Operating and Installation Instructions Wine Conditioning Unit
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be- fore installation or use.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...... 5
Caring for the environment ...... 13
Installation...... 14 Installation location ...... 14 Climate class ...... 15 Installation notes ...... 16 Adjoining cabinetry...... 16 Load-bearing capacity of the niche floor ...... 16 Ventilation...... 16 Door hinge...... 17 Side-by-side...... 17 Installation dimensions...... 20 Position of the electrical connections ...... 20 Dimensions when the appliance door is opened (opening angle 90°/115°) .. 22 Dimensions of the cabinet front ...... 23 Installing the wine conditioning unit ...... 24 Before starting...... 24 Tools required...... 25 Weight of cabinet front...... 25 Aligning the installation niche...... 26 Checking the installation niche ...... 26 Before installation...... 27 Preparing the installation niche ...... 28 Pushing the wine conditioning unit into the niche...... 30 Aligning the wine conditioning unit ...... 32 Securing the wine conditioning unit in the niche ...... 35 Preparing the cabinet fronts...... 37 Securing and aligning the cabinet front ...... 40 Securing the covers ...... 44 Fitting the door trim...... 46 Securing the toe-kick ventilation grille and toe-kick panel ...... 47 Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door...... 48 Electrical connection ...... 49
Saving energy ...... 52
Guide to the appliance...... 54 Start screen ...... 55 Settings mode ...... 56
Accessories ...... 58 Accessories supplied ...... 58
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Optional accessories...... 58
Before first use ...... 59 Choosing the right Door Assistant (Push2Open/Pull2Open) ...... 59 Operating the wine conditioning unit ...... 60 Starting up for the first time ...... 61
Switching the wine conditioning unit on and off ...... 62 Switching off for longer periods of time ...... 62
Selecting additional settings...... 63 Switching Keypad Lock on or off /...... 63 Performing a Self Test ...... 64 Switching on the Door Assistant ...... 64 Switching off the Door Assistant ...... 66 Miele@home...... 67 Switching off Demo Mode ...... 71 Resetting the settings to their default settings ...... 72 Switching Sabbath Mode on or off ...... 74 Switching Ambient Lighting on or off...... 75 Selecting the Ambient Display...... 76
The ideal temperature and humidity...... 77 Temperature ...... 77 Isolator panels for thermal separation...... 78 Setting the temperature...... 78 Humidity ...... 78 Increasing the humidity ...... 79
Door alarm ...... 81
Storing wine bottles ...... 82 Wooden shelves ...... 83 Moving the wooden shelves...... 83 Adjusting the wooden shelves ...... 83 Labeling the wooden shelves...... 84 Maximum capacity ...... 84
Automatic defrosting ...... 85
Cleaning and care ...... 86 Cleaning agents...... 86 Before cleaning the wine conditioning unit ...... 87 Interior, accessories, and appliance door ...... 87 Cleaning the door seal ...... 88
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Cleaning the ventilation gaps ...... 88 After cleaning ...... 88
Frequently Asked Questions ...... 89
Causes of noises ...... 95
Customer Service...... 96 Contact in the event of a fault ...... 96 Warranty ...... 96
Declaration of conformity...... 97
Copyrights and licenses ...... 98
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This wine conditioning unit complies with all current local and na- tional safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and material damage.
Read the operating and installation instructions carefully before using the wine conditioning unit. They contain important informa- tion on safety, installation, use, and maintenance. This is to protect yourself from injury, and from damaging your wine conditioning unit.
Please read and follow the instructions in the chapter on installing the wine conditioning unit, as well as the safety instructions and warnings.
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance due to the wine conditioning unit tipping over. The wine conditioning unit is very heavy and can tip forwards when the appliance door is open. Keep the appliance door shut until the wine conditioning unit has been built in and secured in the installation niche in accordance with the operating and installation instructions.
Risk of injury from broken glass. If installed at altitudes above 6,560 ft (2,000 m), there is a risk of the glass in the door breaking because of changes in air pressure. Shards of glass can cause severe injury.
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Appropriate use This wine conditioning unit is intended for use in domestic house- holds and similar residential environments such as – staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environ- ments – farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments – bed and breakfast type environments – catering and similar non-retail applications. This wine conditioning is not intended for use outdoors, in damp en- vironments or in places exposed to rain. The wine conditioning unit is intended for domestic use only for storing wine. It must not be used for any other purpose. The wine conditioning unit is not suitable for storing and keeping cool medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such materials or products. Incorrect use of the wine conditioning unit for such purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The wine conditioning unit is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or in- correct use of the appliance. This wine conditioning unit may only be used by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised while using it. The wine conditioning unit may only be used by these people with- out supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognize and understand the consequences of incorrect opera- tion.
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Safety with children Children near the wine conditioning unit must be supervised. Do not let children play with the wine conditioning unit. The wine conditioning unit door hinges can cause injury. Keep children away at all times. Ensure that any packing material is disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children. DANGER of suffocation!
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Technical safety The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks. The wine con- ditioning unit complies with statutory safety requirements. To avoid the risk of damage to the wine conditioning unit, make sure that the connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data plate corresponds to the household supply. Check that this is the case before connecting the wine conditioning unit. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt. The electrical safety of the wine conditioning unit can only be guaranteed when correctly grounded. It is essential that this stan- dard safety requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the elec- trical installation tested by a qualified electrician. Reliable and safe operation of the wine conditioning unit can only be guaranteed if it is connected to the power supply. The electrical outlet must not be concealed behind the wine con- ditioning unit and must be easily accessible so that the appliance can be quickly disconnected from the electrical supply in case of an emergency. If the power cord supplied is damaged, it must only be replaced by an original part to prevent a hazard for the user. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original Miele parts are used. The electrical outlet must be properly grounded. Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply with a power bar or extension cord. These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance. If moisture gets into electrical components or into the power cord, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not operate the wine conditioning in areas where there may be moisture or splashing wa- ter (e.g., garages, laundry rooms).
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This wine conditioning unit must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship). In environments with a tropical climate (above approximately 90°F (32°C) and above approximately 70% humidity), the wine condition- ing unit must be operated in an air-conditioned room. Otherwise, it is not possible to guarantee that the wine conditioning unit will operate without issues. Before installation and use check the wine conditioning unit for any visible damage. Do not operate or install a damaged appliance. To ensure safe operation, use the wine conditioning unit only when it has been installed. The wine conditioning unit must be disconnected from the power supply during installation, side-by-side heater installation, mainte- nance and repair work. The appliance is only disconnected from the power supply if: – the circuit breaker has been tripped, or – the power cord has been unplugged. Pull on the plug and not on the cord when removing it from the outlet. Installation, repair, and maintenance work should only be per- formed by a Miele-authorized service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty. Repairs and other work performed by unauthorized persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty. Defective components should only be replaced by Miele original parts. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance.
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Correct use The wine conditioning unit is designed for use within a specific cli- mate class (room temperature range). Do not use in a climate class for which it is not designed. A lower room temperature will cause the compressor to switch off for longer periods, meaning that the wine conditioning unit is unable to maintain the required temperature. WARNING! DANGER of overheating! Do not cover or block the air vents. This can impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the power consumption and cause damage to the appliance. If the wine conditioning unit is used for storing food which con- tains fat or oil, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic components. Any spillages of oil or fat could cause stress cracks to the plastic and cause it to break or split. Risk of fire and explosion. Do not store explosive materials in the wine conditioning unit or any products containing propellants (e.g., spray cans). Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of gases to ignite. Risk of explosion. Do not operate any electrical appliances inside the wine conditioning unit. Risk of sparking and explosion. Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.
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Cleaning and maintenance Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals. They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time. Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this wine condi- tioning unit. The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short cir- cuit. Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus- ing irreversible damage to the wine conditioning unit. Do not use sharp edged or pointed objects to – remove frost and ice, – remove labels, stickers, etc. Transport Always transport the wine conditioning unit in an upright position and in its original transport packaging to avoid damage in transit. Risk of injury and damage. The wine conditioning unit is very heavy and must be transported by two people.
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Disposal of your old appliance Children could become trapped in the machine and could suffo- cate. – Remove the machine doors. – Leave the wooden shelves in the machine so children cannot climb inside. DANGER of electric shock! – Cut the plug off the power cord. – Cut the power cord off the old appliance. Dispose of them separately from the appliance. Ensure that the wine conditioning unit is not stored in the vicinity of gasoline or inflammable gases and liquids during and after dis- posal. Make sure that the coolant pipework is not damaged during dis- posal to avoid uncontrolled leakage of oil and coolant (see data plate for coolant type). Splashes of coolant can cause damage to the eyes. Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework while awaiting disposal, e.g. by – puncturing the coolant channels in the evaporator, – kinking any pipework, – scratching the surface coating.
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Disposal of packaging material Disposal of your old appliance The packaging is designed to protect Electrical and electronic appliances the wine conditioning unit from damage contain valuable materials. They also during transportation. The packaging contain certain substances, compounds materials used are selected from mate- and components which were essential rials which are environmentally friendly for the proper functioning and safe use for disposal and should be recycled. of the equipment. Handling these mate- rials improperly by disposing of them in Ensure that any plastic wrappings, your household waste can be harmful to bags, etc. are disposed of safely and your health and the environment. There- kept out of the reach of children. Return fore, please do not dispose of your old the packaging to your dealer. appliance with regular household waste and follow local regulations on proper disposal.
Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances. Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed. Take care not to damage the pipework at the back of your wine conditioning unit before or during transportation to an authorized, environmentally friendly collection depot. This way, coolant in the pipework and oil in the compressor will be contained, and will not leak into the environment. Please ensure that your old appliance does not pose a danger to children while being stored prior to disposal. See “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC- TIONS” for more information.
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Installation location If installation near a heat source is un- avoidable, observe the following mini- This appliance should be installed in a mum distances between the appliance dry, well-ventilated room. and the heat source: When deciding where to install your – At least 1 1/4" (3 cm) to electric or wine conditioning unit, please bear in gas stoves mind that it will use more energy if in- stalled near to a heater, a range, or an- – At least 11 3/4" (30 cm) to oil or coal- other appliance that gives off heat. Di- based stoves rect sunlight should also be avoided. If it is not possible to observe these The higher the room temperature, the minimum distances, an isolation plate longer the compressor runs and the must be installed between the Wine higher the energy consumption of the conditioning unit and the heat source. wine conditioning unit is. When installing the wine conditioning unit, please note the following: – The electrical socket must be easily accessible in an emergency and not concealed behind the appliance. – The plug and power cord must not touch the rear of the wine condition- ing unit as they could be damaged by vibrations from the appliance. – Do not plug in other appliances be- hind the wine conditioning unit.
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Climate class Impaired functionality due to This wine conditioning unit is designed high humidity and high temperature. for use in climate class SN-T (room High humidity (over approx. 70%) temperature range). Do not use in a cli- combined with a high room tempera- mate class for which it is not designed. ture (over approx. 90°F/32°C) can impair the function of your wine con- Climate class Room tempera- ditioning unit. ture In environments with a tropical cli- SN 50°F to 90°F/ mate, the wine conditioning unit +10°C to +32°C must be operated in an air-condi- tioned room. N 60°F to 90°F/ +16°C to +32°C ST 60°F to 100°F/ +16 to +38°C T 60°F to 109°F/ +16 to +43°C
A lower room temperature will cause the compressor to switch off for longer periods. This can cause the internal temperature in the refrigeration appli- ance to rise with the risk of food deteri- orating and going off.
Risk of damage due to high hu- midity. In environments with high humidity, condensation can build up on the ex- ternal wine conditioning unit panels, which can cause corrosion. Install the wine conditioning unit with sufficient ventilation in a dry and/or air-conditioned room. After installation, make sure that the appliance door closes properly, the ventilation gaps are not covered, and the wine conditioning unit has been installed in accordance with these operating and installation instruc- tions.
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Installation notes Load-bearing capacity of the niche floor Risk of damage and injury from To ensure the safe installation of the the wine conditioning unit tipping wine conditioning unit and to guarantee over. its correct functioning, the floor of the The wine conditioning unit is very niche where the appliance is to be in- heavy and can tip forwards when the stalled must be smooth and even. appliance door is open. Keep the appliance door shut until It must be made from strong, rigid ma- the wine conditioning unit has been terial. installed and secured in its installa- Because the wine conditioning unit is tion niche in accordance with these extremely heavy when fully loaded, it is operating and installation instruc- essential that the floor it stands on is tions. able to bear its weight. If necessary, Due to its weight and size, the wine seek the advice of an architect or con- conditioning unit must be installed struction expert. by two people. When fully loaded, the weight of the wine conditioning unit is approx.: Adjoining cabinetry The wine conditioning unit is screwed KWT 26x1 Vi 1486 lbs to the adjoining cabinetry to the side (674 kg) and above. For this reason, it is essen- tial that all of the relevant cabinetry are secured to the ground or wall. Ventilation
Risk of fire and damage due to insufficient ventilation. If the wine conditioning unit is not ventilated sufficiently, the compres- sor will run more frequently and for longer periods. This causes increased energy con- sumption and an increased com- pressor operating temperature, which can result in damage to the compressor. Please ensure that there is adequate ventilation around the wine condi- tioning unit. It is essential to observe the required ventilation gaps. The ventilation gaps must never be obstructed. 16 *INSTALLATION*
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Door hinge Side-by-side
Risk of damage and injury when This wine conditioning unit can be in- changing the door hinges. stalled side-by-side with another wine conditioning unit or refrigeration appli- Changing the door hinges single- ance. The following overview will show handedly can cause damage to the you which side-by-side installation op- appliance and injury. tions you have with your wine condi- The wine conditioning unit is sup- tioning unit. plied with a fixed hinge. On no ac- count should you attempt to change Depending on the installation situa- the door hinge yourself. tion, you will need the side-by-side in- If you need to change the door hinge stallation kit for side-by-side installa- to the other side, please contact the tion (see “Accessories – Optional ac- Technical Service department. cessories”). Instructions for installing appliances side-by-side can be found in the side- by-side installation kit installation in- structions.
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. . . with partition wall If the partition wall a is narrower than 6 5/16" (160 mm), you will need the The wall a between the side-by-side side panel heater from the side-by-side wine conditioning units/refrigeration installation kit to prevent condensation appliances must be at least from forming and any resulting damage. 5/8" (16 mm) thick. When planning installation niches, please note that the niche into which the appliance with the side panel heater is installed must be 3/16" (4 mm) wider (see “Installation – Installation dimensions”).
If the partition wall a is thicker than 6 5/16" (160 mm), you do not need the side-by-side installation kit, nor the side panel heater.
If the door hinges of the appliances are next to each other, you must take into account the thickness of the cabinet fronts and door handles so that the appliance doors do not col- lide and become damaged if they are opened at the same time.
The wine conditioning units/refrigeration appliances are secured individually in their installation niche using the sup- plied installation material.
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. . . without partition wall
If the wine conditioning unit/appliances are to be installed next to each other without a partition wall between them, they will need to be joined together with the side-by-side merging kit. In addi- tion, you must install the heating mat to prevent condensation from forming and any resulting damage.
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Installation dimensions
Position of the electrical connections
– The electrical connection must not be positioned higher than 9” above the floor.
The electrical socket must not be concealed behind the appliance and must be easily accessible in an emergency.
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_≥ 24 3/4" (≥ 629 mm)
84" – 85 3/16" (2134 – 2164 mm)
24" (610 mm)
1 3/16" (30 mm)
7/8" 10 5/16" (22 mm) (262 mm)
3 3/8" 4" 4" (85 mm) (102 mm) (102 mm)
Side view
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Dimensions when the appliance door is opened (opening angle 90°/115°)
90°
A B* C* D KWT 26x1 Vi(S) 26 5/8" cabinet front door handle* 11 2/3" (677 mm) max. 1 1/2" (296 mm) (38 mm)
* The dimensions of the cabinet front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen.
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Dimensions of the cabinet front
23 3/4" (604 mm) 3" 17 3/4" (77 mm) (450 mm) 5 7/8" (149,5 mm)
63 7/8" (1622 mm) 79 7/8" (2029 mm)
10 1/8" (257,5 mm)
≥ 4" – 5 3/16" (≥ 102 – 132 mm)
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Installing the wine conditioning – in Canada: the Canadian Electrical unit Code C22.1 – latest edition/Provincial and Municipal codes and/or local Before starting... codes. It is essential to read these installa- tion instructions carefully before starting to install the wine condition- ing unit. The wine conditioning unit should be installed by a suitably qualified tradesman in accordance with these installation instructions. Safe opera- tion of the wine conditioning unit is only assured if it has been installed and connected in accordance with the installation instructions.
DANGER of damage and injury! The wine conditioning unit is very heavy and can tip forwards when the appliance door is open. Keep the door shut until the wine conditioning unit has been built in and secured in its installation niche in accordance with the operating and installation instructions. The wine conditioning unit is both large and heavy. Installation must be carried out by two people.
The wine conditioning unit must be in- stalled in accordance with local regula- tions. If local regulations are not avail- able, the following regulations must be observed: – in the USA: the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 – latest edition/ State and Municipal codes and/or lo- cal codes.
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Tools required Weight of cabinet front – Cordless drill Before installing the cabinet front, en- sure that the weight of the door does – TX 20 screwdriver not exceed the maximum permitted: – Hammer drill Wine conditioning Max. weight of – Drill bits in various sizes, depending unit cabinet front on materials KWT 26x1 Vi(S) 160 lb (73 kg) – Hammer – Open-ended wrench If the cabinet front is too heavy, this can cause damage. – Ratchet wrench, attachment: socket, 5/16" (8 mm) Installing a cabinet front which is heavier than the maximum permitted – Adhesive tape weight could damage the hinges. – Utility knife This damage can affect various fac- tors, such as operation of the appli- – Pipe wrench ance. – Level Before installing the cabinet front, ensure that the weight of the door – Tape measure does not exceed the maximum per- – Pencil mitted. Other – Step ladder – Hand truck
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Aligning the installation niche Checking the installation niche Check the installation dimensions (see “Installation – Installation dimen- sions”). Check the position of the electrical connection. The length of the power cord is 9' 10" (3 m).
The electrical socket must not be concealed behind the appliance and must be easily accessible in an emergency.
Check the surroundings for possible collisions (see “Installation – Dimen- sions with appliance door open”). The installation niche must be carefully Only install the wine conditioning unit aligned using a bubble level before in- in stable, solid installation niches, po- stalling the wine conditioning unit. The sitioned on an even and level floor. niche corners must be at 90° angles to each other, otherwise the cabinet front Also check the installation niche for will not sit straight on all 4 corners of the following criteria: the installation niche. – The side panels of the installation niche must be even. – The surrounding walls of the installa- tion niche must be at least 5/8" (16 mm) thick. – The surrounding walls must be se- curely fixed to the floor or wall. – Shortened side walls must be at least 4" (100 mm) deep.
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Before installation Risk of damage and injury from Before installation, remove any ac- the wine conditioning unit tipping cessories from the back of the appli- over. ance. As soon as you unscrew the brack- Check the wine conditioning unit for ets that fix the wine conditioning unit damage during transportation. to the pallet, the appliance is no longer secured. Do not install the wine conditioning Due to its weight and size, the wine unit if it is damaged. conditioning unit must be installed by two people. Check that all parts at the back of the appliance are unhindered. To protect the floor during installation, secure an off-cut of flooring or similar material to the floor in front of the in- stallation area.
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Unscrew the fixing brackets . With the help of several people as re- quired, carefully lift the wine condi- tioning unit from the pallet, starting Do not remove the installation aids with the back of the appliance. from the appliance door. These will be required later for aligning the ap- Risk of damaging the floor from pliance in the installation niche. the load. Moving the wine conditioning unit can cause damage to the floor. Move the wine conditioning unit carefully on floors that are sensitive to scratching.
As soon as you have set the wine con- ditioning unit upright, you can move it using the rollers on the bottom.
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Preparing the installation niche The anti-tip brackets prevent the wine conditioning unit from tipping. Risk of damage and injury from the wine conditioning unit tipping The anti-tip brackets are also used to fix over. the installation niche securely to the The wine conditioning unit is very surrounding walls. heavy and can tip forwards when the appliance door is open. The installation niche must be se- cured to the wall behind it and/or above it with several screws. Only this can ensure that the wine condi- tioning unit will not tip over after be- ing installed in the installation niche. In addition, use the provided anti-tip brackets to secure the installation niche.
Parts required for installation are sup- plied with the wine conditioning unit. The plastic bags supplied are marked with letters for easy identification. When performing the individual as- sembly steps, observe the letters specified and use the matching plas- tic bag with the required installation equipment. Use 2 anti-tip brackets for each in- dividual appliance or 4 anti-tip brack- ets for each (side-by-side) combina- tion of 2 appliances. Position the anti-tip brackets on the left and right of the niche.
Depending on the subsequent adjust- ment of the feet, the anti-tip brackets are positioned 84"-85 3/16" (2,134– 2,164 mm) from the floor of the niche.
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Danger of injury and damage to the appliance due to the wine condi- tioning unit tipping over. If the anti-tip brackets are fixed too Retaining screws for different uses high up, they cannot be used to se- and types of material are supplied in cure the wine conditioning unit. the accompanying pack. The distance between the anti-tip brackets and the wine conditioning unit must not exceed 5/16" (8 mm).
Securing to a concrete wall
Make sure that the gap between the wine conditioning unit‘s rear wall and the installation niche does not exceed 2" (51 mm). Securing to a wooden wall Place a wooden wedge behind the anti-tip brackets if necessary. While holding the anti-tip brackets in place, mark the necessary drill holes on the rear wall of the installation niche.
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Pushing the wine conditioning unit into the niche Then push the wine conditioning unit into the niche, taking care not to damage the electrical cord.
If you are installing several appliances side by side, secure the wine condi- tioning units/refrigeration appliances to one another now (see the installa- tion instructions for the side-by-side installation kit). Securing with a wooden wedge Secure the installation niche to the To ensure that the wine conditioning wall behind it and/or above it as re- unit can then be aligned correctly, the quired using the anti-tip brackets . toe-kick ventilation grille must be re- moved from the appliance toe-kick:
Carefully guide a flat-head screw- driver through the toe-kick ventilation grille on both sides and use it to push the internal plastic latches out- wards to release the toe-kick ventila- tion grille. Place the toe-kick ventilation grille to one side.
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Tip: Secure the power cord to prevent it becoming caught: tie a piece of string to the middle of the power cord and as 5 the wine conditioning unit is being pushed into the niche, pull the cord for- ward underneath the appliance. 6 Push the wine conditioning unit care- fully into the installation niche. If the wine conditioning unit cannot be pushed into the niche (because the floor is uneven, for example), un- screw the rear feet slightly (see “In- stallation – Aligning the wine condi- tioning unit”) and slide the appliance Affix edge protection to the adja- into the installation niche. cent cabinet fronts. Remove the edge protection from Insert the plug connector at the back the adjacent cabinet fronts. of the wine conditioning unit (see “In- stallation – Electrical connection”). Insert the plug into the electrical socket.
The electrical socket should be close to the wine conditioning unit and easily accessible.
Risk of damage due to electrical overload. If the wine conditioning unit is electri- cally overloaded, this can cause a short circuit and therefore damage to your appliance. When you install appliances side by side, each appliance must have its own separate electrical socket.
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Aligning the wine conditioning unit The installation aids on the appli- ance door provide assistance with the alignment of the wine conditioning unit in the installation niche. The installation aids are suitable for a cabinet front thickness of 3/4" or 1 1/2" (19 mm or 38 mm). Align the wine conditioning unit with adjacent cabinet fronts as described below.
Cabinet-front thickness of 1 1/2" (38 mm) The adjustable feet at the front and back of the appliance can all be ad- justed from the front of the appliance.
Risk of damage due to incorrect feet adjustment. You may damage the adjustable feet if you use a cordless screwdriver. Always adjust the front and rear feet by hand.
Cabinet-front thickness of 3/4" (19 mm)
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Adjust the rear feet with a ratchet (at- tachment: socket, 8 mm) or a TX 20 screwdriver . Position the supplied spacers on both sides on the markings next to the adjustable feet at the front of the wine conditioning unit.
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Tip: Proceed carefully when adjusting the feet, alternating between the left and right feet.
Place a bubble level across the instal- Adjust the front feet with a ratchet (at- lation aids on the appliance door tachment: socket, 8 mm) or a TX 20 to check the wine conditioning unit's screwdriver . alignment. Unscrew the adjustable feet and on both sides at least until the marking on the toe-kick is aligned with the required 1 1/4" (32 mm) on the spacer . The standard dimen- sion of 1 1/4" (32 mm) relates to a niche height of 84" (2,134 mm).
It is important to adjust the feet to a height of at least 1 1/4" (32 mm) so that the ventilation of the wine condi- tioning unit via the toe-kick functions correctly.
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Risk of damage if the feet are Securing the wine conditioning unit in the niche adjusted too much. The rear adjustable feet can be dam- aged. Unscrew the feet only until the marking on the toe-kick is aligned to a maximum of 2 7/16" (62 mm) (max. niche height of 85 3/16" (2,164 mm)).
Check the alignment of the wine con- ditioning unit again using the installa- tion aids and the bubble level.
Screw the lugs for the retaining plate into the cabinetry above the appli- ance.
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If it is not possible to secure the wine Open the appliance door. conditioning unit at the top, it can be at- tached to the installation niche with the side retaining lugs:
Screw the retaining plate lugs at the top and bottom to the cabinetry adjacent to the appliance.
Flip open the side retaining lugs . In a side-by-side combination, only the external panels of the wine condi- Screw the side retaining lugs to tioning units/refrigeration appliances the adjacent cabinetry. can be secured to the adjacent cabi- netry.
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Preparing the cabinet fronts Open the appliance door as far as it will go.
Unscrew the angle trims from both sides of the appliance door and place the trims and screws to one side – they will be required later. Close the appliance door.
Unscrew the installation aids from the appliance door.
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Measure the gap X between the mounting frame and the upper edge of the adjacent cabinet front. Place the cabinet front on a firm sur- face, with the external side facing downwards (place on a blanket or similar to avoid it becoming scratched). Mark the distance X -1/8" (-3 mm) on the inner side of the cabinet front. Similarly, locate and mark the mid- point Y on the cabinet front. Position the mounting frame ac- Remove the nuts and washers cording to the markings on the cabi- from the threaded bolts and store net front. them in a safe place – they will be re- Pre-drill the holes. quired later. Take the mounting frame off the appliance door by removing it up- wards. Screw the mounting frame to the cabinet front: Use at least one screw for each re- taining point on the mounting frame .
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Secure the mounting frame to the top of the cabinet front, using at least 6 screws.
The mounting frame has several differ- ent types of holes to take account of a variety of cabinet fronts. When securing the frame, always screw into the strongest part of the cabinet front. To do this, select screws which are slightly shorter than the thickness of the cabinet front. Now insert the angle trims on both sides as far as they will go into the Screw the appliance handle to the provided spaces in the mounting cabinet front from the inside if neces- frame . sary (not for handle-free kitchens).
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Securing and aligning the cabinet front
Press the angle trims into the white plastic frame on both sides and screw them on loosely at first. Spare screws are provided in the plastic Open the appliance door and hang bag marked with the letter E. the cabinet front on its frame onto the threaded bolts .
Place the spacers on top of the corners of the cabinet front on both sides. Close the appliance door and check the distance between the door and adjacent cabinet fronts.
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Place the washers and nuts back in position and tighten the nuts . Align the depth of the cabinet front The cabinet front is now secured. via the gaps in the angle trims .
Now tighten the screws in the angle trims . Open the appliance door. Remove the spacers from the cab- inet front.
Align the height and sides of the cabi- net front using the threaded bolts . Close the appliance door and check the distance between the door and adjacent cabinet fronts.
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Mounting the fixing brackets
The fixing bracket is used to secure the cabinet front to the bottom of the appli- ance door.
Do not mount the fixing brackets until the wine conditioning unit (or side-by- side combination, if applicable) has been installed and the cabinet fronts have been aligned. Open the appliance door as far as it will go.
Screw the fixing bracket securely Slide the fixing bracket from the to the cabinet front. outside onto the screw at the bottom of the appliance door.
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Tighten the screw at the bottom of Click the covers onto the fixing the appliance door. brackets.
Install the cover over the fixing bracket .
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Securing the covers
Before the cover can be installed in the gap above the wine condition- ing unit, it must be assembled as fol- lows: Place the assembled cover into the gap above the wine conditioning unit so it clicks into place. While do- ing so, slide both parts of the cover together as required.
Installing the cover in a side-by-side combination
Insert the two parts of the cover into one another. Insert the joining peg (from the side- by-side installation kit) halfway into the channel in the cover for the left- hand appliance. Place the second cover onto the join- ing peg and press the two covers to- gether. Click the two covers together into the gap above the appliances.
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Install the two plastic covers on both sides of the appliance door by clicking them into the gap between the appliance door and the cabinet Secure both sides of the wine condi- door, starting at the bottom and tioning unit using at least 3 clips working up to the top. for the covers.
Now attach the covers onto the re- taining clips on both sides. In the case of side-by-side installa- tion, the covers are only required on the outer side.
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Install the cover onto the light con- tact switch.
Fitting the door trim Trim the long pieces of door trim for the right and left sides to the length required X. Fit the door trim into the gap between the cabinet front and the glass.
Cut the door trim to the width of the cut-out in the cabinet front as re- quired. An extra length of trim is sup- plied to help calculate the length re- quired. Cut the short pieces of door trim for the top and bottom of the door to the length required Y. Fit the door trim into the gap between the cabinet front and the glass.
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Securing the toe-kick ventilation grille and toe-kick panel
If necessary, cut the toe-kick panel to the required length and height (cut along the lower edge of the toe-kick Click the toe-kick ventilation grille facing where it touches the floor). onto the bottom of the appliance toe- kick. Secure the toe-kick panel to the bot- tom of the toe-kick ventilation grille. Risk of fire and damage due to insufficient ventilation. If the wine conditioning unit is not ventilated sufficiently, the compres- sor will run more frequently and for longer periods. This causes increased energy con- sumption and an increased com- pressor operating temperature, which can result in damage to the compressor. Please ensure that there is adequate ventilation around the wine condi- tioning unit. It is essential to observe the required ventilation gaps. The ventilation gaps must never be obstructed.
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Limiting the opening angle of the ap- pliance door
The door hinges on the wine condition- ing unit are set at the factory to enable the appliance door to be opened wide. If, for example, the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when it is opened, you should limit the opening angle of the appliance door to 90°.
Open the appliance door. Insert the pin into the lower hinge from above. This will limit the opening angle of the appliance door to 90°.
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Electrical connection Wait for 1 hour after installation before plugging the wine conditioning unit into Risk of electric shock! the power supply. This allows coolant The wine conditioning unit must only and refrigerator oil to settle in accor- be switched on when it has been in- dance with regulations. stalled in accordance with the instal- Ensure that the voltage of the power lation instructions. supply corresponds to the connection Ground the wine conditioning unit. voltage of the wine conditioning unit. A The wine conditioning unit must not power supply of 110–120 V, 60 Hz and be grounded via a gas pipe. 10 –16 Amps, which is protected by a If in doubt, have a suitably qualified power switch or a fuse, is required to and experienced electrician check operate the wine conditioning unit. that the wine conditioning unit com- The manufacturer recommends operat- plies with relevant regulations. ing the wine conditioning unit on a sep- Do not install a fuse into neutral cur- arate circuit to avoid overloading the rent or grounding electrical circuit. electrical circuit. Do not use an extension cord or power bar. All relevant legal electrical, fire, and Do not use a frayed or damaged building regulations must be observed power cord. when installing the outlet and/or the wine conditioning unit. Risk of electric shock! In certain countries, wine conditioning For protection against electric shock, units are required to be connected to this wine conditioning unit is the electrical supply via a wall-mounted equipped with a pole-free plug which ON/OFF switch. is protected against reverse polarity. To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock, The plug must be grounded in the or other injuries, the wine conditioning usual way. unit must be installed and connected by Do not remove the round grounding a suitably qualified electrician in accor- connector pin from the plug. dance with all relevant local and na- Use only a grounded plug adapter. tional regulations and standards, in- cluding fire prevention. The outlet must be easily accessible so that the wine conditioning unit can be quickly disconnected from the electrical supply in case of an emergency.
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If the outlet is no longer accessible after Do not connect the wine conditioning installation, an additional means of dis- unit to a stand-alone inverter such as connection must be provided for all those used with an autonomous energy poles. Suitable means of disconnection source; for example, solar power. include switches with an all-pole con- When the wine conditioning unit is tact gap of at least 3 mm. These can be switched on, power surges could result circuit breakers, fuses, and relays. in a safety switch-off. The electronic unit could be damaged. The wine con- The plug and power cord must not ditioning unit must not be used with come into contact with the back of the what are known as energy-saving de- wine conditioning unit as vibrations can vices either. These reduce the amount cause damage to these components. of energy supplied to the unit, causing it This could result in a short circuit. to overheat. Do not plug in other appliances behind If the power cord needs to be replaced, the wine conditioning unit. this must be done by a qualified techni- cian.
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Connecting the wine conditioning unit
Insert the plug into the back of the wine conditioning unit. Make sure that the plug has clicked into position correctly. Insert the plug into the electrical out- let and switch on. The wine conditioning unit is now con- nected to the electricity supply: Follow the steps described in “Switch- ing the appliance on and off”, section “Switching on the appliance”.
51 Saving energy
Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption Installation / In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly venti- Maintenance lated room. Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight. light. Away from heat sources (ra- Near a heat source (radiator, diator, range/oven). oven). Where the ideal room tem- Where the ambient room perature is approx. 68°F temperature is above 77°F (20°C). (25°C). Air vents uncovered and Where the ventilation open- dusted regularly. ings are blocked and full of dust. Temperature 50° to 54°F / 10° to 12°C The lower the temperature in setting the appliance, the higher the energy consumption.
52 Saving energy
Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption Use Wooden shelves arranged as they were when the appli- ance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the necessary and for as short a door for long periods will time as possible. Store wine cause a loss of coldness. bottles in an organized way. The wine conditioning unit works harder to cool down and the compressor runs for longer periods. Do not overfill the appliance Poor air circulation will in order to allow the air to cause a loss of coldness. circulate.
53 Guide to the appliance
a Display b On/Off switch c Wooden shelves with labels d Interior lighting e Isolator plate for thermal separation of the wine conditioning zones f Glass door with UV filter g Automatic door opening (Push2open/Pull2open)
54 Guide to the appliance
Start screen
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1 52°F 52°F 52°F
2 5
3 a Temperature display (target temperature) for the three wine conditioning zones b sensor For setting the temperature and humidity c sensor control For switching the interior lighting on and off when the appliance door is closed (ambient lighting) d Display for Miele@home connection status (only visible when Miele@home has been set up) e Sensor control for adjusting various settings in Settings mode
55 Guide to the appliance
Settings mode In Settings mode, you can select the following appliance functions and alter their settings to some extent:
Symbol Function
Language Set
Display Brightness Adjust (darker to brighter)
Color Scheme Set (dark or bright)
/ Buzzer Tones Adjust the volume or switch off the Buzzer Tones completely (e.g., for the door alarm)
/ Keypad Tone Adjust the volume or switch off the Keypad Tone completely
°F / ° C Temperature Unit Set (°Fahrenheit or ° Celsius)
/ Keypad Lock Switch on or off (see “Selecting additional settings”)
Self Test The system restarts and is checked for faults or malfunctions (see “Selecting additional settings”)
Door Assistant Switch on (Push2Open or Pull2Open) or switch off (see “Selecting additional settings”)
Miele@home Set up, deactivate, or query WiFi connection sta- tus (see “Selecting additional settings”)
* Demo Mode Switch off * (only visible when Demo Mode, is switched on see “Selecting additional settings”)
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Factory Default Reset to default settings (see “Selecting additional settings”)
Ambient Lighting Choose between 5 different settings for ambient lighting (see “Selecting additional settings”)
Ambient Display Set the appearance of the display when the door is closed (see “Selecting additional settings”)
Sabbath Mode Switch on or off (see “Selecting additional settings”)
Symbols in settings mode
/ Scroll in settings mode or select a setting / Change a setting (e.g., display brightness) OK Confirm a setting Exit the menu level
57 Accessories
Accessories supplied Optional accessories
Appliance plug A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your Chalk wine conditioning unit. Use the chalk supplied to write on the Stainless steel front panel magnetic strips on the wooden shelves for easy identification of the wines in Stainless steel front panels give your storage. wine conditioning unit a high-quality ap- pearance. Handles and toe-kick panels are also available in a stainless steel look.
Side-by-side installation kit To install two or more wine conditioning units/refrigeration appliances next to one another, you will need the side-by- side installation kit (see “Installation – Side-by-side”).
Hinge pocket If the door hinging needs to be changed on your wine conditioning unit, the up- per toe-kick ventilation grille must be converted. A new hinge pocket is re- quired in order to do this. The door hinging must only be replaced by Miele Technical Service.
Optional accessories are available from Miele, your Miele dealer or online via the Miele website.
58 Before first use
Before first use Choosing the right Door Assistant (Push2Open/Pull2Open) Allow the wine conditioning unit to The Door Assistant helps you to open stand for approx. 1 hour prior to con- the appliance door. necting it to the power supply. This will help prevent any malfunc- You can choose between the two Door tions. Assistants Push2Open and Pull2Open (see “Selecting additional settings – Packaging material Switching on the Door Assistant ”). The default Door Assistant is Remove all packaging material from Push2Open. the inside of the wine conditioning unit. Select the Pull2Open Door Assistant if your wine Always remove all packaging mate- conditioning unit has a cabinet front rial, including adhesive tape, before with a handle. switching on the wine conditioning unit. The adhesive tape is difficult to Select the remove from cold surfaces. Push2Open Door Assistant if your wine conditioning unit has a handle- Cleaning free cabinet front. Please refer to the relevant instruc- tions in “Cleaning and care”. Clean the inside of the wine condi- tioning unit and the accessories.
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Operating the wine condition- Settings mode ing unit In Settings mode , you can select The touch display can be scratched different wine conditioning unit func- by pointed or sharp objects, e.g., tions and alter their settings to some pens. extent (see “Selecting additional set- tings”). Only touch the display with your fin- gers. Touch the sensor control to open If your fingers are cold, the touch Settings mode. display may not react. Use the and sensor controls to select the function for which you wish to adjust the settings. Confirm your selection with OK. 52°C°F 52°F-18°F °C52°F Adjust the settings using either the and sensor controls or the and sensor controls.
The sensor controls underneath the Confirm your selection with OK. temperature display can be selected The setting with the colored back- directly by touch; the symbols and text ground is always the selected setting; in or above the temperature display can it can be confirmed directly with OK. only be displayed. Touch the sensor control if you wish to switch to the previous menu level or terminate the process.
Every touch of the display is con- firmed with an audible keypad tone. You can switch off this keypad tone in Settings mode .
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Starting up for the first time Select Skip if you would prefer to set Open the appliance door. up Miele@home later. Use the and sensor controls to select the right setting and select OK to confirm your selection. Touch the sensor control if you want to return to the previous menu level.
Set-up Successful will appear on the dis- play. Confirm the first use with OK. Switch the wine conditioning unit on by pressing the On/Off switch. The main screen will appear on the dis- play (see “Appliance description – Main The On/Off switch is located below screen”). the display. You cannot terminate the initial start- The wine conditioning unit will start to up process. The only way to terminate cool and the interior lighting will come the process is to switch off the wine on when the appliance door is opened. conditioning unit, though the process will continue when the appliance is Miele will appear in the wine condition- ing unit display. switched back on. When you switch the wine condition- ing unit on for the first time, you will be asked to make the following set- tings:
– Set the Language (if you accidentally select the wrong Language, return to Settings mode and use the symbol to change the language)
– Set the Temperature Unit: °C (degrees Celsius) or °F (degrees Fahrenheit)
– Set up Miele@home:
Select Continue if you wish to set up Miele@home now (to do this, follow the instructions under “Selecting ad- ditional settings – Miele@home”).
61 Switching the wine conditioning unit on and off
Switching the wine condition- Switching off for longer peri- ing unit on ods of time Open the appliance door. If the wine conditioning unit is not going to be used for a longer period of time: Switch the wine conditioning unit on by pressing the On/Off switch. Switch the wine conditioning unit off. The wine conditioning unit will start to Unplug the appliance or switch off cool and the interior lighting will come the breaker. on when the appliance door is opened. Clean the wine conditioning unit. Miele will appear, followed by the main Leave the door to the wine condition- screen on the wine conditioning unit ing unit ajar to enable air to circulate display: and to avoid odors building up inside it. If, during a long absence, the wine °F °F °F conditioning unit is switched off but 52°C 52°F-18°C52 not cleaned and the door left shut, there is a risk of bacteria building up inside the appliance.
Switching the wine conditioning unit off Switch the wine conditioning unit off by pressing the On/Off switch. The cooling and interior lighting are switched off.
Please note: the wine conditioning unit is not disconnected from the power supply when it is switched off with the On/Off switch.
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In Settings mode , you can select dif- The display is unlocked briefly so you ferent wine conditioning unit functions can adjust the settings as required. and alter their settings to some extent, Closing the door of the wine condition- allowing you to adjust the appliance to ing unit will reactivate the keypad lock. suit your requirements. Only the functions in Settings mode that require further explanation are de- scribed below.
The door alarm and other warnings are automatically disabled when the appliance is in Settings mode .
Switching Keypad Lock on or off /
Switch on Keypad Lock if you wish to protect your wine conditioning unit from unwanted temperature changes or other unintentional adjustments in settings mode . In settings mode , use the and arrow buttons to select Keypad Lock and touch OK to confirm your selec- tion. Use the arrow buttons and to switch the keypad lock On or Off and confirm your selection with OK. The keypad lock will not be activated until you close the door of the wine conditioning unit. Nothing will appear in the display to in- dicate that the keypad lock is switched on.
The message Press OK for 6 seconds to unlock will appear in the display if you select a sensor control while the keypad lock is switched on. Follow the instructions on the display.
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Performing a Self Test Self test completed will appear on the dis- play. Perform a Self Test if you are concerned that your wine conditioning unit is not Confirm the message with OK. working properly and want to check if it The main screen appears in the display is suffering from any problems. again. In Settings mode , use the and sensor controls to select the Self Switching on the Door Assis- Test and select OK to confirm your tant selection. You can choose between the two Door Touch the sensor control if you Assistants Push2Open and Pull2Open. wish to terminate the process. The default Door Assistant is Push2Open. The Self Test starts and the wine condi- tioning unit is checked for any faults or The Push2Open Door Assistant is suit- malfunctions. able for cabinet fronts without handles. The door will then open automatically – The message System restart appears in the display if the Self Test does not when you gently press against it. discover any faults or malfunctions. The Pull2Open Door Assistant is suitable – If the Self Test does discover any for cabinet fronts with handles. The ap- faults or malfunctions, they are indi- pliance door can be opened easily with cated as error messages in the dis- little force. play. Risk of damage if the appliance An alarm will also sound. door is closed prematurely. If you find the alarm disruptive, you When the Door Assistant is switched can switch it off in advance by touch- on, repeatedly closing the appliance ing the sensor control. door early can lead to damage or malfunctions. Make a note of the error message(s) Refrain from holding onto or closing displayed. the appliance door while automatic Contact Miele Technical Service and door opening is still extended. If you inform them of the error message(s) have indeed closed the appliance on the display. door, leave it closed for 5 minutes. Automatic door opening resets itself. Confirm the message with OK.
System restart will appear on the display. The wine conditioning unit briefly switches off and then back on automat- ically.
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Switching on Push2Open – Adjusting the duration of the Auto- In Settings mode , use the and Close function sensor controls to select Door As- You can also adjust the duration for sistant and select OK to confirm your how long the appliance door will remain selection. open until it closes automatically. Use the and sensor controls to In Settings mode , use the and select Mode and select OK to confirm sensor controls to select Door As- your selection. sistant and select OK to confirm your selection. Use the and sensor controls to select Push2Open and select OK to In Settings mode , use the and confirm your selection. sensor controls to select AutoClose and select OK to confirm your selec- Touch the sensor control to return tion. to the previous menu level. Use the and sensor controls to – Adjusting the intensity select the duration (5 to 30 seconds) You can also adjust the intensity of the and touch OK to confirm your selec- Push2Open function. The lower the set tion. intensity, the less force required when you push against the appliance door. To protect against inadvertent open- ing: if you do not pull the appliance In Settings mode , use the and door open, it will close again by itself sensor controls to select Door As- after a duration defined by you. sistant and select OK to confirm your selection. Switching on Pull2Open In Settings mode , use the and In Settings mode , use the and sensor controls to select Intensity sensor controls to select Door As- and select OK to confirm your selec- sistant and select OK to confirm your tion. selection. Use the and sensor controls to Use the and sensor controls to select the right intensity (Low, Medium, select Mode and select OK to confirm High) and select OK to confirm your your selection. selection. Use the and sensor controls to select Pull2Open and select OK to confirm your selection. Touch the sensor control to return to the previous menu level.
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– Adjusting the intensity Switching off the Door Assis- You can also adjust the intensity of the tant Pull2Open function. The lower the set in- In Settings mode , use the and tensity, the less force required when sensor controls to select Door As- you pull the appliance door. sistant and select OK to confirm your In Settings mode , use the and selection. sensor controls to select Door As- Use the and sensor controls to sistant and select OK to confirm your select Mode and select OK to confirm selection. your selection. In Settings mode , use the and Use the and sensor controls to sensor controls to select Intensity select Off and select OK to confirm and select OK to confirm your selec- your selection. tion. Touch the sensor control to return Use the and sensor controls to to the previous menu level. select the right intensity (Low, Medium, High) and select OK to confirm your selection.
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Miele@home Availability of the WiFi connection The WiFi connection shares a frequency Your wine conditioning unit is range with other appliances (including equipped with an integrated WiFi microwave ovens and remote control module. toys). This can cause sporadic or even Networking is deactivated at the fac- complete connection failures. There- tory. fore, the availability of featured func- tions cannot be guaranteed. To use this feature, you will need: – A WiFi network Miele@home availability The ability to use the Miele@mobile app – The Miele@mobile app depends on the availability of the – A Miele user account The user ac- Miele@home service in your country. count can be created via the The Miele@home service is not avail- Miele@mobile app. able in every country. The Miele@mobile app will guide you as For information about availability, you connect your wine conditioning unit please visit www.miele.com. to your home WiFi network. Once your wine conditioning unit is Miele@mobile App connected to your WiFi network you The Miele@mobile App is available to can use the app to carry out the follow- download free of charge from the Apple ing activities, for example: App Store® or from the Google Play – Call up information on the operating Store™. status of your wine conditioning unit – Change the settings on your wine conditioning unit Connecting your wine conditioning unit to your WiFi network will increase en- ergy consumption, even when the wine conditioning unit is switched off.
Make sure that the signal of your WiFi network is sufficiently strong in the place where you want to set up your wine conditioning unit.
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Connecting your wine conditioning As soon as your wine conditioning unit via the Miele@mobile app has been integrated into your WLAN You will also require the following to log network, the message Connection suc- in: cessful appears in your appliance's display. – the password to your WLAN network Confirm the process with OK again. – the password to your appliance If the WLAN connection is active, will Your appliance's password is its serial appear in the display. number, which can be found on the data plate. You will find the data plate inside your wine conditioning.
If your serial number is “78000001” for example, your password will be “78000001”. In settings mode , use the and arrow buttons to select Miele@home and select OK to confirm your selec- tion.
Set up will appear in the display. Confirm your selection with OK. Use the and arrow buttons to select via the App and touch OK to confirm your selection. Open the Miele@mobile app and fol- low the instructions in the app.
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Connecting your wine conditioning Deactivating Miele@home unit via WPS In Settings mode , use the and Your router must be equipped with the sensor controls to select the WPS function for this connection op- Miele@home and select OK to confirm tion. your selection. In Settings mode , use the and Use the and sensor controls to sensor controls to select the select Deactivate and select OK to Miele@home and select OK to confirm confirm your selection. your selection. Deactivation successful will appear on the Set up will appear in the display. display. Confirm your selection with OK. Confirm the message with OK. Use the and sensor controls to Your wine conditioning unit is now dis- select via WPS and select OK to con- connected from your WiFi network. firm your selection. The symbol will go out on the dis- Now follow the instructions in the dis- play. play. Activating Miele@home Confirm the process with OK. If you have already activated To be able to use the Miele@home Miele@home and then disconnected functions, you also have to register the connection, you will need to reac- your wine conditioning unit in the app. tivate the connection. As soon as your wine conditioning In Settings mode , use the and unit has been integrated into your sensor controls to select home network via WPS, the message Miele@home and select OK to confirm Connection successful will appear on your selection. the display. Use the and sensor controls to Confirm the process with OK again. select Activate and select OK to con- firm your selection. If the WiFi connection is active, will appear in the display. Activation successful will appear on the display. Confirm the message with OK. If the WLAN connection is active, will appear on the display.
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Checking the WLAN connection sta- Resetting the network configuration tus Reset the wine conditioning unit’s set- In Settings mode , use the and tings to the default settings when dis- sensor controls to select posing of your wine conditioning unit, Miele@home and select OK to confirm selling it, or putting a used wine condi- your selection. tioning unit into operation. This will re- Use the and sensor controls to set the network configuration so that select Connection status and select OK all personal data is deleted from the to confirm your selection. wine conditioning unit. This will also ensure that a previous owner is no Information about the WLAN connec- longer able to access the wine condi- tion status will then appear on the dis- tioning unit. play: Reset the settings of the wine condi- – connected: there is a strong con- tioning unit as described in the chap- nection ter “Resetting the settings to their de- – connected: there is an average fault settings ”. connection – connected: there is a weak con- nection – disconnected
Setting up Miele@home again If you have changed your WiFi network, you can set up Miele@home again for your wine conditioning unit. In settings mode , use the and arrow buttons to select Miele@home and select OK to confirm your selec- tion. Use the and arrow buttons to select Set up again and touch OK to confirm your selection.
Reset configuration? appears on the dis- play. Use the and arrow buttons to select Yes or No and touch OK to confirm your selection.
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Switching off Demo Mode Demo mode allows the wine condi- tioning unit to be presented in the showroom without the cooling sys- tem being switched on. Do not acti- vate this setting for domestic use.
If Demo mode has been switched on as a default setting, will show in the display. In settings mode , use the and arrow buttons to select Demo Mode and select OK to confirm your selec- tion.
Press OK for 4 seconds to deactivate ap- pears in the display. Follow the instructions on the display and touch and hold the sensor con- trol OK for 4 seconds.
The countdown Demo Mode will deacti- vate in seconds. will appear in the dis- play.
Demo Mode deactivated. The appliance will cool down. appears in the display. Confirm the message with OK. The main screen appears in the display again.
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Resetting the settings to their default settings You can reset the wine conditioning unit‘s settings to their default settings.
Reset the wine conditioning unit’s settings to the default settings when disposing of your wine conditioning unit, selling it, or putting a used wine conditioning unit into operation. This will reset the network configuration so that all personal data is deleted from the wine conditioning unit. This will also ensure that a previous owner is no longer able to access the wine conditioning unit.
In Settings mode , use the and sensor controls to select the Factory De- fault and select OK to confirm your selection.
Use the and sensor controls to select Reset and select OK to confirm your selection.
After a brief delay, Settings reset appears in the display. Confirm the message with OK. The initial commissioning process restarts (see “Before first use – Starting up for the first time”). The wine conditioning unit‘s settings will be reset to the following values:
72 Selecting additional settings
Function Default settings
Language English
Display Brightness Average value (4 of 7 segments)
Color Scheme Dark
/ Buzzer Tones Average value (4 of 7 segments)
/ Keypad Tone Average value (4 of 7 segments)
°F / ° C Temperature Unit °Fahrenheit
/ Keypad Lock Switched off
Door Assistant Push2open
Miele@home Switched off
Ambient Lighting Ambient 2
Ambient Display Temperature display
Sabbath Mode Switched off
Humidity Not increased
Temperature in the wine sec- 52°F (11°C) tion
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Switching Sabbath Mode on You can still select: or off – the sensor control for Settings The wine conditioning unit offers a Sab- mode so that Sabbath Mode can be bath Mode for the purposes of religious switched off observance. The Sabbath Mode function will switch it- self off automatically after approx. When Sabbath Mode is switched on, 125 hours. you cannot make any settings on your wine conditioning unit.
Ensure that the appliance door is properly closed, as visual and audible alarms are switched off in Sabbath Mode. In Settings mode , use the and sensor controls to select the Sab- bath Mode and select OK to confirm your selection. Use the and sensor controls to select On or Off and select OK to con- firm your selection.
When Sabbath Mode is switched on, will appear on the display and the display brightness will be reduced (the display does not change when the ap- pliance door is closed).
When Sabbath Mode is switched on, the following functions are switched off: – Door Assistant (for cabinet fronts without handles, the appliance door will have to be pulled from the bottom or side) – Lighting – All audible and visual signals, – Temperature display – The ambient lighting (if previously switched on)
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Switching Ambient Lighting Selecting the intensity of the Ambient on or off Lighting You can set the intensity of the Ambient The Ambient Lighting can be switched on Lighting so your wines are on display even when in Settings mode . the appliance door is closed. The inte- You can also choose the wine condi- rior lighting now remains on even when tioning zones in which the Ambient Light- the appliance door is closed. ing should be switched on. Each wine conditioning zone has its In Settings mode , use the and own light so that your wine conditioning sensor controls to select the Ambi- unit is lit up to maximum effect. ent Lighting and select OK to confirm Touch the sensor control on the your selection. display so that it is highlighted in Use the and sensor controls to color. select the correct setting (Ambience 1 Close the appliance door. – Ambience 5): The interior lighting now remains on – Ambience 1 – Ambience 3: even when the door is closed. Weak to strong lighting in all wine conditioning zones To switch the Ambient Lighting off, touch the sensor control so that it – Ambience 4: is no longer highlighted in color. Only the lighting in the wine condi- tioning zone in the center is switched The interior lighting is now switched off on when the appliance door is closed. – Ambience 5: The lighting in the wine conditioning zone in the center is stronger than the lighting in the top and bottom wine conditioning zones. Confirm your selection with OK. Close the appliance door.
The Ambient Lighting is now set to the desired setting.
Thanks to the use of LED lighting, the wine will not be adversely affected by heat or UV light.
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Risk of injury from LED lighting. This lighting corresponds to risk group RG 2. If the cover is defective, there is a risk of eye injury. If the lighting cover is defective, do not look from a close range directly into the lighting with optical instru- ments (e.g., magnifying glass or simi- lar).
Selecting the Ambient Display You can choose what the display should look like when the appliance door is closed. In Settings mode , use the and sensor controls to select the Ambi- ent Display and select OK to confirm your selection. Use the and sensor controls to select the required display settings: – Temperature
– Miele logo – Off (display switched off completely). Confirm your selection with OK. The display settings you have selected are now active when the appliance door is closed. As soon as you open the door, the main screen appears in the display in the usual way.
76 The ideal temperature and humidity
Wine continues to mature depending on Type of wine Recommended the surrounding conditions. The length drinking temper- of time for which wine can be kept in ature good condition will therefore depend not only on the temperature but also on Light, fruity red 57° to 61°F (14° the air quality. wines: to 16°C) The wine conditioning unit with its con- Full-bodied 64°F (18°C) stant ideal temperature, increased air red wines: humidity and odor-free atmosphere of- Rosé wines: 46° to 50°F (8° to fers the perfect conditions for storing 10°C) your wine. Delicate, aromatic 46° to 54°F (8° to The wine conditioning unit also guaran- white wines: 12°C) tees a vibration-free environment (in contrast to a refrigerator) so that the Full-bodied or 46° to +57°F (12° maturing process is not disturbed. sweet white to 14°C) wines: Temperature Champagne, 43° to 50°F (6° to Wine can be stored at a temperature sparkling white 10°C) between 42° and 64°F (6° and 18°C). If wines: you are storing white and red wines to- gether, select a temperature between Tip: Store the wine 1° or 2° cooler than 53° and 57°F (12° and 14°C). This is the recommended drinking temperature suitable for both white and red wines. as it warms up a little when poured into Red wine should be taken out of the the glass. wine conditioning unit and opened at Tip: Full-bodied reds should be opened least two hours before drinking to allow for 2-3 hours before drinking to allow it it to breathe and develop its aroma. to breathe and develop its aroma. At too high a temperature (over 72°F / Tip: We recommend removing the oxy- 22°C), wine matures too quickly, which gen from opened bottles of wine to prevents the aromas from developing avoid loss of aroma and taste, as well further. Wine cannot mature fully at too as spoiling. Special devices (a wine low a temperature (below 41°F / 5°C). pump with bottle stopper, for example) create a vacuum by extracting the air. Fluctuations in temperature put wine under stress and interrupt the maturing process. It is therefore very important to maintain a constant temperature.
77 The ideal temperature and humidity
Isolator panels for thermal separation ditioning unit is full before checking The wine conditioning unit has two the temperature display. It will take this fixed isolator panels that divide the inte- long for an accurate reading to be rior into three zones, which can be con- given. ditioned in different ways. This means If, after this time, the temperature is that you can store up to three different still too high or too low, adjust it types of wine at the same time – for ex- again. ample, red wine, white wine, and cham- pagne. Temperature range In all three zones, it is possible to set Setting the temperature temperatures between 41°F and 68°F Touch the sensor control to set the (5°C and 20°C). temperature. The previously set temperatures for the Humidity 3 wine conditioning zones are dis- In most refrigerators the humidity is too played. low for wine and therefore a refrigerator Use the and sensor controls to is not suitable for wine conditioning. select the wine conditioning zone for Higher humidity levels are necessary which you want to adjust the temper- when storing wine to moisturize natural ature and select OK to confirm your corks from the outside. When the hu- selection. midity is too low the natural corks dry out and the bottle is no longer tightly Use the and sensor controls to sealed. For this reason wine bottles set the temperature. Keeping your fin- should always be stored horizontally to ger on the sensor control changes ensure that natural corks are also mois- the temperature continuously. turized from the inside. If air gets into Confirm the temperature setting with the bottle, this will have a negative im- OK or wait approx. 8 seconds after pact on the wine! the last touch of the sensor. This tem- Tip: Humidity levels can be set sepa- perature will be automatically rately for each wine conditioning zone. adopted. Always increase the humidity level in a Tip: The new temperature setting can wine conditioning zone whenever you also be confirmed and adopted by clos- are using it to store wine bottles sealed ing the appliance door. with natural corks. The temperature display always shows the required temperature. If you have adjusted the temperature, wait for approx. 6 hours if the wine conditioning unit is not very full and for approx. 24 hours if the wine con- 78 The ideal temperature and humidity
Risk of damage caused by ex- Increasing the humidity cess moisture If you have set a higher level of humid- This will lead to condensation on the ity, the fans will switch on automati- interior walls, which can cause corro- cally. This will distribute the humidity sion damage. and the temperature evenly around the Do not introduce additional moisture wine conditioning unit so that you can into the air, e.g., by placing a dish of store all your wine under the same ex- water inside the wine conditioning cellent conditions. The fans switch off unit. automatically when the appliance door is opened and remain switched off for as long as it is kept open. Touch the sensor control to set the temperature. Use the and sensor controls to select the wine conditioning zone for which you want to increase the hu- midity and select OK to confirm your selection. Touch the button. The button will then be highlighted in color. Confirm your selection with OK or wait approx. 8 seconds after touching the button for the last time. The set- ting will be automatically adopted. The humidity increases in the selected wine conditioning zone.
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Not increasing the humidity Touch the sensor control to set the temperature. Use the and sensor controls to select the wine conditioning zone for which you do not want to increase the humidity and select OK to confirm your selection. Touch the button. The button will then no longer be highlighted in color. Confirm your selection with OK or wait approx. 8 seconds after touching the button for the last time. The set- ting will be automatically adopted. The humidity decreases in the selected wine conditioning zone.
80 Door alarm
Door alarm An alarm will sound if the appliance door has been left open for longer than approx. 2 minutes. The Close the door message also ap- pears on the display. As soon as the door is closed, the alarm will stop and the message on the display will disappear.
Turning the door alarm off early If the alarm disturbs you, it can be turned off early. Touch the OK sensor control in the display. The alarm stops and the message dis- appears from the display. After a certain time the alarm will sound again and the message will reappear in the display until the appliance door is closed.
81 Storing wine bottles
Always observe USDA food safety Risk of injury from falling wine guidelines. bottles. Wine bottles may become wedged in WARNING! Fire hazard! the wooden shelves above and fall Do not operate any electrical equip- out of the wine conditioning unit ment inside the wine conditioning. when the shelves are pulled out. This can cause sparking. Always pull out the wooden shelves slowly and carefully. Vibration and movement have a nega- tive effect on the maturing process Risk of damage and injury from which can in turn affect the taste of the broken glass. wine. If wooden shelves and bottles pro- To avoid disturbing other bottles when trude too far forwards, they will dam- removing a bottle of wine, store bottles age the glass door when it is closed. of the same type beside each other on Please ensure that the wooden the same shelf. Avoid stacking bottles shelves and wine bottles do not pro- on top of one another on the wooden trude. shelves. Always place the bottles in a horizontal Do not cover the vents in the rear position so that the natural corks can wall, as they are essential for keeping be kept moist on the inside and air is the appliance cool. prevented from getting into the bottles. Tip: We also recommend increasing the humidity level inside the wine condition- ing unit for wine bottles with natural corks (see “Increasing the humidity ” under “Optimum temperature and air quality”).
82 Storing wine bottles
Wooden shelves Adjusting the wooden shelves The slats in the wooden shelves can be individually adjusted to suit, so that ev- ery bottle is stored in perfect safety re- gardless of shape or size.
The wooden shelves are mounted on telescopic runners which can be pulled out to make it easier to store and re- move bottles. Simply lift individual slats to move or remove them from the wooden Moving the wooden shelves shelves. This makes it easy to adjust The wooden shelves can be removed the wooden shelf for any size of your and replaced again if required. wine bottle. Pull the wooden shelf out until it stops, then lift it up and off the run- ners. Hold onto the frame to do this. To replace the shelf, click it into place on the extended rails from above. The strip must face the front.
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Labeling the wooden shelves Maximum capacity
For quick and easy identification of the Risk of damage due to heavy wines stored, you can write on the loads. blackboard-painted surface of the strips Excessive loads can damage the on the wooden shelves. wooden shelves. You can write directly on the strip or re- Do not exceed the maximum load- move it from the wooden shelf. To do bearing capacity of 77 lb (35 kg) for so: each wooden shelf. Do not stack bottles on the wooden shelves.
Up to 104 Bordeaux bottles (0.75 L (25.4 fl oz.)) can be stored in the wine storage unit.
Hold the strip by the sides and pull it forwards. The strip can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.
Risk of damage due to incorrect cleaning. The blackboard coating on the label- ing strips may be damaged. Use clean water only to wipe the strip. Do not use a cleaning agent.
Label the strip with the chalk supplied and replace it on the wooden shelf from above.
84 Automatic defrosting
WARNING! DANGER of injury and damage! Do not use any mechanical or other types of aids which are not recom- mended by the manufacturer to ac- celerate the defrosting process.
The wine conditioning unit defrosts au- tomatically.
85 Cleaning and care
WARNING! DANGER of electric Cleaning agents shock! To avoid damaging the surfaces of your Unplug the appliance or trip the cir- appliance, do not use: cuit breaker. – cleaning agents containing soda, am- monia, acids, or chloride WARNING! Fire hazard! Do not damage the coolant – cleaning agents containing lime scale pipework. remover – abrasive cleaning agents, such as Do not let water get into the elec- scouring powder, scouring liquid, or tronic unit or the lighting. pumice stones – cleaning agents containing solvents Do not use a steam cleaning appli- ance to clean this wine conditioning – stainless-steel cleaning agents unit. The steam could reach electrical – dishwasher cleaner components and cause a short cir- cuit. – oven sprays – glass cleaner (except on the glass in Do not remove the data plate located the appliance door) inside the wine conditioning. It con- tains information which is required in – hard, abrasive sponges and brushes, the event of a service call. such as pot scrubbers – eraser sponges – sharp metal scrapers
Cleaning and conditioning agents used inside the wine conditioning unit must be food safe.
We recommend using lukewarm water and a little liquid dish soap for cleaning.
86 Cleaning and care
Before cleaning the wine con- Interior, accessories, and ap- ditioning unit pliance door Switch the wine conditioning unit off Clean the wine conditioning unit reg- by pressing the On/Off switch. ularly, or at least once a month. Unplug the appliance or switch off Clean up any spills, stains, or food the breaker. immediately. Do not allow them to dry and stick to the appliance. Take any wine bottles out of the wine conditioning unit and store them in a Clean the interior cabinet of the wine cool place. conditioning unit with a solution of Take out all other removable parts for lukewarm water and a little liquid dish cleaning (see “Storing wine bottles – soap. Rinse all parts by hand. Do not Moving the wooden shelves”). wash in a dishwasher. Remove the labeling strips from the After cleaning, wipe with clean water wooden shelves before cleaning them and dry with a soft cloth. (see “Storing wine bottles – Labeling wooden shelves”). Risk of damage due to incorrect cleaning. The blackboard coating on the label- ing strips may be damaged. Use clean water only to wipe the la- beling strips on the wooden shelves. Do not use a cleaning agent.
The wooden shelves should only be wiped with a well wrung-out damp cloth. They must not be allowed to get wet. Leave the wine conditioning unit open to air it sufficiently for a short while and to prevent odor build-up. Clean the glass panes in the appli- ance door with a proprietary glass cleaner.
87 Cleaning and care
Cleaning the door seal Cleaning the ventilation gaps
Risk of damage as a result of in- A build-up of dust will increase the en- correct cleaning. ergy consumption of the appliance. If you treat the door seal with oils or The ventilation gaps should be grease, it can become porous. cleaned on a regular basis with a Do not use any oils or grease on the brush or vacuum cleaner (you could door seal. use a Miele Vacuum Cleaner dusting brush, for example). The door seals should be cleaned regularly with clean water, and then After cleaning wiped dry with a soft cloth. Replace all parts in the wine condi- tioning unit. Reconnect to the electricity supply and switch the wine conditioning unit back on. Place the wine bottles back in the wine conditioning unit and close the appliance door.
88 Frequently Asked Questions
With the help of the following guide minor faults in the performance of the ma- chine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied with- out contacting the Service Department. This guide may help you to find the reason for the fault, and how to correct it.
To prevent cold from escaping, open the appliance doors as little as possible un- til the fault has been corrected.
Problem Possible cause and solution If you are concerned Any errors identified during the Self Test are shown that your appliance is on the display. not working properly, Perform a Self Test (see “Additional settings”, sec- you can perform a Self tion “Performing a Self Test ”). Test. Your appliance will Contact Technical Service and inform them of the be checked for any error message(s) on the display. faults or malfunctions. The wine conditioning The wine conditioning unit is not switched on. unit is not getting cold Switch the wine conditioning unit on. The tempera- and the interior lighting ture appears in the display. does not come on when The plug is not properly plugged into the electrical the appliance door is outlet. opened. Insert the plug into the outlet. The fuse has tripped. There could be a fault with the wine conditioning unit, the household electrical wiring, or another appliance. Contact a technician or the Technical Service de- partment. The compressor is turn- The temperature in the wine conditioning unit is set ing on more frequently too low. and for longer periods Correct the temperature setting. of time; the temperature The ventilation gaps in the cabinetry have been cov- inside the wine condi- ered or become too dusty. tioning unit is too low. Do not block the ventilation gaps. Clean the ventilation gaps on a regular basis to re- move any dust. The appliance door has been opened too frequently, or a large number of wine bottles have been put in- side the unit all at once.
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Problem Possible cause and solution Only open the appliance door when necessary and for as short a time as possible. After a while, the temperature will return to normal by itself. The appliance door is not properly closed. Close the appliance door. After a while, the temperature will return to normal by itself. The ambient temperature is too high. The higher the ambient temperature, the longer the compressor has to run. See the information in the section on “Installation – Installation location”. The wine conditioning unit has not been installed properly in the installation niche. See the information in “Installation – Installing the wine conditioning unit”. The compressor comes This is not a fault. The temperature setting is too on less and less often high. and for shorter periods Correct the temperature setting. of time. The tempera- Check the temperature again after 24 hours. ture inside the wine conditioning unit rises. The compressor runs Not a fault. To save energy, the compressor runs at continuously. a lower speed when less cooling is required. This increases the compressor run time. An alarm sounds. The door of the wine conditioning unit has been open for longer than approx. 2 minutes. Close the door.
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Problem Possible cause and solution No alarm sounds de- You have switched off the audible signal. spite the appliance door Switch the audible signal back on using Settings being open. mode .
The Sabbath Mode function is switched on: the tem- perature display is dark and the symbol is shown on the display. You can switch off Sabbath mode at any time (see “Selecting additional settings – Switching Sabbath Mode on or off”).
The door of the wine The Pull2Open Door Assistant is switched on but the conditioning unit cannot wine conditioning unit has a handle-free cabinet be opened. front. For handle-free cabinet fronts, switch on the Push2Open Door Assistant (see “Selecting addi- tional settings – Switching on the Door Assis- tant ”).
The appliance door The Push2Open Door Assistant is switched on at the cannot be opened when same time as Sabbath Mode. Sabbath Mode is When Sabbath Mode is switched on, the Door As- switched on. sistant is deactivated. Pull the door open from below or from the side.
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Messages in the display
Message Possible cause and solution The warning sounds The appliance door is open. and the message Close Close the appliance door. the door appears on the If you wish to turn the alarm off early, touch the display. sensor control OK on the display. The alarm will stop.
The temperature display The Sabbath Mode function is switched on. The in- is dark and the sym- terior lighting is switched off and the wine condition- bol is shown on the dis- ing unit is cooling down. play. You can switch off Sabbath mode at any time (see “Selecting additional settings – Switching Sabbath Mode on or off”).
“F Please contact Miele There is a fault. Technical Service.” ap- Make a note of the fault message if necessary. pears in the display and Contact Technical Service. an alarm sounds. To turn the alarm off, touch the symbol. The error message does not disappear from the dis- play until the error has been rectified. The voltage level is too high/low. Observe the connection data under “Electrical connections”. Contact Technical Service if necessary. To turn the alarm off, touch the symbol. The error message does not disappear from the dis- play until the error has been rectified.
is shown in the dis- Demo Mode is switched on. Demo mode allows the play. The machine does appliance to be presented in the showroom without not get cold, but the the cooling system being turned on. Do not activate machine controls are this setting for domestic use. working. Switch off Demo mode (see “Selecting additional settings”, section “Switching off Demo Mode ”).
92 Frequently Asked Questions
The interior lighting is not working.
Problem Possible cause and solution The interior lighting is The wine conditioning unit is not switched on. not working. Switch the wine conditioning unit on.
The Sabbath Mode function is switched on: the tem- perature display is dark and the symbol is shown on the display. You can switch off Sabbath Mode at any time via the Settings mode . There is a fault. Risk of electric shock due to exposed, live electrical components. When removing the lighting cover, there is a risk of coming into contact with live electrical compo- nents. Do not remove the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by Technical Ser- vice.
Risk of injury from LED lighting. This lighting corresponds to risk group RG 2. If the cover is defective, there is a risk of eye injury. If the lighting cover is defective, do not look from a close range directly into the lighting with optical in- struments (e.g., magnifying glass or similar).
Contact Technical Service.
The interior lighting is The Ambient Lighting function is switched on. on even when the appli- Switch off the Ambient Lighting function (see ance door is closed. “Selecting additional settings – Switching Ambient Lighting on or off”).
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General problems with the wine conditioning unit
Problem Possible cause and solution Bacteria has begun to Bacteria may form on the labels, depending on the form on the wine bottle type of label adhesive used. labels. Clean the wine bottles and remove any adhesive residue. The slats on the Volume change due to moisture absorption or drying wooden shelves are out is a typical characteristic of wood. An increase in warping. humidity will cause wooden components to warp, which can lead to cracking. Knots and wavy grain are characteristic for wood and cannot be avoided. A white deposit has The corks have oxidized due to contact with the air. formed on the wine bot- Use a dry cloth to wipe off the deposit. The de- tle corks. posit will not affect the quality of the wine.
94 Causes of noises
Normal noises Cause Brrrrr... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blub, blub.... A gurgling noise can be heard when the coolant circulates through the pipes. Click.... Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat switches the motor on or off. Sssrrrrr.... On multi-zone wine conditioning units you can sometimes just hear the sound of the fan inside the appliance. Crack... A cracking sound can be heard when material inside the wine conditioning unit expands. Please bear in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable (from the com- pressor and the coolant circulating through the system).
Noises that you Possible cause Solution can easily elimi- nate Rattling, clinking The wine conditioning unit is Realign the wine condition- uneven. ing unit using a spirit level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance. Shelves are unstable or stick- Check all removable items ing. and refit them correctly. Bottles or containers are Separate them. touching. The transport cord clip is still Remove the clip. hanging on the back of the appliance.
95 Customer Service
Contact in the event of a fault In the event of a fault which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service.
You can book a Miele Customer Ser- vice call-out online at www.miele.com/ service. Contact information for Miele Cus- tomer Service can be found at the end of this document. Please quote the model identifier and serial number of your appliance (SN) when contacting Miele Customer Ser- vice. Both pieces of information can be found on the data plate. You will find the data plate inside your appliance.
Warranty For more information about warranty conditions, please contact Miele Tech- nical Service.
96 Declaration of conformity
Miele hereby declares that this wine conditioning unit complies with Direc- tive 2014/53/EU.
Frequency band 2,412 GHz – 2,462 GHz Maximum trans- < 100 mW mitting power
97 Copyrights and licenses
Miele uses their own and third party software which is not subject to any so-called open source license for the operation and control of the device/appliance. This software/these software components are protected by copyright. The copyright powers of Miele and third parties have to be respected. Furthermore, this device/appliance contains software components which are dis- tributed under open source license conditions. Please refer to the document “Open Source Information and Licenses” for the Open Source components con- tained therein, together with the corresponding copyright notices, copies of the li- censing conditions valid at the time, and any further information. The liability and warranty provisions of the open source licensing conditions as stated therein apply only in relation to the respective rights holders. In particular, the device/appliance contains software components licensed by the copyright holders under the GNU General Public License, Version 2, or the GNU Lesser General Public License, Version 2.1. For a period of at least 3 years from the date of purchase or delivery of the device/appliance respectively, Miele offers to provide you or third parties with a machine-readable copy of the source code of the Open Source components contained in the device/appliance and licensed un- der the terms of the GNU General Public License, Version 2, or the GNU Lesser General Public License, Version 2.1, on a data carrier (CD-ROM, DVD or USB stick). Please contact us via e-mail ([email protected]) or the below postal address and state the product name, the serial number and the date of purchase to obtain this source code. Miele & Cie. KG Open Source GTZ/TIM Carl-Miele-Straße 29 33332 Gütersloh Please note the limited warranty in favor of the rights holders under the terms of the GNU General Public License, Version 2, and the GNU Lesser General Public Li- cense, Version 2.1: This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY of FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License and GNU Lesser General Public License for more details.
98 Please have the model and serial number of your appliance available when contacting Customer Service.
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