Miele KWL 4912 SG ed Assembly instructions

Operating and installation instructions
Wine storage unit
KWL 4712 SG ed
KWL 4912 SG ed
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. 07 059 190
en - GB, HK

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Miele{home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Optional accessory...............................................6
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Safety lock .......................................................12
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................13
The optimum temperature and humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Temperature .....................................................14
Safety features .................................................14
Setting the temperature ..........................................14
Temperature range ..............................................15
Temperature display ...............................................15
Temperature display brightness....................................15
Humidity level ....................................................16
Constant humidity (Dynamic cooling) button m.......................16
Switching off Dynamic cooling .....................................17
Air filtering with the active charcoal filter ................................17
Interior lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Storing wine bottles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Wooden shelves ..................................................19
Descriptive labels .................................................19
Bottle presenter ...................................................19
Maximum capacity.................................................19
Door lock ........................................................20
Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Temperature alarm ................................................21
Door alarm .......................................................21
Activating the alarm system..........................................21
Switching the alarm off early .........................................21
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Contents

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cleaning the outer casing, the door, the interior and accessories ............23
Ventilation gaps ...................................................24
Door seal ........................................................24
Metal grille at the back of the appliance ................................24
Active charcoal filter ...............................................24
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
After Sales / Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Electrical connection U.K. ...........................................30
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Location .........................................................31
Climate range ..................................................31
Ventilation .......................................................31
Installation .......................................................32
Aligning the appliance..............................................32
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Contents

aSafety lock indicator light
bConstant humidity (Dynamic cooling)
indicator light
cOn/Off button
dTemperature display
eTemperature selector buttons
(+ for warmer; – for colder)
fInterior lighting button and indicator
light
gAlarm off button
Description of the appliance
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aDoor lock
bInterior lighting
cWooden shelf with shelf edge trim for
descriptive labels
dGlass door with UV filter
eHandle
fCondensate channel and
drain hole
gActive charcoal filter
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Important!
In tropical areas with temperatures over 38°C and a humidity level greater than
70%, the appliance may only be used in air conditioned rooms. Otherwise the
efficiency of the appliance cannot be guaranteed!

Optional accessory
The Miele|home system enables you
to check information about your wine
storage unit at any time.
For example, if a temperature alarm,
power cut or other fault message
occurs, this information will be relayed
directly to the Miele|home system.
You will need a Miele|home master
appliance (e.g. the Miele|home
InfoControl) and your appliance must
be fitted with Communication module
(XKM 2000 KF) to benefit from this
feature.
Please refer to the leaflet supplied with
the Miele|home Communication
module for details on how to install it
and on how to sign it on to your
Miele|home master appliance.
The Miele|home master appliance is
supplied with its own operating
instructions.
Miele{home
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Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally be
recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure that they
are recycled.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often 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 or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
It should be unplugged or
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply by a competent person.
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 out into the
environment.
Caring for the environment
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This appliance complies with all
relevant legal safety requirements.
Improper use can, however, present
a risk of both personal injury and
material damage.
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 the
installation, safety, operation and
care of the appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
,Warning!
If installed at altitudes above
1500 m, there is a risk of the glazing
in the door shattering.
Shards of glass are very sharp and
can cause severe injury if not
handled with care.
Correct application
~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 the incorrect or improper use of
the appliance.
~This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
are supervised whilst using it, or have
been shown how to use it correctly by a
person responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
~This appliance is not a toy! To avoid
the risk of injury, do not allow children
to play with it or near it, or to play with
the controls. Neither should they be
allowed to climb inside it or to swing on
the door. Please supervise young
children whilst you are using it. Older
children may only use the appliance
when its operation has been clearly
explained to them and they are able to
use it safely, recognising the dangers
of misuse.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Technical safety
~Before setting up the appliance,
check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a
damaged appliance.
A damaged appliance is dangerous.
~If the connection cable is faulty it must
only be replaced by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer to protect
the user from danger.
~This appliance contains the coolant
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which
is environmentally friendly. Care must
be taken during transportation and
setting up of the appliance that no parts
of the cooling system are damaged.
Leaking coolant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
–avoid open flames and anything
which creates a spark,
–disconnect from the mains,
–air the room in which the appliance is
located for several minutes and
–contact the Service Department for
advice.
~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.
~In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the guarantee.
~Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
~Before connecting the appliance to
the mains supply, make sure that the
connection data on the data plate
(voltage and connected load) match
the mains electricity supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
~Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).
Warning and Safety instructions
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~The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and tested regularly, and
where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage or injury caused by the lack
of or inadequacy of an effective
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
~Installation, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by a
Miele authorised person in strict
accordance with current national and
local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
~While the appliance is under
guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.
~The appliance must be isolated from
the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
–it has been switched off at the wall
socket and the plug has been
withdrawn, or
–the fuse from the fused spur connection
unit has been withdrawn, or
–the mains fuse has been
disconnected.
~Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
~This appliance may only be used in
mobile installations such as ships, if a
risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
Correct use
~Do not store explosive materials in the
appliance or any products containing
propellants (e.g. spray cans).
Thermostats switching on may produce
sparks which could present a fire hazard.
Flammable compounds could explode.
~Do not use any electrical equipment
in this appliance. Danger of sparking
and explosion.
~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 block the ventilation gaps in
the appliance as this would impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the
electricity consumption and could
cause damage to the appliance.
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~The appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges (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,
can lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot
maintain the required temperature.
~Do not use a steam-cleaning
appliance to clean this appliance.
Steam could reach the electrical
components and cause a short circuit.
~To avoid the danger of children
accidentally locking themselves in the
appliance, do not store the key for the
door lock near the appliance and keep
it out of the reach of children.
Disposing of your old
appliance
~Before disposing of an old
appliance, first make the door latch or
lock unusable.
This way you will prevent children from
accidentally locking 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.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
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Before using for the first time
The stainless steel surfaces have a
layer of protective foil to prevent
scratching during transportation.
^Do not remove this foil until the
appliance has been installed or built
in. Start at one of the upper corners.
^After removing the protective foil,
treat stainless steel surfaces with a
suitable stainless steel conditioning
agent (available from
www.miele-shop.com).
Important: Stainless steel conditioner
gives long lasting protection, and
helps to prevent resoiling.
^Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with warm water and
a little washing-up liquid, and then
dry with a soft cloth.
Important:
To ensure the correct functioning of
the appliance, let it stand for
between 1½ and 2 hours after
transporting it to its final location
before connecting it to the mains.
Switching on
^Press the On/Off button so that the
temperature display lights up or
flashes.
The appliance will start to cool, and the
interior lighting will come on when the
door is opened.
Switching off
^Press the On/Off button to switch off
the temperature display.
The cooling system is switched off. (If
this does not happen, the safety lock is
still activated).
Safety lock
The safety lock can be activated to
prevent the appliance being switched
off inadvertently.
Activating or de-activating the safety
lock
^Press and hold the interior lighting
button for approx. 5 seconds.
The indicator light for the interior
lighting will start flashing, and a ;will
flash in the temperature display.
^Press the interior lighting button
again.
;will light up in the display.
^You can now choose between ;0
and ;1by pressing the temperature
selector buttons:
0: the safety lock is de-activated,
1: the safety lock is activated.
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^Press the interior lighting button to
save the setting.
The safety lock indicator light Xwill
light up when the safety lock has been
activated.
^Press the On/Off button to come out
of setting mode.
If you do not do this, the electronics
will revert to normal operation after 2
minutes.
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,
^switch off at the wall socket and
withdraw the plug,
^clean the appliance out and
^leave the door 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 and
odours 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 storage unit with its constant
ideal temperature, increased air
humidity and odour free atmosphere
offers the perfect conditions for storing
your wine.
Temperature
Wine can be stored at a temperature
between 5°C and 18°C. The optimum
temperature is around 10-12°C. Red
and white wine can be stored together
at this temperature and most white
wines can be consumed at this
temperature. It is best to take red wine
out of the appliance about two hours
before drinking. Open the wine to allow
it to breathe and to develop its aroma.
After two hours, red wine will be at the
correct temperature for drinking.
If wine is stored at a temperature above
22°C it will mature too quickly. Wine
should not be stored below 5°C for a
long period of time as it will not mature
fully at this low temperature.
Fluctuations in temperature put wine
under stress and interrupt the maturing
process. It is therefore very important to
maintain a constant temperature.
A constant temperature will be
maintained in the appliance at an
ambient room temperature of 10 to
38 °C. (This is a wider temperature
range than the climate range quoted on
the data plate).
Safety features
A thermostat prevents the temperature
in the wine storage unit falling below
2°C. If the external temperature should
drop below this level, a heater element
in the appliance switches on
automatically to keep the temperature
inside as constant as possible.
Setting the temperature
The temperature is set using the two
buttons under the temperature display.
Press the
+ button : to increase the temperature
- button: to reduce the temperature
The temperature being set will flash in
the display.
When pressing the buttons, the
following information shows in the
display:
–When first pressed, the last
temperature selected flashes.
–Each subsequent press of the button
adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C steps.
–Keeping the button pressed in
adjusts the temperature continually.
Approx. 5 seconds after letting go of
the button, the current temperature
inside the appliance is automatically
shown.
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Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted from
5°C to 20°C.
Temperature display
During normal operation, the
temperature display on the control
panel shows the temperature inside the
appliance.
If the temperature in the appliance is
not within the range that the appliance
is able to display, only bars will light up
in the temperature display.
Depending on the ambient temperature
and the setting, it can take the
appliance up to 8 hours to reach the
temperature required and for this
temperature to then be shown as a
constant temperature in the display.
The temperature display will flash if
– a different temperature is being set,
– the temperature in the wine storage
unit is too high or too low.
Temperature display brightness
The appliance is supplied with the
temperature display set on maximum
brightness.
The level of brightness can be
adjusted:
^Press and hold the interior lighting
button for approx. 5 seconds.
The interior lighting indicator light will
start flashing, and a ;will flash in the
temperature display.
^Press one of the temperature selector
buttons repeatedly until ^appears in
the display.
^Press the interior lighting button
again.
^will light up in the display.
^You can now adjust the level of
brightness by pressing the
temperature selector buttons. You
can choose from settings 1to 5:
1: lowest setting,
5: brightest setting.
^Press the interior lighting button to
save the setting.
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^Press the On/Off button to come out
of the setting mode.
If you do not do this the electronics
will revert automatically to normal
operation after a couple of minutes.
Humidity level
It is very important to store wine in an
atmosphere with a high humidity level
so that the corks remain moist on the
outside. A refrigerator with its low
humidity level is therefore not the best
place to store wine. Low humidity
causes corks to dry out from the
outside, and so do not seal the bottles
as tightly. Wine should be stored lying
down to keep the corks moist from the
inside too. Air entering the bottle will
inevitably spoil the wine.
The ideal humidity level of up to 70 %
will be maintained inside the appliance
as long as the ambient room
temperature is between 15°C and
35°C.
Useful tip: Before serving, stand the
wine upright for at least two hours, or
the entire day if possible, to allow any
sediment to settle at the bottom of the
bottle.
Constant humidity (Dynamic cooling)
button m
Dynamic cooling raises the relative
humidity inside the wine storage unit
and 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.
Switching on Dynamic cooling
If you would like to use the wine storage
unit to store wine long term, we
recommend that you keep the Dynamic
cooling function switched on. This will
create a continuous climate in the
cabinet which imitates that of a wine
cellar.
^Press and hold the alarm off button ...
^... and at the same time press the
interior lighting button.
The constant humidity (Dynamic
cooling) indicator mwill light up.
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Even if Dynamic cooling has not
been switched on, the fan in the
appliance will come on automatically
when the cooling system switches
on to ensure your wine is kept in the
optimum climate.
The fan automatically switches off
when the door is open.
Switching off Dynamic cooling
The appliance uses slightly more
energy and is a little noisier when the
Dynamic cooling function is switched
on. If you are storing your wine for the
long term and so have Dynamic cooling
switched on constantly, you can switch
it off now and then if you wish.
^To switch it off, press the alarm off
button and the interior lighting button
at the same time.
The constant humidity (Dynamic
cooling) indicator mwill switch off.
Air filtering with the active
charcoal filter
The active charcoal filter achieves
optimum air quality by filtering the
incoming air.
Fresh air from the outside enters the
appliance via the active charcoal filter.
The Dynamic cooling system then
distributes the air evenly throughout the
cabinet.
Filtering the incoming air through the
active charcoal filter ensures that all the
air entering the appliance is fresh and
free from dust and smells.
This in turn ensures your wine does not
absorb any unwanted odours.
Replace the active charcoal filter
with a new one once a year (see
"Cleaning and care"). These are
available from your Miele Dealer or
the Miele Spare Parts Department.
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The interior lighting can be switched on
to display your wine to its best effect
when the door is shut,
The use of LED lighting avoids any
damage to the wine due to heat or UV
light.
Switching on the interior lighting
^Press the interior lighting button. The
indicator light will come on.
Switching off the interior lighting
^Press the interior lighting button. The
indicator light will go out
The interior lighting will now only come
on when the door is opened.
Do not remove the cover to the
interior lighting. Should the cover 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
either!
Interior lighting
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Wooden shelves
Any vibration or movement of the bottle
can affect the wine by interrupting the
natural respiration process and so
impair the taste.
As far as possible, store bottles of the
same type of wine beside each other
on the same shelf. Removing a bottle of
one type will then leave the other types
undisturbed and will avoid the need to
move different bottles around.
The wooden shelves are removable
and height-adjustable, enabling bottles
to be placed in the appliance and
removed with ease. The interior can be
arranged to suit your individual
requirements.
Descriptive labels
Use the labels supplied to identify your
wine quickly and easily. Insert the
labels into the strips at the front of the
shelves from above.
Additional labels can be purchased
from your Miele Dealer or the Miele
Spare Parts Department.
Bottle presenter
The bottle presenter can be used to
raise a particular bottle of wine so that it
can be viewed when the door is shut.
^Clamp the bottle presenter under one
of the wooden shelves.
^Place the wine bottle in the bottle
presenter.
Other bottles can continue to be stored
next to the bottle presenter in the usual
way.
^When the bottle presenter is not in
use, it can be stored the other way
up on one of the wooden shelves.
Additional bottle presenters are
available from the Miele Spare Parts
Department.
Maximum capacity
The following data was obtained using
standard Bordeaux wine bottles (0.75 l)
and the number of shelves supplied
with the appliance.
–KWL 4712 SG ed:
up to 162 bottles
–KWL 4912 SG ed:
up to 187 bottles
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Door lock
You can lock the door of the wine
storage unit to prevent it being opened
without your knowledge.
^Insert the key into the door lock.
^Press it down and turn it 90° until the
door lock engages.
^Remove the key by pulling it
upwards.
To unlock the appliance, carry out the
procedure in the reverse order, turning
the key in the opposite direction.
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