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
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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
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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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