Miele KWT 4154 UG-1 Specification sheet

Operating and installation instructions
Under counter wine cooler
KWT 4154 UG-1
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these operating instructions
before it is installed or used for the
first time. M.-Nr. 07 057 851
en-GB

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Safety lock .......................................................11
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................12
The correct temperature and humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Temperature .....................................................13
Safety features .................................................13
Isolation shelf for thermal separation ................................13
Setting the temperature ..........................................13
Temperature range ..............................................14
Temperature display ...............................................14
Temperature display brightness....................................14
Humidity level ....................................................15
Constant humidity (Dynamic cooling) button m.......................15
Switching off ...................................................16
Air filtering with the active charcoal filter .............................16
Interior lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Switching on the interior lighting....................................17
Adjusting the brightness..........................................17
Storing wine bottles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Capacity.........................................................18
Wooden shelves ..................................................18
Descriptive labels .................................................18
Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Temperature alarm ................................................19
Door alarm .......................................................19
Activating the alarm system..........................................19
Switching the alarm off early .........................................19
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cleaning the interior, the door and accessories ..........................21
Ventilation gaps ...................................................21
Door seal ........................................................22
Active charcoal filter ...............................................22
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Contents

Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
After Sales / Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Electrical connection IRL, U.K., ZA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Electrical connection AUS, NZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Location .........................................................30
Climate range ..................................................30
Ventilation .......................................................30
Before installation .................................................30
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Building under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Aligning the appliance to taller unit doors ...............................33
Securing the appliance .............................................34
Contents

aOn/Off button
bTemperature display for upper zone
cTemperature selector buttons for
upper zone
left hand button: warmer
right hand button: colder
dConstant humidity (Dynamic cooling)
button and indicator light
eSafety lock indicator light
fAlarm "off" button
gTemperature display for lower zone
hTemperature selector buttons for
lower zone
left hand button: warmer
right hand button: colder
iInterior lighting button and indicator
light
Description of the appliance
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aInterior lighting
bIsolation shelf for thermal separation
cWooden shelf with décor strip for descriptive labels
dActive charcoal filter
eCondensate channel and
drain hole
To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance in tropical climates where
the ambient temperature exceeds 38°C and air humidity levels exceed 70% the
appliance must only be used in a climate controlled room.
Description of the appliance
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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
6

This appliance complies with all
relevant local and national 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.
~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.
~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.
~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).
~If the connection cable is faulty it
must only be replaced by a Miele
approved service technician to protect
the user from danger.
~Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
~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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~Installation work, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by
suitably qualified and competent
persons in accordance with national
and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous and the
manufacturer will not be held liable.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
appliance until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.
~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, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
~Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
lead.
Extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
~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.
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.
~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.
Warning and Safety instructions
9

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.
Warning and Safety instructions
10

Before using for the first time
^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 ½ and 1 hour after
transporting it to its final location
before connecting it to the mains.
Switching on
^Press the On/Off button so that the
temperature displays light up.
The alarm will sound. The appliance
starts to cool down, and the interior
lighting will come on when the door is
opened.
Switching off the alarm
^Press the alarm off button.
The alarm will stop. The temperature
displays will continue to flash until the
set temperatures have been reached.
Switching off
^Press the On/Off button until the
temperature displays go dark.
The cooling system switches 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 constant humidity
button for approx. 5 seconds.
The constant humidity indicator light will
flash, and a ;will flash in the right
hand temperature display.
^Press the constant humidity button
again.
;will light up in the display.
^You can now choose between ;0
und ;1by pressing the left-hand
temperature selector buttons:
0: the safety lock is de-activated,
1: the safety lock is activated.
Switching on and off
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^Press the constant humidity 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 switch over to
normal operation automatically after a
couple of 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 on
the temperature and air quality.
Temperature
Wine can be stored at a temperature
between 5°C and 18°C. The optimum
temperature is around 10-12°C. Most
white wines can be consumed at this
temperature. It is best to take red wine
out of the wine cooler 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.
Safety features
A thermostat prevents the temperature
in the wine cooler falling too low.
Internal heating automatically switches
on to keep the temperature inside as
constant as possible.
Isolation shelf for thermal separation
The appliance has a fixed isolation
shelf which divides the cabinet into two
zones. The temperature for each zone
can be set separately so that different
wines (red and white) can be stored at
their ideal temperature.
Setting the temperature
The temperatures are set using the two
buttons under the temperature
displays.
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.
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Approx. 5 seconds after letting go of
the button, the current temperature
inside the applicable zone is
automatically shown.
The two temperature zones are cooled
alternately, which means that
depending on the quantity of wine
being stored, it can take several hours
for the required temperature to be
reached, and for the temperature
display to adjust. If, after this time, the
temperature is still too high or too low,
you will need to adjust it again.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted from
5°C to 20°C.
Temperature display
During normal operation, the
temperature displays on the control
panel show the temperatures inside the
appliance.
The temperature display will flash if
–a different temperature is being set,
–the temperature in one of the zones
deviates by more than 5 °C from the
set temperature.
Temperature display brightness
The appliance is supplied with the
brightness of the temperature display
set as low as possible.
You can adjust the brightness of the
temperature display (both temperature
displays will be adjusted together):
^Press and hold the constant humidity
button in for approx. 5 seconds.
The constant humidity indicator light will
flash, and a ;will flash in the right hand
temperature display.
^Press one of the left hand
temperature selector buttons for the
upper zone repeatedly until an ^
appears in the display.
^Press the constant humidity button
again.
^lights up in the display.
^You can now adjust the level of
brightness by pressing the
temperature selector buttons for the
upper zone. You can choose from
settings 1to 5:
1: lowest setting,
5: brightest setting.
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^Press the constant humidity button to
save the setting.
^Press the On/Off button to come out
of the setting mode. If you do not do
this the electronics will switch over to
normal operation automatically after a
couple of minutes.
Humidity level
It is very important to store wine in an
atmosphere with a high humidity level
(60-70 %) 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. At a low
humidity level corks dry out from the
outside, and so do not seal the bottles
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.
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
This setting enables the relative
humidity inside the wine cooler and the
temperature to be distributed evenly
around the interior so you can store all
your wine under exactly the same
excellent conditions.
Switching on
If you would like to use the wine cooler
to store wine long term, the constant
humidity setting should be activated.
This will create a continuous climate in
the cabinet which imitates that of a wine
cellar.
^Press the constant humidity button
m. The indicator light will come on.
Even if this setting has not been
activated, 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.
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Switching off
Because the appliance uses more
energy when this setting is switched on,
it should not be left switched on all the
time.
^To switch it off, press the constant
humidity button m. The indicator
light will go out.
Air filtering with the active charcoal
filter
The active charcoal filters maintain the
air quality in the wine cooler by filtering
the incoming air to ensure that all air
entering the appliance is fresh and free
from dust and smells.
Replace the active charcoal filters
with new ones once a year (see
"Cleaning and care"). These are
available from your dealer or the
nearest Miele spare parts
department.
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There is lighting in both the upper and
lower zones of the wine cooler so that
both zones can be lit up.
Do not remove the lamp 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.
Switching on the interior lighting
Wine should generally be stored in the
dark. However, the interior lighting can
be switched on to enable you to see the
wine stored in the wine cooler.
^Press the interior lighting button.
Both lights are switched on or off
simultaneously.
Adjusting the brightness
The brightness of the interior lighting
can be adjusted.
^Press and hold the interior lighting
button.
^At the same time, press the right
hand temperature selector buttons
for the lower zone.
Press the
+ button : for the lighting to become
brighter
– button: for the lighting to become
dimmer
Interior lighting
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Any vibration or movement of the bottle
can affect the wine by interrupting the
natural respiration process and so
impair the taste.
As much 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.
Capacity
Approx. 38 Bordeaux bottles (0.75 l)
15 in the upper zone
23 in the lower zone
Wooden shelves
The wooden shelves are on runners
and can be pulled out to make it easier
to store and remove bottles.
Descriptive labels
Use the labels supplied to identify your
wine quickly and easily. Insert the
labels into the metal holders at the front
of the shelves from above.
Additional labels can be purchased
from your Miele dealer or from the
Spare Parts Department.
Storing wine bottles
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Your appliance is fitted with a warning
system which ensures that the
temperature cannot rise or fall
unnoticed and impair the wine.
Temperature alarm
An alarm will sound if the temperature
in one of the zones rises or falls outside
the temperature range. The relevant
temperature display will flash at the
same time.
The temperature the appliance is set at
determines the temperature the
appliance recognises as being too
warm or too cool.
The alarm will sound and the
temperature display will flash:
– when you switch the appliance on, if
the temperature inside the appliance
is very different from the temperature
set.
– when there has been a lengthy
interruption to the power supply.
Door alarm
If the door has been left open for more
than approx. 60 seconds the alarm will
sound.
Activating the alarm system
The alarm system is always active. It
does not have to be switched on
manually.
Switching the alarm off early
Once the set temperature has been
reached in the appliance, the alarm
stops and the relevant temperature
display lights up constantly. However, if
the noise disturbs you, you can switch
the alarm off before this if you wish.
^Press the alarm "off" button.
The alarm will stop. The relevant
temperature display continues to
flash until the set temperature has
been reached. The display then
lights up constantly, and the alarm
system is fully active again.
Alarm
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Condensate and frost can build up on
the back wall of the appliance whilst it
is in use. These are automatically
defrosted and removed by the
appliance.
The condensate is drained away via a
channel and drain hole into an
evaporation system at the back of the
appliance.
Ensure that the condensate channel
and drain hole are never blocked so
that condensate can flow away
without hindrance.
Defrosting
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