supervised whilst using it, or have
been shown how to use it correctly by a
person responsible for their safety.
,Warning! Safety with children
If installed at altitudes above
1500 m, there is a risk of the glazing ~ This appliance is not a toy! To avoid
in the door shattering. the risk of injury, do not allow children
Shards of glass are very sharp and to play on it or near it, or to play with the
can cause severe injury if not controls. Please supervise young
handled with care. children whilst you are using it. Older
children may only use the appliance if
its operation has been clearly explained
Correct application to them and they are able to use it
~ This appliance is not designed for safely, recognising the dangers of
commercial use. It is intended for use in misuse.
domestic households and in similar
working and residential environments
such as:
– Shops
– Offices and showrooms
and by residents in establishments
such as
7Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety ~ Before connecting the appliance to
the mains supply, make sure that the
~ Before setting up the appliance, connection data on the data plate
check it for any externally visible
(voltage and connected load) match
damage.
the mains electricity supply.
Do not install and use a damaged
This data must correspond in order to
appliance.
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
~ The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
~ This appliance contains the coolant that this basic safety requirement is
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which
present and tested regularly, and
is environmentally friendly. Care must
where there is any doubt, the
be taken during transportation and
household wiring system should be
setting up of the appliance that no parts
inspected by a qualified electrician.
of the cooling system are damaged.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
Leaking coolant can damage the eyes.
for damage or injury caused by the lack
In the event of any damage:
of or inadequacy of an effective
– avoid open flames and anything earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
which creates a spark,
~ If the connection cable is faulty it
– disconnect from the mains, must only be replaced by a Miele
approved service technician to protect
– air the room in which the appliance is
the user from danger.
located for several minutes and
– contact the Service Department for ~ Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed and
advice.
connected in accordance with these
~ The more coolant there is in an operating and installation instructions.
appliance, the larger the room it should
be installed in. In the event of a
leakage, if the appliance is in a small
room, there is the danger of
combustible gases building up.
For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
8Warning and Safety instructions
~ Installation work, maintenance and damage which may be caused by
repairs may only be carried out by cockroaches or other vermin will not be
suitably qualified and competent covered by the guarantee.
persons in accordance with national
and local safety regulations. Correct use
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous and the ~ Do not store explosive materials in
manufacturer will not be held liable. the appliance or any products
Ensure current is not supplied to the containing propellants (e.g. spray
appliance until after maintenance or cans). Thermostats switching on may
repair work has been carried out. produce sparks which could present a
fire hazard. Flammable compounds
~ The appliance is only completely could explode.
isolated from the electricity supply
when: ~ Do not use any electrical equipment
in this appliance. Danger of sparking
– it has been switched off at the wall and explosion.
socket and the plug has been
withdrawn, or ~ Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seals, as these will cause the
– the fuse from the fused spur seals to deteriorate and become
connection unit has been withdrawn, porous with time.
or
~ Do not block the ventilation gaps in
– the mains fuse has been the appliance as this would impair the
disconnected, or efficiency of the appliance, increase the
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in electricity consumption and could
countries where this is applicable). cause damage to the appliance.
~ Do not connect the appliance to the ~ The appliance is designed for use
mains electricity supply by an extension within certain climate ranges (ambient
lead. temperatures), and should not be used
Extension leads do not guarantee the outside this range. The climate range
required safety of the appliance (e.g. for your appliance is stated on the data
danger of overheating). plate inside the appliance.
Installing it in a room with too low an
~ This appliance must not be used in ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,
a non-stationary location (e.g. on a can lead to the appliance switching off
ship). for longer periods so that it cannot
~ In countries where there are areas maintain the required temperature.
which may be subject to infestation by ~ Do not use a steam-cleaning
cockroaches or other vermin, pay appliance to clean this appliance.
particular attention to keeping the Steam could reach the electrical
appliance and its surroundings in a components and cause a short circuit.
clean condition at all times. Any
9Warning and Safety instructions Disposing of your old appliance ~ Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives. ~ Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by – puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator. – bending any pipework. – scratching the surface coating. Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions. 10
Switching on and off
Before using for the first time Switching off
^ Clean the inside of the appliance and ^ Press the On/Off button until the
the accessories with warm water and temperature displays go dark.
a little washing up liquid, and then
The cooling system switches off. (If this
dry with a soft cloth.
does not happen, the safety lock is still
activated).
Switching on
Safety lock
The safety lock can be activated to
prevent the appliance being switched
off inadvertently.
^ Press the On/Off button so that the
temperature displays light up. Activating or de-activating the safety
The alarm will sound. The appliance lock
starts to cool down, and the interior
lighting will come on when the door is
opened.
Switching off the alarm ^ Press and hold the constant humidity
button for approx. 5 seconds.
The constant humidity indicator light will
flash, and a ; will flash in the right
hand temperature display.
^ Press the alarm off button.
^ Press the constant humidity button
The alarm will stop. The temperature again.
displays will continue to flash until the
set temperatures have been reached.
; will light up in the display.
^ You can now choose between ; 0
und ; 1 by pressing the left-hand
temperature selector buttons:
0: the safety lock is de-activated,
1: the safety lock is activated.
11Switching on and off
^ Press the constant humidity button to Switching off for longer
save the setting. periods of time
The safety lock indicator light X will If the appliance is not going to be used
light up when the safety lock has been for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
activated. on holiday,
^ switch the appliance off,
^ disconnect it from the mains. Switch
off at the wall and withdraw the plug
^ Press the On/Off button to come out from the socket, or disconnect the
of setting mode. If you do not do this mains fuse,
the electronics will switch over to ^ clean the appliance out and
normal operation automatically after a
couple of minutes. ^ leave the door ajar to air the
appliance.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the door is left shut
there is a danger of mould and
odours building up inside the
appliance.
12The correct temperature and humidity
Wine keeps on maturing depending on Isolation shelf for thermal separation
the surrounding conditions. The length
The appliance has a fixed isolation
of time for which wine can be kept in
shelf which divides the cabinet into two
good condition will therefore depend on
zones. The temperature for each zone
the temperature and air quality.
can be set separately so that different
wines (red and white) can be stored at
Temperature their ideal temperature.
Wine can be stored at a temperature
between 5°C and 18°C. The optimum Setting the temperature
temperature is around 10-12°C. Most The temperatures are set using the two
white wines can be consumed at this buttons under the temperature
temperature. It is best to take red wine displays.
out of the wine conditioning unit about
two hours before drinking. Open the Press the
wine to allow it to breathe and to
develop its aroma. After two hours, red
wine will be at the correct temperature
for drinking.
If wine is stored at a temperature above + button: to increase the temperature
22°C it will mature too quickly. Wine – button: to reduce the temperature
should not be stored below 5°C for a
long period of time as it will not mature The temperature being set will flash in
fully at this low temperature. the display.
Fluctuations in temperature put wine When pressing the buttons, the
under stress and interrupt the maturing following information shows in the
process. It is therefore very important to display:
maintain a constant temperature. – When first pressed, the last
temperature selected flashes.
Safety features
– Each subsequent press of the button
A thermostat prevents the temperature adjusts the temperature shown in
in the wine conditioning unit falling too 1 °C steps.
low. Internal heating automatically
switches on to keep the temperature – Keeping the button pressed in
inside as constant as possible. adjusts the temperature continually.
13The correct temperature and humidity
Approx. 5 seconds after letting go of Temperature display brightness
the button, the current temperature
The appliance is supplied with the
inside the applicable zone is
brightness of the temperature display
automatically shown.
set as low as possible.
The two temperature zones are cooled
You can adjust the brightness of the
alternately, which means that
temperature display (both temperature
depending on the quantity of wine
displays will be adjusted together):
being stored, it can take several hours
for the required temperature to be
reached, and for the temperature
display to adjust. If, after this time, the
temperature is still too high or too low,
you will need to adjust it again. ^ Press and hold the constant humidity
button in for approx. 5 seconds.
Temperature range
The constant humidity indicator light will
The temperature can be adjusted from flash, and a ; will flash in the right hand
5°C to 20°C. temperature display.
Temperature display
During normal operation, the
temperature displays on the control
panel show the temperatures inside the ^ Press one of the left hand
appliance. temperature selector buttons for the
upper zone repeatedly until an ^
The temperature display will flash if appears in the display.
– a different temperature is being set, ^ Press the constant humidity button
– the temperature in one of the zones again.
deviates by more than 5 °C from the ^ lights up in the display.
set temperature.
^ You can now adjust the level of
brightness by pressing the
temperature selector buttons for the
upper zone. You can choose from
settings 1 to 5:
1: lowest setting,
5: brightest setting.
14The correct temperature and humidity
^ Press the constant humidity button to Constant humidity (Dynamic cooling)
save the setting. button m
This setting enables the relative
humidity inside the wine conditioning
unit and the temperature to be
distributed evenly around the interior so
^ Press the On/Off button to come out you can store all your wine under
of the setting mode. If you do not do exactly the same excellent conditions.
this the electronics will switch over to
normal operation automatically after a Switching on
couple of minutes.
If you would like to use the wine
conditioning unit to store wine long
Humidity level term, the constant humidity setting
It is very important to store wine in an should be activated. This will create a
atmosphere with a high humidity level continuous climate in the cabinet which
(60-70 %) so that the corks remain imitates that of a wine cellar.
moist on the outside. A refrigerator with
its low humidity level is therefore not the
best place to store wine. At a low
humidity level corks dry out from the
outside, and so do not seal the bottles ^ Press the constant humidity button
tightly. Wine should be stored lying m. The indicator light will come on.
down to keep the corks moist from the
inside too. Air entering the bottle will Even if this setting has not been
inevitably spoil the wine. activated, the fan in the appliance
Useful tip: Before serving, stand the will come on automatically when the
wine upright for at least two hours, cooling system switches on to
or the entire day if possible, to allow ensure your wine is kept in the
any sediment to settle at the bottom optimum climate.
of the bottle.
The fan automatically switches off
when the door is open.
15The correct temperature and humidity Switching off Because the appliance uses more energy when this setting is switched on, it should not be left switched on all the time. ^ To switch it off, press the constant humidity button m. The indicator light will go out. Air filtering with the active charcoal filter The active charcoal filters maintain the air quality in the wine conditioning unit by filtering the incoming air to ensure that all air entering the appliance is fresh and free from dust and smells. Replace the active charcoal filters with new ones once a year (see "Cleaning and care"). These are available from your dealer or the nearest Miele spare parts department. 16
Interior lighting
There is lighting in both the upper and Adjusting the brightness
lower zones of the wine conditioning
The brightness of the interior lighting
unit so that both zones can be lit up.
can be adjusted.
Do not remove the lamp covers. ^ Press and hold the interior lighting
Should the covers be damaged or button.
need to be removed due to damage,
exercise caution. There are lasers
in the lighting (laser beam class 1M)
which you should avoid looking at
directly. Do not use optical ^ At the same time, press the right
instruments (magnifying glass or hand temperature selector buttons
similar) to look at the lighting either. for the lower zone.
Switching on the interior lighting Press the
Wine should generally be stored in the + button : for the lighting to become
dark. However, the interior lighting can brighter
be switched on to enable you to see the – button: for the lighting to become
dimmer
wine stored in the wine conditioning
unit.
^ Press the interior lighting button.
Both lights are switched on or off
simultaneously.
17Storing wine bottles
Any vibration or movement of the bottle Descriptive labels
can affect the wine by interrupting the
Use the labels supplied to identify your
natural respiration process and so
wine quickly and easily. Insert the
impair the taste.
labels into the metal holders at the front
As much as possible store bottles of of the shelves from above.
the same type of wine beside each
Additional labels can be purchased
other on the same shelf. Removing a
from your Miele dealer or from the
bottle of one type will then leave the
Spare Parts Department.
other types undisturbed and will avoid
the need to move different bottles
around.
Capacity
Approx. 38 Bordeaux bottles (0.75 l)
15 in the upper zone
23 in the lower zone
Wooden shelves
The wooden shelves are on runners
and can be pulled out to make it easier
to store and remove bottles.
18Alarm
Your appliance is fitted with a warning Activating the alarm system
system which ensures that the
The alarm system is always active. It
temperature cannot rise or fall
does not have to be switched on
unnoticed and impair the wine.
manually.
Temperature alarm Switching the alarm off early
An alarm will sound if the temperature
Once the set temperature has been
in one of the zones rises or falls outside
reached in the appliance, the alarm
the temperature range. The relevant
stops and the relevant temperature
temperature display will flash at the
display lights up constantly. However, if
same time.
the noise disturbs you, you can switch
The temperature the appliance is set at
the alarm off before this if you wish.
determines the temperature the
appliance recognises as being too
warm or too cool.
The alarm will sound and the
temperature display will flash:
^ Press the alarm "off" button.
– when you switch the appliance on, if The alarm will stop. The relevant
the temperature inside the appliance temperature display continues to
is very different from the temperature flash until the set temperature has
set. been reached. The display then
– when there has been a lengthy lights up constantly, and the alarm
interruption to the power supply. system is fully active again.
Door alarm
If the door has been left open for more
than approx. 60 seconds the alarm will
sound.
19Defrosting Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the appliance whilst it is in use. These are automatically defrosted and removed by the appliance. The condensate is drained away via a channel and drain hole into an evaporation system at the back of the appliance. Ensure that the condensate channel and drain hole are never blocked so that condensate can flow away without hindrance. 20
Cleaning and care
– sharp metal scrapers.
Make sure that water cannot get into
the electronic unit or into the Before cleaning
lighting.
^ Disconnect it from the mains.
Do not let water get into the ^ Take out any removable parts, e.g.
drainage channel and drain hole shelves, for cleaning.
when cleaning.
Cleaning the interior, the door
Do not use steam cleaning
apparatus to clean the appliance.
and accessories
Steam could reach the electrical Use warm water with a little washing up
components and cause a short liquid. Accessories and shelves should
circuit. all be hand-washed only.
^ Clean the condensate channel and
The data plate located inside the
drain hole frequently, so that
appliance must not be removed. It
condensate can drain away
contains information which is
unhindered. Use a straw or similar to
required in the event of a Service
clear the drain if necessary.
call.
^ After cleaning, wipe the interior and
To avoid damaging the surface of accessories with a damp cloth and
your appliance, do not use: dry with a soft cloth. Leave the door
open to air the appliance for a short
– cleaning agents containing soda,
while.
ammonia, acids or chlorides,
^ Clean the appliance door with a
– cleaning agents containing
proprietary glass cleaner.
descaling agents,
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. E-Cloth
powder cleaners and cream
cleaners, A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department,
– solvent-based cleaning agents, which is suitable for cleaning surfaces
– stainless steel cleaning agents, such as stainless steel, glass, plastic
and chrome without the use of
– dishwasher cleaner, chemicals.
– oven sprays,
– glass cleaning agents,
– hard, abrasive sponges and
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,
– melamine eraser blocks,
21Cleaning and care
Ventilation gaps ^ Turn the filters 90° clockwise or
anti-clockwise until they click into
^ The ventilation gaps should be
position.
cleaned regularly with a brush or
vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust
will increase the energy consumption After cleaning
of the appliance. ^ Replace all shelves in the appliance.
^ Reconnect to the mains and switch
Door seal the appliance back on.
Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seal as these will cause the
seal to deteriorate and become
porous over time.
The door seal should be cleaned
regularly with clean water and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Active charcoal filter
Replace the active charcoal filters with
new ones once a year. These can be
purchased from your Miele dealer or
from the Spare Parts Department.
^ Turn the filters 90° clockwise or
anti-clockwise.
^ Remove the filters.
^ Insert the new filters with the handle
in the vertical position.
22Problem solving guide
. . . the alarm sounds and the
Repairs to electrical appliances temperature display flashes.
should only be carried out by a
^ Has the appliance door been open
suitably qualified and competent
for longer than 60 seconds?
person in accordance with local and
national safety regulations. Repairs If not, then the temperature has risen
and other work by unqualified higher or fallen lower than the
persons could be dangerous. The temperature that has been set. This
manufacturer cannot be held liable could be due to:
for unauthorised work.
^ the appliance door being opened too
Ensure current is not supplied to the
often.
appliance until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out. ^ the ventilation gaps in the plinth
being covered.
What to do if . . .
^ a lengthy interruption to the power
supply.
. . . the appliance does not get cool.
Once the problem has been resolved
^ Check whether the appliance has
the temperature display will light up
been switched on. The temperature
constantly and the alarm will stop.
display must be lit up.
^ Check that the plug is correctly . . . a bar is lit up or flashing in the
inserted into the socket and switched temperature display.
on.
Only temperatures within the range the
^ Check that the fuse is not defective appliance can display will be shown. If
and the mains fuse has not tripped. If the temperature is not within this range,
it has there could be a fault with the a bar will be displayed instead.
household electrical wiring, the
appliance or another electrical . . . "F0" or "F1" appears in the
appliance. Contact a qualified temperature display.
electrician or Miele.
There is a fault. Call the Service
Department.
. . . the appliance is switching in too
frequently and for too long.
. . . you cannot switch the appliance
^ Check whether the ventilation gaps off.
under the plinth are blocked or dusty.
The safety lock has been activated.
^ The appliance door is being opened
frequently.
^ Check that the door has been closed
properly.
23Problem solving guide
. . . the interior light is not working.
If you still cannot remedy the fault
^ Call the Service Department.
having followed these suggestions,
The LED lighting may only be repaired please contact the Miele Service
or replaced by a service technician. Department.
There are live electrical components To prevent unnecessary loss of
under the cover. Danger of injury and temperature it is advisable not to
damage. open the door while waiting for the
appliance to be serviced.
Do not remove the cover. If the
cover is damaged or needs to be
removed due to damage, exercise
caution. There are lasers in the
lighting (laser beam class 1M) which
you should avoid looking at directly.
Do not use optical instruments
(magnifying glass or similar) to look
at the lighting either.
24Noises
Normal noises What causes them
Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can
get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.
Blubb, blubb.... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
through the pipes.
Click.... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
motor on and off.
Sssrrrrr.... On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.
Creak ... Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside the
appliance expands.
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.
Noises that you can What causes them, and what can you do about
easily rectify 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, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking: Check
all removable items and refit them correctly.
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against
each other? Separate them.
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of
the appliance: Remove the clips.
25How to save energy
Normal energy Increased energy
consumption consumption
Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.
Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.
Not near to a heat source (radiator, Near to a heat source (radiator,
oven). oven).
Where the ideal ambient room Where there is a high ambient room
temperature is approx. 20°C. temperature.
Do not cover the ventilation gaps
and dust them regularly.
Temperature setting With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the
with a thermostat temperature in the compartment, the
which is approximate higher the energy consumption.
(set in stages).
Temperature setting Larder section 8 to 12 °C
with a thermostat which Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C On appliances with winter setting,
is exact to the degree please make sure that the winter
(digital display). PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C setting is switched off when the
Freezer section -18 °C ambient temperature is warmer than
16 °C .
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C
Use Drawers, shelves and racks
arranged as they were when the
appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when necessary Frequent opening of the door for
and for as short a time as possible. long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.
Store food in an organised way. Searching for an item will mean the
door is open for longer.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool Hot food will cause the compressor
down before placing them in the to run for a long time, as the
appliance. appliance will have to work harder
to reduce the temperature.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation of
liquids will cause a loss of coldness
in the refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the refrigerator
to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.
Defrosting Defrost the freezer section when a A layer of ice hinders the cold from
layer of ice 0.5 cm thick (maximum) reaching the frozen food, and
has built up. increases energy consumption.
26After Sales / Guarantee
In the event of a fault which you cannot
correct yourself, or if the appliance is
under guarantee, please contact:
– your Miele Dealer
or
– Miele
(see back cover for contact details).
When contacting your Dealer or Miele,
please quote the model and serial
number of your appliance. This
information is given on the data plate
inside your appliance.
Please note that telephone calls may
be monitored and recorded for
training purposes.
N.B. A call-out charge will be applied
for service visits where the problem
could have been resolved as described
in these instructions.
Guarantee
For information on the appliance
guarantee specific to your country
please contact Miele. See back cover
for contact details.
In the U.K. your appliance is
guaranteed for 2 years from the date of
purchase. However, you must activate
your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or
registering online at www.miele.co.uk.
27Electrical connection IRL, U.K., ZA
All electrical work should be carried out Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)
by a suitably qualified and competent
The fuse cover must be re-fitted when
person in strict accordance with current
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover
local and national safety regulations
is lost, the plug must not be used until a
(BS 7671 in the UK).
suitable replacement is obtained. The
The appliance is supplied with a mains colour of the correct replacement cover
cable and moulded plug ready for is that of the coloured insert in the base
connection to an a.c. single phase of the plug, or the colour that is
220-240 V 50 Hz supply. embossed in words in the base of the
plug (as applicable to the design of the
Please ensure that the connection data
plug fitted).
quoted on the data plate match the
household mains supply. Replacement fuses should be ASTA
approved to BS 1362 and have the
Connection should be made via a
correct rating. Replacement fuses and
suitable switched socket which is easily
fuse covers may be purchased from
accessible. For extra safety it is
your local electrical supplier.
advisable to protect the appliance with
a suitable residual current device
(RCD).
WARNING
Do not connect the appliance to the
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
mains electricity supply by an extension
EARTHED
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
(e.g. danger of overheating).
This appliance must not be connected
to the inverter of an autonomous power
supply, e.g. a solar power system.
When switching the appliance on, a
surge in power could trigger the safety
cut-out mechanism. This could damage
the electronic unit.
The appliance must not be used with
so-called energy saving devices. These
reduce the energy supply to the
appliance which could then become
too warm. Using such devices could
alter the specification of the product.
28Electrical connection AUS, NZ
All electrical work should be carried out WARNING
by a suitably qualified and competent THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
person in accordance with local and EARTHED
national safety regulations.
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable and moulded plug ready for
connection to 220-240 V 50 Hz supply.
The voltage and frequency are given on
the data plate. Please ensure that these
match the household mains supply.
Connection should be made via a
suitable switched socket which is easily
accessible. For extra safety it is
advisable to install a residual current
device (RCD) with a trip current of
30 mA.
Do not connect the appliance 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.
29Installation
Location Climate range
The appliance should be installed in a The appliance is designed for use
dry, well-ventilated room. within certain climate ranges (ambient
The room temperature should not go temperatures), and should not be used
above or below the climate range for outside this range. The climate range of
which the appliance is designed. the appliance is stated on the data
The higher the ambient temperature of plate inside the appliance.
the room, the more energy the
Climate range Ambient room
appliance requires to operate. temperature
It should not be installed where it is
SN +10°C to +32°C
exposed to direct sunlight or directly N +16°C to +32°C
adjacent to a heat-producing appliance ST +16°C to +38°C
such as an oven or a radiator. T +16°C to +43°C
SN-ST +10°C to +38 °C
SN-T +10°C to +43 °C
Important: tropical / humid
environments
During periods of high humidity, Operating in a room which is too cold will
some condensation may appear on cause the cooling system to switch off for
too long causing the internal temperature
outside surfaces of cooling
in the appliance to rise with the risk of
appliances. This condensation will
impairing the wine stored there.
disappear when humidity levels
drop. For prevention, it is advisable
to install the appliance with sufficient
,Warning!
If installed at altitudes above
ventilation in a dry and/or an
1500 m, there is a risk of the glazing
air-conditioned room.
in the door shattering.
Please ensure that doors are closing
Shards of glass are very sharp and
and sealing properly.
can cause severe injury if not
Please ensure that the appliance is
handled with care.
installed in accordance with these
installation instructions and that the
handle is fitted correctly. Should you
require further assistance please
contact your Miele customer service
centre.
30Installation
Ventilation
Air at the back of the appliance gets
warm. The appliance housing unit must
be constructed to allow sufficient space
for ventilation. Miele kitchen units are
designed to provide this ventilation.
The air inlet and outlet must not be
covered or blocked in any way.
They should be dusted on a regular
basis.
Before installation
^ Before building in, remove all
accessories from the appliance.
^ Remove any cable clips from the rear
of the appliance.
^ Check that all parts at the back of the
appliance are unhindered. Carefully
remove any hindrances.
This appliance must be built in,
otherwise it could tip up.
31Changing the door hinging
The appliance is supplied right hand
hinged. If left hand door hinging is
required, follow the instructions below.
^ Unscrew the top hinge plate e, turn
it around and refit it on the opposite
side.
^ Close the door, and unscrew the top ^ Unscrew the lower hinge plate f.
hinge pin from the door a.
^ Remove the hinge pin g, and
^ Unscrew the door stay b from replace it in the hinge plate from
underneath the door. underneath. Ensure that the spacer
which the hinge pin sits on is
^ Tip the door forward slightly c, and
correctly positioned.
lift it up and off d.
^ Turn the hinge plate round, and refit it
on the opposite side.
32Changing the door hinging
^ Swap over the plug h and the hinge
pin guide i in the top of the door.
^ Hang the door on the lower hinge pin
j, and close the door k.
^ Refit the top hinge pin l through the
hinge pin plate into the door.
^ Refit the door stay m underneath the
appliance by securing one screw into
the appliance door and another
through the plastic part of the hinge
pin plate.
33Installation
Make sure that the ventilation gap in
the plinth is at least 300 cm2 to
ensure that air can be drawn
through without hindrance.
Otherwise the compressor will
switch in too frequently and for
longer, resulting in an increase in
electricity consumption and an
^ Align the appliance to the height of increased operating temperature
the niche by altering the adjustable which can lead to damage to the
feet using the spanner supplied. appliance.
Securing the appliance
^ Secure the appliance in its niche by
tightening the screws through the
fixing strip.
^ Push the appliance into the niche.
When doing this, make sure that the
mains cable does not get trapped.
Make sure that the socket and on-off
switch are easily accessible after the
appliance has been pushed
underneath the worktop.
34Installation
Aligning the appliance to taller
unit doors
^ If the door is right hand hinged, the
bracket a should be fixed right
aligned to the back of the filler panel
b; if the door is left hand hinged,
If adjacent furniture housing doors a then the bracket should be fixed left
are taller than the wine conditioning unit aligned.
door, the wine conditioning unit can be ^ Pull the appliance as far as you need
aligned to the unit doors using a filler to out of the niche so that you can tilt
panel b. it towards you.
A bracket is required to secure the filler
panel, which is available from the Miele
Spare Parts Department or from your ^ Hand-screw the bracket and the filler
dealer. panel to the appliance.
The filler panel must be made to ^ Align the filler panel to the door of the
measure. When cutting the filler panel wine conditioning unit over the long
to size please take the door hinge c slots to give a flush finish.
into account which measures
12 x 45 mm. ^ Now tighten the screws.
^ Push the appliance into the niche.
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