Miele Refrigerator KWT 4974 SG ed User Manual

Operating and installation instructions  
Wine conditioning unit  
KWT 4974 SG ed  
en - AU, GB  
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. 07 742 070  
 
Contents  
Metal grille at the back of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Active charcoal filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
After Sales / Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Electrical connection IRL, U.K., ZA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Electrical connection AUS, NZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Aligning the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
 
Description of the appliance  
Upper and middle temperature zone controls  
fOn/Off button for upper and middle  
zones  
aAlarm off button for upper zone  
bTemperature display for upper zone  
gTemperature display for middle zone  
cTemperature selector buttons for  
upper zone  
hTemperature selector buttons for  
middle zone  
(+ for warmer; – for colder)  
(+ for warmer; – for colder)  
dConstant humidity (Dynamic cooling)  
button with indicator light for  
upper and middle zones  
iInterior lighting button with indicator  
light for entire appliance  
jAlarm off button for middle zone  
eSafety lock indicator light for upper  
and middle zones  
Lower temperature zone controls  
aSafety lock indicator light for lower  
zone  
bOn/Off button for lower zone  
cTemperature display for lower zone  
dTemperature selector buttons for  
lower zone  
(+ for warmer; – for colder)  
eConstant humidity (Dynamic cooling)  
button with indicator light for  
lower zone  
fAlarm off button for lower zone  
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Description of the appliance  
aDoor lock  
bInterior lighting  
cActive charcoal filter  
dWooden shelf with shelf edge trim for  
descriptive labels  
eControls for the upper and middle  
temperature zones / Isolator plate for  
separating the zones  
fGlass door with UV filter  
gHandle  
hControls for the lower temperature  
zones / Isolator plate for separating  
the zones  
iIsolator strip for separating the  
temperature zones  
jCondensate channel and  
drain hole  
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.  
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Description of the appliance  
Optional accessories  
Bottle presenter  
This bottle presenter is available from  
the Miele Spare Parts Department or  
your dealer.  
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Caring for the environment  
Disposal of the packing  
material  
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.  
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!  
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.  
Rather than just throwing these  
materials away, please ensure that they  
are recycled.  
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.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Correct application  
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.  
This appliance is intended for  
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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.  
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.  
This appliance is not intended for  
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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.  
Keep these instructions in a safe  
place and pass them on to any  
future user.  
Safety with children  
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid  
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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!  
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.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Technical safety  
Before connecting the appliance to  
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the mains supply, make sure that the  
connection data on the data plate  
(voltage and connected load) match  
the mains electricity supply.  
Before setting up the appliance,  
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check it for any externally visible  
damage.  
Do not install and use a damaged  
appliance.  
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  
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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  
This appliance contains the coolant  
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that this basic safety requirement is  
present and tested regularly, and  
where there is any doubt, the  
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:  
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  
– avoid open flames and anything  
which creates a spark,  
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).  
If the connection cable is faulty it  
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– disconnect from the mains,  
must only be replaced by a Miele  
approved service technician to protect  
the user from danger.  
– air the room in which the appliance is  
located for several minutes and  
Safe operation of the appliance is  
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– contact the Service Department for  
advice.  
only assured if it has been installed and  
connected in accordance with these  
operating and installation instructions.  
The more coolant there is in an  
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appliance, the larger the room it should  
be installed in. In the event of a  
This appliance may only be used in  
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mobile installations such as ships, if a  
risk assessment of the installation has  
been carried out by a suitably qualified  
engineer.  
leakage, if the appliance is in a small  
room, there is the danger of  
combustible gases building up.  
For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of  
room space is required. The amount of  
coolant in the appliance is stated on the  
data plate inside the appliance.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Installation work, maintenance and  
Correct use  
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repairs may only be carried out by  
suitably qualified and competent  
persons in accordance with national  
and local safety regulations.  
Do not store explosive materials in  
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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.  
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.  
Do not use any electrical equipment  
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in this appliance. Danger of sparking  
and explosion.  
The appliance is only completely  
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isolated from the electricity supply  
when:  
Do not use any oils or grease on the  
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door seals, as these will cause the  
seals to deteriorate and become  
porous with time.  
– it has been switched off at the wall  
socket and the plug has been  
withdrawn, or  
Do not block the ventilation gaps in  
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the appliance as this would impair the  
efficiency of the appliance, increase the  
electricity consumption and could  
cause damage to the appliance.  
– the fuse from the fused spur  
connection unit has been withdrawn,  
or  
– the mains fuse has been  
disconnected, or  
The appliance is designed for use  
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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.  
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in  
countries where this is applicable).  
Do not connect the appliance to the  
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mains electricity supply by an extension  
lead.  
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.  
Extension leads do not guarantee the  
required safety of the appliance (e.g.  
danger of overheating).  
In countries where there are areas  
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Do not use a steam-cleaning  
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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.  
appliance to clean this appliance.  
Steam could reach the electrical  
components and cause a short circuit.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Disposing of your old  
appliance  
Before disposing of an old  
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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  
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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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Switching on and off  
Before using for the first time  
The stainless steel surfaces have a  
layer of protective foil to prevent  
scratching during transportation.  
^ Press the On/Off button for the zone  
you wish to switch on until the  
temperature display lights up or  
flashes.  
^ 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  
The appliance will begin to cool down,  
and the interior light comes on when  
the door is opened (the interior light  
only comes on when both upper zones  
are switched on).  
www.miele-shop.com).  
Important: Stainless steel  
conditioner gives long lasting  
protection, and helps to prevent  
resoiling.  
Switching off  
^ Press the On/Off button for the zone  
you wish to switch off until the  
temperature display goes out.  
^ 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.  
The cooling system is switched off. (If  
this does not happen, the safety lock is  
still activated).  
Safety lock  
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.  
The safety lock can be used to prevent  
the two upper zones or the lower zone  
from being switched off inadvertently.  
Activating or de-activating the safety  
lock  
Switching on  
The upper and middle temperature  
zones can only be switched on and off  
together, whereas the lower  
^ Press and hold the constant humidity  
button for the relevant zone for  
approx. 5 seconds.  
temperature zone can be switched on  
and off separately. In this way the  
lower temperature zone, for example,  
can be switched off if not required.  
The constant humidity button indicator  
light will start flashing and a ; will flash  
in the relevant temperature display.  
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Switching on and off  
^ Press the constant humidity button  
again.  
Switching off for longer  
periods of time  
; will light up in the display.  
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,  
^ You can now choose between ; 0  
and ; 1:  
0: the safety lock is de-activated,  
1: the safety lock is activated.  
^ clean the appliance out and  
^ leave the door ajar to air the  
appliance.  
^ Press the constant humidity button to  
save the setting.  
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.  
The relevant safety lock indicator light  
X will light up when the safety lock has  
been activated.  
^ Press the relevant 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.  
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The optimum temperature and humidity  
Wine keeps on maturing depending on  
the surrounding conditions. The length maintained in the appliance at an  
of time for which wine can be kept in ambient room temperature of 10 to  
good condition will therefore depend 38 °C. (This is a wider temperature  
not only on the temperature but also on range than the climate range quoted on  
A constant temperature will be  
the air quality.  
the data plate).  
The wine conditioning unit, with its  
constant ideal temperature, increased  
air humidity and odour free  
Safety features  
A thermostat prevents the temperature  
in the appliance falling too low. 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.  
atmosphere, offers the perfect  
conditions for storing your wine.  
Temperature  
Wine can be stored at a temperature  
between 5°C and 18°C. If you wish to  
store red and white wines together,  
select a temperature between 10 and  
12°C. Most white wines are palatable 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.  
Isolator plates for thermal separation  
The appliance has two fixed isolator  
plates which divide the cabinet into  
three different temperature zones. This  
enables you to store three different  
types of wine at the same time, e.g. red  
wine, white wine and Champagne.  
The isolator strips on the inner surface  
of the glass door keep the temperature  
constant in the individual zones.  
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.  
The following temperatures are  
recommended for the different types of  
wine:  
Fluctuations in temperature put wine  
under stress and interrupt the maturing  
process. It is therefore very important to  
maintain a constant temperature.  
Red wine:  
Rosé wine:  
White wine:  
+14 °C to +18 °C  
+10 °C to +12 °C  
+8 °C to +12 °C  
Sparkling white  
wines:  
+7 °C to +9 °C  
+5 °C to +7 °C  
Champagne:  
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The optimum temperature and humidity  
Setting the temperature  
Temperature range  
The temperature can be set in all three  
zones separately.  
In all three zones, it is possible to set  
temperatures between 5 and 20°C.  
To do this, press the buttons under the  
respective temperature displays:  
Temperature displays  
During normal operation, the  
temperature displays on the control  
panel show the temperatures inside  
each zone.  
Press the  
If the temperature in one of the zones is  
not within the range that the appliance  
is able to display, only bars will light up  
in the temperature display.  
+ button : to raise the temperature  
– button: to reduce the temperature.  
The temperature being set will flash in  
the display.  
Depending on the ambient temperature  
and the setting, it can take the  
appliance a few hours to reach the  
temperature required and for this  
temperature to then be shown as a  
constant temperature in the display.  
When pressing the buttons, the  
following information shows in the  
display:  
– When first pressed, the last  
The temperature display will flash if  
temperature selected flashes.  
– a different temperature is being set,  
– Each subsequent press of the button  
adjusts the temperature shown in  
1 °C steps.  
– the temperature in one of the zones  
is too high or too low.  
– Keeping the button pressed in  
adjusts the temperature continually.  
Approx. 5 seconds after letting go of  
the button, the current temperature of  
the zone concerned is automatically  
shown.  
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The optimum temperature and humidity  
Temperature display brightness  
The appliance is supplied with the  
brightness of the temperature displays  
set as low as possible.  
^ Press the relevant On/Off button to  
come out of the setting mode.  
You can adjust the brightness of the  
temperature displays (the temperature  
displays for the upper and middle  
zones are adjusted together):  
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.  
^ Press and hold the constant humidity  
button for the relevant zone for  
approx. 5 seconds.  
The constant humidity button indicator  
light will start flashing, and a ; will flash  
in the relevant temperature display.  
^ Press one of the temperature selector  
buttons repeatedly until ^ appears in  
the display.  
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.  
^ Press the constant humidity button  
again.  
^ will light up in the display.  
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.  
^ You can now adjust the level of  
brightness by pressing the  
temperature selector buttons. You  
can choose from settings 1 to 5:  
1: lowest setting,  
5: brightest setting.  
^ Press the constant humidity button to  
save the setting.  
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The optimum temperature and humidity  
Constant humidity (Dynamic cooling) Switching off Dynamic cooling  
button m  
The appliance uses slightly more  
Dynamic cooling raises the relative  
humidity inside the appliance, and  
distributes the humidity and the  
temperature evenly around the interior  
so that you can store all your wine  
under exactly the same excellent  
conditions.  
energy and is a little noisier when the  
dynamic cooling function is switched  
on. You can switch it off now and then if  
you wish.  
^ Press the relevant constant humidity  
button. The indicator light will go out.  
You can switch dynamic cooling on and  
off for both the upper zones together  
and separately for the lower zone.  
Air filtering with the active  
charcoal filter  
The active charcoal filters achieve  
optimum air quality by filtering the  
incoming air.  
Switching on Dynamic cooling  
If you would like to use the appliance 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.  
Fresh air from the outside enters the  
appliance via the active charcoal filters.  
The dynamic cooling system then  
distributes the air evenly throughout the  
cabinet.  
Filtering the incoming air through the  
active charcoal filters 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.  
^ Press the relevant constant humidity  
button. The indicator light will come  
on.  
Replace the active charcoal filters  
with new ones once a year (see  
"Cleaning and care"). These are  
available from your dealer or the  
Miele Spare Parts Department.  
Even if dynamic cooling has not  
been switched on, the fans in the  
appliance will come on automatically  
when the cooling system switches  
on to ensure your wine is kept in the  
optimum climate.  
The fans switch off automatically  
when the door is open.  
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Interior lighting  
The interior lighting can be switched on Adjusting the brightness  
to display your wine to its best effect  
The brightness of the interior lighting  
when the door is shut.  
can be adjusted.  
Each temperature zone has its own  
light, so that all three zones are lit up.  
^ Press and hold the interior lighting  
button. The indicator light will come  
on  
The use of LED lighting avoids any  
damage to the wine due to heat or UV  
light.  
Switching on the interior lighting  
^ Press one of the two temperature  
buttons.  
Press the  
^ Press the interior lighting button. The  
indicator light will come on.  
+ button : for the lighting to become  
brighter  
All three lights are switched on or off  
simultaneously.  
– button: for the lighting to become  
dimmer  
The brightness for all three zones is  
adjusted simultaneously.  
Do not remove the lighting 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. Do not use optical  
instruments to look at the lighting  
either!  
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Storing wine bottles  
Any vibration or movement of the bottle Descriptive labels  
can affect the wine by interrupting the  
natural respiration process and so  
impair the taste.  
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.  
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.  
Additional labels can be purchased  
from your Miele Dealer or the Miele  
Spare Parts Department.  
Maximum capacity  
Please make sure that the vents at  
the top of each of the three  
A total of 143 bottles (0.75 l) can be  
stored in the appliance, with 36 in the  
upper zone, 45 in the middle zone and  
62 in the lower zone.  
temperature zones are not covered  
by bottles. This is important for the  
correct functioning of the appliance.  
Use these areas to store narrower  
wine bottles.  
Door lock  
You can lock the door of the wine  
conditioning unit to prevent it being  
opened without your knowledge.  
Wooden shelves  
Each wooden shelf has a load  
bearing capacity of 50 kg and can  
support a maximum of 4 layers of  
bottles (each row taking 9 x 0.75 litre  
bottles).  
^ 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.  
The wooden shelves are on runners  
which can be pulled out to make it  
easier to store and remove bottles.  
To unlock the appliance, carry out the  
procedure in the reverse order, turning  
the key in the opposite direction.  
The wooden shelves can be removed if  
required.  
^ Pull out the wooden shelf on its rails  
until it stops, then lift it up and out.  
^ To replace the shelf, click it into  
place on the extended rails.  
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Alarm  
Your appliance is fitted with a warning  
system which ensures that the  
temperature in the three zones cannot  
rise or fall unnoticed and impair the  
wine.  
Activating the alarm system  
The alarm system is always active. It  
does not have to be switched on  
manually.  
Switching the alarm off early  
Temperature alarm  
Once the set temperature has been  
reached in a particular temperature  
zone, the alarm stops and the  
The alarm will sound if the temperature  
in one of the zones rises approx. 4 °C  
above or falls approx. 4 °C below the  
set temperature. The relevant  
temperature display will flash at the  
same time.  
temperature display concerned lights  
up constantly. However, if the noise  
disturbs you, you can switch the alarm  
off before this if you wish.  
The alarm will sound and the  
temperature display will flash:  
– when you switch the appliance on,  
and for as long as the temperature in  
a particular zone differs from the  
temperature set.  
^ Press the alarm off button concerned.  
The alarm will stop. The temperature  
display continues to flash until the set  
temperature has been reached. The  
display then lights up constantly, The  
alarm system is now fully active once  
more.  
– if the door has been left open for a  
while in order to re-arrange or take  
wine bottles out and warm air has  
entered the appliance.  
– if a large number of wine bottles are  
put into the storage unit at once.  
– if 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.  
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Defrosting  
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.  
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Cleaning and care  
Cleaning the outer casing, the  
door, the interior and  
accessories  
Never use cleaning agents  
containing abrasive substances  
such as sand, soda, acids or  
chemical solvents.  
Use warm water with a little washing up  
liquid. Accessories and shelves should  
all be hand-washed only.  
"Non-abrasive" cleaning agents are  
also unsuitable as they can cause  
matt areas to appear.  
^ Clean the condensate channel and  
drain hole frequently so that  
For stainless steel surfaces, use a  
suitable stainless steel conditioning  
agent (available from  
condensate can drain away  
unhindered. Use a straw or similar to  
clear the drain if necessary.  
www.miele-shop.com).  
^ After cleaning, wipe the interior and  
accessories with a damp cloth, and  
dry with a soft cloth. Leave the door  
open to air the appliance for a short  
while.  
Make sure that no water can  
penetrate into the electronic unit or  
into the lighting.  
Do not let water get into the  
drainage channel and drain hole  
when cleaning.  
^ Clean stainless steel surfaces with a  
suitable cleaning agent following the  
manufacturer’s instructions on the  
packaging.  
Do not use steam cleaning  
apparatus to clean the appliance.  
Steam could reach the electrical  
components and cause a short  
circuit.  
^ After cleaning, stainless steel  
surfaces should be treated with a  
conditioning agent for stainless steel.  
It is important to do this every time  
the stainless steel surfaces are  
cleaned, as the stainless steel  
conditioner protects the surfaces  
and helps prevent re-soiling.  
The data plate located inside the  
appliance must not be removed. It  
contains information which is  
required in the event of a service  
call.  
^ Clean the appliance door with a  
proprietary glass cleaner.  
Before cleaning  
^ A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available  
from the Miele UK Spare Parts  
Department, which is suitable for  
cleaning surfaces such as stainless  
steel, glass, plastic and chrome  
without the use of chemicals.  
^ Switch the appliance off at the wall  
socket and remove the plug.  
^ Take out any removable parts, e.g.  
shelves, for cleaning.  
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Cleaning and care  
Ventilation gaps  
Active charcoal filter  
^ The ventilation gaps should be  
cleaned regularly with a brush or  
vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust  
will increase the energy consumption  
of the appliance.  
Replace the active charcoal filters with  
new ones once a year. These can be  
purchased from your Miele dealer.  
Door seal  
Do not use any oils or grease on the  
door seal as these will cause the  
seal to deteriorate and become  
porous over time.  
^ Turn the filter 90° clockwise or  
anti-clockwise.  
The door seal should be cleaned  
regularly with clean water and then  
wiped dry with a soft cloth.  
^ Remove the filter.  
^ Insert a new filter with the handle in  
the vertical position.  
Metal grille at the back of the  
appliance  
^ Turn the filter 90° clockwise or  
anti-clockwise until it clicks into  
position.  
The metal grille at the back of the  
appliance (heat exchanger) should be  
dusted at least once a year. A build-up  
of dust will increase the energy  
After cleaning  
consumption of the appliance.  
^ Replace all shelves and accessories  
in the appliance.  
When cleaning the grille, make sure  
that the pipework and other  
components do not get broken or  
damaged in any way.  
^ Insert the plug in the socket and  
switch the appliance back on.  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . the alarm sounds and the  
temperature display flashes.  
Repairs to electrical appliances  
should only be carried out by a  
suitably qualified and competent  
person in strict accordance with  
current local and national safety  
regulations. Repairs and other work  
by unqualified persons could be  
dangerous. The manufacturer  
cannot be held liable for  
The temperature in one of the zones  
has risen higher or fallen lower than the  
temperature that has been set. This  
could be due to:  
^ the appliance door being opened too  
often.  
^ a blocked ventilation gap.  
unauthorised work.  
^ a lengthy interruption to the power  
supply.  
What to do if . . .  
Once the problem has been resolved  
the temperature display will light up  
constantly and the alarm will stop.  
. . . the appliance does not get cool.  
^ Check whether the appliance has  
been switched on. The temperature  
display must be lit up.  
. . . a bar is lit up or flashing in the  
temperature display.  
^ Check that the plug is correctly  
inserted in the socket and switched  
on.  
Only temperatures within the range the  
appliance can display will be shown. If  
the temperature is not within this range,  
a bar will be displayed instead.  
^ Check that the fuse is not defective  
and that the mains fuse has not  
blown.  
. . . "F0" or "F1" appears in the  
temperature display.  
If it has, contact the Miele Service  
Department.  
There is a fault. Call the Service  
Department.  
. . . the appliance is switching in too  
frequently and for too long.  
. . . you cannot switch the appliance  
off.  
^ Check whether the ventilation gaps  
have been covered over or become  
dusty.  
The safety lock has been activated.  
^ Check whether the metal grille (heat  
exchanger) at the back of the  
appliance has become too dusty.  
^ The appliance door is being opened  
frequently.  
^ Check that the door has been closed  
properly.  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . the interior light is not working.  
If you still cannot remedy the fault  
having followed these suggestions,  
please contact the Miele Service  
Department.  
^ Was the door left open for too long?  
The lighting switches itself off  
automatically after approx. 15  
minutes.  
^ Are the upper two zones switched  
off? The interior lighting only comes  
on when the upper two zones are  
switched on.  
To prevent unnecessary loss of  
temperature it is advisable not to  
open the door while waiting for the  
appliance to be serviced.  
If this is not the case, then there is a  
fault.  
Call the Miele Service Department.  
Do not remove the lighting 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. Do not use optical  
instruments to look at the lighting  
either!  
. . . mildew has begun to form on the  
wine bottle labels  
Mildew can begin to form on the labels,  
depending on the type of adhesive  
used.  
^ Wash the wine bottles and remove  
any adhesive residue.  
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Noises  
Normal noises  
What causes them  
Brrrrr...  
Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can  
get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.  
Blubb, blubb....  
Click....  
A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating  
through the pipes.  
Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the  
motor on and off.  
Sssrrrrr....  
On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just  
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.  
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the  
system is unavoidable.  
Noises that you can  
easily rectify  
What causes them, and what can you do about  
them?  
Rattling, vibrating  
The appliance is uneven: Realign the appliance using a spirit  
level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the  
appliance.  
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of  
furniture: Move it away.  
Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking: Check  
all removable items and refit them correctly.  
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against  
each other? Separate them.  
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of  
the appliance: Remove the clips.  
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How to save energy  
Normal energy  
consumption  
Increased energy  
consumption  
Installation site  
In a ventilated room.  
In an enclosed, unventilated room.  
In direct sunlight.  
Protected from direct sunlight.  
Not situated near to a heat source Situated near to a heat source  
(radiator, oven).  
(radiator, oven).  
Where the ideal ambient room  
temperature is approx. 20°C.  
Where there is a high ambient  
room temperature.  
Temperature setting with  
a thermostat which is  
approximate  
With a medium setting of 2 to 3.  
With a high setting: the lower the  
temperature in the compartment,  
the higher the energy  
(set in stages).  
consumption.  
Temperature setting with  
a thermostat which is  
exact to the degree  
(digital display).  
Cellar section 8 to 12°C  
On appliances with winter setting,  
please make sure that the winter  
setting is switched off when the  
ambient temperature is warmer  
than 16 °C.  
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C  
PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C  
Freezer section -18°C  
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C  
Only open the doors when  
Use  
Frequent opening of the doors for  
necessary and for as short a time long periods will cause a loss of  
as possible.  
coldness.  
Store food in an organised way.  
If food is not stored in an  
organised way, searching for an  
item will mean the door is open for  
longer.  
Allow hot food and drinks to cool  
down before placing them in the  
appliance.  
Placing hot food in the appliance  
will cause the compressor to run  
for a long time, as the appliance  
will have to work harder to lower  
the temperature.  
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation  
of liquids will cause a loss of  
coldness in the refrigerator.  
Place frozen food in the  
refrigerator to defrost.  
Do not over-fill the appliance to  
allow air to circulate.  
Defrosting  
Defrost the freezer compartment  
when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick  
has built up.  
A layer of ice hinders the cold  
from reaching the frozen food, and  
causes an increase in energy  
consumption.  
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After Sales / Guarantee  
In the event of a fault which you cannot  
correct yourself, or if the appliance is  
under guarantee, please contact:  
– your Miele Dealer  
or  
– Miele  
(see back cover for contact details).  
When contacting your Dealer or Miele,  
please quote the model and serial  
number of your appliance. This  
information is given on the data plate  
inside your appliance.  
Please note that telephone calls may  
be monitored and recorded for  
training purposes.  
N.B. A call-out charge will be applied  
for service visits where the problem  
could have been resolved as described  
in these instructions.  
Guarantee  
For information on the appliance  
guarantee specific to your country  
please contact Miele. See back cover  
for contact details.  
In the U.K. your appliance is  
guaranteed for 2 years from the date of  
delivery. However, you must activate  
your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or  
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Electrical connection IRL, U.K., ZA  
All electrical work should be carried out Non-rewireable plugs (BS 1363)  
by a suitably qualified and competent  
The fuse cover must be re-fitted when  
person in strict accordance with current  
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover  
local and national safety regulations  
is lost, the plug must not be used until a  
(BS 7671 in the UK).  
suitable replacement is obtained. The  
The appliance is supplied with a mains  
cable and moulded plug ready for  
connection to an a.c. single phase  
220-240 V 50 Hz supply.  
colour of the correct replacement cover  
is that of the coloured insert in the base  
of the plug, or the colour that is  
embossed in words in the base of the  
plug (as applicable to the design of the  
plug fitted).  
Please ensure that the connection data  
quoted on the data plate match the  
household mains supply.  
Replacement fuses should be ASTA  
approved to BS 1362 and have the  
correct rating. Replacement fuses and  
fuse covers may be purchased from  
your local electrical supplier.  
Connection should be made via a  
suitable switched socket which is easily  
accessible. For extra safety it is  
advisable to install a residual current  
device (RCD) with a trip current of 30  
mA (in accordance with DIN VDE 0664,  
VDE 0100, Section 739).  
WARNING  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED  
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).  
The appliance must not be connected  
to an inverter and must not be used  
with a plug adapter as these can cause  
damage to the appliance’s electronic  
unit.  
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Electrical connection AUS, NZ  
All electrical work should be carried out WARNING  
by a suitably qualified and competent  
person in accordance with local and  
national safety regulations.  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED  
The appliance is supplied with a mains  
cable and moulded plug ready for  
connection to 220-240 V 50 Hz supply.  
The voltage and frequency are given on  
the data plate. Please ensure that these  
match the household mains supply.  
Connection should be made via a  
suitable switched socket which is easily  
accessible. For extra safety it is  
advisable to install a residual current  
device (RCD) with a trip current of 30  
mA.  
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).  
The appliance must not be connected  
to an inverter and must not be used  
with a plug adapter as these can cause  
damage to the appliance’s electronic  
unit.  
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Installation  
Climate range  
Do not place any appliance which  
gives off heat, such as a toaster or  
microwave oven, on top of this  
appliance, as this would increase  
the appliance’s energy  
The climate range of the appliance is  
stated on the data plate inside the  
appliance.  
Climate range  
Ambient room  
temperature  
consumption.  
SN  
N
+10°C to +32°C  
+16°C to +32°C  
+16°C to +38°C  
+16°C to +43°C  
Location  
ST  
T
The appliance should be installed in a  
dry, well-ventilated room.  
This appliance can operate in a wider  
room temperature range than indicated  
by the climate range. A constant  
temperature will be maintained in the  
appliance at an ambient room  
It should not be installed where it is  
exposed to direct sunlight or directly  
adjacent to a heat-producing appliance  
such as an oven or a radiator.  
The higher the ambient temperature of  
the room, the more energy the  
temperature of 10 to 38 °C. It is  
important that the room temperature  
should be kept within this range.  
appliance requires to operate.  
Important: tropical / humid  
environments  
Ventilation  
During periods of high humidity,  
some condensation may appear on  
outside surfaces of cooling  
The appliance can be placed directly  
against a wall. To ensure sufficient  
ventilation, the ventilation gaps must  
not be covered over. The air inlet and  
outlet must not be covered or blocked  
in any way. They should be dusted on a  
regular basis.  
appliances. This condensation will  
disappear when humidity levels  
drop. For prevention, it is advisable  
to install the appliance with sufficient  
ventilation in a dry and/or an  
air-conditioned room.  
Please ensure that doors are closing  
and sealing properly.  
Please ensure that the appliance is  
installed in accordance with these  
installation instructions and that the  
handle is fitted correctly. Should you  
require further assistance please  
contact your Miele customer service  
centre.  
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Installation  
Installation  
^ Remove any cable clips from the  
back of the appliance.  
^ Check that all parts at the back of the  
appliance are unhindered. Carefully  
remove any hindrance.  
^ Carefully push the appliance into  
position.  
Aligning the appliance  
^ To align the appliance adjust the feet  
using the spanner supplied.  
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Changing the door hinging  
The appliance is supplied right hand  
hinged. If left hand door hinging is  
required, follow the instructions below.  
Caution.  
The door is very heavy.  
^ Raise the door, open it outwards and  
remove it carefully.  
,We recommend that the  
changing of the door hinging is  
carried out by a qualified kitchen  
fitter.  
^ Remove cover d. Unscrew lower  
hinge bracket c and refit lower hinge  
bracket b on the opposite side. Refit  
cover d on the opposite side.  
It is essential that the procedure is  
carried out by two people. The glass  
door is very heavy and could break.  
On the underside of the appliance  
door:  
Changing over the door:  
^ Remove door opening limiter e and  
refit it on the opposite side.  
In the following illustration the door  
is not shown in the closed position to  
make it easier to see what happens  
next.  
^ Remove cover cap f and pull hinge  
pin g and bearing bush h out from  
underneath the other side of the  
door.  
^ Close the appliance door.  
^ First refit bearing bush h and then  
hinge pin g on the opposite side.  
Please note the shape of the notch in  
the bearing bush (insert x).  
^ If necessary unlock the door.  
^ Now turn hinge pin g 90 ° until it is  
securely positioned in bearing bush  
h.  
^ Remove cover i from the top of the  
appliance and unscrew hinge  
bracket j.  
^ Insert hinge pin k in the second hole  
of hinge bracket j.  
^ Refit brackets l and m as well as  
cover n turned through 180° on the  
opposite side.  
^ Screw hinge bracket j into the  
opposite side.  
^ Turn cover i through 180°, and fit it  
on the other side.  
^ Unscrew screw a out of lower hinge  
bracket b.  
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Changing the door hinging  
^ Remove cover o from the top of the  
appliance door.  
^ Place the door on upper hinge pin k.  
^ Swing the door slowly inwards so that  
lower hinge pin g fits into the guide  
on hinge bracket b.  
^ Now insert handle fascia p into the  
handle strip on the opposite side of  
the door. Work it in methodically until  
it is sitting flush at the sides.  
^ Place cover caps f and o into the  
now open handle strip from the  
inside so that the plugs are not  
visible from the outside.  
^ Close the door and align it both  
vertically and horizontally.  
^ Insert screw a into the outer hole of  
hinge bracket b and tighten to  
secure the hinge pin in the hinge  
bracket.  
^ Carefully lever recessed handle  
fascia p away from the door by  
inserting a flathead screwdriver into  
groove q as shown.  
Be careful not to let the screwdriver  
slip and cause damage to the  
appliance.  
^ Carefully remove handle fascia p  
towards the right hand side.  
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Changing the door hinging  
Changing over the door lock:  
^ Open the appliance door.  
^ Remove the key from the door lock.  
^ Hold the lock mounting in your hand  
as shown.  
^ Press the lock down and turn it 90°  
as far as it will go.  
^ Remove cover a by inserting a  
flathead screwdriver into the notch in  
the cover (see arrow).  
^ Remove both screws b from the lock  
mounting.  
^ Remove lock c together with the  
lock mounting. To do this you can  
insert the key in the lock and then  
use the key to pull out the lock.  
^ Replace lock lever e turned through  
180 ° (as shown).  
^ Place the lock in front of you as  
shown and use a flathead  
screwdriver to lever safety disc d  
upwards and out.  
^ Slide in safety disc d as shown, until  
it clicks into position.  
^ Remove the cover from the opposite  
side of the door and refit it in the  
position the lock was previously.  
^ Remove lock lever e from the lock.  
^ Insert the lock into its new position on  
the other side of the door.  
^ Secure the door lock with the screw  
and refit cover a.  
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