Miele KWT 6832 SGS Operating and Installation Instructions

Operating and Installation Instructions Wine Storage Unit

To prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, you must read all instructions supplied before installing for using the appliance.

M.-Nr. 10002240en-US

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................5

Guide to the appliance .............................................9

Accessories .....................................................12

How to save energy ...............................................13

Turning the appliance on and off ....................................14

Before first use....................................................14

Protective film ..................................................14

Cleaning and Care ..............................................14

Operating the appliance ............................................14

Turning the appliance on............................................14

Turning the appliance off............................................15

Turning off the appliance in Sabbath mode ...........................15

Turning off for longer periods of time ..................................16

Selecting additional settings .......................................17

Safety lock 0 .....................................................17

Acoustic signals ) ................................................18

Display brightness s...............................................19

Sabbath mode ¬ ..................................................20

Temperature and air quality ........................................22

Temperature .....................................................22

Setting the temperature ..........................................23

Possible setting values for the temperature ...........................24

Temperature display ...............................................24

Air quality and humidity .............................................25

DynaCool (constant humidity) m ..................................25

Air filtering with the active charcoal filter .............................26

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

Feature lighting ..................................................29

Turning the feature lighting on and off..................................29

Setting the brightness of the feature lighting ..........................29

Lighting duration of the feature lighting ..............................30

Storing wine bottles...............................................31

Wooden shelves ..................................................31

Moving the wooden shelves .......................................32

Adjusting the wooden shelves .....................................32

Labeling wooden shelves .........................................33

Contents

Bottle presenter ...................................................33

Maximum capacity.................................................34

Sommelier set ...................................................35

Setting up the sommelier set .........................................35

Covering the runners ............................................35

Glass holder ...................................................35

Bottle holder ...................................................36

Accessory box .................................................36

Decanting shelves ..............................................37

Decorative shelf ................................................37

Additional bottle presenter ........................................38

Automatic defrosting..............................................39

Cleaning and Care ................................................40

Cleaning the outer casing, the door, the interior and accessories ............41

Ventilation slits ....................................................42

Door seal ........................................................42

Compressor and metal grill at the back of the appliance ...................42

Active charcoal filter ..............................................43

Changing the active charcoal filter ....................................43

Frequently asked questions ........................................45

Noises ..........................................................50

After sales service ................................................51

Warranty ......................................................51

Information for dealers ............................................52

Demo mode r.....................................................52

Caring for the environment.........................................56

Electrical connection..............................................57

Installation ......................................................59

Installation location ................................................59

Climate class ..................................................59

Ventilation .......................................................59

Installation .......................................................59

Niche floor.....................................................60

Aligning the appliance..............................................60

Levelling the appliance door .........................................60

Door opening angle limiter ..........................................60

Contents

Appliance dimensions ..............................................61

Dimensions when the door is opened ..................................61

Adjusting the door hinge ..........................................62

Contact details ..................................................71

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 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.

This appliance is intended for only

for storing wine. Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.

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.

Persons who lack physical, sensory

or mental abilities, or experience with the appliance should not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person.

Safety with children

Children should be supervised in

the vicinity of the appliance.

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

Danger of injury! At altitudes above 4900 ft (1500 m) there is a risk of the glass door breaking due to changed air pressure conditions!

Correct use

This appliance is intended for use in

domestic households and similar working and residential environments. It is not intended for outdoor use.

Children ages eight and up may

only use the appliance oven without supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe manner, and if they are able to recognize and understand the potential risks of improper use.

Children must not clean or service

the appliance unless they are under supervision.

Children should be supervised when

they are near the appliance. Do not allow children to play with it or to use the controls. They will not understand the potential dangers posed by it.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Ensure that any packing material is

disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children. Danger of suffocation!

Technical safety

The refrigerant system is tested for

leaks. This appliance complies with statutory safety requirements.

This appliance contains the

refrigerant Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect. The use of this refrigerant 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 refrigerant 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 cause severe irritation to the eyes. In the event of any damage:

–

avoid open flames and anything that creates a spark,

–

disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply,

–

air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and

–

contact Miele Service.

The more refrigerant there is in an

appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up. For every8gofrefrigerant at least 1 m of room space is required. The amount of refrigerant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.

To avoid the risk of damage to the

appliance, 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 appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.

Be certain your appliance is

properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance, continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system. It is imperative that this basic safety requirement be met. If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not use the appliance in areas

where there may be moisture or splashing water (e.g. garages, laundry rooms, etc.). Moisture can reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.

This appliance is not to be used in

non-stationary locations, such as ships.

Do not use a damaged appliance. It

could be dangerous. Check the appliance for visible signs of damage.

The appliance must be isolated from

the electricity supply during installation, maintenance and repair work.

– the respective fuse has been

removed,

– the circuit breaker has been tripped,

– the power cord has been unplugged.

Pull on the plug and not on the cord when removing it from the outlet.

Repairs should only be carried out

by a qualified and trained person in strict accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs could cause personal injury or machine damage 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 appliance is designed for use

within a certain climate range (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, will lead to the appliance turning off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature.

Do not cover or block the air vents.

This can impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and cause damage to the appliance.

If you store greasy foods in the

appliance or the appliance door, make sure that no oil or grease leaks onto the plastic parts of the appliance. This can cause the plastic to crack and break.

Do not store explosive materials in

the appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components could cause flammable vapors to ignite. Danger of fire and explosion.

Do not operate any electrical

equipment (e.g. an electric ice cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and explosion!

If storing alcohol with a high

percentage proof, make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright in the appliance. Danger of explosion!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Never use a steam cleaner to clean

the appliance. The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.

Never use a pointed or sharp-edged

object to

– remove frost or ice,

– separate frozen foods or remove ice

trays.

This will damage the evaporators, causing damage to the appliance.

Disposal of your old appliance

Before disposing of an old

appliance, first make the door latches or locks unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives.

Take care not to damage any part of

the cooling system, for example by

puncturing the refrigerant channels

–

in the evaporator,

kinking any pipework,

–

– scratching the surface coating.

Spraying refrigerant can damage the eyes.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND PASS THEM ON TO ANY FUTURE USER

Do not place electric heaters or

candles in the appliance to defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts.

Do not use defrosting sprays or

de-icers, as they could contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.

Guide to the appliance

a On/Off

of the entire appliance

b Optical interface

(for Service use only)

c Selection of the upper, middle, or

lower wine storage zone

d On/Off sensor for the

DynaCool function (constant humidity)

e On/Off sensor of the feature lighting

f X To lower the temperature

g Confirmation of a selection (OK

button)

h Y To raise the temperature

i For accessing or leaving

settings mode

j Deactivation of the temperature and

door alarms

k Display with temperature and

symbols (symbols only visible in settings mode; see table for explanation of symbols)

Guide to the appliance

Symbols in settings mode:

Symbol Meaning Function

0 Safety Lock For preventing inadvertent turning off

changing of settings

) Acoustic Signals For turning the button tone on or off and

the door alarm if it has been activated

r Demo Mode

(only visible when Demo mode is active)

s Display brightness For adjusting the brightness of the display

¬ Sabbath Mode For turning Sabbath mode on and off

 Active charcoal filter Lights up when the active charcoal filter

t Electrical supply

(only visible when appliance is turned off or in case of a power failure)

; Alarm

(only visible when the temperature or door alarm is sounding)

For turning off Demo mode

needs changing

Confirms that the appliance is connected to the electrical supply; flashes in the case of a power failure

Indicates a door or temperature alarm

a Lighting strip

(in all three wine storage zones)

b Selector* bottle presenter

c Active charcoal filter

(in all three wine storage zones)

d Wooden shelves with labels

(FlexiFrames with Noteboard)

e Operation of the upper, middle, or lower

wine storage zone

f Isolator pads for the thermal insulation

of the storage zones with decanting shelves* on each

g Glass holder*

h Bottle holder (ConvinoBox)

with attached accessories box*

i Isolator strips for thermal

separation of the zones

Guide to the appliance

j Safety glass door with

UV filter

k Decorative shelf*

l Integrated recessed handle

* The SommeilerSet consists of:

An additional bottle presenter, three wooden shelves (two decanting racks and a decorative shelf), two bars for the decanting racks, a glass holder, a bottle holder, an accssory box and four covers for the runners.

Accessories

Included accessories

Active charcoal filter

The active charcoal filter in the rear panel of the appliance achieves optimum air quality by filtering the air entering and leaving the appliance.

Stainless steel maintenance

The stainless steel cleaning cloth is soaked with the stainless steel conditioner. It has the same cleaning and protective characteristics as the stainless steel conditioner.

Chalk

Use the chalk to annotate the magnetic strips on the wooden shelves to identify your wines quickly and easily.

Optional accessories

Active charcoal filter

(See "Included accessories" for a description.)

Stainless steel maintenance

Each application of the Miele

–

stainless steel conditioner forms a water and dirt repellent protective coating. It gently removes water marks, fingerprints and other dirt for a uniformly shiny surface.

– The stainless steel cleaning cloth

(see "Included accessories" for a description.)

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

How to save energy

Installation / Maintenance

Temperature setting

Normal energy consumption

In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed,

Protected from direct sunlight.

Away from heat sources (radiator, range/oven).

Where the room temperature is ideal, i.e. around 68°F (20°C).

Do not block the ventilation openings, and keep them free of dust.

Compressor and metal grill (heat exchanger) at the back of the appliance dusted at least once a year.

50°F to 54°F / 10°C to 12°C The lower the temperature in

Increased energy consumption

poorly ventilated room.

In direct sunlight.

Near a heat source (radiator, range/oven).

Where the room temperature is higher.

Where the ventilation openings are blocked and full of dust.

Dust build-up on the compressor and metal grill (heat exchanger).

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 organized way.

Do not overfill the appliance in order to allow the air to circulate.

Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness. The appliance works harder to cool down and the compressor runs for longer periods.

Turning the appliance on and off

Before first use

Protective film

Stainless steel surfaces have a layer of protective foil to prevent scratching during transportation.

Do not remove the foil until the

appliance has been positioned in its final location. Start at one of the top corners.

Cleaning and Care

Immediately after removing the

protective foil, treat stainless steel surfaces with the Miele stainless steel conditioning agent supplied with the appliance.

Important! Each application of the Miele stainless steel conditioner forms a durable protective film that is stain and water resistant!

^ Clean the inside of the appliance and

the accessories with lukewarm water and liquid dish soap and then dry with a soft cloth.

Operating the appliance

The appliance is operated with the use of touch keys activated by a finger.

A tone will sound each time a button is touched. You can deactivate this, if you wish (see "Selecting additional settings

- Acoustic signals").

Turning the appliance on

The electrical supply symbol t will appear in the display as soon as the appliance has been turned on at the main power supply.

Touch the On/Off button.

The electrical supply symbol t will then go out and the appliance will start to cool.

The sensors for the upper, middle, and lower wine storage zones will then appear in the control panel. The selected zone will be highlighted yellow and the temperature of the selected zone will show in the display. The first time the appliance is turned on the sensors for the wine storage 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 storage zone will light up constantly. the alarm symbol ; will go out as soon as the set temperatures have been reached in each zone.

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

Turning the appliance on and off

A different setting can be set for each storage zone.

Tap the sensor button for the wine

storage zone for which you want to adjust the settings.

The selected sensor button is highlighted in yellow. You can now:

set the temperature

–

turn on the DynaCool function

–

Please refer to the relevant section in the manual for more information.

If you then select the other wine storage zone, the settings for the previously selected zone will remain unchanged.

Turning the appliance off

Touch the On/Off button.

If this does not work, the safety lock 0 is activated.

The sensors for the three wine storage zones will then go out. The temperature display will go out and the electrical supply connection symbol t will appear.

The interior lighting goes out and the cooling is turned off.

Turning off the appliance in Sabbath mode

The appliance can be turned off directly at any time.

Touch the On/Off button.

The temperature display will go out and the electrical supply connection symbol t will appear in the display.

The interior lighting goes out and the cooling is turned off.

When the appliance is turned back on again, Sabbath mode is deactivated.

Turning the appliance on and off

Turning off for longer periods of time

If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time,

turn the appliance off,

unplug the appliance or trip the

circuit breaker,

clean the appliance out and

leave the door slightly ajar to air the

appliance.

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

Certain appliance settings can only be selected in the settings mode.

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

Safety lock 0

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

Selecting additional settings

By touching the X or Y button, 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 button to confirm your

selection.

The selected setting will be adopted and the 0 symbol will flash.

Touch the settings button.

All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes.

Touch the OK button to confirm your selection.

The last selected setting flashes in the display and the 0 lights up.

^ Touch the settings button to leave the

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

The 0 symbol will appear in the display when the lock is activated.

Selecting additional settings

Acoustic signals )

The appliance features acoustic signals such as a keypad tone and acoustic alarm for the door and temperature alarm.

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

There are four settings to choose from. Option 3 is set the factory, i.e. the button tone and the door alarm are turned on.

Turning acoustic signals On/Off

^ Touch the settings button.

By touching the X or Y button you

can now select:

0: Button tone off; Door alarm off 1: Button tone off; Door alarm on

(after 4 minutes)

2: Button tone off; Door alarm on

(after 2 minutes)

3: Button tone on; Door alarm on

(after 2 minutes)

^ Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

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

All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes.

Touch the buttons for setting the temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until the ) symbol flashes in the display.

Touch the OK button to confirm your selection.

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

Touch the settings button to leave the settings mode. Otherwise the appliance will exit the settings mode automatically after approximately one minute.

Display brightness s

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

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

Changing the brightness of the display

^ Touch the settings button.

All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes.

Selecting additional settings

By touching the X or Y button, you

can now alter the brightness of the display:

1: Dimmest setting 2: Medium setting 3: Brightest setting.

Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

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

^ Touch the buttons for setting the

temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until the s symbol flashes in the display.

Touch the OK button to confirm your selection.

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

^ Touch the settings button to leave the

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

Selecting additional settings

Sabbath mode ¬

The appliance offers a Sabbath mode for the purposes of religious observance.

The following are turned off:

the interior lighting when the door is

–

opened,

all acoustic and optical signals,

–

the temperature display,

–

DynaCool (if previously turned on)

–

The following can be selected:

– the settings sensor for turning off

Sabbath mode

– and the On/Off button

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

Temperature regulation is limited in Sabbath mode.

Turning on Sabbath mode

Touch the settings button.

All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes.

Touch the buttons for setting the

temperature (X or Y) repeatedly until the ¬ symbol flashes in the display.

^ Touch the OK button to confirm your

selection.

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

Ensure that the doors are properly closed, as optical and acoustic alarms are turned off. Any power failure during this time is not shown in the display. After a power failure, the appliance restarts in Sabbath mode.

By touching the X or Y button, you can now turn on Sabbath mode. To do this, select setting 1.

Touch the OK button to confirm your selection.

The selected setting is applied, the ¬ symbol lights up. As soon as the ¬ symbol goes out in the display, Sabbath mode is turned on.

Turn off Sabbath mode after the

Sabbath has passed.

Turning off Sabbath mode

Touch the settings button to leave

Sabbath mode.

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

Selecting additional settings

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 storage unit with its constant ideal temperature, increased air humidity and odor 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.

Type of wine Recommended

drinking temperature

Light, fruity red wines:

Full-bodied red wines:

Rosé wines: +46°F to +50°F

Delicate, aromatic white wines:

+157°F to 60°F (4°C to +16°C)

+64°F (18°C)

(8°C to 10°C)

+46°F to +53°F (8°C to 12°C)

Temperature

Wine can be stored at a temperature between 42°F and 64°F (6°C and 18°C). If you are storing white and red wines together, select a temperature between 53°F and 57°F (12°C and 14°C). This is suitable for both red and white wines.

At too high a temperature (over 71°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.

Full-bodied or sweet white wines:

Champagne, sparkling white 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.

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

+46°F to +57°F (12°C to 14°C)

+42°F to +50°F (6°C to 10°C)

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