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Door alarm

The alarm will sound if the door is left
open for more than approx. 2 minutes.
The three sensors for the wine zones
will flash in the control panel. The

;

symbol will appear in the display.

The alarm will stop and the three
sensors and the alarm symbol

;

will

go out after the door is shut.

Switching the door alarm off early

If the noise disturbs you, you can
switch the alarm off early if you wish.

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Touch the sensor for switching off the
door alarm.

The alarm will stop.
The three sensors and the alarm
symbol

;

will remain lit until the

appliance door is closed.

If the audible tone does not sound in
the case of a door alarm, the alarm
tone has been switched off in
settings mode (see Selecting further
settings - acoustic signals".)

Temperature and door alarm

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Summary of Contents for KWT 6831 SG

Page 1: ...n instructions Wine conditioning unit KWT 6831 SG 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 09 476 230 en GB HK ...

Page 2: ...2 Temperature and air quality 23 Temperature 23 Setting the temperature 24 Temperature range 25 Temperature display 25 Air quality and humidity 26 Dynamic cooling constant air humidity m 26 Air filtering with active charcoal filters 27 Temperature and door alarm 28 Feature lighting 30 Switching the feature lighting on and off 30 Lighting duration of the feature lighting 30 Altering the brightness ...

Page 3: ...ive charcoal filters 39 Problem solving guide 41 Noises 46 After Sales Guarantee 47 Guarantee 47 Note for test institutes 48 Information for dealers 49 Demo mode r 49 Electrical connection 51 Installation 52 Location 52 Climate range 52 Ventilation 53 Installation 53 Niche floor 53 Aligning the appliance 53 Levelling the appliance door 53 Door opening angle limiter 53 Appliance dimensions 54 Chang...

Page 4: ...ant humidity eOn Off sensor for the feature lighting fSensor for setting a lower temperature X gFor confirming a selection OK sensor hSensor for setting a higher temperature Y iFor accessing or leaving settings mode jFor switching off the temperature or door alarm kDisplay with temperature and symbols Symbols only visible in settings mode see table for explanation of symbols Description of the app...

Page 5: ...demonstration mode is activated For switching off demonstration mode s Display brightness For adjusting the brightness of the display Active charcoal filter Lights up when the active charcoal filter needs changing t Mains connection only visible when appliance is switched off or in case of a power failure Confirms that the appliance is connected to the mains electrical supply flashes in the case o...

Page 6: ...ith note boards eControl panel for the upper middle and lower wine conditioning zones Isolator plate for thermal separation of the different zones fSafety glass door with UV filter gIntegrated door handle hIsolator plate for thermal separation of the different zones iIsolator strips for thermal separation of the different zones Description of the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...tify your wines quickly and easily Optional accessories Active charcoal filter See Accessories supplied Stainless steel care Stainless steel conditioner in a bottle forms a waterproof protective film which helps prevent re soiling and resists fingerprints and other dirt Stainless steel care cloth See Accessories supplied E Cloth microfibre cloth The microfibre E Cloth is suitable for cleaning surf...

Page 8: ...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 functioning of your appliance Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre or contact your dealer for advice Ensure that it presents no danger to...

Page 9: ...ith these Warning and Safety instructions Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content Pass them on to any future owner If installed at altitudes above 2500 m there 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 The appliance ...

Page 10: ...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 appliance unless they are constantly supervised Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance without supervision if they have...

Page 11: ...use 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 compressor 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 installation of the appliance that no parts...

Page 12: ... any doubt The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when it is correctly earthed It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested and where there is any doubt the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technic...

Page 13: ...uitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations While the appliance is under guarantee repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by Miele Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original Miele replacement parts are used Faulty components must only be...

Page 14: ...the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the appliance Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products containing propellants e g spray cans Electrical components could cause flammable vapours to ignite Danger of fire and explosion Do not operate any electrical equipment inside the appliance Danger of sparking and explosion If storing alcohol with a high percentage p...

Page 15: ...se a short circuit Do not use sharp edged objects to remove frost and ice They will damage the evaporator causing irreversible damage to the appliance Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost it These can damage the plastic parts Do not use defrosting sprays or de icers as they might contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause a build up ...

Page 16: ...children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal e g by puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator bending any pipework scratching the surface coating Leaking refrigerant can damage the eyes Warning and Safety instructions 16 ...

Page 17: ... and metal grille heat exchanger dusted at least once a year Dust build up on the compressor and metal grille heat exchanger Temperature setting 10 to 12 C The lower or higher the temperature set the higher the energy consumption Use Wooden shelves arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible Store wine bottles in an o...

Page 18: ...ce A keypad tone will sound each time a sensor is touched You can deactivate this if you wish see Selecting further settings acoustic signals Switching on As soon as the appliance is connected to the electrical supply the t mains connection symbol appears in the display Touch the On Off sensor The mains connection symbol t goes out and the appliance begins to cool down The sensors for the three se...

Page 19: ... safety lock is still activated The three sensors for the wine zones go out in the control panel The temperature and the mains connection symbol t appear in the display The interior lighting goes out and the cooling process will be switched off 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 of...

Page 20: ...ction appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes Touch the OK sensor to confirm the selection The last selected setting flashes and the 0 symbol lights up in the display By touching the X or Y 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 the selection The selected set...

Page 21: ... the sensors for setting the temperature X or Y repeatedly until the symbol flashes Touch the OK sensor to confirm the selection The last selected setting flashes and the symbol lights up in the display By touching the X or Y sensors 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 after 2 minutes 3 Sensor tone on d...

Page 22: ...ing the temperature X or Y repeatedly until the s symbol flashes Touch the OK sensor to confirm the selection The last selected setting flashes and the s symbol lights up in the display By touching the X or Y sensors you can now alter the brightness of the display 1 dimmest setting 2 medium setting 3 brightest setting Touch the OK sensor to confirm the selection The selected setting is applied the...

Page 23: ...d and white wines At too high a temperature over 22 C wine matures too quickly which prevents the aromas from developing further Wine cannot mature fully at too low a temperature below 5 C Fluctuations in temperature put wine under stress and interrupt the maturing process It is therefore very important to maintain a constant temperature Type of wine Recommended drinking temperature Light fruity r...

Page 24: ...store three different types of wine at the same time e g red wine white wine and Champagne The isolation strips on the inside of the glass door prevent an exchange of heat between the individual zones Setting the temperature The temperature can be set in all three zones independently of each other Touch the sensor for the zone for which you wish to change the temperature so that it is highlighted ...

Page 25: ...en the temperature is altered there is a short delay until the temperature selected is set The temperature display on the control panel always shows the actual temperature Temperature range In all three zones it is possible to set temperatures between 5 and 20 C Temperature display In normal operation the temperature display shows the actual temperature in the zone If the temperature in one of the...

Page 26: ... constant air humidity m Dynamic cooling raises the relative humidity inside the appliance Dynamic cooling also 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 This will create a stable climate in the cabinet which imitates that of a wine cellar Switching on Dynamic cooling If you would like...

Page 27: ...timum air quality by filtering the incoming air Fresh air from the outside enters the appliance via the active charcoal filters The dynamic cooling system then distributes the air evenly throughout the cabinet Filtering the incoming air through the active charcoal filters ensures that all the air entering the appliance is fresh and free from dust and smells This in turn ensures your wine does not ...

Page 28: ...liance at once in the event of a power cut The alarm will stop and the Alarm symbol will go out when the temperature reaches the correct level again The sensor for the zone concerned will light up again constantly Switching the alarm off early If the noise disturbs you you can switch the alarm off early if you wish Touch the sensor for switching off the temperature alarm The alarm will stop The re...

Page 29: ...he door is shut 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 off the door alarm The alarm will stop The three sensors and the alarm symbol will remain lit until the appliance door is closed If the audible tone does not sound in the case of a door alarm the alarm tone has been switched off in settings mode...

Page 30: ... the On Off sensor for the feature lighting so that it is no longer highlighted in yellow The feature lighting is now switched off when the door is closed Lighting duration of the feature lighting The lighting duration for the feature lighting is set at 30 minutes at the factory The lighting duration can be set to 30 60 90 minutes up to 00 unlimited Open the appliance door Touch the sensor for the...

Page 31: ...ghtness The brightness will immediately start to adjust gradually up or down By touching the sensor the lighting becomes dimmer the lighting becomes brighter Touch the OK sensor to confirm The selected brightness is saved for all three zones The temperature appears again in the display When the appliance door is closed the set brightness takes effect When the appliance door is opened the interior ...

Page 32: ...t moist on the inside and air is prevented from getting into the bottles Wooden shelves The wooden shelves are on telescopic runners which can be pulled out to make it easier to store and remove bottles There are two wooden shelves on runners in the middle and lower zones the second and third shelf from the top in each zone which can be pulled right out The remaining wooden shelves can be partiall...

Page 33: ...e cover strips supplied with the thicker side of the cover pointing forwards The cover strips are held in place with magnets To replace the shelf click it into place on the extended runners The magnetic strip should be pointing forwards Adjusting the wooden shelves The slats in the wooden shelves can be individually adjusted to suit so that every bottle is stored in perfect safety regardless of sh...

Page 34: ... magnetic strip can be wiped clean with a damp cloth Use clear water only to wipe the magnetic strips Do not use a cleaning agent as this would damage the coating on the magnetic strips Bottle presenter The bottle presenter can be used to raise particular bottles so that they can be viewed when the door is shut To set up the bottle presenter the shelf above must be removed Remove the shelf and cov...

Page 35: ...lustrated above with 46 in the upper zone 46 the middle zone and 86 in the lower zone The total of 178 bottles can only be achieved by using all wooden shelves Each wooden shelf has a maximum load bearing capacity of 35 kg Do not stack bottles on the wooden shelves Storing wine bottles 35 ...

Page 36: ...ck wall of the appliance whilst it is in use These are automatically 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 Automatic defrost 36 ...

Page 37: ... hard abrasive sponges and brushes e g pot scourers melamine eraser blocks sharp metal scrapers Before cleaning Switch off the appliance Disconnect it from the mains Take any wine bottles out of the appliance and store it in a cool place Take out any removable parts for cleaning Remove the magnetic strips from the wooden shelves before cleaning them see Annotating wooden shelves Cleaning the outer...

Page 38: ...or 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 become porous over time The door seal should be cleaned regularly with clean wat...

Page 39: ...tion Turn the filter 90 clockwise or anti clockwise until it clicks into position Replacement active charcoal filters are available from Miele see Accessories To confirm the filters have been changed Touch the settings sensor All symbols available for selection appear in the display and the 0 symbol flashes Touch the sensors for setting the temperature X or Y repeatedly until the symbol flashes To...

Page 40: ...setting is applied the indicator flashes Press the settings sensor to leave settings mode Otherwise the appliance exits settings mode automatically after approximately one minute The Change active charcoal filter indicator will go out Active charcoal filter 40 ...

Page 41: ...lem Possible cause Remedy The interior lighting does not come on when the door is opened and the temperature is not showing in the display The appliance has not been switched on When the appliance is switched on the temperature will show in the display The plug is not inserted in the socket correctly Insert the plug in the socket correctly and switch on When the appliance is switched off the power...

Page 42: ...en closed properly Check that the door is properly closed The appliance door is being opened frequently Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible The ventilation gaps have been covered over or become dusty Check that the ventilation gaps are not covered up and dust them regularly The metal grille heat exchanger at the rear of the appliance has become dusty Dust the meta...

Page 43: ...be due to the appliance door being opened too often a blocked ventilation gap or a lengthy interruption to the power supply Rectify the cause of the alarm The alarm symbol goes out and the sensor for the zone concerned lights up constantly The audible alarm stops The Change active charcoal filter indicator lights up This is the reminder to change the active charcoal filter Replace the active charc...

Page 44: ... Service Department Do not remove the lighting covers Should the covers be damaged or need to be removed due to damage exercise caution There are lasers in the lighting laser beam class 1M which you should avoid looking at directly Do not use optical instruments to look at the lighting The interior lighting is on even when the door is closed The feature lighting is switched on Switch the feature l...

Page 45: ... settings Activating or deactivating 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 begi...

Page 46: ...ter container Creak Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside the appliance 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 appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a spirit level by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance The...

Page 47: ...ppliance This information is given on the data plate inside the appliance N B A call out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See back cover for contact details In the U K your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from ...

Page 48: ... the relevant Norms and Directives In addition the following manufacturer s instructions should be observed when preparing and carrying out tests Loading plans Instructions in the Operating and installation instructions Note for test institutes 48 ...

Page 49: ...of the X sensor and leave it there At the same time briefly touch the On Off sensor without letting go of the X sensor Leave your finger on the X sensor until the r symbol appears in the display Then release the X sensor Demo mode is switched on and the r symbol appears in the display Switching off demo mode The r symbol is lit up in the display Touch the settings sensor All symbols available for ...

Page 50: ...r to confirm the selection The selected setting is applied the r symbol flashes Press the settings sensor to leave settings mode Otherwise the appliance exits settings mode automatically after approximately one minute Demo mode is switched off the r symbol goes out Information for dealers 50 ...

Page 51: ...er system When switching the appliance on a surge in power could trigger the safety cut out mechanism This could damage the electronic unit The appliance must not be used with so called energy saving devices These reduce the energy supply to the appliance which could then become too warm Using such devices could alter the specification of the product If the connection cable has to be replaced this...

Page 52: ...is appliance Important tropical humid environments During periods of high humidity some condensation may appear on outside surfaces of cooling appliances This condensation will disappear when humidity levels drop For prevention it is advisable to install the appliance with sufficient ventilation in a dry and or an air conditioned room Please ensure that the door is closing and sealing properly Ple...

Page 53: ...The appliance is extremely heavy when loaded and for this reason it is imperative that the floor it stands on is able to bear its weight If necessary the advice of an architect or a structural engineer should be sought The weight of the appliance when empty is approx 120 kg When fully loaded the weight of the appliance is approx 350 kg Aligning the appliance To align the appliance adjust the front...

Page 54: ...Appliance dimensions Installation 54 ...

Page 55: ...g on the floor in front of the appliance Take care not to damage the door seal If the door seal is damaged the door will not close properly and cooling will be impaired Removing the door Open the appliance door as far as it will go Use a flat bladed screwdriver to remove cover a Fit red restraining clip b supplied with the appliance onto soft close mechanism c The restraining clip stops the hinge ...

Page 56: ... e Caution Do not move the front part of the soft close mechanism in the direction shown when the restraining clip b has been removed Danger of injury Remove red restraining clip b from the soft close mechanism Pinch cover f in the middle and remove Refit cover g on the opposite side Put red restraining clip b back onto the soft close mechanism Changing the door hinging 56 ...

Page 57: ...e soft close mechanism onto the outside first Fix spacer i and the soft close mechanism c together with screw h Caution Do not move the front part of the soft close mechanism in the direction shown when the restraining clip b has been removed Danger of injury Remove red restraining clip b from the soft close mechanism Refit the cover f onto the soft close mechanism Put red restraining clip b back ...

Page 58: ...w it loosely with 3 or 4 turns into the top of the hinge pin Caution In the next step the door will be removed from the appliance It is extremely heavy and needs to be handled by two people Take hinge pin l upwards and out Tip Leave screw k in the hinge pin until the hinge pin is inserted on the opposite side Carefully lift the door off and place it to one side Changing the door hinging 58 ...

Page 59: ...posite side Click covers m into place on both sides from the front Guide the cover with the cut out over the bearing block Loosen adjustable foot o underneath the appliance with the spanner supplied Pull hinge pin p upwards and unscrew it from adjustable foot o Hold the adjustable foot tightly whilst doing this Changing the door hinging 59 ...

Page 60: ...opposite side Refit cover s on the opposite side Remove cover t from the bottom of the appliance Remove screw u on the bottom of the appliance and replace on the opposite side Refit cover t on the opposite side Push adjustable foot o upwards into hinge plate q Secure hinge plate q with the middle screw first then with the other two screws Changing the door hinging 60 ...

Page 61: ...plate Caution The appliance door is extremely heavy and needs to be handled by two people Place hinge pin l into the bearing block from above Push hinge pin l in until the groove on the pin is in line with the drill holes in the bearing block Remove screw k from the hinge pin and screw it into the drill hole in the bearing block Refit the covers j onto the appliance door Changing the door hinging ...

Page 62: ...cation Make sure that you unscrew the adjusting foot under the lower hinge until it sits on the floor Then unscrew the foot by a further 90 Aligning the side of the appliance door If the appliance door is not in line with the side walls of the appliance it can be aligned by adjusting the upper bearing block Remove cover m from the inside of the bearing block and slide it out Changing the door hing...

Page 63: ...ve the three screws from the bearing block and adjust the bearing block to the left or right Tighten the screws Replace the cover Close the appliance door and check that it is aligned with the side walls Changing the door hinging 63 ...

Page 64: ...Alteration rights reserved 1213 KWT 6831 SG M Nr 09 476 230 01 ...

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