Miele KWL 4612 S, KWL 4812 S Temperature display, Humidity level, Temperature range

The correct temperature and humidity

Temperature range

The temperature can be adjusted from 5°C to 22°C.

Temperature display

During normal operation, the temperature display on the control panel shows the temperature inside the appliance.

If the temperature in the appliance is not within the range that the appliance is able to display (i.e. 2-30°C), only bars will light up in the temperature display.

Depending on the ambient temperature and the setting, it can take the appliance up to 8 hours to reach the temperature required and for this temperature to then be shown as a constant temperature in the display.

The temperature display will flash, if

–a different temperature is being set,

–the temperature in the wine cellar is too high or too low.

Temperature display brightness

The appliance is supplied with the brightness of the temperature display set as low as possible. However, if the door is opened, a setting changed or if the alarm is sounding, the temperature display will appear much brighter for approx. 1 minute.

The level of brightness can be adjusted to be:

–Brighter: by pressing the alarm off button and, whilst holding it in,

pressing the upper button next to the temperature display.

–Dimmer: by pressing the alarm off button, and whilst holding it in, pressing the lower button next to the temperature display.

Humidity level

It is very important to store wine in an atmosphere with a high humidity level (60-70 %) 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 they 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.

Ideal humidity levels can be maintained inside the appliance as long as the ambient room temperature is between 15°C and 35°C.

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.

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