Miele KWT6321UG User Manual

Operating and installation instructions
Wine conditioning unit

To prevent 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.

M.-Nr. 09 886 942en - AU, IN, NZ, MY

Contents

Guide to the appliance .............................................4

Caring for the environment..........................................7

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................8

How to save energy ...............................................16

Switching the appliance on and off ..................................17

Before using for the first time.........................................17

Safety lock .......................................................17

Switching off for longer periods of time .................................18

Temperature and air quality ........................................19

Temperature .....................................................19

Safety device in case of low ambient temperatures.....................19

Setting the temperature ..........................................20

Temperature display ...............................................20

Temperature display brightness....................................21

Air quality and humidity .............................................22

DynamicCooling (constant humidity) m .............................22

Air filtering with the Active AirClean filter .............................23

Feature lighting ..................................................24

Switching the feature lighting on and off ................................24

Setting the brightness of the feature lighting ..........................24

Storing wine bottles...............................................25

Wooden shelves ..................................................25

Maximum capacity.................................................26

Temperature and door alarm .......................................27

Temperature alarm ................................................27

Door alarm .......................................................27

Automatic defrosting..............................................28

Cleaning and care ................................................29

Interior, appliance door and accessories ...............................29

Ventilation cut-out .................................................30

Door seal ........................................................30

Air filter..........................................................30

Active AirClean filter ..............................................31

Changing the Active AirClean filter ....................................31

Problem solving guide ............................................32

Noises ..........................................................36

Contents

After Sales / Warranty .............................................37

Warranty ......................................................37

Electrical connection..............................................38

Installation ......................................................39

Side-by-side installation.............................................39

Location .........................................................39

Climate range ..................................................40

Ventilation .......................................................40

Before installation .................................................40

Appliance dimensions .............................................41

Changing the door hinging .........................................43

Building-under the appliance .......................................46

Preparing the appliance ............................................46

Aligning the appliance to taller furniture doors ...........................48

Placing the appliance in the niche ....................................50

Securing the appliance in the niche ...................................50

Adjusting the lateral alignment of the appliance door ...................51

Contact details ..................................................54

Guide to the appliance

a For switching the entire

appliance on and off

b For setting the temperature in the

upper wine conditioning zone
(Y for warmer)

c Temperature display for the upper

wine conditioning zone

d For setting the temperature in the

upper wine conditioning zone
(X for colder)

e For switching the DynamicCooling

function (constant humidity) on and
off and indicator light

f Safety lock indicator light (only

visible when the safety lock is
switched on)

g For switching the temperature and

door alarms on and off

h For setting the temperature in the

lower wine conditioning zone

(Y for warmer)

i Temperature display for the lower

wine conditioning zone

j For setting the temperature in the

lower wine conditioning zone
(X for colder)

k For switching the feature lighting on

and off and indicator light

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a Lighting strip

(in both wine conditioning zones)

b Active AirClean filter

c Control panel for the upper and

lower wine conditioning zones /
insulation plate for thermal
separation of the zones

d Insulation strip for thermal separation

of the zones

e Wooden shelves

f Safety glass door with UV filter

g Ventilation grille with air filter located

behind it

Guide to the appliance

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Guide to the appliance

Accessories supplied

Active AirClean filter

The Active AirClean filter achieves
optimum air quality by filtering the air
entering and leaving the appliance.

Air filter

The air filter behind the ventilation grille
protects the cooling system from dust.

Optional accessories

Active AirClean filter

(See "Accessories supplied")

Air filter

(See "Accessories supplied")

Care of stainless steel

– Each application of the Original Miele

care product for stainless steel (in
the bottle) forms a durable protective
film that is stain and water resistant.
It gently removes water marks,
fingerprints and other stains for a
uniformly shiny surface.

Original Miele all purpose microfibre
cloth

Light soiling and fingerprints on
stainless steel fronts, control panels
and furniture can be easily removed
with this microfibre cloth.

Optional accessories are available to
order from Miele or via the internet
(depending on country).

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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 they are
offered for recycling.

Disposing 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 and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.

The plug must be rendered useless
and the cable cut off directly behind the
appliance to prevent misuse. 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 conforms to current safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
damage to property.

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 installation, safety, use and
maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with
these instructions.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.

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Danger of injury!
At altitudes above 1500 m there is a risk of the glass door
shattering!
Shards of glass can cause injury!

Correct application

This appliance is designed for domestic use and for use in similar

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environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts
and other typical living quarters. This does not include
common/shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels,
motels or bed & breakfasts.
This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use.

This appliance is intended only for storing wine.

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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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool

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medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such
materials or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such
purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance
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
incorrect use of the appliance.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

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children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person
responsible for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of
misuse.

Safety with children

Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.

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Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has

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been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.

Cleaning work may only be carried out by older children under

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the supervision of an adult.

Children should be supervised when they are near the appliance.

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This appliance is not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play with it or to use the controls. They will not
understand the potential dangers posed by it. They should be
supervised whenever you are working in the kitchen.

Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves

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in packing material or pull it over their heads with the risk of
suffocation. Keep children away from any packing material.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks. This appliance

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complies with all current local and national safety requirements.

This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural

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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:

– avoid any flames or anything which creates a spark,

– switch off at the mains and unplug the appliance,

– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several

minutes, and

– call Miele.

The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it

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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
amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside
the appliance.

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of room space is required. The

Warning and Safety instructions

Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the connection

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data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage and rated 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.

The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed

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when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing
system. 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.

If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a

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Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.

Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a

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multi-socket unit or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

If moisture gets into electrical components, it could cause a short

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circuit.
Therefore, do not operate this appliance in areas which are exposed
to moisture.

This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile

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installations (e.g. on a ship).

A damaged appliance is dangerous. Check it for any visible

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damage. Never install or attempt to use a damaged appliance.

For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it has

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been fully installed.

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Warning and Safety instructions

During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance

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must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:

– the mains fuse has been disconnected, or

– the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is

applicable), or

– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from

the socket, or it is switched off at the isolator.

Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be

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dangerous. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical
appliances must only be carried out by a Miele approved service
technician.

The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is

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not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.

Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele

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spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the
appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range

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(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.

To ensure proper air flow in and out of the appliance, the air vents

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in the appliance and built-in structure must not be covered or
blocked in any way.
This would also increase the energy consumption and could cause
damage to the appliance.

Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products

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containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Flammable gas mixtures
can be ignited by electrical components. Danger of fire and
explosion!

Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice

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cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and
explosion!

Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or

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accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be
invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.

Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Cleaning and care

Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal, as these will

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cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time.

Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.

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Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and
cause a short circuit.

Do not use sharp edged objects or other means to remove frost

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and ice, or accelerate the defrosting process.
They will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to
the appliance.

Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to

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defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts.

Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they might contain

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substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could
cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.

Transporting the appliance

To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and

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in its packaging.

Due to the size and weight of the appliance, the appliance must

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be transported by two people. Danger of injury and damage to the
appliance!

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Warning and Safety instructions

Disposal of your old appliance

Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door lock

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unusable.
This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking
themselves in and endangering their lives.

Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting

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disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the refrigerant channels in the condenser,

– bending any pipework, or

– scratching the surface coating.

Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes.

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How to save energy

Installation/Mainte
nance

Temperature
settings

Normal energy
consumption

In a ventilated room. In an enclosed,

Protected from direct
sunlight.

Not situated near a heat
source (radiator, oven).

Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20 °C.

Where the cross-section of
the air inlet and outlet is not
covered and kept free of
dust.

Remove and clean the air
filter with a vacuum cleaner
at least once a year.

10 to 12 °C The lower the temperature in

Increased energy
consumption

unventilated room.

In direct sunlight.

Situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).

Where there is a high room
temperature.

Where the air inlets and
outlets are covered or dusty.

If dust has accumulated on
the air filter.

the appliance, the higher the
energy consumption.

Use Wooden shelves arranged

as they were when the
appliance was delivered.

Only open the door when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible.
Store wine bottles in an
organised way.

Do not overfill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.

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Frequent opening of the
door for long periods will
cause a loss of coldness.
The appliance will try to cool
down and the running time
of the compressor will
increase.

Switching the appliance on and off

Before using for the first time

^ Clean the inside of the appliance and

the accessories with lukewarm water
and a little washing-up liquid, and
then dry with a soft cloth.

Switching on

^ Touch the On/Off sensor for the

whole appliance so that the
temperature displays light up.

A alarm will sound. The appliance will
start to cool, and the interior lighting will
come on when the door is opened.

Switching the alarm off

^ Touch the sensor for switching off the

temperature or door alarm.

Switching off

^ Touch and keep your finger on the

On/Off sensor for the whole
appliance until the temperature
displays go dark.

Cooling is now switched off. If this is not
the case, the safety lock is switched on.

Safety lock

The safety lock can be activated to
prevent the appliance being switched
off by mistake.

Switching the safety lock on/off

^ Touch and keep your finger on the

DynamicCooling On/Off sensor for
approx. 5 seconds.

The sensor's indicator light flashes and
a

; flashes in the temperature display

for the lower wine conditioning zone
(display on the right).

The alarm will stop. The temperature
displays will flash until the set
temperatures are reached.

^ Touch the DynamicCooling function

On/Off sensor again.

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Switching the appliance on and off

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,

By touching the sensors for setting the
temperature you can now choose
between ; 0 and ; 1:

0: Safety lock is deactivated,
1: Safety lock is activated.

^ To save the setting, touch the

DynamicCooling function On/Off
sensor.

When the safety lock is activated, the
safety lock indicator light X will light
up.

^ To exit settings mode, touch the

On/Off sensor for the whole
appliance, or wait for
approx. 2 minutes and the
electronics will automatically revert to
normal operation.

^ disconnect the appliance from the

mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
switch off at the mains circuit
breaker,

^ clean the appliance, and

^ leave the door ajar to air the

appliance.

If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the door is left shut,
there is a danger of mould and
odours building up inside the
appliance.

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Temperature and air quality

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.

It also guarantees a vibration-free
environment so that the maturing
process is not disturbed.

Temperature

Wine can be stored at a temperature
between 6 °C and 18 °C. If you are
storing white and red wines together,
select a temperature between 12 °C
and 14 °C. This is suitable for both red
and white wines.

At too high a temperature (over 22 °C),
wine matures too quickly, which
prevents the aromas from developing
further. Wine cannot mature fully at too
low a temperature (below 5 °C).

Fluctuations in temperature put wine
under stress and interrupt the maturing
process. It is therefore very important to
maintain a constant temperature.

Safety device in case of low ambient
temperatures

To protect wine from low temperatures,
a safety thermostat ensures that the
temperature in the appliance cannot fall
dramatically. If the ambient temperature
drops, a heater in the appliance
switches on and holds the temperature
within the appliance constant. If the
ambient temperature continues to drop,
the appliance will automatically switch
itself off.

Type of wine Recommended

drinking temp.

Light, fruity red
wines:

Full-bodied red
wines:

Rosé wines: +8 °C to +10 °C

Delicate,
aromatic white
wines:

Full-bodied or
sweet white
wines:

Champagne,
sparkling white
wines:

+14 °C to +16 °C

+18 °C

+8 °C to +12 °C

+12 °C to +14 °C

+6 °C to +10 °C

Tip: Store the wine 1 or 2 °C cooler
than the recommended drinking
temperature as it warms up a little when
poured into the glass.

Full-bodied reds should be opened 2-3
hours before drinking to allow them to
breathe and develop their aromas.

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Temperature and air quality

Insulation plate for thermal
separation

The appliance has a fixed insulation
plate which divides the cabinet into two
different zones. This enables you to
store different types of wine (e.g. red
and white) at the same time.

Setting the temperature

You can set the respective
temperatures using the two sensors
below the temperature displays.

Touch the

Y sensor: the temperature gets warmer
X sensor: the temperature gets cooler

The temperature range being set will
flash in the display as you do this.

When you touch the sensors, you will
see the following changes in the
respective temperature display:

– Touching a sensor once: the last

temperature selected flashes.

– Each subsequent touch of a sensor:

The temperature is adjusted in 1 °C
steps.

The two temperature zones are cooled
alternately which means that,
depending on the amount of wine being
stored, it may take a few hours before
the set temperatures are reached and
the temperature displays have adjusted
accordingly. If, after some time, the
temperature in either section is too
warm or too cold, set the temperature
again.

Temperature range

The temperature in both sections can
be set to anywhere between 5 and
20 °C.

Temperature display

In normal operation the temperature
displays in the control panel show the
actual temperature in each temperature
zone.

The temperature display will flash if

– a different temperature is being set,

– the temperature in one section

deviates from the set temperature by
more than 5 °C.

– Keeping your finger on the sensor:

changes the temperature
continuously.

Approximately 5 seconds after you
release the sensor, the actual
temperature in the respective section
will be displayed.

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Temperature and air quality

Temperature display brightness

The default brightness for the
temperature display is set to ^1.

To change the brightness of the
temperature display (the temperature
displays will change together):

^ Touch and keep your finger on the

DynamicCooling On/Off sensor for
approx. 5 seconds.

The sensor's indicator light flashes and
a ; flashes in the temperature display
for the lower wine conditioning zone
(display on the right).

^ You can now change the brightness

of the display by touching the
temperature setting sensors. You can
choose levels of brightness from 1 to

5.
1: minimum brightness
5: maximum brightness.

^ To save the setting, touch the

DynamicCooling function On/Off
sensor.

^ To exit settings mode, touch the

On/Off sensor for the whole
appliance, or wait for
approx. 2 minutes and the
electronics will automatically revert to
normal operation.

^ Keep touching one of the

temperature setting sensors until you
see ^ in the display.

^ Touch the DynamicCooling function

On/Off sensor again.
^ will light up in the display.

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Temperature and air quality

Air quality and humidity

A conventional refrigerator, with its low
humidity level, is not the best place to
store wine. It is very important to store
wine in an atmosphere with a high
humidity level so that the corks remain
moist on the outside. Low humidity
causes corks to dry out from the
outside, and so do not seal the bottles
as tightly. Wine should be stored lying
down to keep the corks moist form the
inside too. Any air entering the bottle
will inevitably spoil the wine.

Do not introduce additional moisture
into the air, e.g. by placing a bowl of
water in the appliance, as this will
lead to condensation on the interior
walls, which can cause corrosion
damage.

DynamicCooling (constant humidity)

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DynamicCooling raises the relative
humidity inside the appliance.
It also distributes the humidity and the
temperature evenly around the interior
so that you can store all your wine
under the same excellent conditions.
This will create a stable climate in the
cabinet which imitates that of a wine
cellar.

Switching on DynamicCooling

If you would like to use the wine
conditioning unit to store wine long
term, we recommend that you keep the
DynamicCooling function switched on.

^ Touch the DynamicCooling function

On/Off sensor so that the indicator
light comes on.

Even if DynamicCooling has not been
switched on, the fans in the
appliance will come on automatically
when the cooling system switches on
to ensure your wine is kept in the
optimum climate.

When the appliance door is open, the
fan automatically turns off temporarily
to save energy.

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Switching off DynamicCooling

The appliance uses slightly more
energy and is a little noisier when the
DynamicCooling function is switched
on. You can switch it off occasionally if
you wish.

^ Touch the DynamicCooling function

On/Off sensor to switch off the
indicator light.

Air filtering with the Active AirClean
filter

The Active AirClean filter achieves
optimum air quality by filtering the air
entering and leaving the appliance.

Fresh air enters the appliance after first
being filtered by the Active AirClean
filter.
The air is then evenly distributed
throughout the appliance interior by the
fans (DynamicCooling function).

Temperature and air quality

The filtering process via the Active
AirClean filter ensures that only fresh,
dust-free and odourless air can enter
the appliance. This helps to prevent the
transfer of possible odours to the wines
which can happen via the corks.

The Active AirClean filter must be
replaced after 12 months at the
latest.
New filters can be ordered from
Miele (see end of this booklet for
contact details).

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Feature lighting

The interior lighting can be set to
remain on when the door is closed so
your wines can be on display at all
times.

There is a lighting strip in the upper and
lower zones so that both zones can be
illuminated.

Thanks to the use of LED lighting, the
wine will not be adversely affected by
heat or UV light.

Switching the feature lighting
on and off

^ Touch the feature lighting On/Off

sensor so that the indicator light
comes on.

The interior lighting is now turned on in
both zones, even when the door is
closed.

Setting the brightness of the feature
lighting

The brightness of the feature lighting
can be adjusted.

^ Touch and keep you finger on the

feature lighting On/Off sensor.

^ At the same time, touch the sensors

for setting the temperature.

Touch

– to make the lighting brighter.

– to make the lighting dimmer.

To switch the feature lighting off
again:

^ Touch the feature lighting On/Off

sensor so that the indicator light goes
out.

The interior lighting is now switched off
when the appliance door is closed.

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If the lights are damaged, please
contact Miele to arrange for them to
be repaired.

Do not remove the lighting covers.
Should the covers be damaged or
need to be removed due to
damage, exercise caution. There
are lasers in the lighting (laser beam
class 1M) which you must not look
at directly. Do not use optical
instruments (magnifying glass or
similar) to look at the lighting.

Storing wine bottles

Vibration and movement have a
negative effect on the maturing
process, which can affect the taste of
the wine.

To avoid disturbing other bottles when
removing a bottle of wine, store bottles
of the same type beside each other on
the same shelf. Furthermore, you
should avoid stacking bottles on top of
one another on the wooden shelves.

Always place the bottles in a horizontal
position so that the corks can be kept
moist on the inside and air is prevented
from getting into the bottles.

Wooden shelves

The wooden shelves are on runners
which can be pulled out to make it
easier to store and remove bottles.

Moving the wooden shelves

^ Pull the wooden shelf out until it stops

a.

^ Release the wooden shelf at the

back, lifting the shelf on the left and
right at the same time b.

^ Lift the wooden shelf forwards to

remove it.

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Storing wine bottles

^ To replace the shelf, click it into

place on the extended runners c.
The notches on the wooden shelf fit
into the retaining brackets. The
magnetic strip should be pointing
forwards.

^ Slide the wooden shelf back into the

appliance as far as it will go.

^ Push the wooden shelf right back d

so that it clicks into place at the front.

Maximum capacity

A total of 34 bottles (0.75 l Bordeaux
bottles) can be stored in the appliance,
with 14 in the upper section and 20 in
the lower section.

The total of 34 bottles can only be
achieved by using all wooden shelves.

Each wooden shelf has a maximum
load-bearing capacity of 25 kg.
Do not stack bottles on the wooden
shelves.

^ Press down on the back of the

wooden shelf so that it clicks into
place at the back e.

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Temperature and door alarm

The unit is equipped with an alarm
system so that the temperature in both
temperature zones cannot rise or fall
unnoticed, thus possibly damaging the
wine.

Temperature alarm

If the temperature in a temperature
zone becomes too warm or too cold, an
alarm will sound. The relevant
temperature display will flash at the
same time.
When the alarm is triggered depends
on the selected temperature.

Audible and visual signals will be
activated, for example,

– when the appliance is switched on

and the temperature in a temperature
zone differs greatly from the set
temperature,

– when too much warm ambient air

enters the cabinet when bottles are
being rearranged or taken out,

– when a large number of bottles are

stored for the first time,

Switching the temperature alarm off
early

If the noise of the alarm disturbs you,
you can switch the alarm off early if you
wish.

^ Touch the sensor for switching off the

temperature alarm.

The alarm will stop.
The relevant temperature display will
continue to flash until the temperature is
at the correct level.

Door alarm

If the appliance door is left open for
longer than approx. 60 seconds, the
alarm will sound.

Switching the door alarm off early

If the noise of the alarm disturbs you,
you can switch the alarm off early if you
wish.

– in the event of an interruption to the

power supply.

The alarm will stop and the temperature
displays will light up constantly when
the temperature reaches the correct
level again.

^ Touch the sensor for switching off the

door alarm.

The alarm will stop.

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Automatic defrosting

Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the appliance whilst the
compressor is running. These are
automatically removed and defrosted
by the appliance.

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Make sure that water cannot get into
the electronic unit, ventilation grille
or the lighting.

Do not use a steam cleaner. Steam
could reach electrical components
and cause a short circuit.

Cleaning and care

Before cleaning

^ Switch off the appliance.

^ Disconnect the appliance from the

mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
switch off at the mains circuit
breaker.

The data plate inside the appliance
must not be removed. It contains
information which is required in the
event of a service call.

To avoid damaging the surfaces of
your appliance, do not use:

– cleaning agents containing soda,

ammonia, acids or chlorides,

– cleaning agents containing

descaling agents,

– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.

powder cleaners and cream
cleaners,

– solvent-based cleaning agents,

– stainless steel cleaning agents,

– dishwasher cleaner,

– oven sprays,

– glass cleaner (except on the glass in

the appliance door),

– hard, abrasive sponges and

brushes, e.g. pot scourers,

– dirt erasers,

– sharp metal scrapers.

^ Take any wine bottles out of the

appliance and store them in a cool
place.

^ Take out any removable parts, e.g.

shelves, for cleaning.

Interior, appliance door and
accessories

Clean the appliance at least once a
month.

Remove any soiling immediately ­do not allow it to dry on.

^ Clean the interior with a solution of

lukewarm water and a little
washing-up liquid applied with a soft
sponge.

^ After cleaning, wipe the interior and

accessories with a damp cloth, and
dry with a soft cloth.
Leave the door open to air the
appliance for a short while.

^ The wooden shelves should only be

wiped with a well wrung-out damp
cloth. They must not be allowed to

get wet.

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Cleaning and care

^ To clean stainless steel surfaces on

the appliance, use the Original Miele
ceramic and stainless steel cooktop
cleaner.
This product contains substances
that are gentle to stainless steel
surfaces and, unlike stainless steel
cleaners, it does not contain
polishing agents.

^ Each time you clean the stainless

steel surfaces of the appliance you
should apply the Original Miele care
product for stainless steel.
This will give them a water and dirt
repellent protective coating and help
prevent resoiling.

^ Clean the appliance door with a

proprietary glass cleaner.

Ventilation cut-out

^ Clean the ventilation cut-out in the

plinth facing with a brush or vacuum
cleaner. A build-up of dust will
increase the energy consumption.

Door seal

Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seals as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous over time.

^ The door seal should be cleaned

regularly with clean water and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.

Air filter

^ Clean the air filter behind the

ventilation grille at least once a year.

^ Remove the air filter and vacuum it

thoroughly on both sides. A dirty filter
can prevent the appliance from
cooling sufficiently.

After cleaning

^ Refit all shelves and accessories in

the appliance.

^ Reconnect the appliance to the

electricity supply and switch it on.

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^ Place the wine bottles back in the

appliance and close the door.

Fresh external air arrives in the unit
through the Active AirClean filter.
Filtration of air through the filter ensures
that only fresh dust-free and odourless
air enters the unit.

The Active AirClean filter should be
changed at least every 12 months.

Changing the Active AirClean
filter

^ Push the filter in and then release it.

Active AirClean filter

^ Remove the back part of the filter

from the cover.

^ Push the new filter onto the cover.

^ Pull the filter out.

^ Insert the new filter.

^ Push the filter in and then release it.

The filter will lock into place
automatically with an audible click.

Active AirClean filters can be
obtained from Miele (see end of this
booklet for contact details).

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Problem solving guide

With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected
without contacting Miele.
If, after consulting this guide, you cannot remedy the problem, please contact
Miele. Please note, however, that a call-out fee will be applied to unnecessary ser­vice visits where the problem could have been rectified as described in these
operating instructions.

To prevent cold from escaping, avoid opening the appliance door until the fault
has been corrected.

Installation, maintenance and 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.

The appliance is not cooling.

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The interior
lighting does not
come on when the
door is opened and
the temperature is
not visible in the
display.

The control panel
and interior
lighting are
working.

The appliance has not been
switched on.

The plug is not correctly
inserted into the socket.

Check whether the mains
fuse has tripped. If it has,
there could be a fault with
the appliance, the
household electrical wiring
or another electrical
appliance.

Demo mode has been
activated.

^ Switch the appliance on.

The temperature displays
must be lit up.

^ Insert the plug into the

socket correctly.

^ Contact a qualified

electrician or Miele.

^ Call Miele.

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Problem solving guide

The compressor runs more and more often and for longer periods of time,
the temperature in the appliance drops.

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The temperature in
the appliance is too
low.

Warnings in the display

Problem Possible cause Remedy

A dash is lit
up/flashing in the
temperature
display.

The temperature setting is
too low.

The appliance door does
not close properly.

The appliance door has
been opened frequently.

The ventilation gaps have
been covered over or
become dusty.

The ambient temperature is
too warm.

Only temperatures within
the range of the appliance
temperature display will be
displayed.

^ Correct the temperature

setting.

^ Check whether the

appliance door closes
properly.

^ Only open the door when

necessary and for as short
a time as possible.

^ Check that the ventilation

gaps are not covered up
and dust them regularly.

^ Decrease the ambient

temperature.

"F0"or"F1"
appears in the
temperature
display.

There is a fault.

^ Call Miele.

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Problem solving guide

Interior lighting

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The interior
lighting is not
working.

The interior
lighting is on even
when the door is
closed.

The feature lighting is
switched on.

^ Call Miele.

Do not remove the
lighting covers. Should
the covers be damaged
or need to be removed
due to damage,
exercise caution. There
are lasers in the lighting
(laser beam class 1M)
which you must not look
at directly. Do not use
optical instruments
(magnifying glass or
similar) to look at the
lighting.

^ Switch the feature lighting

off (see "Feature lighting")

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Problem solving guide

Other problems

Problem Possible cause Remedy

The alarm is
sounding and the
temperature
display is flashing.

You cannot switch
the appliance off.

The slats on the
wooden shelves
are warping.

The temperature in the zone
has risen higher or fallen lower
than the temperature set. This
could be because

– the appliance door has been

opened frequently.

– the ventilation gaps are

covered over.

– the power was cut for a long

time.

The safety lock is activated.
The 0 symbol is lit up in the
display.

Volume change due to
moisture absorption or drying
out is a typical characteristic
of wood. An increase in
humidity will cause wooden
components to warp, which
can lead to cracking.

Knots and grain patina are part
of the natural character of the
wood.

^ Rectify the cause of the

alarm. The temperature
display will stop flashing
and the alarm will stop.

^ Switch off the safety

lock.

Mould has begun
to form on the wine
bottle labels.

Mould can begin to form on
the labels, depending on the
type of label adhesive used.

^ Clean the wine bottles

and remove any
adhesive residue.

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Noises

Normal noises What causes them

Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This

noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor
switches on.

Blubb, blubb ... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating

through the pipes.

Click ... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the

motor on and off.

Sssrrrrr ... On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes

just hear the movement of the fan inside the appliance.

On appliances with a water tank a buzzing sound can be
heard when water is being pumped out of the water tank.

Crack ... A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand

inside the appliance.

Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.

Noises that you
can easily rectify

Rattling,
vibrating

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Possible cause Remedy

The appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance using a

spirit level, by raising or
lowering the screw feet
underneath the appliance.

The appliance is touching
another appliance or piece of
furniture.

Drawers, baskets or shelves
are unstable or sticking.

Are any bottles or containers
unstable or knocking against
each other?

The transport cable clips are
hanging loose at the back of
the appliance:

Move it away.

Check all removable items
and refit them correctly.

Separate them.

Remove the cable clips.

After Sales / Warranty

In the event of a fault which you cannot
correct yourself, please contact:

– Miele

See back cover for contact details.

When contacting Miele, please quote
the model and serial number of your
appliance.

This information is given on the data
plate inside your appliance.

Warranty

The manufacturer's warranty for this
appliance is 2 years.

For more information on the
manufacturer's warranty specific to
your country, please contact Miele.

See the end of this booklet for
contact details.Information for test
institutes

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Electrical connection

All electrical work should be carried out
by a suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
local and national safety regulations.

The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable and moulded plug ready for
connection to an AC single phase
220 – 240 V 50 Hz supply.

The fuse rating must be at least 10 A.

The voltage and frequency are given on
the data plate. Please ensure that these
match the household mains supply.
Connection should be made via a
suitable switched socket which is easily
accessible. For extra safety it is
advisable to install a suitable residual
current device (RCD).

The accessibility of the plug must
always be ensured in order to be able
to quickly separate the appliance from
the mains.

If the mains socket is not accessible
after the appliance has been built in, a
separator for each terminal must be
available. There must be an all-pole
contact gap of 3 mm in the switch.

Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
lead or a plug adapter. Extension leads
do not guarantee the required safety of
the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).

Do not connect the appliance to an
inverter such as those used with an
autonomous energy source e.g. Solar
power.
When switched on, peak loads in the
system can cause the safety switch off
mechanism to be triggered. This can
damage the electronic unit.

The machine must not be used with
so-called energy-saving devices
either. These reduce the amount of
energy supplied to the machine,
causing it to overheat.

If the mains connection cable needs to
be replaced, this must only be carried
out by a qualified electrician.

WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED

The plug and mains connection cable
must not come into contact with the
back of the appliance as vibrations can
cause damage to these components.
This, in turn, could result in a short
circuit.

Nor should other appliances be
plugged into a socket located directly
behind the appliance.

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For India only: Due to extreme
fluctuations in the electrical network,
we recommend operating the
appliance with a voltage stabiliser.

This appliance must be built in,
otherwise it could tip up. To avoid a
hazard, it must be fixed in
accordance with the instructions.

Side-by-side installation

To avoid a build-up of condensation
and resultant damage, refrigerators and
freezers should not generally be
installed directly next to other such
appliances.

However, this wine conditioning unit
can be installed side-by-side with
certain other wine conditioning unit
models.

Please contact Miele for information
on which combinations are suitable
for your appliance.

Important: tropical / humid
environments

During periods of high humidity,
some condensation may appear on
outside surfaces of cooling
appliances. This condensation will
disappear when humidity levels
drop. For prevention, it is advisable
to install the appliance with sufficient
ventilation in a dry and/or an
air-conditioned room.
Please ensure that doors are closing
and sealing properly.
Please ensure that the appliance is
installed in accordance with these
installation instructions and that the
handle is fitted correctly. Should you
require further assistance please
contact Miele.

Installation

Location

This appliance should not be installed
where it is exposed to direct sunlight or
directly adjacent to a heat-producing
appliance such as an oven or a
radiator. The room temperature should
not go above or below the climate
range for which the appliance is
designed. The higher the ambient
temperature of the room, the more
energy the appliance requires to
operate. The appliance should be
installed in a dry, well-ventilated room.

When installing the appliance, please
be aware:

– The mains connection socket must

not be located directly behind the
appliance and must be easily
accessible.

– The plug and mains connection

cable must not come into contact
with the rear of the appliance as they
may be damaged by vibrations from
the appliance.

– Nor should other appliances be

plugged into a socket located
directly behind this appliance.

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Installation

Climate range

The appliance is designed for use
within a certain climate range (ambient
temperatures) and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range of
the appliance is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.

Climate range Ambient room

SN

N

ST

T

temperature

+10 °C to +32 °C
+16 °C to +32° C
+16 °C to +38 °C
+16 °C to +43 °C

Operating in a room which is too cold
will result in the compressor switching
off for too long, causing the internal
temperature in the appliance to rise
with the risk of food deteriorating and
going off.

,

Caution:
At altitudes above 1500 m there is a
risk of the glass door shattering!
Shards of glass can cause injury!

Ventilation

The appliance is ventilated via the
grille in the plinth.
This must not be covered or blocked
in any way.
Clean the plinth regularly to remove
any dust.

The cut-out in the plinth facing must
be aligned centrally with the
appliance.

Before installation

^ Before installation, take any

accessories out of the appliance
and/or from the back of the
appliance.

^ Remove any cable clips from the

back of the appliance.

^ Check that all parts at the back of the

appliance are unhindered. Carefully
remove any hindrance.

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Installation

Appliance dimensions

Before installation, ensure the building-in niche is the correct size. The specified
ventilation cross-sections must be adhered to and the cut-out in the plinth
facing for the ventilation grille supplied must be aligned centrally with the
appliance in order to ensure the correct functioning of the appliance.

The ventilation grille and foam block supplied must be fitted and used
together.

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Installation

View from above

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The door hinging should be changed
by authorised service personnel only.

Two people are needed for changing
the door hinging.

This appliance is delivered with
right-hand door hinging. If you wish to
use left-hand hinging, the hinges must
be changed:

Spread a suitable covering on the
floor in front of the appliance to
protect the glass door.

Changing the door hinging

^ Unscrew the screws on the retaining

brackets. Start with the bottom
screws b and then unscrew the top
screws c.

^ Remove the appliance door d.

^ Place the door on a stable surface

with the outer side facing upwards.

^ Use a screwdriver to remove the

covers a.

,

The second person must hold
the door firmly.
Caution! During the following
procedure the appliance door is no
longer secured once the screws on
the retaining brackets have been
loosened.

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Changing the door hinging

^ Take off the upper retaining bracket

e and fit it to the opposite side.

^ Remove the retaining bracket at the

bottom right f of the appliance and
fit it to the bottom left.
Make sure the drill holes match up.

^ Remove the hinge bracket at the top

g and the cover cap h on the
opposite side.

^ Push out the bushing.

^ Switch the positions of the cover cap

and bushing.

^ Unscrew the bottom hinge bracket

i.

^ Remove the washer from the hinge

pin and from the screw.

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^ Unscrew the door opening angle

limiter j from the lower hinge
bracket i.

^ Screw the door opening angle limiter

j onto the other hinge bracket k.

^ Place one washer over the hinge pin

and the other washer between the
door and the screw.

Changing the door hinging

^ Screw the hinge bracket with the

door opening angle limiter onto the
bottom left of the door l.

^ Fit the other hinge bracket to the top

left of the door.

,

The second person must hold

the door firmly.

^ Fit the door m.

^ Screw the door onto the drill holes n.

^ The appliance can now be built

under.

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Building-under the appliance

Due to the size and weight of the
appliance, it is essential that
installation is carried out by two
people.

^ The appliance must be installed in a

stable and correctly aligned niche on
a level surface.

^ The niche must be horizontally and

vertically aligned.

^ The required ventilation

cross-sections must be ensured (see
"Installation advice - Ventilation" and
"Building-in dimensions").

To install the appliance, you will
need the following:

– A selection of Torx screwdrivers

– Spirit level

– Tape measure

The following installation parts are
required:

Preparing the appliance

The air filter prevents soiling of the
compressor compartment to ensure
efficient functioning of the
appliance.

^ Carefully remove the protective foil

from the air filter a.

^ Insert the air filter into the bottom left

of the appliance plinth.

^ Connect the appliance to the mains

electrical supply (see "Electrical
connection").

– Ventilation grille

– Air filter

– Foam block for air filtration in the

appliance plinth

– Screws to secure the appliance in

the niche

– Spanner to adjust height in the niche

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^ Position the appliance in front of the

niche.

^ Unscrew the adjusting feet b

clockwise to 4 mm less than the
height of the niche.

Building-under the appliance

You can unscrew the adjusting feet
using the spanner c supplied or an
Allen key d.

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Building-under the appliance

Aligning the appliance to taller
furniture doors

Align the appliance horizontally and
vertically.
If it is not level, the appliance can
distort.

^ Check the height alignment of

adjacent furniture doors.
If adjacent doors vary in height from
the wine conditioning unit, see
"Aligning the appliance to taller
furniture doors".
If adjacent furniture doors are the
same height as the appliance, see
"Pushing the appliance into the
niche".

If adjacent furniture doors a are taller
than the wine conditioning unit door,
the wine conditioning unit can be
aligned to the unit doors using a filler
panel b.

To avoid damaging the appliance,
the ventilation grille must be
positioned precisely in front of the
vent outlet. If you wish to fit a plinth
facing across the front of the
appliance, make sure it provides
adequate ventilation.

The filler panel needs to be specifically
made for this situation. Please also take
into account the door hinge c when
having the filler panel made.

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Building-under the appliance

A bracket d (available from Miele) is
required to secure the filler panel.
The filler panel can be fitted above or
below the appliance as required.

^ Fix the bracket d to the back of the

filler panel b.

^ Pull the appliance as far as you need

to out of the niche so that you can tilt
it towards you.

^ Loosely hand-screw the bracket with

the filler panel to the appliance.

^ Align the filler panel to the door of the

wine conditioning unit over the long
slots to give a flush finish.

^ Now tighten the screws.

^ Push the appliance into the niche.

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Building-under the appliance

Placing the appliance in the
niche

Make sure that the electrical cable
does not become trapped or
damaged as you push the
appliance into its niche.

To avoid damaging the surface of
flooring which is susceptible to
scratching, take great care when
pushing the appliance into its niche.

^ Push the appliance into the niche

until the front of the appliance door is
flush with surrounding furniture
doors.

Securing the appliance in the
niche

^ The appliance stands forward of the

furniture doors evenly by 2 mm.

^ Open the appliance door.

^ Remove the cover a and first screw

the appliance to the adjacent
furniture unit at the top left b.

The appliance will be slightly
aligned to the left in the niche.
The front of the appliance door is
flush with the furniture front.

^ Refit the cover a.

^ Pull the appliance forward so that it

stands forward of the furniture doors
evenly by 2 mm.

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^ Screw the appliance at the bottom

left and right c to the adjacent
furniture units.

^ The appliance can be secured with a

fourth screw at the top right if
required.

Building-under the appliance

^ Close the door and check that the

side edges of the door are aligned
with the side walls of the appliance.

Adjusting the lateral alignment of the
appliance door

If the appliance door is not aligned with
the housing side walls, the appliance
door can be adjusted using the screws
underneath the hinges.

This will require the door to be
removed in order to fit the additional
screw.

^ Loosen the screws d and align the

door.

^ Tighten the screws d again.

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Building-under the appliance

^ Fit the covers e.

^ Fit the plinth facing g in position.

The cut-out in the plinth facing must
be aligned centrally with the
appliance.

^ Insert the foam block f supplied in

the appliance plinth.

If the foam block is not fitted, the
appliance will not achieve optimum
cooling and can suffer damage.

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^ Insert the ventilation grille h in the

plinth facing.
The foam block will be pushed back
into its final position.

The foam block must be resting
against the ventilation grille in order
to separate the airflow.

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