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Operating and installation instructions

Wine storage unit
KWL 4712 S ed
KWL 4912 S ed

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.

G

M.-Nr. 06 813 570

Summary of Contents for KWL 4712 S ed

Page 1: ...instructions Wine storage unit KWL 4712 S ed KWL 4912 S ed 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 G M Nr 06 813 570 ...

Page 2: ...rature display 14 Temperature display brightness 14 Humidity level 15 Constant humidity Dynamic cooling button m 15 Air filtering with the active charcoal filter 16 Storing wine bottles 17 Wooden shelves 17 Descriptive labels 17 Maximum capacity 17 Door lock 17 Alarm 18 Temperature alarm 18 Door alarm 18 Activating the alarm system 18 Switching the alarm off early 18 Defrosting 19 Cleaning and car...

Page 3: ...ow to save energy 25 After sales service 27 Electrical connection 28 Electrical connection U K 28 Installation 29 Location 29 Climate range 29 Ventilation 29 Installation 29 Aligning the appliance 29 Changing the door hinging 30 Contents ...

Page 4: ...indicator light bOn Off button cTemperature display dTemperature selector buttons for warmer for colder eConstant humidity Dynamic cooling button with indicator light fAlarm off button Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...aDoor lock bInterior lighting cWooden shelf with shelf edge trim for descriptive labels dCondensate channel and drain hole eActive charcoal filter Description of the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...e home system You will need a Miele home master appliance e g the Miele home InfoControl and your appliance must be fitted with Communication module XKM 2000 KF to benefit from this feature Please refer to the leaflet supplied with the Miele home Communication module for details on how to install it and on how to sign it on to your Miele home system The Miele home master appliance is supplied with...

Page 7: ... The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse See the Warning and Safety section of this booklet for further details 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 functi...

Page 8: ...is however flammable and care must be taken during transportation and setting up of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged Leaking coolant can damage the eyes In the event of any damage avoid open fires and anything which creates a spark disconnect from the mains air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and contact the Service Department for advice ...

Page 9: ... by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable Ensure current is not supplied to the appliance until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when it has been switched off at the wall socket and the plug has been withdrawn or the fuse from the fused spur connection unit is wi...

Page 10: ...cockroaches or other vermin pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the appliance guarantee Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance first make the door latch or lock unusable This way you will prevent children from acciden...

Page 11: ... the On Off button briefly until the temperature display lights up or flashes The appliance will start to cool and the interior lighting will come on when the door is opened Switching off Press the On Off button briefly until the temperature display becomes dark The temperature display will go out and the cooling process will be switched off If this does not happen the safety lock is still activat...

Page 12: ...utes 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 switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug clean the appliance out 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 dange...

Page 13: ... will not mature fully at this low temperature Fluctuations in temperature put wine under stress and interrupt the maturing process It is therefore very important to maintain a constant temperature A constant temperature will be maintained in the appliance at an ambient room temperature of 8 to 43 C This is a wider temperature range than the climate range quoted on the data plate Safety features A...

Page 14: ...ture in the display The temperature display will flash if a different temperature is being set the temperature in the wine storage unit is too high or too low Temperature display brightness The appliance is supplied with the brightness of the temperature display set as low as possible The level of brightness can be adjusted Press and hold the constant humidity button for approx 5 seconds The const...

Page 15: ...for at least two hours or the entire day if possible to allow any sediment to settle at the bottom of the bottle Constant humidity Dynamic cooling button m Dynamic cooling raises the relative humidity inside the wine storage unit and distributes the humidity and the temperature evenly around the interior so that you can store all your wine under the exactly the same excellent conditions Switching ...

Page 16: ...lter achieves optimum air quality by filtering the incoming air Fresh air from the outside enters the appliance via the active charcoal filter The dynamic cooling system then distributes the air evenly throughout the cabinet Filtering the incoming air through the active charcoal filter ensures that all the air entering the appliance is fresh and free from dust and smells This in turn ensures your ...

Page 17: ...quickly and easily Insert the labels from above into the front of the shelves Additional labels can be purchased from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department Maximum capacity The following data was obtained using standard Bordeaux wine bottles 0 75 l and the number of shelves supplied with the appliance KWL 4712 S ed up to 162 bottles KWL 4912 S ed up to 187 bottles Door lock You can...

Page 18: ...r has entered the appliance if a large number of wine bottles are put into the storage unit at once if there has been a lengthy interruption to the power supply Door alarm The alarm will sound if the door is left open for more than approx 3 minutes Activating the alarm system The alarm system is always active It does not have to be switched on manually Switching the alarm off early Once the set te...

Page 19: ...utomatically removed and defrosted by the appliance The condensate is drained away via a channel and drain hole into an evaporation system at the back of the appliance Ensure that the condensate channel and drain hole are never blocked so that condensate can flow away without hindrance Defrosting 19 ...

Page 20: ...s required in the event of a service call Before cleaning Switch the appliance off at the wall socket and remove the plug Take out any removable parts e g shelves for cleaning Cleaning the outer casing the interior and accessories Use warm water with a little washing up liquid Accessories and shelves should all be hand washed only Clean the condensate channel and drain hole frequently so that cond...

Page 21: ...a year A build up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance When cleaning the grille make sure that the pipework and other components do not get broken or damaged in any way Active charcoal filter Replace the active charcoal filter with a new one once a year Active charcoal filters are available from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department Turn the filter 90 clock...

Page 22: ... have been covered over or become dusty Check whether the metal grille heat exchanger at the back of the appliance has become too dusty The appliance door is being opened frequently Check that the door has been closed properly the alarm sounds and the temperature display flashes The temperature in the interior has risen higher or fallen lower than the temperature that has been set This could be du...

Page 23: ...e lighting laser beam class 1M which you should avoid looking at directly Do not use optical instruments to look at the lighting either mould has begun to form on the wine bottle lables Mould 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 conta...

Page 24: ...ise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify What causes them and what can you do about them Rattling vibrating 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 Move it away Drawers ba...

Page 25: ...ting is switched off when the ambient temperature is warmer than 16 C or 18 C Refrigerator section 4 to 5 C StayFresh zone just above 0 C Freezer section 18 C Wine storage section 10 to 12 C Use Only open the doors when necessary and for as short a time as possible Frequent opening of the doors for long periods will cause a loss of coldness Store food in an organised way If food is not stored in a...

Page 26: ...ed energy consumption Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of ice one centimetre thick has built up A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food and causes an increase in energy consumption How to save energy 26 ...

Page 27: ...ler or The Miele Service Department see back cover for address When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes After sales service 27 ...

Page 28: ...pliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The appliance must not be connected to an inverter and must not be used with a plug adapter as these can cause damage to the appliance s electronic unit Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse and i...

Page 29: ...t room temperature SN N ST T 10 C to 32 C 16 C to 32 C 18 C to 38 C 18 C to 43 C This appliance can operate in a wider room temperature range than indicated by the climate range A constant temperature will be maintained in the appliance at an ambient room temperature of 8 to 43 C It is important that the room temperature should be kept within this range Ventilation The appliance can be placed dire...

Page 30: ... handle a towards you Side section b slides back creating a gap d between side section b and mounting plate c Place a suitable object e g a spoon handle in gap d and slowly lever the handle towards the door Be careful not to let the spoon handle slip causing damage to the appliance The side section b can now be removed Pull side section b out of the guides on the mounting plate Loosen the 4 screws...

Page 31: ... bearing bush on the opposite side of the door Please note the shape of the notch in the bearing bush insert x Turn hinge pin f 90 until it is securely positioned in the bearing bush Then refit cover cap e on the opposite side of the door Remove cover g from the top of the appliance and unscrew hinge bracket h Insert hinge pin i in the second hole of hinge bracket h Refit brackets j and k as well ...

Page 32: ...fitted incorrectly Loosely attach the handle to the opposite side of the door with the two front screws b Mounting plate c must be positioned on the side of the door so that when the door is closed it is flush with the side of the appliance If this is not the case tighten both grub screws a with the allen key provided until mounting plate c lines up correctly Then tighten all 4 fixing screws b Sli...

Page 33: ...oor is opened Changing over the door lock Open the appliance door Remove the key from the door lock Remove cover a by inserting a flathead screwdriver into the notch in the cover see arrow Remove both screws b from the lock mounting Remove lock c together with the lock mounting To do this you can insert the key in the lock and then use the key to pull out the lock Place the lock in front of you as...

Page 34: ...ion Remove the cover from the opposite side of the door and refit it in the position the lock was previously Insert the lock into its new position on the other side of the door Screw the lock tightly into position and refit cover a Changing the door hinging 34 ...

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