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Miele KWT 6312 UGS Operating And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Wine conditioning unit To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be- fore installation or use. en-US M.-Nr. 10 530 960...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............. 5 Caring for the environment ................ 13 How to save energy.....................  14 Guide to the appliance .................. 15 Control panel ......................15 Explanation of symbols ..................16 Door opening aid....................18 Accessories ...................... 19 Accessories supplied .................... 19 Optional accessories.....................
  • Page 3 Contents Storing wine bottles ....................  36 Wooden shelves ....................36 Moving the wooden shelves................ 37 Adjusting the wooden shelves .................  38 Labeling wooden shelves .................  38 Securing bottle holders .................. 39 Inserting the decor shelf...................  39 Maximum capacity ....................40 SommelierSet ......................
  • Page 4 Contents Door opening angle limiter ..................62 Installation dimensions..................63 View from above.................... 64 Adjusting the door hinge .................. 65 Reversing the door hinge ...................  66 Installing the wine conditioning unit.............. 71 Setting up the wine conditioning unit..............72 Aligning the wine conditioning unit to taller furniture doors ...... 74 Pushing the wine conditioning unit into the niche..........

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 6: Technical Safety

    Danger of suffocation! Technical safety  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 coolant system is tested for leaks. The wine conditioning unit complies with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate di- rectives.
  • Page 7 – avoid open flames and anything that creates a spark, – disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply, – air the room where the wine conditioning unit is located for sev- eral minutes, and – contact Miele Technical Service...
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  The more coolant there is in a wine conditioning unit, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap- pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up.
  • Page 9 Repairs and other work performed by unauthorized persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.  Defective components should only be replaced by Miele original parts. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance.
  • Page 10 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. Cleaning and care ...
  • Page 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  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.
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. Disposing of your old appliance ...

  • Page 13: Caring For The Environment

    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.

  • Page 14: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption Installation / In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly venti- Maintenance lated room. Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight. light. Away from a heat source (ra- Near a heat source (radiator, diator, oven).

  • Page 15: Guide To The Appliance

    Setting the temperature wine conditioning unit on/off ( warmer) b Optical interface h Accessing or leaving the Setting (for Miele Service only) mode c On/Off sensor for the DynaCool func- i Deactivating the temperature and tion (constant humidity) door alarm...

  • Page 16: Explanation Of Symbols

     Acoustic signals Choice of sensor tone and door alarm tone  Miele@home (if avail- Only visible when the Miele@home commu- able) nication module or communication stick is used (see "Miele@home")  Demo mode...
  • Page 17 Guide to the appliance a Push2open door catch b Control panel c Lighting strip d Active AirClean filter e Glass holder* f Wooden shelves with labels (FlexiFrames with Noteboard) g Bottle holder* (ConvinoBox) h Decorative shelf i Safety glass door with UV filter j Ventilation grille with air filter * The SommelierSet consists of:...

  • Page 18: Door Opening Aid

    Guide to the appliance Door opening aid Please note that using magnets di- rectly in front of the wine conditioning The Push2open door catch on your unit door can cause it to open unin- wine conditioning unit makes it easy to tentionally.

  • Page 19: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories supplied Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and Chalk care products are available for your Use the chalk supplied to write on the wine conditioning unit. magnetic strips on the wooden shelves for easy identification of the wines in Active AirClean filter storage.

  • Page 20: Switching The Appliance On And Off

    Switching the appliance on and off Before first use Operating the wine condition- ing unit Packaging material A light touch of the finger on the sen-  Remove all packaging material from sors is all that is required to operate this the inside of the appliance.

  • Page 21: Switching The Wine Unit Off

    Switching the appliance on and off Switching the wine unit off Turning off for longer periods of time If the wine conditioning unit will not be used for a longer period of time,  turn off the wine conditioning unit, ...

  • Page 22: Selecting Additional Settings

    Selecting additional settings Certain settings on the wine condition- ing unit can only be selected in settings mode. The door alarm is automatically dis-  By touching the  or  sensor, you abled when the appliance is in set- can now select whether the safety tings mode.

  • Page 23: Acoustic Signals

    Selecting additional settings Acoustic signals  The wine conditioning unit has audible tones such as the sensor tone and the door and temperature alarms.  By touching the  or   sensors you can now select the following: You can turn the sensor tone or the 0 : Sensor tone off;...

  • Page 24: Display Brightness

    Selecting additional settings Display brightness  You can adjust the brightness of the display to suit the ambient light condi- tions in the room.  By touching the  or  sensor, you can now alter the brightness of the The display brightness can be adjusted display: incrementally from 1 to 3.

  • Page 25: Sabbath Mode

    Selecting additional settings Sabbath mode  Turning on Sabbath mode The Sabbath mode supports the obser- vance of religious customs. The following are turned off:  Touch the Settings sensor. – the interior lighting when the door is opened, All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the ...
  • Page 26 Selecting additional settings As soon as the  symbol goes out in the display after 3 seconds, Sabbath mode is switched on.  Turn off Sabbath mode after the Sab- bath has passed. Turning off Sabbath mode  Touch the Settings sensor to leave Sabbath mode.

  • Page 27: Optimum Temperature And Air Quality

    Optimum temperature and air quality Wine continues to mature depending on Type of wine Recommended the surrounding conditions. The length drinking temper- of time for which wine can be kept in ature good condition will therefore depend Light, fruity red 57°...

  • Page 28: Sets The Temperature

    Optimum temperature and air quality Safety device in case of low ambient When you touch the sensors, you will temperatures see the following changes in the dis- play: The appliance is equipped with a safety thermostat to protect your wine against –...

  • Page 29: Temperature Range

    Optimum temperature and air quality Temperature range Air quality and humidity The temperature can be set between A conventional refrigerator with its low 41° and 68°F (5° and 20°C). humidity level is not the best place to store wine. It is very important to store Temperature display wine in an atmosphere with a high hu- In normal operation the temperature...

  • Page 30: Dynacool (Constant Humidity)

    Optimum temperature and air quality DynaCool (constant humidity)  Turning off DynaCool DynaCool raises the relative humidity The appliance uses slightly more energy inside the appliance. It also distributes and is a little noisier when the DynaCool the humidity and the temperature function is turned on.

  • Page 31: Air Filtration With The Active Airclean Filter

    Optimum temperature and air quality Air filtration with the Active AirClean filter The Active AirClean filter achieves opti- mum air quality by filtering the incoming air. Fresh air from the room enters the ap- pliance via the Active AirClean filter. The fans (DynaCool function) then dis- tribute the air evenly throughout the wine conditioning unit.

  • Page 32: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm The appliance is equipped with an Switching the temperature alarm off alarm system so that the temperature early cannot rise or fall unnoticed, which If the acoustic alarm disturbs you, it can could possibly damage the wine. be switched off.

  • Page 33: Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Door alarm An alarm will sound if the door has been left open for longer than 2 minutes. The alarm symbol  will light up in the dis- play. The alarm will stop and the alarm sym- bol  will go out as soon as the door is closed.

  • Page 34: Feature Lighting

    Feature lighting The interior lighting can be set to re- Setting the brightness of the feature main on when the door is closed so lighting your wines can be on display at all The brightness of the feature lighting times. can be adjusted.

  • Page 35: Lighting Duration Of The Feature Lighting

    Feature lighting The selected brightness is saved and By touching the sensors the temperature reappears in the dis- play. As soon as the appliance door is closed, the set brightness for the fea- ture lighting takes effect. When the ap- –...

  • Page 36: Storing Wine Bottles

    Storing wine bottles Vibration and movement have a nega- Wooden shelves tive effect on the maturing process which can affect the taste of the wine. To avoid disturbing other bottles when removing a bottle of wine, store bottles of the same type beside each other on the same shelf.

  • Page 37: Moving The Wooden Shelves

    Storing wine bottles Moving the wooden shelves The wooden shelves can be removed and replaced again if required.  To replace the wooden shelf, position it on the extended runners. The notches in the wooden shelf fit over the retaining pins. The magnetic strip should be pointing forwards.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Wooden Shelves

    Storing wine bottles Adjusting the wooden shelves Labeling wooden shelves The slats in the wooden shelves can be For quick and easy identification of the individually adjusted to suit, so that ev- wines stored, you can write on the ery bottle is stored in perfect safety re- blackboard-painted surface on the gardless of shape or size.

  • Page 39: Securing Bottle Holders

    Storing wine bottles Securing bottle holders Up to four additional bottles can be supported by bottle holders in the top two wooden shelves.  Slide the bottle holders in the posi- tions shown in the drawing.  Then lay the bottles on them. Inserting the decor shelf ...

  • Page 40: Maximum Capacity

    Storing wine bottles With SommelierSet Maximum capacity Without SommelierSet Up to 17 Bordeaux bottles (0.75 L (25.4 fl oz.)) can be stored in the wine Up to 46 Bordeaux bottles (0.75 L conditioning unit. (25.4 fl oz.)) can be stored in the appli- The load-bearing capacity of each ance.

  • Page 41: Sommelierset

    SommelierSet Fitting the runner covers Setting up the SommelierSet The SommelierSet can be used to have your wine ready for drinking. You can store wine glasses and accessories in the appliance, decant your wine, and store open bottles in the appliance. ...

  • Page 42: Inserting The Glass Holder

    SommelierSet Inserting the glass holder Inserting the bottle holder This can be used for storing and chilling You can store opened wine bottles in wine glasses. the bottle holder .  Remove the necessary number of slats on the wooden shelf and place bottle holder  on it.

  • Page 43: Automatic Defrosting

    Automatic defrosting The wine conditioning unit defrosts au- tomatically.

  • Page 44: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning agents Do not let water get into the elec- tronic unit, the ventilation grille or the To avoid damaging the surfaces of your lighting. appliance, do not use – Cleaning products containing soda, Do not use a steam cleaning appli- ammonia, acid, or chloride ance to clean this wine conditioning unit.

  • Page 45: Before Cleaning The Wine Conditioning Unit

     The air vents should be cleaned on a conditioning unit and store them in a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cool place. cleaner (you could use a Miele vac-  Take out all other removable parts for uum cleaner dusting brush, for exam- cleaning.

  • Page 46: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Cleaning and care Cleaning the air filter  Clean the air filter behind the ventila- tion grille at least once a year.  Remove the air filter and vacuum it thoroughly on both sides. A dirty filter can prevent the wine conditioning unit from cooling sufficiently.

  • Page 47: Active Airclean Filter

     Push the filter in and then release it. The filter will lock into place automati- cally with an audible click. Active charcoal filters can be obtained from Miele Technical Service, your lo- cal dealer or via the Miele website.  Pull the filter out.
  • Page 48 Active AirClean filter To confirm the filters have been changed,  Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection. The selected setting will be adopted  Touch the settings sensor. and the  symbol will flash. All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the  symbol flashes.

  • Page 49: Frequently Asked Questions

     Unauthorized installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele autho- rized technician. Problem Possible cause and solution The wine conditioning...
  • Page 50 Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor is The temperature in the wine conditioning unit is set switching on more fre- too low. quently and for longer  Correct the temperature setting. periods of time, the The door is not properly closed. temperature in the wine ...
  • Page 51 Clean Filter"). A dash is lit up up/flash- Only temperatures within the range of the appliance ing in the display. temperature will be displayed. The sym- There is a fault. bols F1 to F3 or S1 to S3 a  Contact Miele Technical Service. ppear in the display.
  • Page 52 If the covers are damaged or need to be removed due to damage, do not use optical instruments (magnifying glass or similar) to look at the lighting.  Contact Miele Technical Service! The LED interior lighting The feature lighting is turned on.
  • Page 53 Frequently asked questions General problems with the wine conditioning unit Problem Possible cause and solution There is no acoustic This is not a fault. The alarm tone has been turned off alarm although the door in settings mode (see "Selecting additional settings - has been open for a Acoustic signals").

  • Page 54: Causes Of Noises

    Causes of noises Normal noises Cause Brrrrr... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches Blub, blub..A gurgling noise can be heard when the coolant circulates through the pipes.

  • Page 55: Technical Service

    Extended Service Con- tracts offered by other providers for Miele products will not be recognized by Miele. Our goal is to prevent unau- thorized (and untrained) service person- nel from working on your Miele prod- ucts, possibly doing further damage to them, you and/or your home.

  • Page 56: Information For Dealers

    Information for dealers Demo mode  The appliance can be demonstrated in the showroom or at exhibitions in "Demo mode". In this mode the control  Keep your finger on the  sensor un- panel and interior lighting are active but til the  symbol appears in the dis- the compressor remains turned off, so play.
  • Page 57 Information for dealers  Touch the  or  sensor so that the symbol  0 appears in the display (meaning: Demo mode is inactive).  Touch the OK sensor to confirm your selection. The selected setting will be adopted and the  symbol will flash.  Touch the settings sensor to leave the settings mode.

  • Page 58: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Connect this appliance to a 110 – 120 there is any doubt, have the electrical VAC, 60 Hz and 15 amp (20 amp for system of the house checked by a qual- side-by-side) circuit with a circuit ified electrician. breaker or fuse.

  • Page 59: Installation Information

    Tip: Please contact Miele for specific information about which combinations The higher the ambient temperature of will work with your appliance.

  • Page 60: Climate Class

    Installation information Climate class IMPORTANT In environments with high humidity The wine conditioning unit is designed condensation may appear on the ex- for use within a certain climate range ternal surfaces of the wine condition- (ambient temperatures) and should not ing unit.

  • Page 61: Ventilation

    Installation information Ventilation Before installing the wine con- ditioning unit The appliance is ventilated via the venti- lation gap in the plinth. This must not  Remove the accessories from the ap- be covered over or blocked. Clean the pliance. ventilation gap regularly to remove any dust.

  • Page 62: Door Opening Angle Limiter

    Installation information Door opening angle limiter The door opening angle limiter restricts the opening angle of the appliance door to 90°. For example, this may be neces- sary if the appliance door hits an adja- cent wall when opened (see "Adjusting the door hinges").

  • Page 63: Installation Dimensions

    Installation information Installation dimensions Before installation, and if the appliance is to fit inside a niche, ensure its dimen- sions are the correct size. The specified air vents must be observed and the cut- out in the plinth facing must be aligned centrally with the appliance in order to en- sure the correct functioning of the appliance.

  • Page 64: View From Above

    Installation information View from above...

  • Page 65: Adjusting The Door Hinge

    Adjusting the door hinge The door hinges on the wine condition- ing unit are set at the factory to enable the appliance door to be opened wide. However, if the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinge can be adjusted to accommo- date this.

  • Page 66: Reversing The Door Hinge

    Reversing the door hinge The wine conditioning unit is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed. The following tools are required for changing the door hinging: Warning! The glass door breaks eas- ily! Always change the door hinge with the assistance of another person.
  • Page 67 Reversing the door hinge  Place the door with the outer side up- wards on a stable surface.  Risk of injury! Do not close the hinges.  Remove screws  first from the lower hinge.  Unclip upper and lower covers . ...
  • Page 68 Reversing the door hinge  Remove the screws .  Replace screws  again.  Clip covers  back on. Note the po- sition of the notches on the hinges.  Place each hinges  in the corner di- agonally opposite from its original po- sition.
  • Page 69 Reversing the door hinge  Take off lower retaining bracket  and replace it on the op- posite side.  Remove covers .  Take off upper retaining bracket  and replace it on the opposite side.  Fit appliance door .  Risk of injury! The second person must support the appliance door.
  • Page 70 Reversing the door hinge  Tighten the screws in upper hinge .  Tighten the screws in lower hinge .  Now install the wine conditioning unit.

  • Page 71: Installing The Wine Conditioning Unit

    Installing the wine conditioning unit To install the wine conditioning unit,  Warning! Do not drop the appli- you will need the following tools: ance. Risk of injury and damage. – A selection of screwdrivers Two people are required for installing this wine conditioning unit.

  • Page 72: Setting Up The Wine Conditioning Unit

    Installing the wine conditioning unit Setting up the wine condition- ing unit The air filter prevents soiling of the compressor compartment to ensure efficient functioning of the appliance.  Carefully remove the protective foil  Turn the adjusting feet  clockwise from air filter . until the top of the unit is 3/16"...
  • Page 73 Installing the wine conditioning unit  Align the wine conditioning unit hori- zontally and vertically. If the wine conditioning unit is not correctly aligned it can distort.  Check the alignment of adjacent fur- niture housing doors. If adjacent doors vary in height from the wine ...

  • Page 74: Aligning The Wine Conditioning Unit To Taller Furniture Doors

     Pull the wine conditioning unit as far A bracket  is required to secure the as you need to out of the niche so filler panel, which is available from Miele that you can tilt it towards you. Technical Service or from your dealer.

  • Page 75: Pushing The Wine Conditioning Unit Into The Niche

    Installing the wine conditioning unit  Now tighten the screws. Securing the wine conditioning unit in the  You can now push the wine condi- niche tioning unit into the niche.  The wine conditioning unit must pro- Pushing the wine conditioning trude evenly from the furniture doors unit into the niche by 1/16"...
  • Page 76 Installing the wine conditioning unit When the wine conditioning unit is con- nected to the power supply, the power connection symbol  will appear in the display after a short while.  Touch the On/Off sensor. The power connection symbol  will go out and the wine conditioning unit will start to cool.

  • Page 77: Adjusting The Lateral Alignment Of The Appliance Door

    Installing the wine conditioning unit Adjusting the lateral alignment of the appliance door If the appliance door is not aligned with the housing side walls, the appliance door can be adjusted using the screws underneath the hinges.  Secure the covers. ...
  • Page 78 Installing the wine conditioning unit  Fit unit base .  The cut-out in the plinth facing must be in the center of the wine condi- tioning unit.  Fit ventilation grille  into the plinth facing. This will cause the foam block to be pushed back.
  • Page 79 Technical Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Headquarters and Miele Centre Princeton, NJ 08540 161 Four Valley Drive Phone: 800-843-7231 Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 609-419-4298 Fax: www.miele.ca www.mieleusa.com...
  • Page 80 KWT 6312 UGS  en-US M.-Nr. 10 530 960 / 00...

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