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Operating and Installation Instructions Wine Storage Unit KWT 1601 SF KWT 1611 SF en - US, CA To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 360 860...
Caring for the environment Disposal of packing materials Disposal of an old appliance The cardboard box and packing Old appliances contain materials that materials are biodegradable and can be recycled. Please contact your recyclable. Please recycle. local recycling center about the possibility of recycling these materials.
Installation Installation site In areas with a tropical climate The appliance should be installed in a (over 100°F/38°C and more than dry, well ventilated room. 70% air humidity) the wine cooler must only be operated in air Do not install the appliance: conditioned locations.
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The minimum thickness of the side walls and the top wall must be 5/8" If in doubt, contact Miele. (16 mm). The minimum thickness of the toe-kick Furniture/fixtures panel must be ½"...
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For instructions on how to attach the Miele. appliances and install the heating mat, please refer to the instructions included Contact Miele or your dealer for in the "Merging Kit" available from specific information about which Miele. combinations will work with your...
Installation . . . with partition The "Merging Kit" can be obtained The minimum thickness of the partition from Miele. " (16 mm). If there is a partition between the Side panels adjacent appliances, then each If one side of the appliance is visible, a appliance is to be individually installed side panel must be used.
Installation Before you begin Tools needed for installation – Cutter with adjustable blade Read these instructions completely and carefully. – Cordless screwdriver T 20 Have the appliance installed by a – Torx screwdriver T 20 qualified technician, according to – Hammer drill for drilling holes in wall the enclosed installation instructions.
Do not remove them, furniture/fixtures do not collide with or parts may be damaged. the open door. ^ Check the appliance for damage in transit. Do not install the appliance if it is visibly damaged. If in doubt, contact Miele.
Installation ^ Loosen the bracket that holds the ^ Unscrew the screws a on the cover appliance to the pallet. b and pull off the sticker c. Caution! The appliance is no ^ Remove the cover b. longer secured and may be unstable.
In that case, repeat the connected to the security system of process. If that does not correct the your house, via a switching contact. problem, contact Miele. If connected, you will be immediately informed of rising temperatures in the wine cooler.
Installation Preparing the installation niche Keep the appliance door closed until it is securely fastened in the niche. Tipping hazard. ^ Choose the desired switching contact and connect according to alarm system requirements. If the installation niche is deeper than Output of the Home Security System on the appliance, a solid wooden beam a the electronic board:...
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Installation Anti-tip-brackets The anti-tip brackets help keep the appliance safely secured to the installation niche to prevent tipping. Two anti-tip brackets are recommended for each appliance or appliance combination (side-by-side). ^ Drill pilot holes: – 1/8" (3 mm) for the 5 x 60 mm wood screws –...
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Installation Securing an alternative anti-tip – The beam must cover the appliance device by at least 2" (50.8 mm). ^ Mark the installation height (lower If the anti-tip brackets cannot be attached securely, an alternative edge of the beam) on the rear wall of the niche.
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Installation Sliding the appliance into the In the case of side-by-side installation niche installations, a separate outlet must be used for each appliance. ^ To prevent the power cord from becoming caught: Tie a piece of string to the middle of the power cord and feed it forward under the appliance.
Installation Aligning the appliance A mark is located on the appliance base and is used as a standard gauge ^ Align the appliance with the for height adjustment. When adjusting surrounding cabinets. the height, align this mark at 1 " (32 mm) above the floor.
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Installation Attaching the appliance to the Note: installation niche – Do not twist or jam the appliance inside the niche. When unscrewing the height-adjustable feet, proceed gradually, alternating between left and right. – The adjustment of the rear feet is aided if the appliance is lifted at the rear (tipped forward slightly).
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Installation Attaching the toe kick panel The maximum height of the toe kick panel is 4" (102 mm) from the top of the floor. Do not cover ventilation slits in the base panel. Risk of damage to the appliance. ^ If required, cut the toe kick panel to the required length and height.
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Installation Mounting the air separator The air separator keeps the supply and exhaust air separate. This prevents warm exhaust air from flowing into the machine, optimizing the energy performance of the unit. ^ Position the air separator in the center of the appliance door. ^ From below, screw the air separator firmly onto the door with the 2 screws.
If there are any questions regarding the electrical connection of this appliance to the power supply, please consult a licensed electrician or call the Miele Technical Service. U1-800-999-1360 V1-800-565-6435...
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Alteration rights reserved / 3408 M.-Nr. 07 360 860 / 01 M.-Nr. 07 360 860 / 01 For the most updated manual see the Miele web site.
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