Summary of Contents for Miele KWTN 14826 SDE ed/cs-2
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Operating and installation instructions Frost free freezer with wine conditioning unit 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. en - GB M.-Nr.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for human health and to the environment.
Guide to the appliance a On/Off sensor for the f Temperature display for the wine whole appliance and conditioning zones and for the On/Off sensor for switching the wine freezer section conditioning zones on and off g Sensor for switching between the separately wine conditioning zones and the b Constant humidity (Dynamic cooling)
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Guide to the appliance a Wooden shelves with shelf edge trim for descriptive labels b Active charcoal filter c Isolator plate for thermal separation of the wine conditioning zones d Condensate channel and drain hole (behind the metal covers) e Ice cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker f Freezer drawers with freezer calendar...
Stainless steel care Optional accessories are available from Miele or via the internet – Each application of the Miele stainless steel conditioner forms a water and dirt repellent protective coating. It gently removes water marks, fingerprints and other dirt for a uniformly shiny surface.
They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the contents.
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The appliance is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation. The appliance can only be used by people with reduced...
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In the event of any damage: – avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark, – disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply, – ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several minutes, and – contact the Miele Service Department.
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If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from danger. Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a multi-socket adapter or extension lead.
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Installation, maintenance work and repair work, including installation work on the mains water connection and repairs to the ice/water dispenser, must only be carried out by a Miele authorised service technician. The ice cube maker is not suitable for connection to a hot water supply.
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Warning and Safety instructions Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by a faulty connection to the mains water supply. Correct use The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range.
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Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this appliance. Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.
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Warning and Safety instructions Stainless steel appliances Do not use sticky notes, transparent adhesive tape, masking tape or other types of adhesive on the surface of the door. These will damage the surface, causing it to lose its dirt repellent protective coating.
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Warning and Safety instructions Transporting the appliance Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its original transport packaging to avoid damage in transit. Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people. Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable.
How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, Maintenance unventilated room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
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How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Wooden shelves and drawers arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the door necessary and for as short a for long periods will cause a time as possible.
^ On stainless steel appliances treat If the temperature in the freezer section the side panels with Miele stainless is above 0 °C, only bars will light up in steel conditioning agent as soon as the temperature display for the freezer you have removed the protective foil.
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Switching on and off If you want to select the freezer section To enable the temperature to get (to check the temperature, for sufficiently cold inside the example), appliance, allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it.
Switching on and off Switching off ^ Touch the On/Off symbol until the "Wine conditioning" symbol goes out. ^ Touch the On/Off sensor until all of the indicators go out. (If this does not The interior light will not come on when happen, the safety lock is still you open the door and the wine activated).
Switching on and off Settings mode The door alarm is disabled when the Certain settings on the appliance can appliance is in settings mode. As only be selected in settings mode. soon as the door is closed, the door alarm is activated again. How to select settings mode and how to change the settings is described in Switching the sensor tone on/off...
Switching on and off ^ By touching the X sensor, you can Activating and deactivating the now select whether the sensor tone is safety lock switched on or off: The safety lock can be activated to b 0: Sensor tone is switched off prevent the appliance being switched b 1: Sensor tone is switched on off inadvertently.
Switching on and off ^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for Switching off for longer another 5 seconds until c appears in periods of time the display. If the appliance is not going to be used ^ Touch the X sensor repeatedly until for a longer period of time, e.g.
The correct temperature . . . in the wine conditioning Isolator plate for thermal separation zones The appliance has a fixed isolator plate which divides the top cabinet into two Wine keeps on maturing depending on different temperature zones. You can the surrounding conditions.
The correct temperature . . . in the freezer section Setting the temperature To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for a long time, a temperature of -18 °C is required. At this temperature the growth of micro-organisms is generally halted.
The correct temperature The temperature being set will flash in Temperature range the display. The temperature can be adjusted: The following information shows in the – In the wine conditioning zones from display when the sensors are touched: 5 °C to 20 °C –...
The correct temperature Temperature display The old setting lights up, and your newly selected setting flashes. During normal operation the ^ Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm a temperature display on the control panel shows the temperature in the new setting. middle of the wine conditioning zones ^ Touch the X sensor repeatedly until c or the temperature in the warmest part...
Alarm Switching the temperature Your appliance has been fitted with a warning system to protect your stored alarm off early wine and frozen food from an If the noise disturbs you, you can unsuitable temperature and also to switch the alarm off early if you wish. avoid energy being wasted if a door is left open.
Alarm Door alarm The alarm will sound if a door is left open for more than 2 minutes. The alarm off sensor will light up red and the symbol for the section or zones with the opened door will flash. The alarm will stop and the indicators will go out as soon as the door is closed.
Using Dynamic cooling Humidity in the wine Constant humidity (Dynamic cooling) sensor m conditioning zones Dynamic cooling raises the relative It is very important to store wine in an humidity inside the wine conditioning atmosphere with a high humidity level zones which prevents corks from drying (60 - 70%) so that the corks remain out.
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Using Dynamic cooling To save energy, the fan for Dynamic cooling switches off whilst the door is open. Switching off Dynamic cooling ^ Select the relevant wine conditioning zone. The corresponding "Wine conditioning" symbol will light up yellow. ^ Touch the Constant humidity (Dynamic cooling) sensor.
Using Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on Switching off Super freeze before putting fresh food into the Depending on the amount of food freezer section. placed in the freezer section, the Super This helps food to freeze quickly and freeze function will switch off retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours automatically after approx.
As far as possible, store bottles of the Additional labels can be purchased same type of wine beside each other from your Miele dealer or Miele. on the same shelf. Removing a bottle of one type will then leave the other types...
Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food To ensure that fresh food placed in the When buying frozen food to store in freezer section freezes through to the your freezer, check core as quickly as possible, the –...
Freezing and storing food Home freezing – Do not season fresh food or blanched vegetables before Only freeze fresh food which is in a freezing. Only season cooked food good condition. lightly before freezing, but care should be taken as the taste of some Hints on home freezing spices alters when frozen.
Freezing and storing food ^ Make a note of the contents and the date of freezing on the packaging. Please note that when removing the drawers, the lowest freezer drawer must always remain in the freezer. Before placing food in the freezer When placing food on the glass cold ^ When freezing more than 2 kg of plate make sure it does not obstruct...
Freezing and storing food Freezer calendar Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when The freezer calendar on the freezer defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid drawer gives the length of time in from defrosted poultry. Pour it away months which various foods can be and wash the container it was in, the stored for effectively.
Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks Cool pack When cooling non-carbonated drinks The cool pack prevents the quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles temperature in the freezer rising too are not left in for more than one hour, quickly in the event of a power cut. This otherwise they could burst.
Making ice cubes ^ Switch on the freezer section. For the automatic ice cube maker to ^ Open the ice cube drawer slightly. operate it must be connected to the mains water supply. Ice cube maker with integrated ice cube tray The automatic ice cube maker is located in the ice cube drawer.
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Making ice cubes If you require a large quantity of ice The ice cube maker can be switched cubes, off independently of the freezer ^ replace the full ice cube drawer with section if you do not want the the drawer beside it on the right. appliance to make any ice cubes.
Making ice cubes ^ The length of the water intake time for Setting the water intake time the ice cube maker can now be for the ice cube maker adjusted by touching the X sensor: The size of the ice cubes produced E 1: Shortest water intake time, depends on the water pressure present E 8: Longest water intake time,...
Automatic defrost Wine conditioning zones Freezer section The wine conditioning zones defrost This appliance is equipped with a "Frost automatically. free" system. The freezer section defrosts automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the wine conditioning The moisture generated in the zones whilst they are in use.
– sharp metal scrapers. steel conditioning agent as this will cause noticeable smearing. We recommend using lukewarm water However, do use Miele stainless steel with a little washing-up liquid to clean conditioning agent to treat the other surfaces of the appliance.
Cleaning and care ^ After cleaning, wipe the interior and Before cleaning accessories with a damp cloth and ^ Switch the appliance off. dry with a soft cloth. ^ Disconnect it from the mains. ^ Leave the doors open to air the ^ Take any wine bottles and frozen appliance for a short while.
– Miele stainless steel conditioning agent: this will cause noticeable smearing. – Side panels ^ Use Miele stainless steel conditioning agent to remove any soiling. ^ Take off the cover caps and undo the ^ Make sure you treat the side panels screws on the metal cover a.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the ice cube tray The indicator light flashes slowly at first and then quickly. Ice cubes freeze in the ice cube tray ^ Push the ice cube drawer in as far as and then drop into the ice cube drawer below.
Cleaning and care After cleaning Discard the first three batches of ice ^ Put the wooden shelves back in the cubes after cleaning. They may wine conditioning zones. contain traces of washing-up liquid ^ Put the bottles back in the wine and are unsuitable for consumption.
Active charcoal filters can be Miele dealer or from Miele. obtained from your Miele dealer, You can switch off the Change active Miele or via the internet at charcoal filter indicator early, if you www.miele-shop.com. would prefer not to have the red indicator showing.
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Active charcoal filter If you have delayed changing the active charcoal filters and the indicator is not lit up, you will need to reset the counter when you replace the active charcoal filters via settings mode. ^ Touch and leave your finger on the X sensor.
Repairs to electrical appliances conditioning zones or freezer section should only be carried out by an is too low. authorised Miele service technician. ^ Select a warmer temperature. Repairs and other work by ^ Check that the doors have been unqualified persons could be dangerous.
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^ Is the room temperature lower than display. the ambient temperature for which the appliance is designed? There is a fault. Call the Miele Service Department. If so, raise the temperature of the room..the Change active charcoal filter indicator is red.
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The demonstration function is activated. The temperature has risen too high at ^ Call the Miele Service Department. some point during the last couple of days because of a power cut..you cannot switch the ice cube ^ Touch the alarm off sensor whilst "nA"...
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^ Wash the wine bottles and remove There is a fault. Call the Miele Service Department. any adhesive residue..you cannot switch the appliance . . . the floor of the lower wine off.
Noises Normal noises What causes them Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can Brrrrr... get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. Blubb, blubb..A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes.
For further information on the appliance appliance is under guarantee, please guarantee specific to your country contact please contact Miele. See the end of – your Miele Dealer this booklet for contact details. In the U.K. your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of –...
Note for test institutes Testing must be carried out in accordance with the relevant Norms and Directives. In addition, the following manufacturer's instructions should be observed when preparing and carrying out tests: – Loading plans, – Instructions in the Operating and installation instructions.
Mains water connection Notes on connecting to the Connection to the household water mains water supply supply must comply with current national and local safety regulations Connection to the mains water in the country in which the appliance supply should only be carried out by is being installed.
Before making plumbing connections, ensure the appliance A faulty stainless steel hose must is disconnected from the mains only be replaced by a genuine Miele electricity supply. replacement hose (available from Miele). Make sure that the water hose Connection to the mains water supply is suitable for food use.
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Mains water connection ^ The stainless steel hose should be attached to the solenoid valve at the base of the appliance at the back. Ensure that all connections are watertight. ^ Turn on the stopcock slowly and check the whole water system for leaks.
Electrical connection Electrical connection U.K. If the connection cable has to be replaced, this must be done by a All electrical work should be carried out suitably qualified and competent by a suitably qualified and competent person. person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations Do not plug other appliances in behind (BS 7671 in the UK).
Installation Important. In environments with Do not place any appliance which high humidity condensation can gives off heat, such as a toaster, build up on the exterior of the mini-oven or double burner hob on appliance. This can cause corrosion top of this appliance.
Installation Ventilation Air at the back of the appliance gets warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation the ventilation gaps must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis. Installation ^ Remove the cable clip from the back ^ If necessary, also align the two rear of the appliance.
However, this appliance has side wall the appliances still needs to be kept heating, and can be installed accessible to complete the side-by-side with certain other Miele installation. appliances. Instructions for moving the Your dealer will be able to advise you appliances once they have been on which models are suitable.
Installing in a side-by-side combination ^ Before starting, peel off any Joining the two appliances protective foil from the appliance together casing. The following fixing parts are supplied: Installation steps at the front of the appliances ^ Use spanner r supplied to screw in feet (for supporting the appliance doors) a completely.
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Installing in a side-by-side combination ^ Remove covers b at the top. ^ Remove the two covers e from the bottom of the appliances. Attaching the connecting plate will align ^ Remove screw f, if present. This the appliances in height and depth. If one of the appliances is higher than the screw is no longer required.
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Installing in a side-by-side combination Attaching the connecting plate will align Installation steps at the back of the the appliances in depth. appliances If one of the appliances protrudes further forward than the other, start with the further forward appliance: ^ Fit connecting bracket i onto the top of the sides in the middle.
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Installing in a side-by-side combination Installation steps at the front of the appliances ^ Position the front of the long stainless steel trim l in the gap, making sure that it is located above connecting ^ Screw in middle feet c completely. plate g.
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Installing in a side-by-side combination ^ Connect both appliances to the electricity supply as described in the operating instructions supplied with the appliances. ^ Appliances with an ice cube maker: Connect the appliance to the mains water supply as described in the operating instructions supplied with ^ Push short trim m into the gap at the Warning.
Installing in a side-by-side combination Aligning the appliance door Align the handles on both doors, if Stainless steel appliances necessary. See "Changing the door (height adjustable door) hinging". The height of the appliance door can be aligned using the bottom hinge plate: ^ Unscrew threaded pin p by a maximum of one turn using allen key...
Changing the door hinging Removing the door handles Do not change the door hinging if this appliance is to be installed "side-by-side" with another appliance. To change the door hinging you will need the following tools: Two people are needed for changing ^ Pull door handle a towards you.
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Changing the door hinging Removing the soft-close mechanism for the upper door ^ Open the upper door. ^ Slide panel a towards the appliance, and leave it hanging between the door and the appliance. ^ Fit restraining clip b (supplied with ^ Remove panel a from the soft-close the appliance) onto soft-close mechanism by inserting a flat-bladed...
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Changing the door hinging ^ Remove cover d. Removing the upper door The soft-close mechanism is now no longer fixed to the appliance. ^ Remove panel a. ^ Gently loosen cover h by carefully inserting a flat-bladed screwdriver into the gap. ^ Slide soft-close mechanism bracket ^ Remove cover h together with f as far as it will go towards the...
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Changing the door hinging Caution. The upper door is not Take care not to damage the door secure as soon as the upper hinge seal. plate is removed. If the door seal is damaged, the door will not close properly and ^ Close the upper door.
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Changing the door hinging Removing the lower door ^ Close the lower door. ^ Push hinge pin e up and out from underneath. The soft-close mechanism is now no longer fixed to the appliance. ^ Pull the middle hinge pin i upwards ^ Remove panel a.
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Changing the door hinging ^ Undo screws f and take hinge plate g off. ^ Unscrew part i from hinge plate g, rotate it by 180° and refit into the hole on the opposite side of the hinge plate. ^ Refit cover cap e in the other hole. ^ Unscrew threaded pin d fully using the allen key supplied.
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Changing the door hinging ^ Screw hinge plate g into position on the opposite side using the two outer long slots only. To make it possible to align the door later, do not replace the centre screw at this stage. ^ Important.
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Changing the door hinging ^ Insert the soft-close mechanism back ^ Attach panel b to soft-close mechanism bracket d. into the door, starting at the appliance side. ^ Align bracket d to the hinge plate, and insert pin e from above so that the right angle fits into the recess.
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Changing the door hinging Refitting the upper door Replacing the upper soft-close door mechanism ^ Then fit the upper door on middle hinge pin i. ^ Close the upper door. ^ Remove cover a from panel b, rotate it by 180° and refit it on the other side.
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Changing the door hinging Make sure that cover e fits properly so that the door can be closed without hindrance and the pin is protected. ^ Remove restraining clip g. ^ First screw the soft-close mechanism onto the appliance side, then onto the handle side c, pushing it firmly towards the appliance.
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Changing the door hinging Refitting the handles It is important to check that the side section of the handle d does not Please make sure you follow the instructions below carefully when come into contact with the door seal you refit the handles. The door seal when opening the door, as this will be damaged if the handle is would damage the door seal...
Aligning the appliance doors The appliance doors can be aligned To align the upper door use the long with the housing after they have been outer slots in the middle hinge plate: fitted. In the following illustration the door is not shown in the closed position to make it easier to see what you have to do.
Building in the appliance The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis. When built into a kitchen run (max. depth 580 mm) the appliance can be installed directly next to a kitchen furniture housing unit.