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Operating and Installation Instructions
Wine Conditioning Unit

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Summary of Contents for KWT 6322 UG

Page 1: ...Operating and Installation Instructions Wine Conditioning Unit To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions be fore installation or use en US M Nr 10 531 321 ...

Page 2: ...the wine unit in Sabbath mode 21 Switching off for longer periods of time 22 Selecting additional settings 23 Safety lock 23 Temperature unit Celsius or Fahrenheit 24 Acoustic signals 26 Display brightness 27 Sabbath mode 28 Optimum temperature and air quality 30 Temperature 30 Setting the temperature 31 Temperature range 32 Temperature display 32 Air quality and humidity 33 Using DynaCool constan...

Page 3: ...eaning 46 Active AirClean filter 47 Replacing the Active AirClean filter 47 Frequently asked questions 49 Causes of noises 54 Service and warranty 55 MieleCare 55 Installation 56 Installation location 56 Side by side 57 Climate class 57 Ventilation 58 Door opening angle limiter 58 Installation dimensions 59 View from above 60 Adjusting the door hinge 61 Reversing the door hinge 61 Installing the w...

Page 4: ...Contents 4 Information for dealers 74 Demo mode 74 ...

Page 5: ...tain important informa tion on safety installation use and maintenance This is to protect yourself from injury and from damaging your wine conditioning unit Please read and follow the instructions in the chapter on installing the wine conditioning unit as well as the safety instructions and warnings Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non compliance with these instructions K...

Page 6: ... unit is not suitable for storing and keeping cool medicines blood plasma laboratory preparations or other such materials or products Incorrect use of the wine conditioning unit for such purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored The wine conditioning unit is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or...

Page 7: ... is environmentally friendly The coolant does not damage the ozone layer and does not contribute to the greenhouse effect The use of this coolant has however led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance In addition to the noise of the compres sor you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the cooling circuit Unfortunately this cannot be avoided but it does not affect the ...

Page 8: ...ubt The electrical safety of the wine conditioning unit can only be guaranteed when correctly grounded It is essential that this stan dard safety requirement is met If in any doubt please have the elec trical installation tested by a qualified electrician Reliable and safe operation of the wine conditioning unit can only be guaranteed if it is connected to the power supply Do not connect the appli...

Page 9: ... warranty Repairs and other work performed by unauthorized persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty Defective components should only be replaced by Miele original parts Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance Proper use The wine conditioning unit is designed for use within a certain cli mate range ambient temperatures and should not be used outs...

Page 10: ...l components can cause flammable mixes of gases to ignite Risk of explosion Do not operate any electrical appliances inside the wine conditioning unit Risk of sparking and explosion Use only genuine original Miele parts If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used the warranty may become invalid Stainless steel machines Adhesives will damage the coated stainless steel surface and caus...

Page 11: ...not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this wine condi tioning unit The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short cir cuit 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 12: ...d by two people Disposing of your old appliance If your old wine conditioning unit or refrigerator has a door lock destroy it This will prevent the risk of children playing accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives Splashes of coolant can cause damage to the eyes Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework while awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the coolant channels in...

Page 13: ... by disposing of them in your household waste can be harmful to your health and the environment There fore please do not dispose of your old appliance with regular household waste and follow local regulations on proper disposal Consult with local authorities dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any per...

Page 14: ...st Remove and clean the air fil ter with a vacuum cleaner at least once a year If dust has accumulated on the air filter Temperature setting 50 to 54 F 10 to 12 C The lower the temperature in the appliance the higher the energy consumption Use Wooden shelves arranged as they were when the appli ance was delivered Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible Store wine bott...

Page 15: ...onstant humidity on and off e For switching the feature lighting on and off f For setting the temperature for colder g For confirming your selection OK sensor h For setting the temperature for warmer i For selecting and deselecting settings mode j For switching the temperature or door alarm off k Display with temperature display and symbols Symbols only visible in settings mode see chart for an ex...

Page 16: ...only visible when Demo mode is active For turning off Demo mode Display Brightness Settings For adjusting the brightness of the display Active AirClean filter Lights up when the filter needs changing Sabbath Mode For turning Sabbath mode on and off Power connection only visible when wine conditioning unit is switched off Confirms that the wine conditioning unit is connected to the electricity supp...

Page 17: ...d Control panel for the upper and lower wine conditioning zones isolation plate for thermal separation of the zones e Isolation strips for thermal separation of the conditioning zones f Wooden shelves with labels FlexiFrames with Noteboard g Decorative shelf h Safety glass door with UV filter i Ventilation grille with air filter ...

Page 18: ...amage To avoid damage to the door open ing aid Do not obstruct the appliance door while it is opening Do not push in or hold onto the door catch while the door is closing Press gently against the appliance door and then release it The door will then open a little way automatically Then pull the door fully open To protect against inadvertent open ing if you do not open the door wider it closes agai...

Page 19: ...stem from dust Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your wine conditioning unit WiFi stick Miele home The WiFi stick enables your wine condi tioning unit to communicate so that you can access appliance data at any time The WiFi stick must be installed by Miele Technical Service Active AirClean filter See Accessories supplied for a de scriptio...

Page 20: ... sensor is confirmed with an audible keypad tone This key pad tone can be switched off see Acoustic signals under Selecting additional settings Switching the wine conditioning unit on When the wine conditioning unit is con nected to the electricity supply the power connection symbol will ap pear on the display after a short while Touch the On Off sensor The power connection symbol will go out and ...

Page 21: ... zone will remain un changed Switching the wine conditioning unit off Touch the On Off sensor If this does not work the safety lock is activated The sensors for the 2 wine conditioning zones will go out in the control panel The temperature shown on the display will go out and the power connection symbol appears The interior lighting goes out and cool ing is switched off Turning off the wine unit i...

Page 22: ...e conditioning unit off Unplug the appliance or switch off the breaker Clean the wine conditioning unit Leave the door to the wine condition ing unit ajar to enable air to circulate and to avoid odors building up inside it If during a long absence the wine conditioning unit is switched off but not cleaned and the door left shut there is a risk of bacteria building up inside the appliance ...

Page 23: ...All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the symbol flashes Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection The last selected setting flashes and the symbol lights up in the display By touching the or sensor you can now select whether the safety lock is activated or deactivated 0 the safety lock is deactivated 1 the safety lock is activated Touch the OK sensor to confirm yo...

Page 24: ...he sym bol will flash Touch the sensors for setting the temperature or repeatedly until C and F flash on the display Touch the OK sensor to confirm the selection F will flash on the display You can now select C by touching the or sensors Touch the OK sensor to confirm the selection The selected setting is saved Touch the settings sensor to exit set tings mode If you do not do this the appliance el...

Page 25: ...edly until C and F flash on the display Touch the OK sensor to confirm the selection C will flash on the display You can now select F by touching the or sensors Touch the OK sensor to confirm the selection The selected setting is saved Touch the settings sensor to exit set tings mode If you do not do this the appliance electronics will exit settings mode au tomatically after approximately 1 minute...

Page 26: ...and the sym bol will flash Touch the sensors for setting the temperature or repeatedly until the symbol flashes on the display Touch the OK sensor to confirm the selection The most recently selected setting flashes and the symbol lights up on the display Now touch the or sensors to se lect 0 keypad tone off door alarm off 1 keypad tone off door alarm on after 4 minutes 2 keypad tone off door alarm...

Page 27: ...ashes Touch the sensors for setting the temperature or repeatedly until the symbol flashes in the display Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection The last selected setting flashes and the symbol lights up in the display By touching the or sensor you can now alter the brightness of the display 1 Dimmest setting 2 Medium setting 3 Brightest setting Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection...

Page 28: ...ual and audible alarms are turned off Any interruption to the power supply during this time will not be shown in the display After a power cut the ap pliance restarts in Sabbath mode Turning on Sabbath mode Touch the Settings sensor All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the sym bol flashes Touch the sensors for setting the temperature or repeatedly until the symbol fla...

Page 29: ...in the display after 3 seconds Sabbath mode is switched on Turn off Sabbath mode after the Sab bath has passed Turning off Sabbath mode Touch the Settings sensor to leave Sabbath mode The temperature will appear in the dis play and the interior lighting will come on ...

Page 30: ...n out of the wine conditioning unit and opened at least two hours before drinking to allow it to breathe and develop its aroma At too high a temperature over 72 F 22 C wine matures too quickly which prevents the aromas from developing further Wine cannot mature fully at too low a temperature below 41 F 5 C Fluctuations in temperature put wine under stress and interrupt the maturing process It is t...

Page 31: ...re zones This allows you to store different types of wine at the same time e g red wine and Champagne The isolation strips inside the glass door prevent the exchange of heat be tween the individual zones Setting the temperature The temperatures in the wine condition ing zones can be set independently of one another Touch the sensor for the zone for which you wish to change the tem perature so that...

Page 32: ...atically When the temperature is altered there is a short delay until the temperature selected is set The temperature display in the control panel always shows the actual tem perature Temperature range In both zones it is possible to set the temperature between 41 F and 68 F 5 C and 20 C Temperature display In normal operation the temperature display shows the actual temperature in the zone If the...

Page 33: ... a dish of water inside the wine conditioning unit Using DynaCool constant humidity DynaCool raises the relative humidity inside the whole of the wine condition ing unit It also distributes the humidity and the temperature evenly around the interior so that you can store all your wine under the same excellent condi tions This will create a stable climate in the unit which imitates that of a wine c...

Page 34: ... filter achieves opti mum air quality by filtering the incoming air Fresh air from the room enters the ap pliance via the Active AirClean filter The fans DynaCool function then dis tribute the air evenly throughout the wine conditioning unit Filtering the incoming air through the Active AirClean filter ensures that all air entering the appliance is fresh and free from dust and odors This also ensu...

Page 35: ...es differs greatly from the set temperature when too much warm ambient air en ters the cabinet when bottles are be ing rearranged or taken out when a large number of bottles are stored for the first time after a power outage The alarm will stop and the alarm sym bol goes out as soon as the temper ature has dropped to the correct level again The sensor for the relevant zone will light up constantly...

Page 36: ...or the two wine conditioning zones and the alarm symbol will go out in the control panel If the alarm does not sound in the event of a door alarm then the alarm has been switched off in settings mode see Acoustic signals un der Selecting additional settings Turning the door alarm off early If the alarm disturbs you it can be turned off early Touch the sensor to turn off the door alarm The alarm wi...

Page 37: ...or for the fea ture lighting so that it is 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 approxim...

Page 38: ... that it is highlighted in yellow Touch the sensor for the feature light ing again approx two seconds until the flashes in the display Use the sensors for altering the tem perature and to set the feature lighting duration The times in minutes will flash in the display By touching the sensors the lighting duration is reduced by 30 minutes the lighting duration is increased by 30 minutes Touch the O...

Page 39: ...reasing the humidity level inside the wine condition ing unit for wine bottles with natural corks see Using DynaCool con stant humidity under Optimum tem perature and air quality Risk of injury from falling wine bottles Wine bottles may become wedged in the wooden shelves above and fall out of the wine conditioning unit when the shelves are pulled out Always pull out the wooden shelves slowly and ...

Page 40: ... wooden shelves can be removed and replaced again if required Pull the wooden shelf out until it stops Release the wooden shelf at the back lifting the shelf on the left and right at 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 is pointing forwards ...

Page 41: ...o place at the back Adjusting the wooden shelves The slats in the wooden shelves can be individually adjusted to suit so that ev ery bottle is stored in perfect safety re gardless of shape or size Simply lift individual slats to move or remove them from the wooden shelves This makes it easy to adjust the wooden shelf for any size of your wine bottle The slats in the decor shelf at the bot tom of t...

Page 42: ...leaning methods Cleaning the magnetic strips with a cleaning agent may damage the blackboard surface on them Use clean water only to wipe the magnetic strips Annotate the magnetic strip with the chalk supplied and replace it on the front of the wooden shelf Inserting the decor shelf Place the decor shelf at the very bot tom of the appliance see Guide to the appliance Maximum capacity Up to 34 Bord...

Page 43: ...Automatic defrosting 43 The wine conditioning unit defrosts au tomatically ...

Page 44: ...avoid damaging the surfaces of your appliance do not use cleaning agents containing soda am monia acids or chloride cleaning agents containing lime scale remover abrasive cleaning agents such as scouring powder scouring liquid or pumice stones cleaning agents containing solvents stainless steel cleaning agents dishwasher cleaner oven sprays glass cleaner except on the glass in the appliance door h...

Page 45: ...ed Use clean water only to wipe the magnetic strips at the front of the wooden shelves Do not use a clean ing agent After cleaning wipe the interior and accessories with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth Leave the door open to air the wine conditioning unit for a short while Clean the glass panes in the appli ance door with a proprietary glass cleaner Stainless steel machines The stainless st...

Page 46: ... with a soft cloth Cleaning the air filter Clean the air filter behind the ventila tion grille at least once a year Remove the air filter and vacuum it thoroughly on both sides A dirty filter can prevent the wine conditioning unit from cooling sufficiently After cleaning Replace all parts in the wine condi tioning unit Reconnect to the electricity supply and switch the wine conditioning unit back ...

Page 47: ...very 12 months When the Change Active AirClean filter symbol lights up in the display the Active AirClean filter must be changed Replacing the Active AirClean filter Push the filter in and then release it Pull the filter out Remove 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 lock into pla...

Page 48: ... symbol flashes in the display meaning Active AirClean filter is in stalled in your wine conditioning unit the symbol lights up Touch the sensors for setting the temperature or until the sym bol is displayed meaning the counter has been reset Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection The selected setting will be adopted and the symbol will flash Touch the settings sensor to leave the settings ...

Page 49: ... opened and the display is not lit up The wine conditioning unit is not switched on and the power connection symbol is lit up in the display Switch on the wine conditioning unit The plug is not properly plugged into the electrical outlet Insert the plug correctly into the outlet The power connection symbol appears in the display when the wine conditioning unit is switched off Check whether the fus...

Page 50: ...en necessary and for as short a time as possible The ventilation grilles are covered over or are dusty Do not cover the air vents and dust them regularly The air filter is dusty Clean the air filter see Cleaning and care The ambient temperature is too warm Decrease the ambient temperature The compressor comes on less and less often and for shorter periods of time The tempera ture inside the wine c...

Page 51: ... lower than the temperature set Possible reasons for this include The appliance door was opened too frequently The ventilation gaps have been blocked A prolonged power failure has occurred Rectify the cause of the alarm The alarm sym bol goes out and the sensor for the affected wine conditioning zone lights up again constantly The alarm stops The Change Active Air Clean filter symbol is lit up Thi...

Page 52: ...sk of electric shock There are live electrical components under the lighting cover The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by Technical Service Risk of injury from LED lighting This lighting corresponds to risk group RG 2 If the cover is defective there is a risk of eye injury If the lighting cover is defective do not look from a close range directly into the lighting with optical in str...

Page 53: ...er Selecting additional settings 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 wavy grain are characteristic for wood and cannot be avoided Bacteria has begun to form on the wine bottle labels Bacteria may form on...

Page 54: ...g sound can be heard when material inside the wine conditioning unit expands Please bear in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable from the com pressor and the coolant circulating through the system Noises that you can easily elimi nate Possible cause Solution Rattling clinking The wine conditioning unit is uneven Realign the wine condition ing unit using a spirit level by raising or l...

Page 55: ...g that your appliance invest ment is covered by 5 years of worry free ownership MieleCare is the only Extended Service Contract in the industry that guarantees repairs by a Miele Authorized Service Provider using genuine Miele parts Only genuine Miele parts installed by factory trained professionals can guar antee the safety reliability and longevity of your Miele appliance Please note that unless...

Page 56: ...ne conditioning unit Do not install a warming drawer un der the wine conditioning unit This appliance should be installed in a dry well ventilated room When deciding where to install your wine conditioning unit please bear in mind that it will use more energy if in stalled near to a heater a range or an other appliance that gives off heat Di rect sunlight should also be avoided The higher the room...

Page 57: ...igned for use within a certain climate range ambient temperatures and should not be used outside this range The climate range of the wine conditioning unit is stated on the data plate inside it Climate class Room tempera ture SN 50 to 90 F 10 to 32 C N 61 to 90 F 16 to 32 C ST 61 to 100 F 16 to 38 C T 61 to 109 F 16 to 43 C Operating in a room which is too cold will cause the compressor to turn of...

Page 58: ...and the wine conditioning unit has been installed in accordance with these operating and installation instruc tions Ventilation The appliance is ventilated via the venti lation gap in the plinth This must not be covered over or blocked Clean the ventilation gap regularly to remove any dust The cut out in the unit base must be in the center of the wine conditioning unit Door opening angle limiter T...

Page 59: ...nts must be observed and the cut out in the toe kick panel must be aligned centrally with the appliance in order to ensure the correct functioning of the wine conditioning unit If the wine conditioning unit is not ventilated sufficiently there is a fire hazard and risk of damage The ventilation grille and foam block supplied must be installed and used to gether ...

Page 60: ...Installation INSTALLATION 60 View from above ...

Page 61: ...door opening angle is now limited to approx 90 Reversing the door hinge The wine conditioning unit is supplied right hinged If left hand hinging is re quired the hinges must be changed To change the door hinging you will need the following tools Risk of injury and damage The glass door is breakable The glass door is heavy Always change the door hinging with the as sistance of another person Risk o...

Page 62: ... covers The second person must support the appliance door Caution When the hinge is subse quently released the door is no longer secure Remove screws first from the lower hinge Remove screws from the upper hinge Remove the appliance door ...

Page 63: ...s on a stable surface Risk of injury Do not close the hinges Unclip upper and lower covers Remove spacer from the appliance door rotate it 180 and fit it on the opposite side Remove the screws Place each hinges in the corner di agonally opposite from its original po sition ...

Page 64: ...Installation INSTALLATION 64 Replace screws again Clip covers back on Note the po sition of the notches on the hinges Remove covers Take off upper retaining bracket and replace it on the opposite side ...

Page 65: ...retaining bracket and replace it on the op posite side Fit appliance door Risk of injury The second person must support the appliance door Tighten the screws in upper hinge Tighten the screws in lower hinge Now install the wine conditioning unit ...

Page 66: ...he wine conditioning unit Install the wine conditioning unit in a stable solid housing unit positioned on an even and level floor The building in niche must be hori zontally and vertically aligned The required ventilation gaps must be provided see Ventilation and In stallation dimensions under Installa tion To install the wine conditioning unit you will need the following tools A selection of scre...

Page 67: ...foil from air filter Insert the air filter into the bottom left of the appliance plinth Connect the wine conditioning unit to the power supply see Electrical Connection Position the wine conditioning unit in front of the niche Turn the adjusting feet clockwise until the top of the unit is 3 16 4 mm below the height of the niche The feet can be adjusted with the open ended wrench supplied or with a...

Page 68: ...ing the wine conditioning unit to taller furni ture doors Aligning the wine conditioning unit to taller furniture doors If adjacent furniture doors are taller than the wine conditioning unit door the wine conditioning unit can be aligned to the adjacent furniture doors using a filler panel A bracket is required to secure the filler panel which is available from Miele Technical Service or from your...

Page 69: ...ditioning unit Align the filler panel to the door of the wine conditioning unit over the slot ted holes to give a flush finish Now tighten the screws You can now push the wine condi tioning unit into the niche Pushing the wine conditioning unit into the niche Make sure that the power cord does not become trapped or damaged as you push the wine conditioning unit into its installation space To avoid...

Page 70: ... the niche The front of the appliance door must be flush with the furniture front Put cover back into place Screw the wine conditioning unit at the bottom right and left to adjacent furniture units If necessary a fourth screw can be used in the top right hand hinge to secure the wine conditioning unit To do so dismantle the door and then fit this extra screw Close the appliance door and check that...

Page 71: ... 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 the appliance Door opening aid Adjusting the lateral alignment of the appliance door If the appliance door is not aligned with the housing side walls the appliance door can be adjusted using the screws underneath the hinges Loosen screws and align the appli anc...

Page 72: ... unit will not achieve optimum cooling and may be damaged Fit unit base The cut out in the plinth facing must be in the center of the wine condi tioning unit Fit ventilation grille into the plinth facing This will cause the foam block to be pushed back The foam block must be resting against the ventilation grille to ensure that the airflow is separated ...

Page 73: ... work Before installing the appliance verify that the voltage load and circuit rating information found on the data plate match the household electrical supply To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance continuity must exist be tween 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 ...

Page 74: ... At the same time briefly touch the On Off sensor without letting go of the sensor Keep your finger on the sensor un til the symbol appears in the dis play Then release the sensor Demo mode is turned on and the symbol is illuminated in the dis play Turning off Demo mode The symbol is illuminated in the dis play Touch the settings sensor All symbols available for selection will appear in the displa...

Page 75: ...active Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection The selected setting will be adopted and the symbol will flash Touch the settings sensor to leave the settings mode Otherwise the appliance will exit the settings mode automatically after ap proximately one minute Demo mode is turned off and the symbol disappears ...

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