Miele KWT 6832 SGS manual

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    Operating and Installation Instructions Wine Storage Unit To prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, you must read all instructions supplied before installing for using the appliance. M.-Nr. 10002240 e n-U S[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................5 Guide to the appliance .............................................9 Accessories .....................................................1 2 How to save energy ...............................................1 3 Turning the appliance on and off ....................................1 4 Bef[...]

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    Bottle presenter ...................................................3 3 Maximum capacity .................................................3 4 Sommelier set ...................................................3 5 Setting up the sommelier set .........................................3 5 Covering the runners ............................................[...]

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    Appliance dimensions ..............................................6 1 Dimensions when the door is opened ..................................6 1 Adjusting the door hinge ..........................................6 2 Contact details ..................................................7 1 Contents[...]

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    When using the appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before installation and use to prevent accidents and machine damage. , This appliance conforms to current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property. To avoid the risk of accidents and da[...]

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    ~ Ensure that any packing material is disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children. Danger of suffocation! Technical safety ~ The refrigerant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complies with statutory safety requirements. ~ This appliance contains the refrigerant Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly[...]

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    ~ Do not use the appliance in areas where there may be moisture or splashing water (e.g. garages, laundry rooms, etc.). Moisture can reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit. ~ This appliance is not to be used in non-stationary locations, such as ships. ~ Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check the appliance fo[...]

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    ~ Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid. Cleaning and care ~ Do not use any oil or grease on the door seals. They can cause the seals to deteriorate over time. ~ Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. The steam can reach the electrical components [...]

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    a On/Off of the entire appliance b Optical interface (for Service use only) c Selection of the upper, middle, or lower wine storage zone d On/Off sensor for the DynaCool function (constant humidity) e On/Off sensor of the feature lighting f X To lower the temperature g Confirmation of a selection (OK button) h Y To raise the temperature i For acces[...]

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    Symbols in settings mode: Symbol Meaning Function 0 Safety Lock For preventing inadvertent turning off changing of settings ) Acoustic Signals For turning the button tone on or off and the door alarm if it has been activated r Demo Mode (only visible when Demo mode is active) For turning off Demo mode s Display brightness For adjusting the brightne[...]

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    a Lighting strip (in all three wine storage zones) b Selector* bottle presenter c Active charcoal filter (in all three wine storage zones) d Wooden shelves with labels (FlexiFrames with Noteboard) e Operation of the upper, middle, or lower wine storage zone f Isolator pads for the thermal insulation of the storage zones with decanting shelves* on e[...]

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    Included accessories Active charcoal filter The active charcoal filter in the rear panel of the appliance achieves optimum air quality by filtering the air entering and leaving the appliance. Stainless steel maintenance The stainless steel cleaning cloth is soaked with the stainless steel conditioner. It has the same cleaning and protective charact[...]

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    Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption Installation / Maintenance In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly ventilated room. Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Away from heat sources (radiator, range/oven). Near a heat source (radiator, range/oven). Where the room temperature is ideal, i.e. around 68°F (20?[...]

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    Before first use Protective film Stainless steel surfaces have a layer of protective foil to prevent scratching during transportation. ^ Do not remove the foil until the appliance has been positioned in its final location. Start at one of the top corners. Cleaning and Care ^ Immediately after removing the protective foil, treat stainless steel surf[...]

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    A different setting can be set for each storage zone. ^ Tap the sensor button for the wine storage zone for which you want to adjust the settings. The selected sensor button is highlighted in yellow. You can now: – set the temperature – turn on the DynaCool function Please refer to the relevant section in the manual for more information. If you[...]

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    Turning off for longer periods of time If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, ^ turn the appliance off, ^ unplug the appliance or trip the circuit breaker, ^ clean the appliance out and ^ leave the door slightly ajar to air the appliance. If, during a long absence, the appliance is turned off but not cleaned out and t[...]

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    Certain appliance settings can only be selected in the settings mode. The door alarm is automatically disabled when the appliance is in settings mode. Safety lock 0 The safety lock can be activated to prevent: – the appliance being turned off by mistake, – the temperature being changed by mistake, – DynaCool being turned on by mistake, – th[...]

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    Acoustic signals ) The appliance features acoustic signals such as a keypad tone and acoustic alarm for the door and temperature alarm. You can turn the button tone or the door alarm acoustic alarm on or off, but you cannot deactivate the temperature alarm. There are four settings to choose from. Option 3 is set the factory, i.e. the button tone an[...]

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    Display brightness s You can adjust the brightness of the display to suit the light conditions in the room. The display brightness can be adjusted in steps from 1 to 3 . The factory default setting is 3 (maximum brightness). Changing the brightness of the display ^ Touch the settings button. All symbols available for selection will appear in the di[...]

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    Sabbath mode ¬ The appliance offers a Sabbath mode for the purposes of religious observance. The following are turned off: – the interior lighting when the door is opened, – all acoustic and optical signals, – the temperature display, – DynaCool (if previously turned on) The following can be selected: – the settings sensor for turning of[...]

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    The selected setting is applied, the ¬ symbol lights up. As soon as the ¬ symbol goes out in the display, Sabbath mode is turned on. ^ Turn off Sabbath mode after the Sabbath has passed. Turning off Sabbath mode ^ Touch the settings button to leave Sabbath mode. The temperature will appear in the display and the interior lighting will come on. Se[...]

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    Wine continues to mature depending on the surrounding conditions. The length of time for which wine can be kept in good condition will therefore depend not only on the temperature but also on the air quality. The wine storage unit with its constant ideal temperature, increased air humidity and odor free atmosphere offers the perfect conditions for [...]

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    Safety device in case of low ambient temperatures The appliance is equipped with a safety thermostat to protect your wine against a sharp drop in temperature. If the external temperature should drop below this level, a heater element turns on automatically to keep the temperature inside as constant as possible. If the ambient temperature continues [...]

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    The temperature being set will flash in the display. The following information shows in the display when the buttons are tapped: – When first touched: The last temperature selected flashes. – Each subsequent touch of the button: The temperature value adjusts in 1° steps. – Leaving a finger on the sensor: changes the temperature continuously.[...]

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    Air quality and humidity A conventional refrigerator with its low humidity level is not the best place to store wine. It is very important to store wine in an atmosphere with a high humidity level so that the corks remain moist on the outside. Low humidity causes corks to dry out from the outside, and so do not seal the bottles as tightly. Wine sho[...]

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    Turning off DynaCool The appliance uses slightly more energy and is a little noisier when the DynaCool function is turned on. You can turn it off occasionally if you wish. ^ Tap the button for constant humidity until it no longer lights up yellow. Air filtering with the active charcoal filter The activated charcoal filter ensures optimal air replac[...]

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    The appliance is equipped with an alarm system so that the temperature in the three temperature zones cannot rise or fall unnoticed, thus possibly damaging the wine. Temperature alarm If the temperature in one of the wine storage zones rises or falls by a certain amount, the sensor for that zone will start flashing in the control panel and the alar[...]

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    Door alarm An alarm will sound if the door has been left open for longer than 2 minutes. The three sensor buttons of the wine storage zones flash on the control panel. The alarm symbol ; lights up in the display. The alarm will stop when you close the door. The three wine storage zone sensors and the alarm symbol ; will go out. Turning the door ala[...]

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    The interior lighting can be set to remain on when the door is closed so your wines can be on display at all times. Each zone has its own light so all three zones are lit up. Thanks to the use of LED lighting, the wine will not be adversely affected by heat or UV light. Turning the feature lighting on and off ^ Tap the On/Off sensor button for the [...]

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    The selected brightness is saved for all three wine storage zones. The temperature reappears in the display. As soon as the appliance door is closed, the set brightness for the feature lighting takes effect. When the appliance door is opened, the interior lighting returns to its normal level. Lighting duration of the feature lighting The lighting d[...]

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    Vibration and movement have a negative effect on the maturing process which can affect the taste of the wine. To avoid disturbing other bottles when removing a bottle of wine, store bottles of the same type beside each other on the same shelf. Avoid stacking bottles on top of one another on the wooden shelves. Always place the bottles in a horizont[...]

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    Moving the wooden shelves The wooden shelves can be removed and replaced again if required. ^ Pull the wooden shelf forward to the limit stop and lift it up and off the runners. To do so, grab it on the frame. If you need more space for your bottles (for example, to set up the bottle presenter), ^ cover the top runners on both sides which are now n[...]

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    Labeling wooden shelves For quick and easy identification of the wines in storage, you can use the chalk supplied to annotate the magnetic strips on the wooden shelves. You can write directly on the strips or remove them from the wooden shelf to do so: ^ Hold the magnetic strip by the sides and pull it forwards. The magnetic strip is held on the wo[...]

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    Maximum capacity A total of 178 Bordeaux bottles (0.75 l) can be stored in the appliance, with 46 in the upper zone, 46 in the middle zone, and 86 in the lower zone. The number 178 bottles can be achieved only using all wooden shelves. The exception are the decanting shelves since neck on neck is not recommended in this case and the decorative shel[...]

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    The sommelier set can be used to have your wine ready for drinking. You can store wine glasses and accessories in the appliance, decant your wine, and store open bottles in the appliance. Setting up the sommelier set You can place the glass holder and bottle holder with accessory box in the middle or lower wine storage zone. It is important that yo[...]

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    Bottle holder You can store opened wine bottles in the bottle holder c : ^ Remove the necessary number of slats on the wooden shelf and place bottle holder c on it. ^ Position the dividers d in the bottle holder to suit the size of bottles being held. They should be held securely and not rattle against each other. Tip : It is recommended to remove [...]

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    Decanting shelves Before you open a bottle of wine, we recommend that you let it lie on the decanting shelf for a few days. Due to the incline of the decanting shelf, the bottom of the bottle lies deeper than the neck of the bottle which means that turbidity settles on the bottom of the bottle. When the wine is poured carefully, the turbidity remai[...]

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    Additional bottle presenter For the proper presentation of your wines, you will receive two additional bottle presenters together with the sommelier set (see "Storing wine bottles – Bottle presenter"). Sommelier set 38[...]

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    Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the appliance while the compressor is running. These are automatically removed and defrosted by the appliance. The condensate is drained away through a channel and drain hole, then fed into an evaporation system at the back of the appliance. Automatic defrosting 39[...]

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    WARNING! Danger of electric shock. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Danger of fire. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. Make sure that water cannot get into the electronic module or the lighting. Do not use steam cleaning apparatus The steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit. The data plate inside the applia[...]

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    Cleaning the outer casing, the door, the interior and accessories Clean the appliance at least once a month. Remove any soiling immediately so that it does not dry up. ^ Clean the interior with a solution of lukewarm water and a little dishwashing liquid. ^ The wooden shelves should only be wiped with a well damp cloth. They should not get too wet.[...]

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    Ventilation slits ^ The ventilation slits should be cleaned on a regular basis with a brush or vacuum cleaner. A build-up of dust will increase the energy consumption of the appliance. Door seal Do not use any grease or oil on the door seal as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous over time. ^ The door seal should be cleaned re[...]

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    Fresh air from the room enters the appliance through the active charcoal filter, ensuring a fresh, dust-free, odorless air supply. The active charcoal filter should be changed approx. every 12 months. If the indicator light for the active carbon filter change  lights up on the display, the active carbon filters must be changed in all three wine [...]

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    ^ Touch the OK button to confirm your selection. The selected setting will be adopted and the  symbol will flash. ^ Touch the settings button to leave the settings mode. Otherwise the appliance will exit the settings mode automatically after approximately one minute. The active charcoal filter change indicator light  will go out. Active charc[...]

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    With the aid of the following guide minor problems can be corrected without a ser - vice call. If, having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the problem, please contact Miele Service. To prevent cold from escaping, open the appliance doors as little as possible until the malfunction has been corrected. Installation, maintenanc[...]

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    The compressor runs more and more often and for longer periods of time, and the temperature in the appliance drops. Problem Possible cause Solution The temperature in the appliance is too low. The temperature setting is too low. ^ Correct the temperature setting. The appliance door has not been closed properly. ^ Check why the appliance door is not[...]

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    Indicators in the display Problem Possible cause Solution The alarm symbol ; is lit up and the three sensor buttons of the wine storage zones are flashing in the control panel. An audible alarm is also sounding. The door alarm has been triggered. ^ Close the door. The sensors and the alarm symbol ; will go out and the audible alarm stops. The alarm[...]

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    Interior lighting Problem Possible cause Solution The interior lighting is not working. To avoid overheating, the lighting turns itself off automatically after approx. 15 minutes if the door is left open. If this is not the case, then there is a fault. ^ Contact Miele Service. Do not remove the lighting covers. Should the covers be damaged or need [...]

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    Other problems Problem Possible cause Solution There is no acoustic alarm although the door has been open for a long time. This is not a fault. The alarm tone has been turned off in settings mode (see "Selecting additional settings - Acoustic signals"). The appliance cannot be turned off. The safety lock is activated. The 0 symbol is lit [...]

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    Normal noises What causes them Brrrrr... This noise may get louder for brief periods when the motor kicks on. Blub, blub.... A gurgling noise can be heard when the refrigerant circulates through the pipes. Click.... Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat turns the motor on or off. Sssrrrrr.... In multi-section and frost-free appliances, the [...]

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    In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself, please contact – your Miele dealer or – Miele Technical Service. See back cover of the this manual contact details. When contacting Miele Technical Ser - vice, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance. [...]

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    Demo mode r The appliance can be demonstrated in the showroom or at exhibitions in "Demo mode". In this mode the control panel and interior lighting are active but the compressor remains turned off, so that the appliance does not cool down. Turning on Demo mode ^ Turn the appliance off by touching the On/Off button. The sensors for the th[...]

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    ^ Touch the X or Y button so that 0 appears in the display (Demo mode is inactive). ^ Touch the OK button to confirm your selection. The selected setting will be adopted and the s symbol will flash. ^ Touch the settings button to leave the settings mode. Otherwise the appliance will exit the settings mode automatically after approximately one minut[...]

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    Installation Instructions Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification, technical & warranty information. To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use.[...]

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    Disposing of the packaging materials The packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage during transportation. The packaging materials used are selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and should be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of [...]

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    , Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor may result in electric shock. If you are in any doubt as to whether the appliance has been properly grounded, have the appliance checked by a qualified electrician or service technician. Installation, repai[...]

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    The appliance must be connected to an electrical outlet that is properly grounded. The electrical installation must comply with the applicable electrical code. The plug must be easily accessible and not concealed behind the appliance so that the appliance can quickly be disconnected from the electricity supply in an emergency. In addition, no other[...]

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    WARNING! Danger of tilting! To avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be secured in accordance with the instructions. Installation location This appliance should not be installed where it is exposed to direct sunlight or directly adjacent to a heat-producing appliance such as an oven or a radiator. The room temperature should n[...]

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    Niche floor To ensure that the appliance is installed safely and to guarantee its correct functioning, the floor of the space where the appliance is to be installed must be flat and level. The floor at the installation site must consist of hard, non-pliant material. The appliance is extremely heavy when fully loaded, and for this reason it is imper[...]

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    Appliance dimensions Dimensions when the door is opened Installation 61[...]

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    The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed. You will need the following tools for changing the door hinging : Always change the door hinge with the assistance of another person. The glass door is heavy (approx. 66 lbs / 30 kg) and could break. To protect the glass door and your floor fr[...]

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    Turning the soft-close mechanism ^ Push the soft-close mechanism c to the outer side. ^ Unscrew the screws e on the bottom of the appliance door to the left and right of the soft-close mechanism. Caution! When the securing device b has been removed, do not move the front part of the soft-close mechanism in the direction shown! Danger of injury! ^ R[...]

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    ^ Remove the screw n . ^ Pull the soft-close mechanism c to the outer side and remove it. ^ Push the spacer i to the side of the appliance and remove it. ^ Rotate the spacer i by 180° and insert it on the other side again. Push the spacer in as far as it goes to the side of the appliance. ^ Rotate the soft-close mechanism c by 180°. Insert the so[...]

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    Removing the door ^ Remove the covers j at the top of the appliance door using a small slotted screwdriver. ^ Open the appliance door as far as it will go. ^ Remove the screw k from the hinge bracket and place it into the upper bearing bolt with 3-4 revolutions. Caution! With the next step, you will remove the appliance door from the appliance. The[...]

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    Moving the hinge bracket ^ Remove both covers m at the top of the front of the appliance. ^ Unscrew in the hinge bracket n from the top of the appliance, rotate it by 180°, and screw it in on the other side again. ^ Place the covers m on both side front so that they lock into place. In the process, guide the over so that the cut-out is over the hi[...]

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    ^ Unscrew the hinge bracket q from the bottom of the appliance. ^ Then remove the adjustable foot o downwards. ^ Place the mount r for the soft-close mechanism on the hinge bracket on the other side. ^ Also place the round cover s on the other side. ^ Remove the cover t from the bottom of the appliance. ^ Loosen the screw u from the bottom of the a[...]

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    ^ Screw the bolt p onto the adjustable foot o from the top while making sure it is inserted into the groove. ^ Tighten the adjustable foot o . Refitting the door ^ Place the door on the bottom bolt p and guide it up to the hinge bracket. Caution! The appliance door is heavy and must be held by another person. ^ Place the bearing bolt l into the hin[...]

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    ^ Pull the joint of the soft-close mechanism c towards the mount r . ^ Place the bolt d into the soft-close mechanism from the top. ^ Remove the red securing device b . ^ Snap on the cover a . ^ Position the appliance at its final location. ^ Make sure that you unscrew the adjustable foot from the hinge plate until it sits on the floor. Then unscre[...]

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    ^ Turn the cover downwards. ^ Loosen the three screws on the hinge bracket and push the hinge bracket to the left or right. ^ Retighten the screws. ^ Put the cover back into place. ^ Close the door and check that the side edges of the door are aligned with the side walls of the appliance. Adjusting the door hinge 70[...]

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    M.-Nr. 10002240 / 00 e n-U S KWT 6832 SGS[...]