Miele KWT 2601 Vi User manual

Operating and Installation Instructions
Wine Conditioning Unit
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be-
fore installation or use.
en-US, CA M.-Nr. 10 785 210

Contents
2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 5
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 12
Installation information....................................................................................... 13
Installation location ............................................................................................... 13
Climate class .................................................................................................... 14
Installation notes ................................................................................................... 15
Load-bearing capacity of the niche floor ......................................................... 15
Door hinge........................................................................................................15
Adjoining cabinets/units ................................................................................... 15
Ventilation ......................................................................................................... 15
Side-by-side ..................................................................................................... 16
Installation dimensions....................................................................................... 17
Dimensions when the appliance door is opened (opening angle 90°) .................. 19
Dimensions when the appliance door is opened (opening angle 115°) ................ 20
Dimensions of the cabinet front......................................................................... 21
Installing the wine conditioning unit.................................................................. 22
Before starting....................................................................................................... 22
Tools required........................................................................................................ 22
Weight of cabinet front .......................................................................................... 23
Aligning the installation niche................................................................................ 23
Checking the installation niche ............................................................................. 24
Before installation.................................................................................................. 24
Preparing the installation niche ............................................................................. 25
Pushing the wine conditioning unit into the niche................................................. 28
Aligning the wine conditioning unit ....................................................................... 29
Securing the wine conditioning unit in the niche .................................................. 32
Preparing the cabinet fronts.................................................................................. 34
Securing and aligning the cabinet front ................................................................ 36
Securing the covers .............................................................................................. 40
Fitting the door trim............................................................................................... 42
Securing the toe-kick and the toe-kick cover ....................................................... 43
Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door................................................. 43
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 44
How to save energy............................................................................................. 47
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 49
Start screen ........................................................................................................... 50

Contents
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Settings mode .................................................................................................. 51
Symbols in settings mode ........................................................................... 52
Accessories ......................................................................................................... 53
Accessories supplied ............................................................................................ 53
Optional accessories............................................................................................. 53
Before first use .................................................................................................... 54
Before first use ...................................................................................................... 54
Using the wine conditioning unit ........................................................................... 54
Starting up for the first time .............................................................................55
Switching the wine conditioning unit on and off .............................................. 56
Turning off for longer periods of time .................................................................... 56
Selecting additional settings.............................................................................. 57
Switching Keypad Lock on or off /................................................................ 57
Performing a Self Test....................................................................................... 58
Switching on Door Assistant............................................................................. 58
Switching off Door Assistant............................................................................. 60
Setting up Miele@home.................................................................................... 60
Switching off Demo Mode.................................................................................. 64
Resetting the settings to their default settings ................................................ 65
Switching Sabbath Mode On/Off....................................................................... 66
Switching the ambient lighting on or off.......................................................... 67
Selecting the intensity of the Ambient Lighting............................................... 67
Selecting Ambient Display .................................................................................... 68
The ideal temperature and humidity.................................................................. 69
Temperature .......................................................................................................... 69
Isolator panels for thermal separation.............................................................. 70
Setting the temperature.................................................................................... 70
Humidity ................................................................................................................ 71
Increasing the humidity................................................................................. 71
Not increasing the humidity........................................................................... 71
Door alarm ........................................................................................................... 73
Storing wine bottles ............................................................................................ 74
Moving the wooden shelves.................................................................................. 75
Labeling the wooden racks ................................................................................... 75
Maximum capacity ................................................................................................ 76
Automatic defrosting .......................................................................................... 77

Contents
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Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 78
Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 78
Before cleaning the Wine Storage Unit ................................................................. 79
Interior, accessories, and appliance door ............................................................. 79
Cleaning the door seal .......................................................................................... 80
Cleaning the ventilation grilles............................................................................... 80
Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................................. 81
Causes of noises ................................................................................................. 88
Technical Service................................................................................................. 89
Contact in case of fault ......................................................................................... 89
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 89
Declaration of conformity................................................................................... 90
Copyright and licenses ....................................................................................... 91

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5
This wine conditioning unit complies with all statutory safety re-
quirements. Please note that inappropriate use can lead to per-
sonal injury and damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instruc-
tions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
DANGER of injury!
The wine conditioning unit is very heavy and can tip forwards
when the appliance door is open.
Keep the appliance door shut until the wine conditioning unit has
been built in and secured in the installation niche in accordance
with the operating and installation instructions.
DANGER of injury from broken glass!
If installed at altitudes above 6,561ft (2,000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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Appropriate use
 This wine conditioning unit is intended for use in domestic house-
holds and similar residential environments such as
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environ-
ments
– farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments
– bed and breakfast type environments
– catering and similar non-retail applications.
This wine conditioning is not intended for use outdoors, in damp en-
vironments or in places exposed to rain.
 The wine conditioning unit is intended for domestic use only for
storing wine.
It must not be used for any other purpose.
 The wine conditioning 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 in-
correct use of the appliance.
 Persons (including children) which lack physical, sensory or men-
tal abilities or experience with the machine should not use it without
supervision or instruction by a responsible person.
Safety with children
 Children near the wine conditioning unit must be supervised. Do
not let children play with the wine conditioning unit.
 The wine conditioning unit door hinges can cause injury. Keep
children away at all times.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 Ensure that any packing material is disposed of safely and kept
out of the reach of children. DANGER of suffocation!
Technical safety
 The coolant system is tested for leaks. The wine conditioning unit
complies with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate di-
rectives.
 To avoid the risk of damage to the wine conditioning unit, make
sure that the connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on
the data plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the wine conditioning
unit. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
 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.
 The electrical outlet must not be concealed behind the wine con-
ditioning unit and must be easily accessible so that the appliance
can be quickly disconnected from the electrical supply in case of an
emergency.
 If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele au-
thorized technician in order to protect the user from harm.
 The electrical outlet must be properly grounded.
 Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply with a power
bar or extension cord. These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 If moisture gets into electrical components or into the power cord,
it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not operate the wine
conditioning in areas where there may be moisture or splashing wa-
ter (e.g., garages, laundry rooms).
 This wine conditioning unit must not be used in a non-stationary
location (e.g. on a ship).
 In environments with a tropical climate (above approximately 90°F
(32°C) and above approximately 70% humidity), the wine condition-
ing unit must be operated in an air-conditioned room. Otherwise, it is
not possible to guarantee that the wine conditioning unit will operate
without issues.
 Before installation and use check the wine conditioning unit for
any visible damage. Do not operate or install a damaged appliance.
 To ensure safe operation, use the wine conditioning unit only
when it has been installed.
 The wine conditioning unit must be disconnected from the power
supply during installation, side-by-side heater installation, mainte-
nance and repair work. The appliance is only disconnected from the
power supply if:
– the circuit breaker has been tripped, or
– the screw-type fuses on the electrical service panel have been re-
moved or
– the power cord has been unplugged. Pull on the plug and not on
the cord when removing it from the outlet.
 Installation, repair, and maintenance work should only be per-
formed by a Miele-authorized service technician.
Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the
warranty.
 Repairs and other work performed by unauthorized persons could
be dangerous and may void the warranty.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 Defective components should only be replaced by Miele original
parts. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the
safety of the appliance.
Correct use
 The wine conditioning unit is designed for use within a certain cli-
mate range (ambient temperatures) and should not be used outside
this range. The climate range for your wine conditioning unit is stated
on the data plate inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too
low an ambient temperature will cause the compressor to shut down
for longer periods of time so that the unit cannot maintain the re-
quired temperature.
 WARNING! DANGER of overheating! Do not cover or block the air
vents. This can impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the
power consumption and cause damage to the appliance.
 If the wine conditioning unit is used for storing food which con-
tains fat or oil, make sure that it does not come into contact with
plastic components as any spillages of oil or fat could cause stress
cracks to the plastic and cause it to break or split.
 Do not store explosive materials in the wine conditioning unit or
any products containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical
components could cause flammable vapors to ignite. DANGER of
fire and explosion.
 Do not operate any electrical equipment inside the wine condition-
ing unit. DANGER of sparking and explosion.
 Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from
other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Cleaning and maintenance
 Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals.
They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time.
 Do 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
11
Transport
 Always transport the wine conditioning unit in an upright position
and in its original transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.
 DANGER of injury and damage. The wine conditioning unit is very
heavy and must be transported by two people.
Disposal of your old appliance
 Children could become trapped in the machine and could suffo-
cate.
– Remove the machine doors.
– Leave the wooden shelves in the machine so children cannot
climb inside.
 DANGER of electric shock!
– Cut the plug off the power cord.
– Cut the power cord off the old appliance.
 Dispose of them separately from the appliance.
 Ensure that the wine conditioning unit is not stored in the vicinity
of gasoline or inflammable gases and liquids during and after dis-
posal.
 Make sure that the coolant pipework is not damaged during dis-
posal to avoid uncontrolled leakage of oil and coolant (see data plate
for coolant type).
 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 the evaporator,
– kinking any pipework,
– scratching the surface coating.

Caring for the environment
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Disposal of packaging material
The packaging is designed to protect
the wine conditioning unit from damage
during transportation. The packaging
materials used are selected from mate-
rials which are environmentally friendly
for disposal and should be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of children. Return
the packaging to your dealer.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
contain valuable materials. They also
contain certain substances, compounds
and components which were essential
for the proper functioning and safe use
of the equipment. Handling these mate-
rials improperly 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 personal data left on the
appliance being disposed.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of your wine conditioning
unit before or during transportation to
an authorized, environmentally friendly
collection depot.
This way, coolant in the pipework and
oil in the compressor will be contained,
and will not leak into the environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
does not pose a danger to children
while being stored prior to disposal.
See “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS” for more information.

Installation information
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DANGER of injury and damage!
A wine conditioning unit that has not
been installed properly can tip up.
Keep the appliance door shut until
the wine conditioning unit has been
built in and secured in its installation
niche in accordance with these oper-
ating and installation instructions.
Fire hazard and risk of damage!
This wine conditioning unit must not
be installed underneath a hob.
Installation location
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 cooker or
other appliance that gives off heat. Di-
rect sunlight should also be avoided.
The higher the room temperature, the
longer the compressor has to run and
the higher the energy consumption is.
When installing the wine conditioning
unit, please note:
– The electrical outlet must be easily
accessible in an emergency and not
concealed behind the appliance.
– The plug and cord must not touch
the back of the wine conditioning unit
as they could be damaged by vibra-
tions from the appliance.
– Do not plug in other appliances be-
hind the wine conditioning unit.
If installation near a heat source is un-
avoidable, observe the following mini-
mum distances between the appliance
and the heat source:
– At least 1 1/4" (3cm) to electric or
gas stoves
– At least 11 3/4" (30cm) to oil or coal-
based stoves
If it is not possible to observe these
minimum distances, an isolation plate
must be installed between the Wine
Storage Unit and the heat source.

Installation information
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Climate class
The wine conditioning unit is designed
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 off for
too long, causing the internal tempera-
ture in the appliance to rise, resulting in
damage.
IMPORTANT
In environments with high humidity
condensation 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
air vents are not covered and that
the wine conditioning unit has been
installed in accordance with these in-
stallation instructions.
In environments with a tropical
climate (above approximately 90°F
(32°C) and above approximately
70% humidity), the wine condition-
ing unit must be operated in an air-
conditioned room.
Otherwise, it is not possible to guar-
antee that the wine conditioning unit
will operate without issues.

Installation information
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Installation notes
Load-bearing capacity of the niche
floor
To ensure the safe installation of the
wine conditioning unit and to guarantee
its correct functioning, the floor of the
niche where the appliance is to be in-
stalled must be smooth and even.
It must be made from strong, rigid ma-
terial.
The wine conditioning unit is extremely
heavy when fully loaded, and the floor it
stands on must be able to bear its
weight. If necessary, seek the advice of
an architect or structural engineer.
When fully loaded, the weight of the
wine conditioning unit is approx.:
KWT 26x1 Vi 1486 lbs
(674 kg)
Door hinge
The wine conditioning unit is sup-
plied with a fixed hinge. If you need
to change the door hinge to the other
side, please contact the Technical
Service department.
On no account should you attempt
to change the door hinge yourself.
Adjoining cabinets/units
The wine conditioning unit is screwed
to the adjoining cabinets/units to the
side and above. For this reason, it is es-
sential that all cabinets/units are fixed
to the ground and/or wall.
Ventilation
WARNING! Fire hazard!
Operation of the wine conditioning
unit is limited. Keep the required ven-
tilation gaps free from obstruction.
If the required ventilation gaps
are not left unobstructed, the com-
pressor will switch on more often
and will run for longer periods.
This causes increased energy con-
sumption and an increased com-
pressor operating temperature,
which can result in damage to the
compressor.
Do not block the ventilation gaps.
They must also be cleaned on a reg-
ular basis to remove dust.

Installation information
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Side-by-side
This wine conditioning unit can be in-
stalled side-by-side with another refrig-
eration appliance. The following over-
view will show you which side-by-side
options you have with your wine condi-
tioning unit:
A side-by-side merging kit is required
for this. This is available from your
Miele dealer or Miele Technical Ser-
vice.
Instructions for installing appliances
side-by-side can be found in the side-
by-side merging kit instruction man-
ual.
. . . with partition wall
The wall a between the side-by-side
wine conditioning unit/appliances must
be at least 5/8" (16mm) thick.
Each wine conditioning unit/appliance
must be built into its own niche using
the installation parts supplied.
If the partition wall a is narrower than
65/16" (160mm), you need the heating
mat from the side-by-side merging kit
to prevent condensation from forming
and any resulting damage.
If the partition wall a is more than
65/16" (160mm) thick, you don't need
the side-by-side merging kit, and also
not the heating mat.
. . . without partition wall
If the wine conditioning unit/appliances
are to be installed next to each other
without a partition wall between them,
they will need to be joined together with
the side-by-side merging kit. In addi-
tion, you must install the heating mat to
prevent condensation from forming and
any resulting damage.

Installation dimensions
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– The electrical connection must not be positioned higher than 9” above the floor.
The electrical outlet must not be concealed behind the appliance and must be
easily accessible in an emergency.

Installation dimensions
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24"
(610 mm)
84" – 85 3/16"
(2134 – 2164 mm)
≥ 24 3/4"
(≥ 629 mm)
1 3/16"
(30 mm)
7/8"
(22 mm)
10 5/16"
(262 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
3 5/8"
(92 mm)
side view

Installation dimensions
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Dimensions when the appliance door is opened (opening angle
90°)
* The dimensions of the cabinet front and the door handle vary depending on the
design of the kitchen.

Installation dimensions
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Dimensions when the appliance door is opened (opening angle
115°)
11 3/4"
(299 mm)
* The dimensions of the cabinet front and the door handle vary depending on the
design of the kitchen.