Miele KWT 6722 iS Operating instructions

Operating and Installation Instructions

Wine Conditioning Unit

To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions

before installation or use.

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M.-Nr. 11 347 500

Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................	5
Caring for the environment ................................................................................	12
Saving energy ......................................................................................................	13
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................	14
Control panel.........................................................................................................	14
Explanation of symbols .........................................................................................	15
Accessories .........................................................................................................	17
Accessories supplied ............................................................................................	17
Optional accessories.............................................................................................	17
Stainless steel door panel ................................................................................	17
Switching the wine conditioning unit on and off ..............................................	18
Operating the wine conditioning unit ....................................................................	18
Switching the wine conditioning unit on ..........................................................	18
Switching the wine conditioning unit off ..........................................................	19
Switching off for longer periods of time ................................................................	20
Selecting additional settings..............................................................................	21
Safety lock ........................................................................................................	21
Temperature unit (Celsius or Fahrenheit) ...............................................................	22
Acoustic signals ...............................................................................................	24
Display brightness ............................................................................................	25
Sabbath mode ...................................................................................................	26
Optimum temperature and air quality ...............................................................	28
Temperature ..........................................................................................................	28
Setting the temperature....................................................................................	29
Temperature range ...........................................................................................	30
Temperature display .........................................................................................	30
Air quality and humidity.........................................................................................	31
Using DynaCool (constant humidity) ..........................................................	31
Air filtration with the Active AirClean filter ........................................................	32
Temperature and door alarm..............................................................................	33
Feature lighting....................................................................................................	35
Switching the feature lighting on and off..............................................................	35
Setting the brightness of the feature lighting ...................................................	35
Lighting duration of the feature lighting ...........................................................	36

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	Contents
Storing wine bottles ............................................................................................	38
Wooden shelves ....................................................................................................	39
Moving the wooden shelves.............................................................................	39
Adjusting the wooden shelves .........................................................................	40
Labeling the wooden racks ..............................................................................	41
Setting up the 3D bottle presenter ...................................................................	41
Maximum capacity ................................................................................................	42
SommelierSet ......................................................................................................	45
Setting up the SommelierSet ................................................................................	45
Fitting the runner covers ..................................................................................	45
Inserting the glass holder .................................................................................	46
Inserting the bottle holder ................................................................................	46
Automatic defrosting ..........................................................................................	47
Cleaning and care ...............................................................................................	48
Cleaning agents.....................................................................................................	48
Before cleaning the wine conditioning unit ...........................................................	49
Interior, accessories, and appliance door .............................................................	49
Cleaning the ventilation grilles...............................................................................	50
Cleaning the door seal ..........................................................................................	50
After cleaning ........................................................................................................	50
Active AirClean filter ...........................................................................................	51
Replacing the Active AirClean filters .....................................................................	51
Frequently Asked Questions ..............................................................................	53
Causes of noises .................................................................................................	58
Technical Service.................................................................................................	59
Contact in case of fault .........................................................................................	59
Warranty ................................................................................................................	59
Installation............................................................................................................	60
Installation location ...............................................................................................	60
Load-bearing capacity of the niche floor ..............................................................	61
Climate class .........................................................................................................	62
Side-by-side..........................................................................................................	62
Ventilation..............................................................................................................	63

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Contents
Custom door panel................................................................................................	64
Horizontal and vertical gaps.............................................................................	64
Weight of the custom door panel.....................................................................	65
Installation dimensions.....................................................................................	66
Custom door panel dimensions .......................................................................	67
Reversing the door hinge ......................................................................................	67
Before installing the wine conditioning unit...........................................................	71
Installing the wine conditioning unit ......................................................................	72
Preparing the wine conditioning unit................................................................	73
Electrical connection .............................................................................................	85
Information for dealers .......................................................................................	87
Demo mode ........................................................................................................	87

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using the appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

Read all instructions before installation and use to prevent accidents and machine damage.

This wine conditioning unit complies with all current local and national safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and material damage.

Read the operating and installation instructions carefully before using the wine conditioning unit. They contain important information on safety, installation, use, and maintenance. This is to protect yourself from injury, and from damaging your wine conditioning unit.

Please read and follow the instructions in the chapter on installing the wine conditioning unit, as well as the safety instructions and warnings.

Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by noncompliance with these instructions.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.

Risk of injury from broken glass.

If installed at altitudes above 4920 ft. (1,500 m), there is a risk of the glass in the door breaking because of changes in air pressure. Shards of glass can cause severe injury.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Use

This wine conditioning unit is intended for use in domestic house-

holds and similar residential environments such as

–staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments

–farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments

–bed and breakfast type environments

–catering and similar non-retail applications.

This wine conditioning is not intended for use outdoors, in damp en-

vironments or in places exposed to rain.

The wine conditioning unit is intended for domestic use only for storing wine.

It must not be used for any other purpose.

The wine conditioning unit is not suitable for storing and keeping cool medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such materials or products. Incorrect use of the wine conditioning unit for such purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The wine conditioning unit is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use of the appliance.

Children

Children near the wine conditioning unit must be supervised. Do not let children play with the wine conditioning unit.

Ensure that any packing material is disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children. DANGER of suffocation!

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Technical safety

The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks. The wine conditioning unit complies with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU directives.

This wine conditioning unit contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly. The coolant does not damage the ozone layer and does not contribute to 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 cooling circuit. Unfortunately, this cannot be avoided, but it does not affect the performance of the wine conditioning unit.

When transporting and installing the wine conditioning unit, ensure that no parts of the cooling circuit are damaged. Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes.

In the event of damage:

–Avoid open flames or anything which creates a spark.

–Disconnect the wine conditioning unit from the electricity supply.

–Ventilate the room where the wine conditioning unit is located for several minutes.

–Contact Miele Technical Service.

The more coolant there is in a wine conditioning unit, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the wine conditioning is in a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up. For every 0.38 oz (11 g) of coolant at least 35.3 cubic feet (1 m3) of room space is required. The amount of coolant in the wine conditioning unit is stated on the data plate inside the wine conditioning unit.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To avoid the risk of damage to the wine conditioning unit, make sure that the connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data plate corresponds to the household supply.

Check that this is the case before connecting the wine conditioning unit. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.

The electrical safety of the wine conditioning unit can only be guaranteed when correctly grounded. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician.

Reliable and safe operation of the wine conditioning unit can only be guaranteed if it is connected to the power supply.

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele authorized technician in order to protect the user from harm.

Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply with a power bar or extension cord. These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.

If moisture gets into electrical components or into the power cord, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not operate the wine conditioning in areas where there may be moisture or splashing water (e.g., garages, laundry rooms).

This wine conditioning unit must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship).

Before installation and use check the wine conditioning unit for any visible damage. Do not operate or install a damaged appliance.

To ensure safe operation, use the wine conditioning unit only when it has been installed.

The wine conditioning unit must be disconnected from the power supply during installation, side-by-side heater installation, maintenance and repair work. The appliance is only disconnected from the power supply if:

–the circuit breaker has been tripped, or

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

–the circuit breaker has been tripped, or

–the power cord has been unplugged. Pull on the plug and not on the cord when removing it from the outlet.

Installation, repair, and maintenance work should only be performed by a Miele-authorized service technician.

Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.

Repairs and other work performed by unauthorized persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.

Defective components should only be replaced by Miele original parts. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance.

Proper use

The wine conditioning unit is designed for use within a certain climate range (ambient temperatures) and should not be used outside this range. The climate range for your wine conditioning unit is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature will cause the compressor to shut down for longer periods of time so that the unit cannot maintain the required temperature.

Do not cover or block the air vents. This can impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the power consumption and cause damage to the appliance.

If the wine conditioning unit is used for storing food which contains fat or oil, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic components. Any spillages of oil or fat could cause stress cracks to the plastic and cause it to break or split.

Risk of fire and explosion. Do not store explosive materials in the wine conditioning unit or any products containing propellants (e.g., spray cans). Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of gases to ignite.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Risk of explosion. Do not operate any electrical appliances inside the wine conditioning unit. Risk of sparking and explosion.

Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.

Cleaning and care

Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals. They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time.

Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this wine conditioning unit.

The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.

Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to the wine conditioning unit. Do not use sharp edged or pointed objects to

–remove frost and ice,

–remove labels, stickers etc.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Transport

Always transport the wine conditioning unit in an upright position and in its original transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.

Risk of injury and damage. The wine conditioning unit is very heavy and must be transported by two people.

Disposing of your old appliance

If your old wine conditioning unit or refrigerator has a door lock, destroy it.

This will prevent the risk of children playing accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives.

Splashes of coolant can cause damage to the eyes. Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework while awaiting disposal, e.g. by

–puncturing the coolant channels in the evaporator,

–kinking any pipework,

–scratching the surface coating.

Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)

This information is only relevant for recycling. There is no risk during normal operation.

The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it pene-

trates the airways.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND PASS THEM ON TO ANY FUTURE USER

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of packaging material

The packaging is designed to protect the wine conditioning unit from damage during transportation. The packaging materials used are selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and should be recycled.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children. Return the packaging to your dealer.

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances contain valuable materials. They also contain certain substances, compounds and components which were essential for the proper functioning and safe use of the equipment. Handling these materials improperly by disposing of them in your household waste can be harmful to your health and the environment. Therefore, please do not dispose of your old appliance with regular household waste and follow local regulations on proper disposal.

Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances.

Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed.

Take care not to damage the pipework at the back of your wine conditioning unit before or during transportation to an authorized, environmentally friendly collection depot.

This way, coolant in the pipework and oil in the compressor will be contained, and will not leak into the environment.

Please ensure that your old appliance does not pose a danger to children while being stored prior to disposal. See “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” for more information.

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			Saving energy
	Normal		Increased
	energy consumption		energy consumption
Installation/Main-	In a well-ventilated room.		In an enclosed, poorly venti-
tenance			lated room.
	Protected from direct sun-		In direct sunlight.
	light.
	Away from heat sources (ra-		Near a heat source (radiator,
	diator, range/oven).		oven).
	Where the ideal room tem-		Where the ambient room
	perature is approx. 68°F		temperature is above 77°F
	(20°C).		(25°C).
	Ventilation gaps unob-		Where the ventilation gaps
	structed and dusted regu-		are blocked and full of dust.
	larly.
Temperature	50° to 54°F / 10° to 12°C		The lower the temperature in
setting			the appliance, the higher the
			energy consumption.
Use	Wooden shelves arranged
	as they were when the appli-
	ance was delivered.
	Only open the door when		Frequent opening of the
	necessary and for as short a		door for long periods will
	time as possible. Store wine		cause a loss of coldness.
	bottles in an organized way.		The wine conditioning unit
			works harder to cool down
			and the compressor runs for
			longer periods.
	Do not overfill the appliance		Poor air circulation will
	in order to allow the air to		cause a loss of coldness.
	circulate.

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Guide to the appliance

Control panel

a On/Off of the entire appliance

b Optical interface

(for Miele Technical Service only)

c For selecting the upper or lower wine conditioning zone

d For switching the DynaCool function (constant humidity) on and off

e For switching the feature lighting on and off

f For setting the temperature ( for colder)

g For confirming your selection (OK sensor)

h For setting the temperature ( for warmer)

i For selecting and deselecting settings mode

j For switching the temperature or door alarm off

k Display with temperature display and symbols

(Symbols only visible in settings mode; see chart for an explanation of the symbols)

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		Guide to the appliance
Explanation of symbols
Symbol	Meaning	Function
	Safety lock	To prevent inadvertent switching off and al-
		tering of settings
° C	Celsius (°C) or Fahren-	For selecting the temperature unit
°F	heit (°F)
	Acoustic signals	Choice of sensor tone and door alarm tone
	Miele@home (if avail-	Only visible when the Miele@home commu-
	able)	nication module or communication stick is
		used (see “Miele@home”)
	Demo mode	For turning off Demo mode
	(only visible when
	Demo mode is active)
	Display Brightness	For adjusting the brightness of the display
	Settings
	Active AirClean filter	Lights up when the filter needs changing
	Sabbath Mode	For turning Sabbath mode on and off
	Power connection	Confirms that the wine conditioning unit is
	(only visible when wine	connected to the electricity supply; flashes
	conditioning unit is	in the event of a power failure
	switched off)
	Alarm	Lights up when there is a door alarm;
	(only visible when the	flashes when there is a temperature alarm,
	door or temperature	power outtage or other fault
	alarm sounds)

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Guide to the appliance

e Control panel for the upper and lower wine conditioning zones/ isolation plate for thermal separation of the zones

f Active AirClean filter

g Isolation strips for thermal separation of the conditioning zones

h Safety glass door with UV filter

i 3D bottle presenter

* The SommelierSet consists of:

A glass holder, a bottle holder, and 4 covers for the runners.

a Lighting strip

(in both wine conditioning zones)

b Wooden shelves with labels (FlexiFrames with Noteboard)

c Glass holder*

d Bottle holder* (ConvinoBox)

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Accessories

Accessories supplied

Chalk

Use the chalk supplied to write on the magnetic strips on the wooden shelves for easy identification of the wines in storage.

Optional accessories

A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your wine conditioning unit.

Active AirClean filter

The Active AirClean filter ensures optimum air exchange and therefore excellent air quality in the wine conditioning unit.

WiFi stick (Miele@home)

The WiFi stick enables your wine conditioning unit to communicate, so that you can access appliance data at any time.

Stainless steel door panel

Stainless steel door panels give your wine conditioning unit a high-quality appearance.

Optional accessories are available from Miele, your Miele dealer or online via the Miele website.

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Switching the wine conditioning unit on and off

Before first use

Packaging material

Remove all packaging material from the inside of the appliance.

Cleaning

Please refer to the relevant instructions in “Cleaning and care”.

Clean the inside of the wine conditioning unit and the accessories.

Operating the wine condition-

ing unit

A light touch of the finger on the sensors is all that is required to operate this wine conditioning unit.

Every touch of a sensor is confirmed with an audible keypad tone. This keypad tone can be switched off (see “Acoustic signals ” under “Selecting additional settings”).

Switching the wine conditioning unit on

When the wine conditioning unit is connected to the electricity supply, the power connection symbol will appear on the display after a short while.

Touch the On/Off sensor.

The power connection symbol will go out and the wine conditioning unit will start to cool.

The selected wine conditioning zone will be highlighted yellow and the temperature of the selected zone will show on the display.

The first time the appliance is switched on, the sensors for the wine conditioning zones and the alarm symbol will flash until the selected temperature has been reached in the zones.

As soon as the set temperature has been reached, the sensor for the respective wine conditioning zone will light up constantly and the alarm symbol will go out.

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Switching the wine conditioning unit on and off

The interior lighting will come on when the appliance door is opened.

Selecting settings

A different setting can be set for each wine conditioning zone.

To do this, touch the sensor for the wine conditioning zone for which you want to adjust the settings.

The sensor that has been selected is highlighted in yellow. Now you can:

–set the temperature

–switch on the DynaCool function

Tip: Please refer to the relevant sections for more information.

If you then select a different wine conditioning zone, the settings for the previously selected zone will remain unchanged.

Switching the wine conditioning unit off

Touch the On/Off sensor.

If this does not work, the safety lock is activated.

The sensors for the 2 wine conditioning zones will go out in the control panel. The temperature shown on the display will go out and the power connection symbol appears.

The interior lighting goes out and cooling is switched off.

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Switching the wine conditioning unit on and off

Switching off for longer peri-

ods of time

If the wine conditioning unit is not going to be used for a longer period of time:

Switch the wine conditioning unit off.

Unplug the appliance or switch off the breaker.

Clean the wine conditioning unit.

Leave the door to the wine conditioning unit ajar to enable air to circulate and to avoid odors building up inside it.

If, during a long absence, the wine conditioning unit is switched off but not cleaned and the door left shut, there is a risk of bacteria building up inside the appliance.

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Selecting additional settings

Certain settings on the wine conditioning unit can only be selected in settings mode.

The door alarm is automatically disabled when the appliance is in settings mode.

Safety lock

The safety lock can be activated to prevent:

–the appliance being turned off by mistake,

–the temperature being changed by mistake,

–DynaCool being turned on by mistake,

–the feature lighting being turned on by mistake.

Activating and deactivating the safety lock

Touch the settings sensor.

All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the symbol flashes.

Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection.

The last selected setting flashes and the symbol lights up in the display.

By touching the or sensor, you can now select whether the safety lock is activated or deactivated:

0: the safety lock is deactivated

1 : the safety lock is activated.

Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection.

The selected setting will be adopted and the symbol will flash.

Touch the settings sensor to leave the settings mode.

Otherwise the appliance will exit the settings mode automatically after approximately one minute.

The symbol will appear in the display when the safety lock is activated.

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Selecting additional settings

Temperature unit (Celsius or

Fahrenheit)

The temperature can be displayed in either Fahrenheit °F or Celsius °C. Degrees Fahrenheit °F is the factory setting.

Setting the temperature display to Celsius

Touch the settings sensor.

All symbols available for selection will appear on the display and the symbol will flash.

Touch the sensors for setting the temperature ( or ) repeatedly until °C and °F flash on the display.

Touch the OK sensor to confirm the selection.

°F will flash on the display.

You can now select °C by touching the or sensors.

Touch the OK sensor to confirm the selection.

The selected setting is saved.

Touch the settings sensor to exit settings mode.

If you do not do this, the appliance electronics will exit settings mode automatically after approximately

1 minute.

The temperature will now be displayed in Celsius.

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Selecting additional settings

Setting the temperature display to Fahrenheit

Touch the settings sensor.

All symbols available for selection will appear on the display and the symbol will flash.

Touch the sensors for setting the temperature ( or ) repeatedly until °C and °F flash on the display.

Touch the OK sensor to confirm the selection.

°C will flash on the display.

You can now select °F by touching the or sensors.

Touch the OK sensor to confirm the selection.

The selected setting is saved.

Touch the settings sensor to exit settings mode.

If you do not do this, the appliance electronics will exit settings mode automatically after approximately

1 minute.

The temperature will now be displayed in Fahrenheit.

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Selecting additional settings

Acoustic signals

The wine conditioning unit has audible tones such as the sensor tone and the door and temperature alarms.

You can turn the sensor tone or the acoustic door alarm on or off, but you cannot turn off the temperature alarm.

There are four settings to choose from. Option 3 is set at the factory, this means that the sensor tone and the door alarm are turned on.

Switching acoustic signals on/off

Touch the settings sensor.

All symbols available for selection will appear on the display and the symbol will flash.

Touch the sensors for setting the temperature ( or ) repeatedly until the symbol flashes on the display.

Touch the OK sensor to confirm the selection.

The most recently selected setting flashes and the symbol lights up on the display.

Now touch the or sensors to select:

0: keypad tone off; door alarm off

1: keypad tone off; door alarm on (after 4 minutes)

2: keypad tone off; door alarm on (after 2 minutes)

3: keypad tone on; door alarm on (after 2 minutes)

Touch the OK sensor to confirm the selection.

The selected setting is applied; the

symbol flashes.

Touch the settings sensor to exit settings mode.

If you do not do this, the appliance electronics will exit settings mode automatically after approximately

1 minute.

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Selecting additional settings

Display brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the display to suit the ambient light conditions in the room.

The display brightness can be adjusted incrementally from 1 to 3. The factory default setting is 3 (maximum brightness).

Changing the brightness of the display

Touch the settings sensor.

All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the symbol flashes.

Touch the sensors for setting the temperature ( or ) repeatedly until the symbol flashes in the display.

Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection.

The last selected setting flashes and the symbol lights up in the display.

By touching the or sensor, you can now alter the brightness of the display:

1 : Dimmest setting

2 : Medium setting

3 : Brightest setting.

Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection.

The selected setting will be adopted and the symbol will flash.

Touch the settings sensor to leave the settings mode.

Otherwise the appliance will exit the settings mode automatically after approximately one minute.

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Selecting additional settings

Sabbath mode

The Sabbath mode supports the observance of religious customs.

The following are turned off:

–the interior lighting when the door is opened,

–all acoustic and optical signals

–the temperature display,

–the DynaCool function (if previously activated),

The following can be selected:

–the Settings sensor for turning off Sabbath mode

–and the On/Off sensor

The Sabbath mode function will turn itself off automatically after approx. 120 hours.

Ensure that the wine unit door is properly closed as visual and audible alarms are turned off.

Any interruption to the power supply during this time will not be shown in the display. After a power cut, the appliance restarts in Sabbath mode.

Turning on Sabbath mode

Touch the Settings sensor.

All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the symbol flashes.

Touch the sensors for setting the temperature ( or ) repeatedly until the symbol flashes in the display.

Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection.

The last selected setting flashes and the symbol lights up in the display.

By touching the or sensor you can now switch on Sabbath mode. To do this, select the 1 setting.

Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection.

The selected setting is applied, the symbol lights up.

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Selecting additional settings

As soon as the symbol goes out in the display after 3 seconds, Sabbath mode is switched on.

Turn off Sabbath mode after the Sabbath has passed.

Turning off Sabbath mode

Touch the Settings sensor to leave Sabbath mode.

The temperature will appear in the display and the interior lighting will come on.

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Optimum temperature and air quality

Wine continues to mature 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 odor-free atmosphere offers the perfect conditions for storing your wine.

The wine conditioning unit also guarantees a vibration-free environment (in contrast to a refrigerator) so that the maturing process is not disturbed.

Temperature

Wine can be stored at a temperature between 42° and 64°F (6° and 18°C). If you are storing white and red wines together, select a temperature between 53° and 57°F (12° and 14°C). This is suitable for both white and red wines. Red wine should be taken out of the wine conditioning unit and opened at least two hours before drinking to allow it to breathe and develop its aroma.

At too high a temperature (over 72°F / 22°C), wine matures too quickly, which prevents the aromas from developing further. Wine cannot mature fully at too low a temperature (below 41°F / 5°C).

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

Type of wine	Recommended
	drinking temper-
	ature
Light, fruity red	57° to 61°F (14°
wines:	to 16°C)
Full-bodied	64°F (18°C)
red wines:
Rosé wines:	46° to 50°F (8° to
	10°C)
Delicate, aromatic	46° to 54°F (8° to
white wines:	12°C)
Full-bodied or	46° to +57°F (12°
sweet white	to 14°C)
wines:
Champagne,	43° to 50°F (6° to
sparkling white	10°C)
wines:

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

Tip: Full-bodied reds should be opened for 2-3 hours before drinking to allow it to breathe and develop its aroma.

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