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Noises

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Normal noises

What causes them

Brrrrr ...

A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This
noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches
on.

Blubb, blubb ...

A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
through the pipes.

Click ...

Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
motor on and off.

Sssrrrrr ...

On multi-zone wine conditioning units you can sometimes just
hear the sound of the fan inside the appliance.

Crack ...

A cracking sound can be heard when material inside the wine
conditioning unit expands.

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

Noises that you
can easily rectify

Possible cause

Remedy

Rattling, vibrating

The wine conditioning unit is
uneven.

Realign the wine condition-
ing unit using a spirit level,
by raising or lowering the
screw feet underneath the
appliance.

Shelves are unstable or stick-
ing.

Check all removable items
and refit them correctly.

Bottles or containers are
touching each other.

Separate them.

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

Remove the cable clips.

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Summary of Contents for KWT 6112 iG ed/cs

Page 1: ...tallation instructions Wine conditioning unit 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 en GB M Nr 10 354 451 ...

Page 2: ...me 20 Selecting further settings 21 Safety lock 21 Audible tones 22 Display brightness 23 The optimum temperature and air quality 24 The optimum temperature 24 Setting the temperature 25 Temperature range 26 Temperature display 26 Air quality and humidity 26 DynaCool constant humidity 27 Air filtration with the Active AirClean filter 28 Temperature and door alarm 29 Feature lighting 31 Switching t...

Page 3: ... accessories 40 Cleaning the ventilation gaps 41 Cleaning the door seal 41 Active AirClean filters 42 Replacing the Active AirClean filter 42 Problem solving guide 44 Noises 49 After Sales Warranty 50 Information for dealers 51 Demo mode 51 Electrical connection 53 Installation 54 Location 54 Climate range 55 Ventilation 55 Different types of ventilation gaps 56 Before installing the wine conditio...

Page 4: ... new users are familiar with the contents Pass them on to any future owner Glass breakage Danger of injury from broken glass If installed at altitudes above 1500 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 if not handled with care Correct application This wine conditioning unit is intended for use in the home and in...

Page 5: ...hysical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the wine conditioning unit unless they are constantly supervised Children 8 years and older may ...

Page 6: ...not in crease 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 com pressor you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system This is unavoidable and does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of the...

Page 7: ...e electrical safety of the wine conditioning unit can only be guaranteed when correctly earthed 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 assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply If the electrical ...

Page 8: ...epairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician Other wise the guarantee is invalidated Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu ine original Miele replacement parts are used Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts Correct use The wine conditioning unit is designed for use within a certain cli mate range ambient temperatures and ...

Page 9: ... plosion Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance Using accessories or spare parts from other manu facturers will invalidate the warranty and Miele cannot accept liabil ity Stainless steel appliances Adhesives will damage the stainless steel surface and cause it to lose its dirt repellent protective coating Do not use sticky notes transparent adhesive tape ma...

Page 10: ...structions 10 Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator caus ing irreversible damage to the wine conditioning unit Do not use sharp edged or pointed objects to remove frost and ice remove labels stickers etc ...

Page 11: ...t be transported by two people Disposing 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 accidentally locking them selves in and endangering their lives Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes Be careful not to dam age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the coolant channel...

Page 12: ...and to the environment if disposed of with your domestic waste or if handled incorrectly Please do not therefore dispose of your old appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local com munity waste collection recycling centre for electrical and electronic ap pliances or contact your dealer or Miele for advice You are also respons ible by law depending on country for deleting...

Page 13: ...ered and dusted regularly Ventilation gaps covered or dusty Temperature setting 10 to 12 C The lower the temperature the higher the energy con sumption Use Wooden shelves arranged as they were when the appli ance was delivered Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible Store wine bottles in an organised way Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss ...

Page 14: ...ty on and off d For switching the feature lighting on and off e For setting the temperature for colder f OK sensor for confirming a selection g For setting the temperature for warmer h Sensor for accessing or leaving set tings mode i For switching off the temperature or door alarm j Display with temperature and sym bols symbols only visible in settings mode see chart for an explanation of the symb...

Page 15: ...e Demo mode only visible when Demo mode is switched on For switching off Demo mode Display brightness set tings For adjusting the brightness of the display Active AirClean filters Lights up when the active charcoal filter needs changing Mains connection Confirms that the wine conditioning unit is connected to the electricity supply when it is not switched on flashes in the event of a power cut Ala...

Page 16: ...a Push2open door catch b Active AirClean filter c Control panel d Lighting e Wooden shelves with labels FlexiFrames with Noteboard f Decor rack the decor rack can be taken out The data plate is located underneath the de cor rack ...

Page 17: ...ile it is opening Do not push in or hold onto the door catch while the door is closing Press briefly against the top left hand side of the appliance door and then release it The door will then open a little way automatically Then pull the door fully open Risk of damage Do not subject the door to any pres sure when it is open Do not place anything on it whilst open To protect against inadvertent op...

Page 18: ...ful Miele accessories and care products are available for your wine conditioning unit Multi purpose microfibre cloth The microfibre cloth is suitable for re moving fingerprints and light soiling from surfaces such as stainless steel glass plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals MicroCloth Kit The MicroCloth Kit contains a universal cloth a glass cloth and a polishing cloth These cloths are...

Page 19: ...ccessories 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 A tone will sound each time a sensor is touched You can deactivate this if you wish see Selecting further settings Audible tones Switching on When the wine conditioning unit is con nected to the electrical supply the mains connection symbol will...

Page 20: ...ed 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 e g whilst on holiday switch it off disconnect it from the mains clean it out and leave the door ajar to air the wine conditioning unit and avoid odours building up inside it If during a long absence the wine conditioning unit is switched off but not cleaned and the do...

Page 21: ...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 sens...

Page 22: ...e display and the sym bol flashes Touch the sensors for setting the temperature or repeatedly until 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 0 sensor tone off door alarm off 1 sensor tone off door alarm on after 4 minutes 2 sensor tone off door alarm on aft...

Page 23: ...flashes Touch the sensors for setting the temperature or repeatedly until 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 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...

Page 24: ...ine should be taken out of the wine conditioning unit and opened at least two hours before drinking to al low it to breathe and develop its aroma At too high a temperature over 22 C wine matures too quickly which pre vents the aromas from developing fur ther Wine cannot mature fully at too low a temperature below 5 C Fluctuations in temperature put wine under stress and interrupt the maturing proc...

Page 25: ...r selection or wait approximately 5 seconds after the last touch of a sensor The temperature being set will flash in the display The following information shows in the display while the sensors are being touched Touching a sensor once the last temperature selected flashes Each subsequent touch of the sensor adjusts the temperature shown in 1 C steps Leaving a finger on the sensor changes the tempe...

Page 26: ...display Air quality and humidity In most refrigerators the humidity is too low for wine and therefore a refrigerator is not suitable for wine storage High humidity levels are necessary when storing wine to moisturise corks from the outside When the humidity is too low the corks dry out and the bottle is no longer tightly sealed For this reason wine bottles should always be stored horizontally to e...

Page 27: ...mend that you keep the DynaCool function switched on Touch the sensor for switching the DynaCool function on and off so that it is highlighted in yellow Even if the DynaCool function has not been switched on the fans in the ap pliance will come on automatically when the cooling system switches on to ensure your wine is kept in the op timum climate The fans automatically switch off when the door is...

Page 28: ...an filter The fans DynaCool function then dis tribute the air evenly throughout the cabinet Filtering the incoming air through the Active AirClean filter ensures that all the air entering the appliance is fresh and free from dust and odours This also ensures your wine does not absorb any unwanted odours through the corks Replace the Active AirClean filter regu larly The symbol will appear in the d...

Page 29: ...erature differs greatly from the set temperature when too much warm ambient air enters the cabinet when bottles are being rearranged or taken out when a large number of bottles are stored for the first time in the event of a power cut The alarm will stop and the alarm sym bol will go out as soon as the tem perature has dropped down to the cor rect level again Switching the temperature alarm off ea...

Page 30: ...s the door is closed Switching the door alarm off early If the noise disturbs you you can switch the alarm off if you wish Touch the sensor for switching off the door alarm The alarm sound will stop The alarm symbol will continue to be lit up until the door is closed If the alarm does not sound in the event of a door alarm then the audible tone has been switched off in settings mode see Selecting ...

Page 31: ...no longer highlighted in yellow The interior lighting is now switched off when the appliance door is closed Setting the brightness of the feature lighting The brightness of the feature lighting can be adjusted Touch the On Off sensor for the fea ture lighting so that it is highlighted in yellow Touch the sensor for the feature light ing again for approx four seconds until flashes in the display af...

Page 32: ...ture lighting so that it is highlighted in yellow Touch the sensor for the feature light ing again for approx two seconds until flashes in the display Use the and sensors for altering the temperature to set the feature lighting duration The duration in minutes will flash in the display By touching the sensor lighting duration is reduced by 30 minutes lighting duration is increased by 30 minutes To...

Page 33: ... prevented from getting into the bottles Danger of injury Take care that wine bottles do not fall out of the appliance when you pull out a wooden shelf Wine bottles could also become wedged in the shelf above Maximum stacking height for wine bottles in the cabinet Wine bottles stored in the wine unit must not exceed the following heights bottles laid flat Max height Bottles stored lengthways stand...

Page 34: ... the same time Lift the wooden shelf forwards to re move it To replace the shelf place it on the extended rails The notches in the wooden shelf fit onto the retaining bolts The magnetic strip must face the front Slide the wooden shelf back into the appliance as far as it will go Push the wooden shelf right back so that it clicks into place at the front Press down on the back of the wooden shelf un...

Page 35: ...wooden shelf to suit the size of your wine bottles The slats in the decor shelf at the bot tom of the appliance cannot be adjus ted Storing wine bottles across the appli ance Longer bottles including Magnums can be stored in the wine unit by fitting the longer wooden slats supplied across the shelf Please note that wine bottles stored lying down across the wine unit must not exceed a height of 437...

Page 36: ...etic strip by the sides and pull it forwards The magnetic strip is held on the wooden shelf by magnets Annotate the magnetic strip with the chalk supplied and replace it on the front of the wooden shelf The magnetic strip can be wiped clean with a damp cloth Use clean water only to wipe the magnetic strips Do not use a cleaning agent as this would dam age the blackboard surface on the magnetic str...

Page 37: ...ght 310 mm can be stored in the wine unit The maximum number of bottles can only be achieved by using all of the wooden shelves but not when using the slats that fit across the shelf The load bearing capacity of each wooden shelf is max 25 kg Avoid stacking bottles in more than two layers ...

Page 38: ...Automatic defrosting 38 The wine conditioning unit defrosts automatically ...

Page 39: ...gents containing soda am monia acids or chlorides cleaning agents containing descaling agents abrasive cleaning agents e g powder cleaners and cream cleaners solvent based cleaning agents stainless steel cleaning agents dishwasher cleaner oven sprays glass cleaner except on the glass in the appliance door hard abrasive sponges and brushes e g pot scourers melamine eraser blocks sharp metal scraper...

Page 40: ...ly be wiped with a well wrung out damp cloth They must not be allowed to get wet Use clean water only to wipe the magnetic strips at the front of the wooden shelves Do not use a cleaning agent as this would dam age the blackboard surface on the magnetic strips After cleaning wipe the interior and accessories with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth Leave the door open to air the appliance for a...

Page 41: ...s Cleaning the door seal Do not use any grease or oil on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous over time The door seal should be cleaned reg ularly with clean water and then wiped dry with a soft cloth After cleaning Replace all shelves and accessories in the wine conditioning unit Reconnect to the mains and switch the wine conditioning unit back on Place the ...

Page 42: ...months at the latest When the Change Active AirClean filter symbol lights up in the display the Active AirClean filter needs to be changed Replacing the Active AirClean filter Push the filter in and then release it Pull the filter out Detach the back part of the filter from the cover Push the new filter onto the cover Insert the new filter Push the filter in and then release it The filter will loc...

Page 43: ...election The will flash in the display means Active AirClean filter is fitted in the ap pliance the symbol lights up Touch the symbols for setting the temperature or repeatedly until the symbol is displayed means the counter has been reset Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection The selected setting is applied the symbol flashes Touch the settings sensor to leave settings mode Otherwise the ...

Page 44: ...r is opened and the display is not lit up The wine conditioning unit is not switched on and the mains connection symbol is lit up in the display Switch on the wine conditioning unit The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly Insert the plug correctly into the socket The mains connection symbol appears in the display when the wine conditioning unit is switched off Check whether the mains fuse...

Page 45: ... is set too low Adjust the temperature The appliance door is not properly closed Check that the appliance door closes properly The appliance door has been opened too frequently Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible The ventilation gaps have been covered over or be come dusty Do not cover the ventilation gaps and dust them regularly The ambient temperature is too war...

Page 46: ... be due to the appliance door being opened too often blocked ventilation gaps a lengthy interruption to the power supply The alarm will stop and the alarm symbol will go out as soon as the cause of the alarm has been rectified The Change Active AirClean filter symbol is lit up This is the reminder to change the Active AirClean fil ter Replace the Active AirClean filter and then confirm the filter ...

Page 47: ...mponents under the lighting cover The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele authorised service technician Danger of injury from LED lighting Light in tensity corresponds to laser beam class 1 1M The lighting covers must not be removed or dam aged or be removed due to damage This could cause injury to your eyes Do not look into the LED lighting laser beam class 1 1M with optical ...

Page 48: ... the lock The slats on the wooden shelves are warping Volume change due to moisture absorption or drying out is a typical characteristic of wood An increase in humidity will cause wooden components to warp which can lead to cracking Knots and grain patina are part of the natural character of wood Mildew has begun to form on the wine bottle labels Mildew can begin to form on the labels depending on...

Page 49: ... A cracking sound can be heard when material inside the wine conditioning unit expands Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable Noises that you can easily rectify Possible cause Remedy Rattling vibrating The wine conditioning unit is uneven Realign the wine condition ing unit using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet undern...

Page 50: ...information is given on the data plate inside the wine conditioning unit Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for train ing purposes Warranty U K In the U K the appliance warranty is valid for 2 years from the date of pur chase However you must activate your cover by calling 0330 160 6640 or re gistering online at www miele co uk Warranty Other countries For information o...

Page 51: ...nger on the sensor and leave it there At the same time briefly touch the On Off sensor without letting go of the sensor Leave your finger on the sensor until the symbol appears in the dis play Then release the sensor Demo mode is activated and the sym bol appears in the display Switching off Demo mode The symbol is lit up in the display Touch the settings sensor All symbols available for selection...

Page 52: ...ed off Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection The selected setting is applied the symbol flashes Touch the settings sensor to leave settings mode Otherwise the appliance exits set tings mode automatically after ap proximately one minute Demo mode is switched off the sym bol goes out ...

Page 53: ...luding switch fuses and relays ac cording to EN 60335 The plug and mains connection cable must not come into contact with the back of the appliance as vibrations can cause damage to these components This in turn could result in a short cir cuit Do not plug in other appliances behind this wine conditioning unit Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extens...

Page 54: ...or other appliance that gives off heat Direct sunlight should also be avoided The higher the room temperature the longer the compressor runs and the higher the energy consumption is When installing the wine unit please note The socket must be easily accessible in an emergency not concealed be hind the appliance The plug and cable must not touch the back of the wine unit as they could be damaged by...

Page 55: ...on may appear on the ex ternal surfaces of the wine condition ing unit Condensate can cause corrosion on external appliance walls For prevention it is advisable to in stall the wine conditioning unit with sufficient ventilation in a dry and or air conditioned room After installation make sure that the appliance door closes properly the ventilation gaps are not covered and that the wine conditionin...

Page 56: ...nsure that the warm air can escape unhindered Important The appliance uses less energy the larger the ventilation cross section The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way They must also be regularly cleaned of dust Different types of ventilation gaps A directly above the wine condition ing unit B above a top box C in a top box through a ventilation grille at the front If ve...

Page 57: ...e any accessories out of the appli ance Remove the cable clip from the back of the appliance depending on model Building in dimensions The mains connection cable is 2300 mm long The socket must be easily accessible in an emergency not concealed be hind the appliance ...

Page 58: ...wine conditioning unit in a stable solid housing unit positioned on an even and level floor The niche must be horizontally and vertically aligned The required ventilation cross sec tions must be ensured see Installa tion Ventilation and Building in di mensions To install the wine conditioning unit you will need the following tools You will also need a sprit level and a screwdriver ...

Page 59: ...h the wine conditioning unit when car rying it Feed the mains cable from the back of the appliance through to the socket Push the wine conditioning unit back into the housing unit Take care not to damage the mains cable whilst push ing it back in Align the wine conditioning unit to ad joining furniture doors ...

Page 60: ...underneath it Adjust the feet to the required height The feet can be manually adjusted or with the spanner supplied Push the wine conditioning unit back into the housing unit and check the alignment with adjoining furniture again Take care not to damage the mains cable whilst pushing it back in Attach the suction cap supplied to the glass door and open the door ...

Page 61: ...nect the wine conditioning unit to the electrical supply When the wine conditioning unit is con nected to the electrical supply the mains connection symbol will ap pear in the display after a short while Touch the On Off button The mains connection symbol will go out and the wine conditioning unit will start to cool The Push2open system on the wine conditioning unit is now activated see Guide to t...

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