Miele KWT 1611 Vi manual

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    Operating and installation instructions Wine conditioning unit KWT 1601 Vi, KWT 1602 Vi KWT 1611 Vi, KWT 1612 Vi To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 09 170 200 en - GB, HK[...]

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    Description of the appliance .........................................4 Caring for the environment ..........................................6 Warning and Safety instructions .....................................7 How to save energy ...............................................1 1 Switching on and off .............................................[...]

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    Floor ............................................................3 8 Door hinging .....................................................3 8 Adjoining furniture/units .............................................3 8 Ventilation .......................................................3 8 Side-by-side installation ......................................[...]

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    a Access sensor b Sensor to select the upper temperature zone c Sensor to select the middle temperature zone d Sensor to select the lower temperature zone e Sensor to set the temperature ( X for colder; Y for warmer) and to set the lighting duration ( X for shorter; Y for longer) f Sensor to select the temperature for storing wine for a longer peri[...]

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    a Vents/Active charcoal filters b Wooden shelves c Isolator plate for thermal separation of the upper and middle temperature zones d Bottle presenter e Control panel/Isolator plate for thermal separation of the middle and lower temperature zones f Rocker switch for switching the whole appliance on and off g Glass door with UV filter Description of [...]

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    Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been 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 babies and young children. Danger of suffocation! Disposal of your old applia[...]

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    This appliance complies with all relevant safety requirements. Improper use can, however, present a risk of both personal injury and material damage. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions carefully before installation and before using it for the first time. They contain important notes on install[...]

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    Safety with children ~ This appliance is not a toy! Do not allow children to play with it or near it , or to play with the controls, or to swing on the door. ~ Children 8 years and older may use the appliance only if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. ~ Children under 8 years of age must be kept aw[...]

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    ~ The more coolant 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 ever y8go f coolant at least 1 m 3 of room space is required. The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside [...]

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    ~ This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship). ~ In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee Correct use ~[...]

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    Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Near to a heat source (radiator, oven). Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx. 20°C. Where there is a high amb[...]

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    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. Important: To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance, let it stand for approx. 1 1/2 to 2 hours or for approx. 8 hours if it has been transported on its side to its fina[...]

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    The zones are set ex-works for the following types of storage: – Lower zone: for storing wine for a longer period of time (left-hand symbol) – Middle zone: for storing white wine (middle symbol) – Upper zone: for storing red wine (right-hand symbol) To switch the display lighting on or off, ^ touch the sensor for the display lighting. To sele[...]

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    Switching off ^ Press the rocker switch. The cooling system and the interior lighting are now switched off. Further settings You can select further settings in the settings mode and you can also select certain appliance functions via the control panel and adjust the settings. The settings for the different functions are described in more detail in [...]

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    ^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for another 4 seconds until c and the Y sensor also appear in the display. ^ Now touch the X sensor repeatedly until b appears in the display. ^ Touch the access sensor again. ^ By touching the X sensor, you can now select whether the sensor tone is switched on or off: = 0 : Sensor tone switched off = 1 : Sensor [...]

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    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 condition[...]

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    It is possible to set the exact temperature individually in each zone. The zones are set up ex works to store red wine, white wine and for long-term storage. The settings can be altered to your requirements. ^ Touch the sensor for the zone you wish to change so that it is highlighted in yellow. ^ The temperature inside the appliance can be selected[...]

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    Isolator plates for thermal separation The appliance has two fixed isolator plates which divide the cabinet into three different temperature zones. This enables you to store three different types of wine at the same time, e.g. red wine, white wine and Champagne. Setting the correct temperature is important to the taste of the wine. The following te[...]

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    ^ By touching the X sensor, you can now set the temperature to be displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius. †0 : Temperature in Fahrenheit †1 : Temperature in Celsius † –: Return to menu ^ After selecting a new setting, touch the access sensor to confirm your choice. ^ Now touch the X sensor repeatedly until c appears in the display. ^ Touch the [...]

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    Humidity level 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 (60-70 %) 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 sho[...]

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    ^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for another 4 seconds until c and the Y sensor also appear in the display. ^ Now touch the X sensor repeatedly until § appears in the display. ^ Touch the access sensor again. ^ By touching the X sensor, you can now set the humidity level. §0 : Low humidity level §1 : High humidity level § –: Return to menu[...]

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    Your appliance is fitted with a warning system which ensures that the temperature in the three zones cannot rise or fall unnoticed and impair the wine. Activating the alarm system The alarm system is always active. It does not have to be switched on manually. Temperature alarm If the temperature in one of the zones gets too warm, the sensor for the[...]

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    Switching the door alarm off early If the noise disturbs you, you can switch the alarm off early if you wish. ^ Touch the sensor for switching the temperature or door alarm off. The alarm will stop and the sensor for switching the temperature or door alarm off will go out. Temperature and door alarm 23[...]

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    Storage tips – Always remove wine bottles from their box or packaging before you lay them down. – 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. – As far as possible, store bottles of the same type of wine beside each other on the same she[...]

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    Bottle presenter The bottle presenter can be used to raise particular bottles of wine so that they can be viewed when the door is shut. ^ Place the wine bottles on the bottle presenter so that the necks are resting in the hollows of the presenter a . ^ When you no longer wish to elevate the bottles, carefully remove the bottle presenter and place i[...]

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    Display lighting You can set the display lighting in the middle wine zone so that the bottles are illuminated even when the door is closed. Switching on the display lighting ^ Touch the access sensor so that it is highlighted in yellow. ^ Touch the sensor for the display lighting so that it is highlighted in yellow. The display lighting is now swit[...]

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    Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the appliance whilst it is in use. These are automatically defrosted and removed by the appliance. Defrosting 27[...]

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    Make sure that water cannot get into the electronic unit or into the lighting. Do not use steam cleaning apparatus to clean the appliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit. The data plate located inside the appliance must not be removed. It contains information which is required in the event of a service call. To av[...]

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    ^ Clean the appliance door with a proprietary glass cleaner. Ventilation gaps ^ The ventilation gaps should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance. Door seal Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and b[...]

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    Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. What to do i f... . . . the appliance does n[...]

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    ...A fault message with " _F " appears in the temperature display. There is a fault. Call the Service Department. . . . the display lighting is not working. Call the Service Department. . . . the interior lighting is not working. To avoid overheating, the lighting switches itself off automatically after approx. 5 minutes if the door is le[...]

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    . . . mildew has begun to form on the wine bottle labels. Mildew can begin to form on the labels, depending on the type of adhesive used. ^ Wash the wine bottles and remove any adhesive residue. If you still cannot remedy the fault having followed these suggestions, please contact the Miele Service Department. To prevent unnecessary loss of tempera[...]

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    Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching 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. Sssrrrr[...]

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    In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer or – Miele (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your applianc[...]

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    Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for connection to an a.c. single phase 220-240 V 50 Hz supply. Please ensur[...]

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    Location This appliance should be installed in a dry, well-ventilated room. It 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 ambien[...]

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    Warning! This appliance is very heavy and can tip forwards when the door is open. Keep the door shut until the appliance has been built in and secured within the building-in niche in accordance with these instructions. Due to the size and weight of the appliance, installation must be carried out by two people. The weight of the appliance when empty[...]

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    Floor To ensure the safe installation of the appliance and to guarantee its correct functioning, the floor to the niche where the appliance is to be installed must be smooth and even. It must be made from strong, rigid material. The appliance is extremely heavy when fully loaded, and for this reason it is imperative that the floor it stands on is a[...]

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    Side-by-side installation This appliance may be installed "side-by-side" with another suitable refrigerator or freezer. A side-by-side installation kit, available from Miele, is required. Ask your dealer which appliances are suitable for side-by-side installation with this appliance. See the instructions supplied with the side-by-side ins[...]

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    To limit the opening angle of the door The door hinges are set ex-works to enable the door to be opened wide. However, if the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when opened, for example, the opening angle can be limited to 90°. ^ Open the appliance door. ^ Insert the pin into the hinge from above, as shown. The door opening angle is now limited [...]

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    Appliance door dimensions (opening angle 90°) *The dimensions for the door fronts and handles will vary according to the individual kitchen. AB C KWT 1601 Vi, KWT 1602 Vi KWT 1611 Vi, KWT 1612 Vi 677 mm Door front (max. 38 mm)* Door handle* Appliance door dimensions (opening angle 115°) *The dimensions for the door fronts and handles will vary ac[...]

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    Niche width A KWT 1601 Vi, KWT 1602 Vi KWT 1611 Vi, KWT 1612 Vi 610 mm – 613 mm Building-in dimensions 42[...]

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    Laying the electrical cabling Door front dimensions Building-in dimensions 43[...]

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    Due to the size and weight of the appliance, it is essential that installation is carried out by two people. Tools and accessories required – Cordless screwdriver – Torx screwdriver – Hammer drill – Drill bits in various sizes, depending on materials – Hammer – 8 mm socket wrench – Adhesive tape – Pipe wrench – Spirit level – Tr[...]

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    Stainless steel fronts Stainless steel fronts and stainless steel look plinth grilles are available from your dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. Weight of the door front Before fitting the door front, ensure that the weight of the front does not exceed the maximum permitted: Appliance Max. weight of door front in kg KWT 1601 Vi, KWT 1602 V[...]

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    Aligning the housing unit The housing unit must be carefully aligned using a spirit level before installing the appliance. The unit corners must be at right angles, as otherwise the furniture door will not align correctly with the 4 corners of the appliance. – The side panels of the housing must be even. – The housing unit panels must be at lea[...]

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    ^ Do not remove the installation aids from the appliance door. These will be required later when the appliance is installed in the building-in niche. ^ Check the appliance for damage during transportation. Do not install a damaged appliance! ^ Unscrew the bracket that is holding the appliance to the delivery pallet. , Warning! Please bear in mind t[...]

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    Anti-tipping mechanism The anti-tipping mechanism ensures that the appliance is fixed securely into the building-in niche, preventing the appliance from tipping forwards. Use two anti-tipping mechanisms for each appliance or side-by-side pair of appliances. If the building-in niche is deeper than the appliance, screw a solid wooden beam a to the fl[...]

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    If the anti-tipping mechanism supplied cannot be fixed in the niche , the furniture unit must be firmly screwed to the wall behind to prevent the built-in appliance from tipping. For a unit with a back panel ^ screw the back panel directly onto the wall behind in a number of places. Use suitable wall plugs/fixing screws for the type and material of[...]

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    An alternative anti-tipping mechanism The appliance can alternatively be secured with a wooden beam across the top of the appliance. If this method is used, then there must not be any gap between the appliance and the wooden beam. – The wooden beam must be at least 75 mm x 100 mm thick. – The length must be the same as the width of the building[...]

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    Placing the appliance in the niche If you are installing two appliances side by side, now secure the appliances to one another (see the instructions for the side-by-side installation kit). ^ Unscrew the plinth facing. ^ Secure the edge protector supplied a to protect the adjacent furniture fronts. ^ Plug in the appliance b . Connection should be ma[...]

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    Aligning the appliance ^ Align the appliance with neighbouring furniture fronts. The installation aids e on the appliance door are suitable for 19 mm or 38 mm furniture door fronts. The adjustable feet at the front and back of the appliance can be adjusted from the front. – Front feet: Adjust from the top with a 8 mm socket wrench f . – Rear fe[...]

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    ^ If a wooden beam has been fitted above the appliance to prevent tipping, the appliance height needs to be adjusted to fit snuggly under the wooden beam. Securing the appliance in the niche ^ Screw the lugs for the fixing plates h into the furniture/units above the appliance. If it is not possible to secure the appliance above, it can be attached [...]

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    When installing two appliances side by side , the filler strips for the two appliances need to be joined together to form one long strip. ^ Insert the joining peg from the side-by-side kit halfway into the channel in the filler strip for the left-hand appliance. ^ Then insert the free half of the joining peg into the channel on the other strip, and[...]

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    Preparing the furniture front ^ Open the appliance door as far as it will go. ^ Unscrew the installation aids n and angle trim o from the door. ^ Put the angle trim o and screws in a safe place - they will be required later. ^ Take the cover off the light contact switch. ^ Close the appliance door. ^ Measure gap X between the adjusting bar and the [...]

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    ^ Mark gap X on the inside of the furniture front. ^ Similarly, locate and mark the midpoint Y on the furniture front. ^ Remove the fixing frame from the appliance door and position it corresponding to the markings on the furniture front. ^ Pre-drill the holes. ^ Screw the fixing frame to the furniture front, using at least one screw for each fixin[...]

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    Securing and aligning the furniture door ^ Insert the angle trim o as far as it will go into the spaces in the frame, as shown. ^ Open the appliance door and hang the furniture front on its frame onto the threaded bolts, as shown p . ^ Press the angle trim o on both sides into the white plastic frame, and screw them down securely. ^ Screw the nuts [...]

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    Securing the covers ^ Fit the two cover strips to the sides of the appliance door, clicking them into the space between the appliance door and the furniture front, starting at the bottom and working up to the top. ^ Secure the retaining clips for the space covers on both sides. ^ Now attach the covers onto the retaining clips on both sides. In the [...]

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    Fitting the plinth facing Do not cover the vents in the plinth. This could result in damage to the appliance. ^ Trim the plinth facing to the required length and height (cut along the lower edge of the plinth facing where it touches the floor). ^ Secure the plinth to the appliance, and attach the cover caps supplied. ^ Now fit the plinth facing. In[...]

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    Fitting the door trim Cut the door trim to the width of the cut-out in the furniture front as required. An extra length of trim is supplied to help calculate the length required. ^ Trim the long pieces of door trim for the right and left sides to the length required X . ^ Fix the door trim into the gap between the furniture front and the plate glas[...]

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    Fitting the air separator The air separator in the bottom of the ventilation grille separates air entering the appliance from that leaving it. It also stops warm air flowing into the appliance, which would cause a short circuit. ^ If necessary the three parts of the air separator can be shortened to the correct height. ^ Replace the foam parts in t[...]

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    Alteration rights reserved / 4811 KWT 1601 Vi, KWT 1602 Vi, KWT 1611 Vi, KWT 1612 Vi M.-Nr. 09 170 200 / 01 M.-Nr. 09 170 200 / 01[...]