Miele KWT 1601 Vi, Operating And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...Operating and Installation Instructions Wine Storage Unit KWT 1601 Vi KWT 1611 Vi To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 07 682 490 en US CA ...

Page 2: ...ime 13 Alarm 14 Temperature alarm 14 Door alarm 14 Optimum temperature and air quality 15 Setting the temperature 15 Humidity 19 Storing wine 21 Wooden racks 21 Bottle display rack 22 Maximum capacity 22 Display lighting 23 Defrosting 24 Cleaning and care 25 Cleaning the interior 25 Ventilation slits 26 Door seals 26 Active charcoal filters 26 Changing the light bulbs 27 Frequently asked questions...

Page 3: ... you begin 42 RemoteVision module installation 44 Home Security System HSS 45 Preparing the installation niche 46 Sliding the appliance into the installation niche 49 Aligning the appliance 50 Attaching the appliance to the installation niche 51 Preparing the custom door 53 Attaching and aligning the custom door front 54 Electrical connection 59 RemoteVision optional accessory 60 Accessing the Rem...

Page 4: ...spond with the household electrical supply This data must correspond to prevent injury and machine damage Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt Before installation or service disconnect the power supply to the work area by unplugging the unit tripping the circuit breaker or removing the fuse Do not use an extension cord to connect this appliance to electricity Extension cords do not guarante...

Page 5: ...ppliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature Use Persons who lack physical sensory or mental abilities or experience with the machine should not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person To reduce the risk of injury do not allow children to play in on or near the appliance especially in the door hinge area Do not store or use...

Page 6: ...refrigerant channels in the evaporator bending any pipework scratching the surface coating Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs chlorofluorocarbons CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legisla...

Page 7: ...iddle temperature zones dBottle display rack eControl panel Insulation panel to separate the middle and lower temperature zones fMain switch to turn the appliance On Off gGlass door with UV filter hConnection behind the ventilation gap for the Home Security System HSS Guide to the wine storage unit 7 ...

Page 8: ...he duration of the display lighting X shorter Y longer fLong term wine storage gShort term storage of white wine at a moderate temperature hShort term storage of red wine at a moderate temperature iOn Off sensor button for the display lighting jOff sensor button for the temperature and or door alarm only visibly when the relevant function is activated Guide to the wine storage unit 8 ...

Page 9: ...tle Turning the appliance On Off Open the appliance door Turn the appliance On Off with the main switch The main switch is located on the right side underneath the control panel All three zones are switched on or off together Once on the appliance begins cooling When the door is open the interior lights come on The access button will light in the control panel The preset temperatures factory setti...

Page 10: ...emperature zone red temper middle temperature zone white temper lower temperature zone wine storage To turn the display lighting on or off when the door is closed touch the display light sensor button To change the settings touch the sensor button for the temperature zone you wish to set The selected sensor button appears yellow You can now select from the following settings for the selected zone ...

Page 11: ...emperature zones disappear from the control panel Even if you do not touch the access button the electronics will switch back to normal after about 1 min Custom settings In the custom settings mode you can select and change functions The function possibilities are described in the respective chapters of this manual Function Display text Temperature C F RemoteVision Module settings optional accesso...

Page 12: ... visible While holding down the X button press the access button p once Keep holding the X button down until the following appears in the display approx 5 seconds Tap the X button until appears in the display Touch the access button p to confirm By touching the X button you can choose between 0 Button sound is off 1 Button sound is on Return to menu Touch the access button p to confirm the setting...

Page 13: ...ppliance is not going to be used for an extended 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 Settings 13 ...

Page 14: ... out a large number of bottles are being stored for the first time the power fails Turning the temperature alarm Off As soon as the alarm condition is corrected the alarm signal turns off and the affected zone stops flashing in the display The alarm indicator goes out To turn the alarm off early press the alarm sensor button The alarm signal turns off The alarm indicator remains red and the corres...

Page 15: ...to mature too quickly By contrast wine should not be stored below 41 F 5 C since it will not mature fully at this low temperature Fluctuations in temperature put wine under stress and interrupt the maturing process Therefore it is important to maintain a constant temperature Setting the temperature The factory default settings for the temperature zones are as follows The upper temperature zone is ...

Page 16: ...to 64 F middle temperature zone 3 C to 18 C or 37 F to 64 F lower temperature zone 8 C to 18 C or 46 C to 64 F Insulation panels for thermal separation The unit has two fixed insulation panels to divide the interior into the three different temperature zones This allows you to store three different types of wine such as red wine white wine and champagne The correct serving temperature is crucial f...

Page 17: ...ired temperature The temperature display will flash if the temperature in one of the zones is too warm or too cold Tap the X and Y sensor buttons to raise lower the temperature 1 or hold them down to move through the temperature range more quickly Optimum temperature and air quality 17 ...

Page 18: ... X button press the access button p once Keep holding the X button down until the following appears in the display approx 5 seconds Tap the X button until appears in the display Touch the access button p to confirm By touching the X button you can select either Fahrenheit or Celsius for the temperature display 0 Fahrenheit 1 Celsius return to menu Touch the access button p to confirm the setting T...

Page 19: ...e deposits to settle to the bottom of the bottle Increasing or decreasing the humidity The unit comes factory pre set to high humidity If you would like to use the wine unit for long term storage it is recommended that you select the higher humidity The interior climate will then correspond with the conditions in a wine cellar Humidity is raised or lowered for all temperature zones simultaneously ...

Page 20: ...ettings mode the door alarm is turned off automatically Once the door is closed it is reactivated If you have selected a higher humidity setting the fans will cut in This is to ensure that the humidity is uniformly distributed throughout the interior Whenever the unit door is opened the fans will automatically switch off temporarily Air exchange through the activate charcoal filter External air pa...

Page 21: ...ed briefly in the refrigerator before serving Remember that wine should always be cooled to slightly lower than the ideal serving temperature as the temperature increases by 1 to 2 as soon as it is poured into a glass Wooden racks For convenient removal and addition of bottles the wooden racks can be pulled out on rails The wooden racks can also be completely removed Pull out the empty wooden rack...

Page 22: ...ks are available from Miele The display rack can only be attached to wooden racks with wide cross ties In the upper temperature zone these are found in the lower position In the lower temperature zones they are found in both the upper and lower position It is recommended that the wooden racks always be left in the pre set positions This makes optimal use of the interior space Never stack bottles o...

Page 23: ... now turned off When the door is closed the interior is dark and when the door is opened the interior lighting comes on Duration of the display lighting The display lighting is factory pre set to 30 minutes To change this time setting press and hold the Display light sensor button for 2 seconds The set time in minutes appears in the display Use the X and Y buttons next to the display to change the...

Page 24: ...ion condensate and frost can form on the rear wall of the refrigerator and drawers You do not need to remove this build up it will defrost and evaporate automatically with the heat generated by the appliance Defrosting 24 ...

Page 25: ...se a short circuit Do not allow water to get into the electronic unit or lights Before cleaning Use the main switch to turn the appliance off completely The main switch is located on the right side underneath the control panel Unplug the power cord Remove any bottles from the appliance and store it in a cool place Take out any removable parts e g shelves Cleaning the interior It is recommended to ...

Page 26: ...e Clean the door seal with water only and dry thoroughly After cleaning Return all bottles to the appliance Insert the plug into the power outlet and turn on the appliance at the main switch Active charcoal filters Replacement filters are available from Miele Remove the cover a over the filter use a screwdriver if necessary Remove the old filter b and replace with a new active charcoal filter Repl...

Page 27: ... come on when the door is opened briefly the light bulb should be changed Use the main switch to turn the appliance off To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect the appliance from the power supply by unplugging or tripping the circuit breaker Turn the light cover counterclockwise and pull out Never touch a halogen bulb with bare fingers When inserting a glass halogen bulb always hold with a...

Page 28: ... has not tripped Reset the circuit breaker The temperature is set incorrectly Check the display What if the temperature is too low Select a warmer temperature See Setting the temperature The door is not closed Check that the door has been closed properly A large amount of bottles has been put in the appliance at the same time This makes the compressor run for longer causing the temperature in the ...

Page 29: ...failure What if the display lighting is not working The display lighting turns off automatically depending on the time set See Display lighting If the display lighting still does not turn on after 15 minutes with the door closed contact Miele Technical Ser vice A white coating has formed around the wine corks The corks are made of a material which has caused a chemical reaction oxidation The white...

Page 30: ...and off Sssrrrrr On multi zone and frost free appliances you can sometimes just hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance Rattling vibrating The appliance is uneven Realign the appliance using a 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 o...

Page 31: ...ry that guarantees repairs by a Miele Authorized Service Provider using genuine Miele parts Only genuine Miele parts installed by factory trained professionals can guarantee the safety reliability and longevity of your Miele appliance Please note that unless expressly approved in writing by the Miele Ser vice department Extended Service Contracts offered by other providers for Miele products will ...

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Page 33: ...Installation instructions To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use ...

Page 34: ... reach of babies and young children Danger of suffocation Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled Please contact your local recycling center about the possibility of recycling these materials Before discarding an old appliance disconnect it from the electrical supply and cut off the power cord to prevent it from becoming a hazard Caring for the environmen...

Page 35: ...tion instructions Empty weight of your machine KWT 16X1 Vi 337 lbs 153 kg Installation site The appliance should be installed in a dry well ventilated room Do not install the appliance outdoors in an environment with dripping water in rooms which are at risk of frost The installation location should not be exposed to direct sunlight nor near a heat source such as an oven radiator etc The ambient t...

Page 36: ... They also need to be dusted cleaned on a regular basis Installation niche To ensure safe trouble free installation and the best possible cosmetic result check to be sure that the installation space complies with the installation dimensions See Niche dimensions The side walls of the installation cavity must be plumb The minimum thickness of the side walls and the top wall must be 5 8 16 mm The min...

Page 37: ...y side with another fridge freezer using a Merging Kit The Merging Kit is available from Miele Contact Miele or your dealer for specific information about which combinations will work with your appliance For instructions on how to attach the appliances and install the heating mat please refer to the instructions included with the Merging Kit available from Miele Appliances attached together using ...

Page 38: ...ance should be individually installed within its own niche using the mounting accessories included the Merging Kit is not necessary Side panels If one side of the appliance is visible a side panel must be used The side panel must be firmly secured to the wall the floor and the overhead furniture fixtures before the appliance is placed in the cavity The dimensions of the side panel are taken from t...

Page 39: ...Power supply 1 Power supply A KWT 16X1 Vi 12 305 mm Door dimensions open min 90 A KWT 16X1 Vi 26 5 8 677 mm Dimensions 39 ...

Page 40: ...Niche dimensions Dimensions 40 ...

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Page 42: ...pal codes and or local codes In Canada the Canadian Electric code C22 1 latest edition Provincial and Municipal codes and or local codes Tools needed for installation Cutter with adjustable blade Cordless screwdriver T 20 Torx screwdriver T 20 Hammer drill for drilling holes in wall or floor Wood drills in different sizes Hammer Open end wrench SW 13 mm Box end wrench 5 16 8 mm hex nut driver Adhe...

Page 43: ...llation Caution the appliance is very heavy Use caution when unpacking and opening the door danger of tipping To protect the base from damage during installation attach a hard board linoleum etc to the floor in front of the intended installation location Take the supplied accessories out of the protective packaging Do not remove the installation supports from the appliance doors They will be used ...

Page 44: ...placing the appliance in its installation niche Once connected the RemoteVision module will increase the energy consumption of the appliance The slot for the RemoteVision module is located in the lower area of the back of your appliance Unscrew the screws a on the cover b and pull off the sticker c Remove the cover b Push the module into the slot until it locks into place Connect the appliance to ...

Page 45: ...rity System proceed now see Home Security System Home Security System HSS If desired the wine storage unit can be connected to the security system of your house via a switching contact If connected you will be immediately informed of rising temperatures in the wine cooler The Home security system connection must be hooked up before the unit is installed Contact a qualified electrician or authorize...

Page 46: ...pliance a solid wooden beam a can be placed behind the anti tip brackets b so the appliance can be securely attached to the base or wall The length of the wooden beam a should be to the width of the installation space If possible always screw the wooden beam into existing studs on the rear panel of the niche Mounting Accessories The mounting accessories needed for installing the appliance into the...

Page 47: ... and right walls of the appliance niche Mark the holes through the anti tip brackets b on the floor of the installation niche Set the brackets aside Assure that there are no electrical wires or plumbing in the area which the screws could penetrate risk of injury and damage Drill pilot holes 1 8 3 mm for the 5 x 60 mm wood screws 1 16 2 mm for the 4 x 15 mm wood screws Tightly secure the anti tip b...

Page 48: ...arger cross section or attach two beams The beam must cover the appliance by at least 2 50 8 mm Mark the installation height lower edge of the beam on the rear wall of the niche Select screws according to the thickness of the wooden beam Example 3 89 mm screw for 2x4 beam Determine the number of screws based on the cavity width to ensure that the beam will be attached securely Locate wall studs ne...

Page 49: ...eparate 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 When sliding the appliance in pull the cable forward c Carefully slide the appliance into the space until the height adjustable wheels interlock with the anti tip brackets d If resistance is felt when attempting ...

Page 50: ...13 The feet can be adjusted from the top and bottom f Rear with a 5 16 8 mm hex nut driver via flexible shaft g A mark is located on the appliance base and is used as a standard gauge for height adjustment When adjusting the height align this mark at 1 1 4 32 mm above the floor Place a marking out level over the installation aids e on the door Unscrew the height adjustable feet until the mark on t...

Page 51: ... the appliance all the way toward the wooden beam Do not use a power tool to adjust the rear feet Attaching the appliance to the installation niche Screw the attachment plate lugs h to the overhead furniture fixtures If there is no way to attach the top of the appliance it can be attached to the sides of the installation niche Pull out the plate side lugs i Secure the attachment plate side lugs If...

Page 52: ...from the side by side merging kit and insert it halfway into the filler strip rail on the left side appliance Place the second filler strip on the peg and press both filler strips together Insert both filler strips into the installation space above the appliance until they click into place Open the appliance door Screw the attachment plate lugs m to the adjacent furniture fixtures With side by sid...

Page 53: ...crews and side strips o you will need them again later Take off the light switch cover Close the appliance door Measure the distance X between the bracket and the overhead furniture fixtures Loosen the two nuts Set aside the nuts you will need them again later With the inside facing up lay the custom door on a stable surface to avoid scratch marks place some plastic or a cloth on the surface Insta...

Page 54: ...y of holes for the various design options of custom doors When performing any work on the custom door always observe the following Always select the best load bearing surface of the custom door as the location for screws Select a screw length that is shorter than the thickness of the door front Attaching and aligning the custom door front Fit the door handle to the custom door Note that the screws...

Page 55: ...w them completely down on both sides of the appliance door Bag E contains spare screws for this purpose Align the custom door again as needed and tighten all screws on the sides Attaching the covers To mount the cover strips on both sides of the door click them into place from bottom to top into the gap between the appliance door and the custom door Screw the brackets onto both sides of the applia...

Page 56: ...t spaces only Attach the light switch cover Attaching the toe kick cover The maximum height of the toe kick cover is 4 102 mm from the top of the floor Do not cover ventilation slits in the plinth Risk of damage to the appliance If required cut the toe kick cover to the required length and height Attach the plinth to the appliance Put the included cover plates in place Installation 56 ...

Page 57: ... length of the side piece one test piece is enclosed with the cover strip Cut the cover strips long for the sides of the door to the required length X Push the cover strips on the into the gap between the furniture door and glass pane Cut the cover strips short for the top and bottom of the door to the required length Y Push the cover strips into the gap between the furniture door and glass pane I...

Page 58: ...flowing into the machine optimizing the energy performance of the unit If necessary shorten the three parts of the air separator Insert the foam pieces back into the sides 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 Installation 58 ...

Page 59: ...estions 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 The appliance is supplied with a UL listed 3 wire power cord and NEMA 5 15 P plug ready for connection to a 120 V 60 Hz supply The fuse rating is 15 amps The appliance requires a 3 wire receptacle The receptacle ...

Page 60: ...nstallation section of this manual Be sure your wireless system meets the following requirements A wireless router that supports an IEEE 802 11b protocol Windows XP or newer operating system Mac OS X 10 3 or higher Cable or DSL modem Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher Safari 2 0 or higher Firefox 1 5 or higher Please note that each wireless router manufacturer supplies their own device driver...

Page 61: ...pears in the display Touch the access button p to confirm See the table on the following page for a description of each setting in the display Use the Y or X buttons to select the RemoteVision options The module has been connected to the network when appears in the display If does not appear refer to the Network options section of the XKM 2000 Installation Instruction manual Press and hold the acc...

Page 62: ...ork established no IP address assigned Solid Connected to network Flashing In Ad Hoc Mode not connected Flashing In Ad Hoc Mode connected Selectable options Description of function Back 2 Reboot the module 3 Reset to factory settings 4 Enter Ad Hoc Mode Note If you cannot select any option other than Back the module has not been installed correctly RemoteVision optional accessory 62 ...

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