Miele KWT 1601 Vi, KWT 1611 Vi Installation Instruction
Operating and installation instructions
Wine conditioning unit
KWT 1601 Vi
KWT 1611 Vi
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time.
en - GB, HK
M.-Nr. 07 538 120
Contents
Description of the appliance.........................................4
Caring for the environment..........................................6
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................7
How to save energy ...............................................11
Switching on and off ..............................................12
Switching the appliance on ..........................................12
Operation ........................................................12
Switching off .....................................................14
Settings mode ....................................................14
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................15
The ideal temperature and humidity level .............................16
Temperature .....................................................16
Setting the temperature .............................................16
Isolator plates for thermal separation ..................................18
Temperature (Fahrenheit/Celsius) ....................................18
Temperature display ...............................................19
Humidity level ....................................................20
Air filtering with active charcoal filters ..................................21
Alarm...........................................................22
Temperature alarm ................................................22
Switching the temperature alarm off early ...............................22
Door alarm .......................................................22
Switching the door alarm off early .....................................22
Storing wine bottles...............................................23
Bottle presenter ...................................................24
Maximum capacity.................................................24
Display lighting ...................................................25
Defrosting .......................................................26
Cleaning and care ................................................27
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................27
Ventilation gaps ...................................................27
Door seals .......................................................28
Active charcoal filters ..............................................28
Problem solving guide ............................................29
Noises .........................................................32
After Sales / Guarantee ............................................33
Electrical connection..............................................34
Contents
Installation advice ................................................35
Location .........................................................35
Floor ............................................................36
Door hingeing ....................................................36
Adjoining furniture/units .............................................36
Ventilation .......................................................36
Side-by-side installation.............................................37
To limit the opening angle of the door ..................................38
Appliance door dimensions (opening angle 90°) .........................39
Appliance door dimensions (opening angle 115°) ........................39
Building-in dimensions ...........................................40
Installation ......................................................42
Tools and accessories required ......................................42
Optional accessories ...............................................42
Weight of the door fronts ............................................43
Building into a peninsular run ........................................43
Building-in at the end of a run of units..................................43
Aligning the housing unit ............................................44
Checking the building-in niche .......................................44
Before installation .................................................44
Preparing the niche ................................................45
Anti-tipping mechanism ..........................................46
An alternative anti-tipping mechanism ...............................47
Placing the appliance in the niche ....................................48
Aligning the appliance..............................................49
Securing the appliance in the niche ...................................50
Preparing the furniture fronts .........................................52
Securing and aligning the furniture door ................................54
Securing the covers................................................55
Fitting the plinth facing .............................................56
Fitting the door trim ................................................57
Fitting the air separator .............................................58
Description of the appliance
a Access sensor
b Sensor to select the upper
temperature zone
c Sensor to select the middle
temperature zone
d Sensor to select the lower
temperature zone
e Sensor to set the temperature
(X for colder; Y for warmer)
and
to set the lighting duration
(X for shorter; Y for longer)
f Sensor to select the temperature for
storing wine for a longer period
g Sensor to select the optimum storage
temperature for white wine
h Sensor to select the optimum storage
temperature for red wine
i On/Off sensor for the display lighting
j Sensor for switching off the
temperature or door alarm
(only visible when the temperature or
door alarm is sounding)
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a Vents/Active charcoal filters
b Wooden shelves
c Isolator plate for thermal separation
of the upper and middle temperature
zones
d Bottle presenter
e Control panel/Isolator plate for
thermal separation of the middle and
lower temperature zones
f Rocker switch for switching the
whole appliance on and off
g Glass door with UV filter
Description of the appliance
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally be
recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure that they
are recycled.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
It should be unplugged or
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply by a competent person.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during
transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance complies with all
relevant local and national safety
requirements. Improper use can,
however, present a risk of both
personal injury and material
damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before using it for the first time. They
contain important notes on the
installation, safety, operation and
care of the appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
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Warning!
This appliance is very heavy and
can tip forwards when the door is
open. Keep the appliance door shut
until the appliance has been built in
and secured in its housing in
accordance with these operating
and installation instructions.
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Warning!
If installed at altitudes above
2500 m, there is a risk of the glass
door breaking.
Shards of glass are very sharp and
can cause severe injury if not
handled with care.
Correct application
This appliance is intended for
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domestic use only for storing wine.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for damage resulting
from incorrect or improper use or
operation.
This appliance is not intended for
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use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
are supervised whilst using it, or have
been shown how to use it correctly by a
person responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid
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the risk of injury, do not allow children
to play with it or near it, or to play with
the controls. Neither should they be
allowed to climb inside it or to swing on
the door.
Please supervise young children whilst
you are using it.
Older children may only use the
appliance when its operation has been
clearly explained to them and they are
able to use it safely, recognising the
dangers of misuse.
The door hinges can cause injury.
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Keep children well away at all times.
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Warning and Safety instructions
contact the Service Department for
Technical safety
Before setting up the appliance,
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check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a
damaged appliance.
A damaged appliance could be
dangerous.
If the connection cable is faulty it must
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only be replaced by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer to protect
the user from danger.
This appliance contains the coolant
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Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which
is environmentally friendly. Although it
is flammable, it does not damage the
ozone layer and does not increase the
greenhouse effect. The use of this
coolant has, however, led to a slight
increase in the noise level of the
appliance. In addition to the noise of
the compressor, you might be able to
hear the coolant flowing around the
system. This is unavoidable, and does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the
transportation and setting up of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling
system are damaged. Leaking
refrigerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
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avoid any flames or anything which
creates a spark,
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switch off at the wall socket and
withdraw the plug,
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ventilate the room where the
appliance is located for several
minutes, and
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advice.
The more coolant there is in an
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appliance, the larger the room it should
be installed in. In the event of a
leakage, if the appliance is in a small
room, there is the danger of
combustible gases building up.
For every8gofcoolant at least 1 m
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
Safe operation of the appliance is
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only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
Before connecting the appliance,
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make sure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and connected
load) match the mains electricity
supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
Installation work, maintenance and
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repairs may only be carried out by
suitably qualified and competent
persons in accordance with national
and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous and the
manufacturer will not be held liable.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
appliance until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not connect the appliance to the
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mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).
The electrical safety of this
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appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and tested regularly, and
where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage or injury caused by the lack
of or inadequacy of an effective
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Installation, maintenance and
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repairs may only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
While the appliance is under
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guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.
The appliance must be isolated from
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the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
it has been switched off at the wall
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socket and the plug has been
withdrawn, or
the fuse from the fused spur
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connection unit has been withdrawn
or the mains fuse has been
disconnected, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
Faulty components must only be
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replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
This appliance may only be used in
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mobile installations such as ships, if a
risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
In countries where there are areas
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which may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the guarantee.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
Do not operate any electrical
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equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion.
Do not store explosive materials in
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the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray
cans). Thermostats switching on may
produce sparks which could present a
fire hazard. Flammable compounds
could explode.
Do not use any oils or grease on the
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door seal, as these will cause the seal
to deteriorate and become porous with
time.
Do not cover or block the air vents in
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the plinth as this would impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the
electricity consumption and could
cause damage to the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use
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within certain climate ranges (ambient
temperatures), and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range
for your appliance is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Installing it in a room with too low an
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,
can lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot
maintain the required temperature.
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old
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appliance, first make the door latches
or locks unusable.
This way you will prevent children from
accidentally locking themselves in and
endangering their lives.
Be careful not to damage any part of
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the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,
e.g. by
puncturing the refrigerant channels
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in the evaporator.
bending any pipework.
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– scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Do not use a steam-cleaning
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appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
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How to save energy
Normal energy
consumption
Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.
Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.
Not situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20°C.
Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
approximate
(set in stages).
Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
exact to the degree
(digital display).
Use Only open the doors when
Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment
With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the
Cellar section 8 to 12°C
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
MasterFresh zone just above 0 °C
Freezer section -18°C
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C
necessary and for as short a time
as possible.
Store food in an organised way. If food is not stored in an
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.
when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick
has built up.
Increased energy
consumption
Situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where there is a high ambient
room temperature.
temperature in the compartment,
the higher the energy
consumption.
On appliances with winter setting,
please make sure that the winter
setting is switched off when the
ambient temperature is warmer
than 16 °C.
Frequent opening of the doors for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.
organised way, searching for an
item will mean the door is open for
longer.
Placing hot food in the appliance
will cause the compressor to run
for a long time, as the appliance
will have to work harder to lower
the temperature.
of liquids will cause a loss of
coldness in the refrigerator.
A layer of ice hinders the cold
from reaching the frozen food, and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.
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Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
Clean the inside of the appliance and
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the accessories with lukewarm water
and a little washing-up liquid, and
then dry with a soft cloth.
Important:
To ensure the correct functioning of
the appliance, let it stand for
between 1½ and 2 hours after
transporting it to its final location
before connecting it to the mains.
Switching the appliance on
Please note: switching off with the
rocker switch does not disconnect
the appliance from the mains.
Operation
A light touch of the finger on the
sensors is all that is required to operate
this appliance.
Please note:
A sensor that is available for
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selection is always highlighted in
white.
^ Open the door.
^ Press the rocker switch on the right
side underneath the control panel.
This switches all of the zones in the
appliance on or off together.
The appliance will start to cool, and the
display lighting will come on when the
door is opened.
The access sensor in the control panel
will also light up.
– A sensor that has been selected is
always highlighted in yellow.
^ Touch the access sensor so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
The sensors for the three zones will now
appear in the control panel: the upper,
middle and lower wine-conditioning
zones.
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Switching on and off
The zones are set ex-works for the
following types of storage:
Lower zone:
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for storing wine for a longer period of
time (left-hand symbol)
Middle zone:
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for storing white wine (middle
symbol)
Upper zone:
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for storing red wine (right-hand
symbol)
To switch the display lighting on or off,
^ touch the sensor for the display
lighting.
To select settings for your appliance
(e.g. to set the temperature, etc),
A sensor that has been selected is
highlighted in yellow. You can now
set the temperature, or
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set the humidity level for the zone
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you have selected.
Please refer to the relevant section for
more information.
To deselect a zone,
^ touch the sensor of the selected zone
again so that it is highlighted in white,
or select a different sensor.
To leave settings mode,
^ touch the access sensor so that it is
highlighted in white.
Your last selected settings will now be
saved to memory.
If you do not touch the access sensor,
the electronics for accessing the
settings will switch off after a period.
^
touch the sensor for the particular
zone where you would like to select
the settings.
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Switching on and off
Switching off
Press the rocker switch.
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The cooling system and the lighting are
now switched off.
Settings mode
In settings mode, you can select certain
appliance functions via the control
panel and adjust the settings. The
settings for the different functions are
described in more detail in the relevant
section of these instructions.
Overview of functions that can be
selected in settings mode:
Function Symbol
displayed
To select the
temperature unit
No function selected ;
To switch the sensor
tone on/off
To enter or leave
settings mode
†
=
;
To switch the sensor tone on/off
The tone which sounds each time a
sensor is touched can be deactivated.
Touch the access sensor so that it is
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highlighted in yellow.
^ Touch the sensor for one of the zones
(it does not matter which) so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
^ Take note of the position of the X
sensor (but do not touch it!).
^ Touch the access sensor until it is
highlighted in white and all of the
other sensors are no longer lit up.
^ Place your finger in the position of the
X sensor, and leave it there.
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At the same time, briefly touch the
access sensor (without letting go of
the X sensor).
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Leave your finger on the X sensor for
another 4 seconds until c and the Y
sensor also appear in the display.
To set the humidity level §
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^
Now touch the X sensor repeatedly
until b appears in the display.
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Touch the access sensor again.
Switching on and off
By touching the X sensor, you can
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now select whether the sensor tone is
switched on or off:
= 0: Sensor tone switched off
= 1: Sensor tone switched on
= –: Return to menu.
After selecting a new setting, touch
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the access sensor to confirm your
choice.
Touch the X sensor repeatedly until ;
^
appears in the display.
^ Touch the access sensor.
You have now left settings mode.
The door alarm is automatically
disabled when the appliance is in
settings mode. As soon as the door
is closed, the door alarm is activated
again.
Switching off for longer
periods of time
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:
switch the appliance off,
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switch off at the wall socket and
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withdraw the plug,
clean the appliance out and
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leave the door ajar to air the
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appliance.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the door is left shut,
there is a danger of mould and odours
building up inside the appliance.
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The ideal temperature and humidity level
Wine keeps on maturing depending on
the surrounding conditions. The length
of time for which wine can be kept in
good condition will therefore depend
not only on the temperature but also on
the air quality.
The wine conditioning unit, with its
constant ideal temperature, increased
air humidity and odour-free
atmosphere, offers the perfect
conditions for storing your wine.
Temperature
Wine can be stored at a temperature
between 5°C and 18°C. If you wish to
store red and white wines together,
select a temperature between 10 and
12°C. Most white wines are palatable at
this temperature. It is best to take red
wine out of the appliance about two
hours before drinking. Open the wine to
allow it to breathe and to develop its
aroma. After two hours, red wine will be
at the correct temperature for drinking.
Setting the temperature
The zones are set ex-works for the
following types of storage:
Upper zone:
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for storing red wine (16 °C)
Middle zone:
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for storing white wine (10 °C)
Lower zone:
–
for storing wine for a longer period of
time (11 °C)
You can adjust the zones to your
requirements, for example if you wish to
store white wine in the upper zone.
Simply set the relevant temperature
specification as follows:
^ Touch the sensor for the zone you
wish to change so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
A storage temperature of over 22°C
causes wine to mature too quickly.
Wine should not be stored below 5°C
for a long period of time as it will not
mature fully at this low temperature.
Fluctuations in temperature put wine
under stress and interrupt the maturing
process. It is therefore very important to
maintain a constant temperature.
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^
Then touch the sensor for the type of
storage you wish to select (long-term,
white wine or red wine storage).
Although you can use the lower
zone for white wine if you wish, it is
not possible to select the white wine
symbol for the lower zone.
The ideal temperature and humidity level
It is possible to set the exact
temperature individually in each zone.
The zones are set up ex works to store
red wine, white wine and for long-term
storage.
The settings can be altered to your
requirements.
Touch the sensor for the zone you
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wish to change so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
^ The temperature inside the appliance
can be selected by touching the
arrow sensors on either side of the
temperature display.
The temperature set at the factory for
the zone concerned is highlighted in
yellow.
If the highest or lowest temperature that
it is possible to set is reached, the X or
Y sensor will disappear from the
display.
The temperature display on the
control panel always shows the
required temperature.
Once you have altered the temperature,
check the temperature after a few
hours. It will take this long for the
appliance to reach the temperature. If,
after this time, the temperature is still
too high or too low, you will need to
adjust it again.
Temperature ranges for each of the
zones
– Upper zone:
3°Cto18°C
– Middle zone:
3°Cto18°C
– Lower zone:
8°Cto18°C
By touching the
X sensor: the temperature will get
colder
Y sensor: the temperature will get
warmer.
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Touching the sensor once:
adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C steps.
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Keeping your finger on the sensor:
changes the temperature
continuously.
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The ideal temperature and humidity level
Isolator plates for thermal
separation
The appliance has two fixed isolator
plates which divide the cabinet into
three different temperature zones. This
enables you to store three different
types of wine at the same time, e.g. red
wine, white wine and Champagne.
Setting the correct temperature is
important to the taste of the wine.
The following temperatures are
recommended for the different types of
wine:
Red wine: 14 °C to 18 °C
Rosé wine: 10 °C to 12 °C
White wine: 8 °C to 12 °C
Sparkling white
wines:
Champagne: 5 °C to 7 °C
7°Cto9°C
Temperature
(Fahrenheit/Celsius)
The temperature can be displayed in
degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit.
Touch the access sensor so that it is
^
highlighted in yellow.
^ Touch the sensor for one of the zones
(it does not matter which) so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
^ Take note of the position of the X
sensor (but do not touch it!).
^ Touch the access sensor until it is
highlighted in white and all of the
other sensors are no longer lit up.
^
Place your finger in the position of the
X sensor, and leave it there.
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^
At the same time, briefly touch the
access sensor (without letting go of
the X sensor).
^
Leave your finger on the X sensor for
another 4 seconds until c and the Y
sensor also appear in the display.
^
Now touch the X sensor repeatedly
until † appears in the display.
^
Touch the access sensor again.
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