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Operating and Installation Instructions Wine Conditioning Unit To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be- fore installation or use. en-US, CA M.-Nr. 10 785 210...
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............Caring for the environment ................13 Installation......................14 Installation location ..................... 14 Climate class ....................15 Installation notes ....................16 Adjoining cabinetry..................16 Load-bearing capacity of the niche floor ............16 Ventilation ....................... 16 Door hinge...................... 17 Side-by-side ....................
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Performing a Self Test ..................64 Switching on the Door Assistant ..............64 Switching off the Door Assistant ..............66 Miele@home ......................67 Switching off Demo Mode ................71 Resetting the settings to their default settings ..........72 Switching Sabbath Mode on or off ..............74 Switching Ambient Lighting ...
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Contents Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................88 After cleaning ...................... 88 Frequently Asked Questions ................89 Causes of noises ....................95 Customer Service....................96 Contact in the event of a fault ................96 Warranty ......................96 Declaration of conformity ................. 97 Copyrights and licenses ...................
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
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The wine conditioning unit is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or in- correct use of the appliance. ...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety with children Children near the wine conditioning unit must be supervised. Do not let children play with the wine conditioning unit. The wine conditioning unit door hinges can cause injury. Keep children away at all times. ...
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If the power cord supplied is damaged, it must only be replaced by an original part to prevent a hazard for the user. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original Miele parts are used.
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Repairs and other work performed by unauthorized persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty. Defective components should only be replaced by Miele original parts. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance.
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Risk of explosion. Do not operate any electrical appliances inside the wine conditioning unit. Risk of sparking and explosion. Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning and maintenance Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals. They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time. Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this wine condi- tioning unit.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disposal of your old appliance Children could become trapped in the machine and could suffo- cate. – Remove the machine doors. – Leave the wooden shelves in the machine so children cannot climb inside. DANGER of electric shock! –...
Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances. Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed.
*INSTALLATION* Installation If installation near a heat source is un- Installation location avoidable, observe the following mini- This appliance should be installed in a mum distances between the appliance dry, well-ventilated room. and the heat source: When deciding where to install your –...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Climate class Impaired functionality due to This wine conditioning unit is designed high humidity and high temperature. for use in climate class SN-T (room High humidity (over approx. 70%) temperature range). Do not use in a cli- combined with a high room tempera- mate class for which it is not designed.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Load-bearing capacity of the niche Installation notes floor Risk of damage and injury from To ensure the safe installation of the the wine conditioning unit tipping wine conditioning unit and to guarantee over. its correct functioning, the floor of the The wine conditioning unit is very niche where the appliance is to be in- heavy and can tip forwards when the...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Door hinge Side-by-side This wine conditioning unit can be in- Risk of damage and injury when stalled side-by-side with another wine changing the door hinges. conditioning unit or refrigeration appli- Changing the door hinges single- ance. The following overview will show handedly can cause damage to the you which side-by-side installation op- appliance and injury.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation . . . with partition wall If the partition wall a is narrower than 6 5/16" (160 mm), you will need the The wall a between the side-by-side side panel heater from the side-by-side wine conditioning units/refrigeration installation kit to prevent condensation appliances must be at least from forming and any resulting damage.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation . . . without partition wall If the wine conditioning unit/appliances are to be installed next to each other without a partition wall between them, they will need to be joined together with the side-by-side merging kit. In addi- tion, you must install the heating mat to prevent condensation from forming and any resulting damage.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions Position of the electrical connections – The electrical connection must not be positioned higher than 9” above the floor. The electrical socket must not be concealed behind the appliance and must be easily accessible in an emergency.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Dimensions when the appliance door is opened (opening angle 90°/115°) 90° KWT 26x1 Vi(S) 26 5/8" cabinet front door handle* 11 2/3" (677 mm) max. 1 1/2" (296 mm) (38 mm) * The dimensions of the cabinet front and the door handle vary depending on the design of the kitchen.
*INSTALLATION* Installation – in Canada: the Canadian Electrical Installing the wine conditioning Code C22.1 – latest edition/Provincial unit and Municipal codes and/or local codes. Before starting... It is essential to read these installa- tion instructions carefully before starting to install the wine condition- ing unit.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Tools required Weight of cabinet front – Cordless drill Before installing the cabinet front, en- sure that the weight of the door does – TX 20 screwdriver not exceed the maximum permitted: – Hammer drill Wine conditioning Max. weight of –...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Aligning the installation niche Checking the installation niche Check the installation dimensions (see “Installation – Installation dimen- sions”). Check the position of the electrical connection. The length of the power cord is 9' 10" (3 m). The electrical socket must not be concealed behind the appliance and must be easily accessible in an emergency.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Before installation Risk of damage and injury from Before installation, remove any ac- the wine conditioning unit tipping cessories from the back of the appli- over. ance. As soon as you unscrew the brack- ets that fix the wine conditioning unit ...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Preparing the installation niche The anti-tip brackets prevent the wine conditioning unit from tipping. Risk of damage and injury from The anti-tip brackets are also used to fix the wine conditioning unit tipping the installation niche securely to the over.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Danger of injury and damage to the appliance due to the wine condi- tioning unit tipping over. Retaining screws for different uses If the anti-tip brackets are fixed too and types of material are supplied in high up, they cannot be used to se- the accompanying pack.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Pushing the wine conditioning unit into the niche Then push the wine conditioning unit into the niche, taking care not to damage the electrical cord. If you are installing several appliances side by side, secure the wine condi- tioning units/refrigeration appliances to one another now (see the installa- tion instructions for the side-by-side...
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Tip: Secure the power cord to prevent it becoming caught: tie a piece of string to the middle of the power cord and as the wine conditioning unit is being pushed into the niche, pull the cord for- ward underneath the appliance.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Aligning the wine conditioning unit The installation aids on the appli- ance door provide assistance with the alignment of the wine conditioning unit in the installation niche. The installation aids are suitable for a cabinet front thickness of 3/4" or 1 1/2"...
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Adjust the rear feet with a ratchet (at- tachment: socket, 8 mm) or a TX 20 screwdriver . Position the supplied spacers on both sides on the markings next to the adjustable feet at the front of the wine conditioning unit.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Tip: Proceed carefully when adjusting the feet, alternating between the left and right feet. Place a bubble level across the instal- lation aids on the appliance door Adjust the front feet with a ratchet (at- to check the wine conditioning unit's tachment: socket, 8 mm) or a TX 20 alignment.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the wine conditioning unit Risk of damage if the feet are in the niche adjusted too much. The rear adjustable feet can be dam- aged. Unscrew the feet only until the marking on the toe-kick is aligned to a maximum of 2 7/16"...
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Open the appliance door. If it is not possible to secure the wine conditioning unit at the top, it can be at- tached to the installation niche with the side retaining lugs: Screw the retaining plate lugs at the top and bottom to the cabinetry adjacent to the appliance.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Preparing the cabinet fronts Open the appliance door as far as it will go. Unscrew the angle trims from both sides of the appliance door and place the trims and screws to one side – they will be required later.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Measure the gap X between the mounting frame and the upper edge Place the cabinet front on a firm sur- of the adjacent cabinet front. face, with the external side facing downwards (place on a blanket or similar to avoid it becoming scratched).
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Secure the mounting frame to the top of the cabinet front, using at least 6 screws. The mounting frame has several differ- ent types of holes to take account of a variety of cabinet fronts. When securing the frame, always screw into the strongest part of the cabinet front.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Securing and aligning the cabinet front Press the angle trims into the white plastic frame on both sides and screw them on loosely at first. Spare screws are provided in the plastic bag marked with the letter E. ...
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Place the washers and nuts back in position and tighten the nuts . The cabinet front is now secured. Align the depth of the cabinet front via the gaps in the angle trims . Now tighten the screws in the angle trims .
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Mounting the fixing brackets The fixing bracket is used to secure the cabinet front to the bottom of the appli- ance door. Do not mount the fixing brackets until the wine conditioning unit (or side-by- side combination, if applicable) has been installed and the cabinet fronts have been aligned.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Tighten the screw at the bottom of Click the covers onto the fixing the appliance door. brackets. Install the cover over the fixing bracket .
*INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the covers Before the cover can be installed in the gap above the wine condition- ing unit, it must be assembled as fol- lows: Place the assembled cover into the gap above the wine conditioning unit so it clicks into place.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Install the two plastic covers on both sides of the appliance door by clicking them into the gap between the appliance door and the cabinet Secure both sides of the wine condi- door, starting at the bottom and tioning unit using at least 3 clips ...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Install the cover onto the light con- tact switch. Fitting the door trim Trim the long pieces of door trim for the right and left sides to the length required X. Fit the door trim into the gap between the cabinet front and the glass.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the toe-kick ventilation grille and toe-kick panel If necessary, cut the toe-kick panel to the required length and height (cut along the lower edge of the toe-kick Click the toe-kick ventilation grille facing where it touches the floor). onto the bottom of the appliance toe- ...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Limiting the opening angle of the ap- pliance door The door hinges on the wine condition- ing unit are set at the factory to enable the appliance door to be opened wide. If, for example, the appliance door hits an adjacent wall when it is opened, you should limit the opening angle of the appliance door to 90°.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Wait for 1 hour after installation before Electrical connection plugging the wine conditioning unit into Risk of electric shock! the power supply. This allows coolant and refrigerator oil to settle in accor- The wine conditioning unit must only dance with regulations.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation If the outlet is no longer accessible after Do not connect the wine conditioning installation, an additional means of dis- unit to a stand-alone inverter such as connection must be provided for all those used with an autonomous energy poles.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Connecting the wine conditioning unit Insert the plug into the back of the wine conditioning unit. Make sure that the plug has clicked into position correctly. Insert the plug into the electrical out- let and switch on. The wine conditioning unit is now con- nected to the electricity supply: Follow the steps described in “Switch-...
Saving energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption Installation / In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly venti- Maintenance lated room. Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight. light. Away from heat sources (ra- Near a heat source (radiator, diator, range/oven).
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Saving energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption Wooden shelves arranged as they were when the appli- ance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the necessary and for as short a door for long periods will time as possible.
Guide to the appliance a Display b On/Off switch c Wooden shelves with labels d Interior lighting e Isolator plate for thermal separation of the wine conditioning zones f Glass door with UV filter g Automatic door opening (Push2open/Pull2open)
For switching the interior lighting on and off when the appliance door is closed (ambient lighting) d Display for Miele@home connection status (only visible when Miele@home has been set up) e Sensor control for adjusting various settings in Settings mode...
Door Assistant Switch on ( Push2Open Pull2Open ) or switch off (see “Selecting additional settings”) Miele@home Set up, deactivate, or query WiFi connection sta- tus (see “Selecting additional settings”) * Demo Mode Switch off * (only visible when Demo Mode , is switched on see “Selecting additional settings”)
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Guide to the appliance Reset to default settings Factory Default (see “Selecting additional settings”) Ambient Lighting Choose between 5 different settings for ambient lighting (see “Selecting additional settings”) Ambient Display Set the appearance of the display when the door is closed (see “Selecting additional settings”) ...
Accessories Accessories supplied Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and Appliance plug care products are available for your wine conditioning unit. Chalk Use the chalk supplied to write on the Stainless steel front panel magnetic strips on the wooden shelves...
Before first use Choosing the right Door Assistant Before first use (Push2Open/Pull2Open) Allow the wine conditioning unit to The Door Assistant helps you to open stand for approx. 1 hour prior to con- the appliance door. necting it to the power supply. This will help prevent any malfunc- You can choose between the two Door tions.
Before first use Settings mode Operating the wine condition- ing unit In Settings mode , you can select different wine conditioning unit func- The touch display can be scratched tions and alter their settings to some by pointed or sharp objects, e.g., extent (see “Selecting additional set- pens.
– Set the Temperature Unit °C (degrees Celsius) or °F (degrees Fahrenheit) – Set up Miele@home Select if you wish to set up Continue Miele@home now (to do this, follow the instructions under “Selecting ad- ditional settings – Miele@home”).
Clean the wine conditioning unit. Miele will appear, followed by the main Leave the door to the wine condition- screen on the wine conditioning unit...
Selecting additional settings In Settings mode , you can select dif- The display is unlocked briefly so you ferent wine conditioning unit functions can adjust the settings as required. and alter their settings to some extent, Closing the door of the wine condition- allowing you to adjust the appliance to ing unit will reactivate the keypad lock.
Refrain from holding onto or closing displayed. the appliance door while automatic door opening is still extended. If you Contact Miele Technical Service and have indeed closed the appliance inform them of the error message(s) door, leave it closed for 5 minutes.
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Selecting additional settings Switching on Push2Open – Adjusting the duration of the Auto- Close function In Settings mode , use the and sensor controls to select You can also adjust the duration for Door As- sistant and select OK to confirm your how long the appliance door will remain selection.
Selecting additional settings – Adjusting the intensity Switching off the Door Assis- tant You can also adjust the intensity of the function. The lower the set in- Pull2Open In Settings mode , use the and tensity, the less force required when sensor controls to select Door As- you pull the appliance door.
The ability to use the Miele@mobile app – The Miele@mobile app depends on the availability of the – A Miele user account The user ac- Miele@home service in your country. count can be created via the The Miele@home service is not avail- Miele@mobile app.
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Confirm your selection with OK. Use the and arrow buttons to select via the App and touch OK to confirm your selection. Open the Miele@mobile app and fol- low the instructions in the app.
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Activating Miele@home Confirm the process with OK. If you have already activated To be able to use the Miele@home Miele@home and then disconnected functions, you also have to register the connection, you will need to reac- your wine conditioning unit in the app.
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– connected: there is a weak con- nection – disconnected Setting up Miele@home again If you have changed your WiFi network, you can set up Miele@home again for your wine conditioning unit. In settings mode , use the and arrow buttons to select Miele@home and select OK to confirm your selec-...
Selecting additional settings Switching off Demo Mode Demo mode allows the wine condi- tioning unit to be presented in the showroom without the cooling sys- tem being switched on. Do not acti- vate this setting for domestic use. If Demo mode has been switched on as a default setting, ...
Selecting additional settings Resetting the settings to their default settings You can reset the wine conditioning unit‘s settings to their default settings. Reset the wine conditioning unit’s settings to the default settings when disposing of your wine conditioning unit, selling it, or putting a used wine conditioning unit into operation.
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(4 of 7 segments) °F ° C Temperature Unit °Fahrenheit / Keypad Lock Switched off Door Assistant Push2open Miele@home Switched off Ambient Lighting Ambient 2 Ambient Display Temperature display Switched off Sabbath Mode Not increased Humidity ...
Selecting additional settings Switching Sabbath Mode on You can still select: or off – the sensor control for Settings mode so that Sabbath Mode can be The wine conditioning unit offers a Sab- switched off for the purposes of religious bath Mode observance.
Selecting additional settings Selecting the intensity of the Ambient Switching Ambient Lighting Lighting on or off You can set the intensity of the Ambient Ambient Lighting can be switched on Lighting in Settings mode . so your wines are on display even when the appliance door is closed.
Use the and sensor controls to select the required display settings: – Temperature – logo Miele – Off (display switched off completely). Confirm your selection with OK. The display settings you have selected are now active when the appliance door is closed.
The ideal temperature and humidity Wine continues to mature depending on Type of wine Recommended the surrounding conditions. The length drinking temper- of time for which wine can be kept in ature good condition will therefore depend Light, fruity red 57°...
The ideal temperature and humidity Isolator panels for thermal separation ditioning unit is full before checking the temperature display. It will take this The wine conditioning unit has two long for an accurate reading to be fixed isolator panels that divide the inte- given.
The ideal temperature and humidity Increasing the humidity Risk of damage caused by ex- cess moisture If you have set a higher level of humid- This will lead to condensation on the ity, the fans will switch on automati- interior walls, which can cause corro- cally.
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The ideal temperature and humidity Not increasing the humidity Touch the sensor control to set the temperature. Use the and sensor controls to select the wine conditioning zone for which you do not want to increase the humidity and select OK to confirm your selection.
Door alarm Door alarm An alarm will sound if the appliance door has been left open for longer than approx. 2 minutes. Close the door message also ap- pears on the display. As soon as the door is closed, the alarm will stop and the message on the display will disappear.
Storing wine bottles Always observe USDA food safety Risk of injury from falling wine guidelines. bottles. Wine bottles may become wedged in the wooden shelves above and fall WARNING! Fire hazard! out of the wine conditioning unit Do not operate any electrical equip- when the shelves are pulled out.
Storing wine bottles Adjusting the wooden shelves Wooden shelves The slats in the wooden shelves can be individually adjusted to suit, so that ev- ery bottle is stored in perfect safety re- gardless of shape or size. The wooden shelves are mounted on telescopic runners which can be pulled out to make it easier to store and re- ...
Storing wine bottles Labeling the wooden shelves Maximum capacity For quick and easy identification of the Risk of damage due to heavy wines stored, you can write on the loads. blackboard-painted surface of the strips Excessive loads can damage the on the wooden shelves.
Automatic defrosting WARNING! DANGER of injury and damage! Do not use any mechanical or other types of aids which are not recom- mended by the manufacturer to ac- celerate the defrosting process. The wine conditioning unit defrosts au- tomatically.
Cleaning and care Cleaning agents WARNING! DANGER of electric shock! To avoid damaging the surfaces of your Unplug the appliance or trip the cir- appliance, do not use: cuit breaker. – cleaning agents containing soda, am- monia, acids, or chloride ...
Cleaning and care Before cleaning the wine con- Interior, accessories, and ap- ditioning unit pliance door Switch the wine conditioning unit off Clean the wine conditioning unit reg- by pressing the On/Off switch. ularly, or at least once a month. Clean up any spills, stains, or food ...
Do not use any oils or grease on the brush or vacuum cleaner (you could door seal. use a Miele Vacuum Cleaner dusting brush, for example). The door seals should be cleaned regularly with clean water, and then After cleaning wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Frequently Asked Questions With the help of the following guide minor faults in the performance of the ma- chine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied with- out contacting the Service Department. This guide may help you to find the reason for the fault, and how to correct it. To prevent cold from escaping, open the appliance doors as little as possible un- til the fault has been corrected.
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Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution Only open the appliance door when necessary and for as short a time as possible. After a while, the temperature will return to normal by itself. The appliance door is not properly closed. ...
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Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution No alarm sounds de- You have switched off the audible signal. spite the appliance door Switch the audible signal back on using Settings being open. mode . Sabbath Mode function is switched on: the tem- perature display is dark and the symbol is shown on the display.
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“Selecting additional settings – Switching Sabbath on or off”). Mode “ There is a fault. F Please contact Miele Technical Service. ” ap- Make a note of the fault message if necessary. pears in the display and Contact Technical Service.
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Frequently Asked Questions The interior lighting is not working. Problem Possible cause and solution The interior lighting is The wine conditioning unit is not switched on. not working. Switch the wine conditioning unit on. Sabbath Mode function is switched on: the tem- perature display is dark and the symbol is shown on the display.
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Frequently Asked Questions General problems with the wine conditioning unit Problem Possible cause and solution Bacteria has begun to Bacteria may form on the labels, depending on the form on the wine bottle type of label adhesive used. labels. Clean the wine bottles and remove any adhesive residue.
Causes of noises Normal noises Cause Brrrrr... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches Blub, blub..A gurgling noise can be heard when the coolant circulates through the pipes.
Contact in the event of a fault In the event of a fault which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service. You can book a Miele Customer Ser- vice call-out online at www.miele.com/ service. Contact information for Miele Cus- tomer Service can be found at the end of this document.
Declaration of conformity Miele hereby declares that this wine conditioning unit complies with Direc- tive 2014/53/EU. Frequency band 2,412 GHz – 2,462 GHz Maximum trans- < 100 mW mitting power...
Copyrights and licenses Miele uses their own and third party software which is not subject to any so-called open source license for the operation and control of the device/appliance. This software/these software components are protected by copyright. The copyright powers of Miele and third parties have to be respected.
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Customer Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Headquarters and Miele Centre Princeton, NJ 08540 161 Four Valley Drive Phone: 800-843-7231 Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 609-419-4298 Fax: www.miele.ca www.mieleusa.com...
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