Miele KWT 6321 UG User manual

Operating and installation 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.
M.-Nr. 09 875 610en-GB

Guide to the appliance .............................................4
Caring for the environment..........................................7
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................8
How to save energy ...............................................16
Switching on and off ..............................................17
Before using for the first time.........................................17
Safety lock .......................................................17
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................18
Temperature and air quality ........................................19
Temperature .....................................................19
Safety device in case of low ambient temperatures.....................19
Setting the temperature ..........................................20
Temperature display ...............................................20
Temperature display brightness....................................21
Air quality and humidity .............................................22
Dynamic cooling (constant humidity) m.............................22
Air filtering with active charcoal filter ................................23
Feature lighting ..................................................24
Switching the feature lighting on and off ................................24
Setting the brightness of the feature lighting ..........................24
Storing wine bottles...............................................25
Wooden shelves ..................................................25
Maximum capacity.................................................26
Temperature and door alarm .......................................27
Temperature alarm ................................................27
Door alarm .......................................................27
Automatic defrost ................................................28
Cleaning and care ................................................29
Interior, appliance door and accessories ...............................29
Ventilation gaps ...................................................30
Door seal ........................................................30
Air filter..........................................................30
Active charcoal filter ..............................................31
To change the active charcoal filter ...................................31
Problem solving guide ............................................32
Noises ..........................................................36
Contents

After Sales / Guarantee ............................................37
Guarantee: U.K. ................................................37
Guarantee: Other countries .......................................37
Information for test institutes .......................................38
Electrical connection..............................................39
Installation ......................................................40
Side-by-side installation.............................................40
Location .........................................................40
Climate range ..................................................41
Ventilation .......................................................41
Before installing the appliance .......................................41
Appliance dimensions .............................................42
Changing the door hinging .........................................44
Under-counter installation .........................................47
Preparing the appliance ............................................47
Aligning the appliance to taller furniture doors ...........................49
Push the appliance into the niche .....................................51
Securing the appliance in the niche ...................................51
Adjusting the lateral alignment of the appliance door ...................52
Addresses ......................................................55
Contents

aFor switching the
whole appliance on and off
bFor setting the temperature in the
upper wine conditioning zone
(Yfor warmer)
cTemperature display for the upper
wine conditioning zone
dFor setting the temperature in the
upper wine conditioning zone
(Xfor colder)
eFor switching the Dynamic cooling
function (constant humidity) on and
off and indicator light
fSafety lock indicator light (only
visible when the safety lock is
switched on)
gFor switching off the temperature or
door alarm
hFor setting the temperature in the
lower wine conditioning zone
(Yfor warmer)
iTemperature display for the lower
wine conditioning zone
jFor setting the temperature in the
lower wine conditioning zone
(Xfor colder)
kFor switching the feature lighting on
and off and indicator light
Guide to the appliance
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aLighting strip
(in both wine conditioning zones)
bActive charcoal filter
cControls for the upper and lower
wine conditioning zones/Isolator
plate for thermal separation of the
zones
dIsolator strips for thermal separation
of the zones
eWooden shelves
fSafety glass door with UV filter
gVentilation grille with air filter located
behind it
Guide to the appliance
5

Accessories supplied
Active charcoal filter
The active charcoal filter achieves
optimum air quality by filtering the
incoming air.
Air filter
The air filter behind the ventilation grille
protects the cooling system from dust.
Optional accessories
Active charcoal filter
(See "Accessories supplied")
Air filter
(See "Accessories supplied")
Stainless steel care
–Each application of the Miele
stainless steel conditioner (supplied
in a bottle) forms a water and dirt
repellent protective coating. It gently
removes water marks, fingerprints
and other dirt for a uniformly shiny
surface.
– The stainless steel cloth is
impregnated with stainless steel
conditioner for optimum cleaning and
protection.
Multi-purpose microfibre cloth
The microfibre cloth is suitable for
removing fingerprints and light soiling
from surfaces such as stainless steel,
glass, plastic and chrome without the
use of chemicals.
Optional accessories are available
from Miele or via the internet.
Guide to the appliance
6

Disposing of the packaging
materials
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also contain materials which, if handled
or disposed of incorrectly, could be
potentially hazardous to human health
and to the environment. They are,
however, essential for the correct
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.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during
transportation to an authorised
collection depot. In this way, refrigerant
in the pipework and oil in the
compressor will be contained, and will
not leak into the environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
presents no danger to children while
being stored awaiting disposal. See
"Warning and Safety instructions" for
more information.
Caring for the environment
7

This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Please note that inappropriate use can lead to personal 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
instructions.
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
At altitudes above 1500 m there is a risk of the glass door
shattering!
Shards of glass can cause injury!
Correct application
~This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
It is not intended for outdoor use.
~This appliance is intended for domestic use only for storing wine.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage
resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

~This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool
medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such
materials or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such
purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance
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
incorrect use of the appliance.
~The appliance can only be used by people with reduced
physical, 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
appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
~Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance
unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way
and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect
operation.
~Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance
unsupervised.
~Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must
be kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing,
children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their
head and suffocate.
Technical safety
~The coolant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complies
with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU
guidelines.
~This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural
gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it
does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase 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
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 setting up of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking
refrigerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
–avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark,
–disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply,
–ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several
minutes, and
Warning and Safety instructions
10

–call Miele.
~The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it
should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in
a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up.
For every8gofcoolant at least 1 m3of room space is required. The
amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside
the appliance.
~To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, 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 appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
~The electrical safety of this appliance 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.
~If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced
by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from
danger.
~Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a
multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
~Do not use in a damp or wet environment (e.g. garage or utility
room).
Moisture could reach live components or the electrical connection
and cause a short circuit.
Warning and Safety instructions
11

~This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
~Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
~For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it has
been fully installed.
~The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during
installation, maintenance and repair work.
~Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and
repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.
~While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
guarantee is invalidated.
~Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when
genuine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty
components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct use
~The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range
(ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range.
The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate
inside the appliance.
Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature, e.g. a
garage, will lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so
that it cannot maintain the required temperature.
~Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and
could cause damage to the components.
~If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance,
make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.
~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 (e.g. an electric ice
cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and
explosion.
~Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this appliance.
Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will
invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.
Warning and Safety instructions
13

Cleaning and care
~Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will
cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
~Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this
appliance.
Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
~Do not use sharp edged objects to
–remove frost and ice,
–separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.
They will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to
the appliance.
~Do not 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 could contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might
cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Transporting the appliance
~Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its
original transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.
~Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and
must be transported by two people.
Disposal of your old appliance
~Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or
lock unusable.
This way you will prevent children from 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 coolant channels in the condenser,
– bending any pipework, or
– scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Installation site /
Maintenance
In a ventilated room. In an enclosed,
unventilated room.
Protected from direct
sunlight.
In direct sunlight.
Not near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20 °C.
Where there is a high
ambient room temperature.
Ventilation gaps uncovered
and dusted regularly.
Ventilation gaps covered or
dusty.
Remove and clean the air
filter with a vacuum cleaner
at least once a year.
If dust has accumulated on
the air filter.
Temperature
setting
10 to 12 °C The lower the temperature,
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
organised way.
Frequent opening of the
door for long periods will
cause a loss of coldness.
The appliance works harder
to cool down and the
compressor runs for longer
periods.
Do not over-fill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
How to save energy
16

Before using for the first time
^Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with lukewarm water
and then dry with a soft cloth.
Switching on
^Touch the On/Off sensor for the
whole appliance so that the
temperature displays light up.
An alarm will sound. The appliance will
start to cool, and the interior lighting will
come on when the appliance door is
opened.
Switching the alarm off
^Touch the sensor for switching off the
temperature or door alarm.
The alarm will stop. The temperature
displays will flash until the set
temperatures are reached.
Switching off
^Touch and keep your finger on the
On/Off sensor for the whole
appliance until the temperature
displays go dark.
Cooling is now switched off. If this is not
the case, the safety lock is switched on.
Safety lock
The safety lock can be activated to
prevent the appliance being switched
off by mistake.
Activating or deactivating the safety
lock
^Touch and keep your finger on the
Dynamic cooling On/Off sensor for
approx. 5 seconds.
The sensor's indicator light flashes and
a;flashes in the temperature display
for the lower wine conditioning zone
(display on the right).
^Touch the Dynamic cooling function
On/Off sensor again.
Switching on and off
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By touching the sensors for setting the
temperature you can now choose
between ;0and ;1:
0: Safety lock is deactivated,
1: Safety lock is activated.
^To save the setting, touch the
Dynamic cooling function On/Off
sensor.
When the safety lock is activated, the
safety lock indicator light Xwill light
up.
^To exit settings mode touch the
On/Off sensor for the whole
appliance, or wait for approx. 2
minutes and the electronics will
automatically revert to normal
operation.
Switching off for longer
periods of time
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:
^switch the appliance off,
^disconnect it from the mains,
^clean the appliance out and
^leave the door slightly ajar to air the
appliance.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the door is left shut,
there is a danger of mould building
up inside the appliance.
Switching on and off
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Wine keeps on maturing depending on
the surrounding conditions. The length
of time for which wine can be kept in
good condition will therefore depend
not only on the temperature but also on
the air quality.
The wine conditioning unit with its
constant ideal temperature, increased
air humidity and odour free atmosphere
offers the perfect conditions for storing
your wine.
It also guarantees a vibration-free
environment so that the maturing
process is not disturbed.
Temperature
Wine can be stored at a temperature
between 6 °C and 18 °C. If you are
storing white and red wines together,
select a temperature between 12 °C
and 14 °C. This is suitable for both red
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.
Safety device in case of low ambient
temperatures
The appliance is equipped with a safety
thermostat to protect your wine against
a sharp drop in temperature. If the
external temperature should drop
below this level, a heater element
switches on automatically to keep the
temperature inside as constant as
possible. If the ambient temperature
continues to fall, the appliance switches
itself off automatically.
Type of wine Recommended
drinking
temperature
Light, fruity reds: +14 °C to +16 °C
Full-bodied reds: +18 °C
Rosé wines: +8 °C to +10 °C
Delicate,
aromatic whites:
+8 °C to +12 °C
Full-bodied or
sweet whites:
+12 °C to +14 °C
Champagne,
sparkling white
wines:
+6 °C to +10 °C
Tip: Store the wine 1 or 2 °C cooler
than the recommended drinking
temperature as it warms up a little when
poured into the glass.
Full-bodied reds should be opened for
2-3 hours before drinking to allow it to
breathe and develop its aroma.
Temperature and air quality
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Isolator plate for thermal separation
The appliance has a fixed isolator plate
which divides the cabinet into two
different zones. This enables you to
store different types of wine (e.g. red
and white) at the same time.
Setting the temperature
You can set the respective
temperatures using the two sensors
below the temperature displays.
Touch the
Ysensor: the temperature gets warmer
Xsensor: the temperature gets cooler
The temperature range being set will
flash in the display as you do this.
When you touch the sensors, you will
see the following changes in the
respective temperature display:
– Touching a sensor once: the last
temperature selected flashes.
–Each subsequent touch of a sensor:
The temperature is adjusted in 1 °C
steps.
–Keeping your finger on the sensor:
changes the temperature
continuously.
Approximately 5 seconds after you
release the sensor, the actual
temperature in the respective zone will
be displayed.
The two temperature zones are cooled
alternately which means that,
depending on the amount of wine being
stored, it may take a few hours before
the set temperatures are reached and
the temperature displays have adjusted
accordingly. If, after some time, the
temperature in either zone is too warm
or too cold, set the temperature again.
Temperature range
The temperature in both zones can be
set to anywhere between 5 and 20 °C.
Temperature display
In normal operation the temperature
displays in the control panel show the
actual temperature in the appliance.
The temperature display will flash if
– a different temperature is being set,
– the temperature in one zone deviates
from the set temperature by more
than 5 °C.
Temperature and air quality
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