Miele Kwt4154ug1 Manual

							^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 appliance will automatically
switch over to normal operation after
a few minutes.
Turning off for longer periods
of time
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time (for example,
during a vacation) some precautions
should be taken.
^Turn the appliance off at the main
switch.
^
Unplug the appliance.
^
Clean the interior.
^
Leave the doors open to prevent
odors.
Switching on and off
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							Wine will continue to mature depending
on the surrounding conditions. The
length of time which wine can be kept
in good condition will therefore depend
not only on the temperature but also on
the air quality.
Temperature
Wine can be stored at a temperature
between 5°C and 18°C (41°F - 64°F).
The optimum temperature is approx.
10-12°C (50°F - 54°F). 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 so the aroma can develop.
After two hours, red wine will be at the
correct temperature for drinking.
If wine is stored at a temperature above
22°C (72°F) it will mature too quickly.
By contrast, wine should not be stored
below 5°C (41°F) 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. Therefore, it is very important
to maintain a constant temperature.
Safety features
A thermostat in the wine cooler
prevents the temperature from falling
too low. Internal heating automatically
switches on as needed, 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 set the temperature
warmer
- button: to set the temperature colder
The temperature being set will flash in
the display.
When pressing the buttons, the
following information appears in the
display:
–
When first pressed, thelast
temperature selectedflashes.
–
Each subsequent press of the button
adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C increments.
–
Holding the button adjusts the
temperature continually.
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							Approx. 5 seconds after releasing the
button, thecurrenttemperature inside
the applicable zone will be
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 18°C (41°F - 64°F).
Temperature display
During normal operation, the
temperature displays on the control
panel show the temperatures inside the
appliance.
Thetemperature display will flashif
–
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 as follows (both
temperature displays will be adjusted
together):
^Press and hold in 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.
^Repeatedly press one of the left-hand
temperature selector buttons for the
upper zone until:
^appears in the display.
^
Press the constant humidity button
again.
^lights up in the display.
^
You can now adjust the brightness
level by pressing the temperature
selector buttons for the upper zone.
You can choose from settings1to5:
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 appliance will automatically
switch over to normal operation after
a few minutes.
Humidity level
In a conventional refrigerator, the
humidity levels are too low for storing
wines. High humidity levels (60 - 70 %)
are very important for the storage of
wine, so that the corks remain moist.
Under low humidity, the corks dry out
from the outside and can no longer seal
the bottles properly. This is why wine
bottles should always be stored lying
down, so that the wine can keep the
corks moistened from within. If air
enters the bottle, a wine will inevitably
spoil.
Tip: Wine bottles should stand
upright for at least two hours before
serving, or, better still whole day
long, to enable deposits to settle to
the bottom of the bottle.Constant humidity (Dynamic cooling)
buttonm
This setting enables the relative
humidity (and temperature) inside the
wine cooler to be distributed evenly
throughout the interior, so that you can
store all your wine under exactly the
same excellent conditions.
Turning on Dynamic Cooling
If you would like to use the wine cooler
to store wine for the long term, the
constant humidity setting should be
activated. This will create a continuous
climate inside the appliance, imitating
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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							Turning off Dynamic Cooling
Because the appliance uses more
energy when this setting is switched on,
it should not be left on all the time.
^To turn off the setting, press the
constant humidity buttonm. The
indicator light will go out.
Air exchange through the activate
charcoal filter
External air passes through the filter
before entering the unit.
The active charcoal filter ensures that
only clean, odor-free air enters the unit,
creating additional protection against
odor contamination.
The filter will need to be changed
periodically, or when odors are
present in the unit. See Cleaning
and Care - Active charcoal filter for
more information.
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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 become
damaged and need to be removed,
exercise caution.There are lasers
in the lighting (laser beam class
1M), which you should avoid looking
at directly!
Switching on the interior lighting
Generally, wine should be stored in
dark conditions. 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 turned 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: to dim the lighting
- button: to make the lighting
brighter
Interior lighting
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							Any vibration or movement of a wine
bottle can interrupt the natural
breathing process of the wine, which
affects 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 this will
avoid the need to move different bottles
around.
Capacity
Approx. 38 Bordeaux bottles (0.75 l)
can be stored:
– 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 obtained from
Miele.
Storing wine bottles
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							The appliance is equipped with an
alarm system to ensure that the
temperature does not 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 set temperature range. The
temperature display for the affected
zone(s) will flash while the alarm
sounds.
The set temperature determines which
temperatures will trigger the alarm.
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 set
temperature.
– 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.
Activating the alarm system
The alarm system is always active. It
does not have to be turned on
manually.
Turning the alarm off early
Once the set temperature has been
reached in the appliance, the alarm
stops and the relevant temperature
display shows a continuous light.
However, if the noise disturbs you, you
can turn the alarm off early 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
shows a continuous light, and the
alarm system becomes fully active
again.
Alarm
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							Over time, condensate and frost can
build up on the back wall of the
appliance. These are automatically
defrosted and removed by the
appliance.
The condensate is drained away
through a channel and drain hole into
an evaporation system at the back of
the appliance.
It is important to ensure that the
condensate channel and drain hole
are never blocked, so that
condensate can flow away
unobstructed.
Defrosting
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							To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, disconnect the appliance
from the power supply by shutting
off the power main, tripping the
circuit breaker or unplugging the
power cord before maintenance.
Never use cleaning agents
containing abrasive substances
such as sand, soda (sodium
carbonate), acids or chemical
solvents.
Non-abrasive cleaning agents are
also unsuitable as they can cause
matte areas to appear.
Make sure that water cannot get into
the electronic unit or into the
lighting.
Do not let water get into the
drainage channel or drain hole when
cleaning.
Do not use steam cleaning
equipment to clean the appliance.
Steam could reach the electrical
components and cause a short
circuit.
The data plate located inside the
appliance must not be removed. It
contains information that will be
required in the event of a Service
call.
Before cleaning
^Unplug the appliance from the
socket.
^Take out any removable parts, e.g.
shelves, for cleaning.
Cleaning the interior, door and
accessories
Use a mild solution of warm water and
liquid dish soap. All accessories and
shelves should be hand-washed only.
^Clean the condensate channel and
drain hole frequently, so that
condensate can drain away
unhindered. Use a straw or similar
item to clear the drain if necessary.
^After washing, wipe down the interior
and accessories with a clean wet
cloth, then dry with a soft cloth.
Leave the appliance doors open for a
short time, so the moisture can
evaporate Clean the appliance door
with a proprietary glass cleaner.
Ventilation slits
^
The ventilation slits should be
cleaned regularly with a brush or
vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust
will increase the energy consumption
of the appliance.
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